Cat No. JM49894
Price £52.00
Composer: Jan De Haan
Category: TEST PIECES (Major Works)

Should be playable by good 3rd. Section bands upwards.
Duration 8.45

For Cityscapes, the composer used the metropolis of New York, the largest city of the United States, as a source of inspiration. The first movement mirrors the skyline of the ‘Big Apple’. The grand sight of Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty serves as a model for the appealing main theme. In the closing bars of this movement, the composer hints at the well-known Ninth Symphony From the New World, which the Czech composer Antonin Dvofak wrote during his stay in New York.

In movement two, Central Park is introduced. New York had this immense park laid out in the 19th century. lt is a place for relaxation and entertainment. There are various important buildings here, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

In the closing movement of this triptych, the ever-sparkling Manhattan, known for its many skyscrapers, and its financial centre Wall Street, is the focal point. Not only are the busy city traffic and the chaotic hustle and bustle expressed in the music, but also the impressive buildings, including the grand Empire State Building.

If you enjoyed listening to this extract, you can buy the full performance CD on this site. The CD is "TOCCATA e FANTASIA" with Foden's Brass Band conducted by Ian Porthouse.