Tam O'Shanter Overture, Op. 51

Description

Piccolo 1, Piccolo 2, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, English Horn, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Cornet in Bb 1, Cornet in Bb 2, Cornet in Bb 3, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in Eb 4, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Tenor 3, Euphonium, Tuba, Harp, Celesta, Timpani, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Bells, Suspended Cymbal, Whip, Triangle, Wood Block, Tam-Tam, Tam-Tam, Snare Drum, Tenor Drum, Bass Drum — This is a magnificent work! Based on a famous poem by Scottish poet Robert Burns, the overture is a tone poem which eloquently expresses the intense moods of the frightening tale told by the poet. John Paynter's wonderful arrangement for symphonic band is without question a major contribution to the literature.