Indicatif ...under 18
Guit. I-VI, contrebasse
8 p. + parties séparées, Niveau
1
On a là un ensemble à cinq voix qui pulse. Il suffit d'avoir un bon
sens du rythme et de savoir compter pour, avec peu de moyens, faire partie d'un
ensemble entraînant aux couleurs irlandaises. De débutant 2 à préparatoire.
(Dominique Marie, Les cahiers de la guitare, 3e trimestre 2002)
This is
a short, well-structured rhythmic piece with a modal feel. Set for four guitar
parts, plus contrabasse, which can be taken by a standard instrument, the piece
opens with homophonic chords over a syncopated ostinato pedal which immediately
captures attention. The main thematic idea is very simpIe and is shared between
guitars one and two while the other parts maintain the ostinato effect.
Statements of this theme are punctuated by more chordal sections and the piece
closes with a dramatic build up over the pedal A to the final A major chord.
This piece has a lot to offer the inexperienced orchestra as everything is
straightforwardnone of the parts go beyond what could be expected from a grade
one player and all the notes are within the first five frets. Also, while there
are the usual ensemble challenges particularly of playing the chords exactly
together, the piece is musically exciting and would appeal to a wide range of
players. I like the way the ostinato is used in guitar three, maintaining the
rhythm with very simple notes; and guitar four has a very small range of notes
but plenty of rhythmic interest, and is suitable for the least experienced
players in the group. Dynamics would have been useful; nothing is fingered; but
presentation is good. Excellent for the end of term concert, or for any amateur
group to enjoy. Recommended.
(Linda Kelsall Barnett, Classical Guitar
Magazine, April 2002)
