Review:
This original work features a lyrical but poignant melody supported by a flowing accompaniment with many LV passages forming lovely progressions. It begins in g-minor with nicely-crafted segues to d-minor and then c-minor as it builds in intensity and expression followed by a lovely variation on the melody accompanied by a gently plucked bass line. This flows into a powerful stringendo climax punctuated by brilliant Shakes. The final variation is legato, peaceful and very fulfilling with a mesmerizing ending. You must listen to this title several times to appreciate its beauty. What a perfect work for Lent or any introspective event… and it will be very effective for a moment of calm beauty in any concert.
It should be noted that Paul is creating a “handbell Symphony” in C-minor – and ‘Appassionato’ is Movement 2 ~ Adagio. The first movement subtitled “Dauntless” is Sonata Allegro, Cat. 20690.
Movement 3 is yet to come!
Published by:
From the Top Music
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Composer:
Douglas, Paul
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Arranger:
N/A
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Octaves:
5-6
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
2024
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Concert
, Original Composition
, Secular
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Technique:
Mallet
, Pl (Pluck)
, TD (Thumb Damp)
, HD (Hand Damp)
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Damp Sign
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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