Spitfire Tielman Susato

Spitfire Tielman SusatoThe "Spitfire" was a single seat fighter airplane successfully used by the Allies in World War II against the German Luftwaffe. With its rhythmically charged parts for every member of the orchestra and dynamic percussion parts, the composer has created an exhilarating musical evocation of the daily life of a fighter pilot taking part in the Battle of Britain. Use this exciting work to add some variety and "zing" to your orchestra concert!

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The South African hymn “Siyahamba” serves as the basis for this happy interpretation of the famous African folk song

The rhythms of the song probably stem from the Sardana

expertly scored work would be perfect to include on a winter holiday concert

a courtly Catalonian dance

Coplandesque string orchestra work

the composer (Janelle Zook Cunalata from Ecuador

Quick and lively

This piece opens with a lovely setting of the song "Rock of Ages"

' hence the name of the piece

will add a zestful sparkle to any string program

A recurring motif is introduced in the cello and bass parts and is eventually passed around to every section