The compositions and arrangements of Matthew Birkett
The Spirit of Chivalry
SM-000241575
- Composer
- Matthew Birkett
- Publisher
- Matthew Birkett
- Genre
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Classical
- Instrumentation
- Trombone basso, Baritone horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Cymbals, Bass drum, Flugelhorn, Soprano Cornet
- Type of score
- Full score, Parts
- Duration
- 10'30"
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Year of composition
- 2011
Description
A major work in three movements, this is a musical portrayal of the court of King Henry VIII, ruler of England 1509-1547. Movement one, “Pagaentry” celebrates chivalry, formality and the high living of the time. Movement 2, “The Knight’s Ball” is a pleasing siciliana, whilst the final section, “Battle”, describes one of the many skirmishes between England and France or Engalnd and Scotland which took place at the time.
Suitable for UK 3rd-4th Section bands as a contest piece.