SKU: CL.024-4212-01
Capturing the intense power of the seas, Whirlwinds opens with intense rhythms and haunting harmonies building in intensity throughout the composition. A brief lull in the storm divides the piece into 3 separate and contrasting musical moments. Utilizing the power of the percussion section to define the drama, David Shaffer has crafted a festival piece that will intrigue your students and entertain your audiences. Whirlwinds is a perfect choice for any concert or festival.
SKU: HL.50601640
8.0x11.75 inches.
Vivaldi's onomatopoeic “reality picture†of wintry whirlwinds (icy winds, chattering teeth in the cold, overthrow of the skater ...)gains in intensity and grandeur in the arrangement for a large orchestra. Frank Heckel's colorful orchestration provides a welcome opportunity for symphony orchestras to perform one of the most popular works in all of the music literature in its current full line-up.