Pacific 231, H. 53 by Arthur Honegger Full Orchestra - Sheet Music
By Arthur HoneggerPACIFIC 231 is an orchestral piece by Arthur Honegger (1892-1955) intended to evoke the feelings of the composer when he witnessed a train in motion. The title of the piece refers to a specific type of locomotive with a 2-3-1 axle arrangement. Its five sections evoke a train trip in progress, beginning with the train standing still, then starting, accelerating, reaching maximum speed, and decelerating and stopping. PACIFIC 231 premiered on May 8, 1924 in Paris. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2+EH.2+BCl.2+CBsn: 4.3.3.1: Perc(3-4): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). This reprint edition also includes the original B-flat bass clarinet in bass clef and transcribed to treble clef.
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Full Orchestra
- Genres:
- 20th Century
- Composers:
- Arthur Honegger
- Publishers:
- LudwigMasters Publications
- UPC:
- 676737837839
- Format:
- Score Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- Arthur Honegger
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Shipping Weight:
- 3 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: AP.36-A933290
Composed by Arthur Honegger. Full Orchestra; Performance Music Ensemble. Kalmus Orchestra Library. Score and Part(s). Duration 7:00. LudwigMasters Publications #36-A933290. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (AP.36-A933290).UPC: 676737837839. English.
PACIFIC 231 is an orchestral piece by Arthur Honegger (1892-1955) intended to evoke the feelings of the composer when he witnessed a train in motion. The title of the piece refers to a specific type of locomotive with a 2-3-1 axle arrangement. Its five sections evoke a train trip in progress, beginning with the train standing still, then starting, accelerating, reaching maximum speed, and decelerating and stopping. PACIFIC 231 premiered on May 8, 1924 in Paris. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2+EH.2+BCl.2+CBsn: 4.3.3.1: Perc(3-4): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). This reprint edition also includes the original B-flat bass clarinet in bass clef and transcribed to treble clef.
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- Ensemble:
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- Publisher:
- LudwigMasters Publications