Saturday, March 3, 2012

…Go

Samuel R. Hazo (b. 1966)

This energetic and extended fanfare is actually masquerading as an overture. It is a short and powerful work containing multiple themes, irregular phrases, rhythmic play, and mixed meter that culminates in a thunderous ending and ringing percussion. …Go is Hazo’s tribute to the many band composers that influenced his writing, including Hindemith, Rodrigo, and Holst. (Source: JRO)