Second Essay

Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.
Category: Band/Orchestra/Ensemble
Series: G. Schirmer Band/Orchestra
Format: Paperback

Composed in 1942, Barber's Second Essay is a masterwork of concentrated musical drama with a richness of texture comprised of highly charged and succinctly organized musical modules. The opening theme has a definite American flavor. This is followed by a fugal section evolving from simple tonal patterns to polytonality. After an intensely rhythmic third section, all elements are combined in a huge climax and coda which rounds off the work. Expertly transcribed by Dr. George Schneider, this is certain to find its place in the standard repertoire for mature ensembles. Dur: 11:00 (Grade 5)

Inventory # : 50483723
UPC: 73999584103
ISBN: 634018833
Width: 10.5"
Length: 14"
Height: 0.113"
Product Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Number of Pages: 40