Beethoven – Finale from Symphony No. 5, Opus 67 (Brass Quintet)

Beethoven - Finale from Symphony No. 5
Beethoven - Finale from Symphony No. 5

£10.95

This arrangement by Alan Danson conveys the triumph and celebration of the Finale of Beethoven's 5th Symphony. The writing is idiomatic and melodic interest is shared between all parts, with rare moments of a contemporary approach to the work here and there. An ideal opener to the second half of a concert. For schools, studios and professionals.

Beethoven - Finale from Symphony No. 5
Beethoven – Finale from Symphony No. 5, Opus 67 (Brass Quintet)

£10.95

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This arrangement by Alan Danson conveys the triumph and celebration of the Finale of Beethoven's 5th Symphony. The writing is idiomatic and melodic interest is shared between all parts, with rare moments of a contemporary approach to the work here and there. An ideal opener to the second half of a concert. For schools, studios and professionals.

Review: "Professionals will get a kick using this arrangement as an encore, while students will enjoy playing a chamber size version of a familiar symphonic masterwork." – New Issues November 1994

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Danson, Alan

Alan Danson's studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London were in Horn, Piano and Orchestration. After leaving college in 1974, he worked as a freelance horn player in West End shows, with Ballet companies, Symphony Orchestras and studios, whilst retaining his interest in composition. He has directed the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in commercial work, worked as an arranger for BBC TV and composed for TV commercials. He is also involved in musical education. His development as a composer was as a result of his work experience in studying scores, observing compositional techniques whilst playing and directing groups, and composing for various musical combinations. See www.sounddimensionsmusic.com

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