Horn; Piano Accompaniment (Score and Solo Part) SKU: HL.49045248
For Horn in F and Piano. Composed by John Casken. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Brass Solo. Classical. Softcover. Composed 2015. 24 pages. Duration 11'. Schott Music #ED13796. Published by Schott Music (HL.49045248). ISBN 9790220118593. UPC: 841886026094. 9.0x12.0x0.095 inches.
The title of this piece comes from Celtic Cross by Norman MacCaig, a poem that brings to life the symbols of an earlier time, carved in stone, entwined and plaited in abstract forms. The idea of a coiling serpent and the image of the coiled horn also came together in my mind. The opening phrase of the piece is responsible for much of the musical material for the whole piece, a strong and vibrant phrase that I wanted to capture something of the essence of these noble creatures on Celtic crosses. The idea of plaiting and entwining plays an important part in the unfolding of the piece. John Casken.
