Rhapsody Fan Fryslan
by Henk van Lijnschooten
Fanfare Band - Sheet Music

Fanfare band - Grade 3

SKU: ML.022457070-S

Composed by Henk van Lijnschooten. Molenaar Original Compositions. Score only. Duration 5 minutes, 45 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.022457070-S).

(Rhapsody from Friesland) Friesland (Fryslan in the Frisian language) does not only have its own language but it also boasts a very rich own culture with many folk songs sometimes dating from many centuries. This rhapsody is based on a number of those songs and from a stylistic viewpoint it is related to the famous Rhapsody from the Low Countries by the same composer. A solemn introduction is followed by a merry dancing song (De Boalserter merke) and a second, rather melancholic, theme (It Aldershes). Then we hear a short choral with a melody from the sixteenth century. The next theme has the character of a barcarole and is usually attributed to Mozart (Wadsang). The finale is a kind of tarantella and asks for quite some virtuosity from the band (Yn'e Snitser merke). The first part is written in the tradition of the well-known 'airs' by Ted Huggens. A very expressive choral tune dialogues with the complete band. The merry second part 'Rondo' is harmonically and melodically based on classical principles. From time to time the composer drops these principles to give way to themes that are related to entertainment music.