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Alexander Borodin’s Second Symphony in B minor dates from the years 1869-76, a time when he was also working on his enduring opera Prince Igor. Flavors of the exotic and outdoor celebration seemed to have spilled over from the opera in this brilliant sonata movement. Borodin seldom quotes Russian folk tunes, but his graceful melodic lines are permeated with the spirit of his native song, supported by iridescent harmonies and bright colors. 

 

This arrangement for brass band was premièred by The Salvation Army’s New York Staff Band, with Ronald Waiksnoris conducting, at Alice Tully Hall in New York City on 11 April 2001. 

 

This complete transcription of the Finale movement of Borodin’s Second Symphony has an approximate duration of 6.40 minutes. To alternatively utilize the piece as an opener, a cut from bar 173 to 272 is indicated with Coda signs, reducing the piece to 4.30 seconds.

 

To view a rolling score video of the work please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4SqSXLopRo

 

Difficulty Level: 2nd Section +

 

PDF download includes parts and score.

 

Sheet music available at www.brassband.co.uk (UK) or www.cimarronmusic.com (USA)

 

Instrumentation:

Soprano Cornet Eb

Solo Cornet Bb

Repiano Cornet Bb

2nd Cornet Bb

3rd Cornet Bb

Flugel Horn Bb

Solo Horn Eb

1st Horn Eb

2nd Horn Eb

1st Baritone Bb

2nd Baritone Bb

1st Trombone Bb

2nd Trombone Bb

Bass Trombone

Euphonium Bb

Bass Eb

Bass Bb

Timpani

Percussion 1-3

 

Allegro Spirito from Symphony No.2 (Brass Band) Borodin arr. Harold Burgmayer

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