“The works on this program represent some gems in the repertoire that are not particularly well-known and come from the pens of important composers who have been somewhat neglected in many orchestral concert programs,” Fettig said. It is also infused with some American musical references, most notably quotes from “The Battle Cry of Freedom.” The concert will conclude with American composer George Antheil’s Serenade for String Orchestra that is a charming piece with playful, open, and optimistic qualities found in some of Antheil’s other music.
BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM ORCHESTRA SERIES
Rooted in the traditional Russian style, its elegant and stately theme is followed by a series of six distinct variants that seamlessly grow from the melody without overshadowing it. While much of Glazunov’s music has since fallen into obscurity, his Theme and Variations has found a permanent place in the repertoire. Kenneth Wolin, followed by Russian composer Alexander Glazunov’s Theme and Variations in G Minor, Opus 97. The orchestra will then perform Croatian composer Boris Papandopulo’s colorful Concerto for Xylophone and String Orchestra, featuring soloist Gunnery Sgt. Three years after the original score, Peck added a new movement and called the updated version Signs of Life II. After several years of humanitarian work, Peck reemerged on the music scene with one of his most successful works, Signs of Life, which intermingles musical worlds with a beautiful Arioso followed by a jazz and blues infused Scherzo. Peck enjoyed a successful composing and academic career before shifting his focus toward humanitarian causes, most importantly ending world starvation. The performance will begin with American composer Russell Peck’s Signs of Life II. The sound of a 19th century quadrille orchestra or military band might be. Please note there will be no pre-concert ensemble performance. STYLE The fiddle version of the Battle Cry of Freedom presented here has an.
BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM ORCHESTRA FREE
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The concert is free and no tickets are required. Fettig, the program features four somewhat lesser-known orchestral works, but truly hidden gems, by some significant composers. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria, Va. 15, at Northern Virginia Community College’s Rachel M.
The lyrics to this song are: Yes, well rally round the flag, boys, Well rally once again, Shouting the battle cry of Freedom, We will rally from the hillside, Well gather from the plain, Shouting the battle cry of Freedom. The Marine Chamber Orchestra’s Summer Series will conclude with a concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. Another knock-off, 'Rally Round the Flag,' had mundane lyrics and was produced by James T.
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