Battle of Doro Passage
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SKU: CF.CAS99
Composed by Kathryn Griesinger. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+16+4+10+10+10+3+12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 37 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CAS99. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS99).ISBN 9781491146590. UPC: 680160904099. 9 x 12 inches. Key: E minor.
Battle of Doro Passage musically describes a real naval conflict of October 16, 1827 on the Aegean Sea. The British brig Comet was attacked by pirates in Doro Passage off the islands of Greece, but was retaken by a nearby American convoy who had rushed in to help. The opening "calm winds" hint at approaching danger, as each ship is introduced with its own powerful musical theme that rises, falls, and overlaps in conflict on the high seas. This is a strong teaching piece for hooked bowings, dotted quarter rhythms, and dynamic contrasts in familiar first position.
This intense piece describes musically a real naval conflict that happened on October 16, 1827 on the Aegean Sea . The British brig Comet was attacked by pirates in Doro Passage off the islands of Greece, but was retaken by a nearby American convoy who rushed to help . The opening "calm winds" hint at approaching danger, as each ship is introduced with its own powerful musical theme that rises, falls, and overlaps in aggressive conflict on the high seas . A strong teaching piece for hooked bowings, dotted quarter rhythms, and dynamic contrasts in familiar first position .
About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series
This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
- Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
- More comprehensive bowing techniques
- Viola T.C. included
- Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians