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Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: King Henry VIII Arranger: Philip Sparke
The English king, Henry VIII (1491-1547), is mainly remembered for disposing of his wives on a regular basis and breaking with the Catholic Church when the Pope Clement VII refused to grant him a divorce so he could marry Anne Boleyn. He was, however, a gifted athlete, dancer and composer, writing many songs, poems and consort pieces (though not Greensleeves, as is often believed). Pastime with Good Company is undoubtedly the best-known of these, written in the first years of the 16th century while he was still a handsome prince, newly married to Catherine of Aragon and the envy of Europe. The lyrics tell of the joys of hunting, dancing and singing and would have been sung as part of the court entertainment.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Philip Harper
Standard: 4th Section
Duration 3:30
Slow melancholic film-style music with soaring euphonium line. Is mainly in a minor key, but finishes in the major.
The Path To Peace, by Philip Harper, is available on the CD 'Patrons' Choice IX' by Foden's Band and Foden's Youth Band, conducted by Michael Fowles and Mark Bousie.
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