Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1420211
Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by John Ivor Holland. 19th Century,Classical,Film/TV,Opera. 63 pages. John Ivor Holland #1001674. Published by John Ivor Holland (A0.1420211).
On two occasions, Felix Mendelssohn composed music for William Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. First in 1826, near the start of his career, he wrote a concert overture (Op. 21). Later, in 1842, five years before his death, he wrote incidental music (Op. 61) for a production of the play, which is where this lovely movement is found. Leading with horn and bassoon trio, this would provide a moment of tranquility in any programme, particularly in a concert of opera/ballet music or perhaps one of film music, as this has been used in several movie soundtracks.
