Spirit of Andalusia was commissioned by The Glasgow Wind Band. The brief was to create a fascinating 5-minute opener however during the compositional process the piece started to take the form of a Spanish influenced composition.The composer decided to stick to this involuntary development and started producing a tribute to Spanish music in particular Flamenco - which originates from the region of Andalusia. He uses exciting rhythms and colours from the musical culture.
Philip Sparke: Spirit of Andalusia: Concert Band: Score & Parts