Description
Duration 4:00 min
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The Shepherd conjures a pastoral scene of rolling fields and distant views. The piece’s lyricism, lilt and flow, and ornamentation is influenced loosely by Scottish and English folk music. Composer Sally Greenaway wrote The Shepherd for an ornate old grand piano, which was built in England at the beginning of the 20th-Century. The instrument, which has survived major world conflicts, is made out of wood felled from forests that no longer exist. Its beautiful wood veneer was crafted by artisans whose skills are almost extinct today.
This version, for Wind Ensemble, was arranged by Matt Klohs, and essentially comprises a theme and variations. It has delicate textures, invoking a sense of loneliness and isolation - the life of a shepherd - whilst also featuring moments of immense power and strength, things every shepherd must have to protect their vulnerable flock.
Instrumentation
Picc, Flute 1 2, Oboe, Bassoon, Bb Clarinet 1 2 3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax 1 2, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, F Horn 1 2, Trumpet 1 2 3, Trombone 1 2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium (BC & TC parts included), Tuba, Tympani, Sn Dr, Sus Cymbal, Glock