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Title	Divertimento Veneziano (2008)
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Concert music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Price	149.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Summerer, Reinhard
Opus no.	Op.28
Difficulty level	4
Evaluation level of countries	A3 (Austrian C level); D3 (German medium level)
Duration	11:30
Additional info/contents	This work is an excellent musical description of Venice, probably the most beautiful and extraordinary city in the world. Venice is a port city in the northeast of Italy. It is the capital of the Veneto region and a well-known and popular destination for tourists from all over the world. In the following sentences the city is described: (© Kliment Musikverlag)

No.	Track title	Sound sample
1	Ouverture
2	Masquerade
3	Canal Grande
4	Tramonto / Sonnenuntergang
5	Piazza San Marco / Markusplatz
6	Labirinto

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Programme notes: The Musical Depiction of Venice in Reinhard Summerer's "Divertimento Veneziano" Op. 28 for Wind Orchestra Venice is one of the world's most fascinating cities – characterized by its unique architecture, vibrant history, and cultural diversity. The Austrian composer Reinhard Summerer captured these distinctive features musically in his work "Divertimento Veneziano" Op. 28 for wind orchestra. Published in 2008, the composition consists of six movements, each representing characteristic aspects of the city. The aim of this essay is to analyze the musical means and moods of the individual movements and to demonstrate their connection to the atmosphere and history of Venice. The Musical Culture of Venice and its Historical Significance Since the 16th century, Venice has played a prominent role in European music history. Opera and the wind band tradition, in particular, have shaped the city's cultural identity. Composers like Andrea Gabrieli and Claudio Monteverdi used wind instruments such as cornetts, cornetts, and trombones to accompany festive occasions and church ceremonies. These traditions continued in later wind band culture and can still be found today in festivals, processions, and concerts. Summerer's "Divertimento Veneziano" builds on this historical connection and translates it into a modern composition for wind band. Divertimento Veneziano - Analysis of the individual movements and their connection to Venice 1. Overture (Allegro con brio): The overture opens the work with a lively and energetic character. The Allegro con brio symbolizes the vibrant atmosphere of Venice, especially the hustle and bustle of the port city and the lively activity in the main squares. Fanfare motifs in the brass section and rhythmic passages in the woodwinds are reminiscent of traditional Venetian festive music played at public events. The movement serves as a musical invitation to the city and prepares the listener for the scenes that follow. 2. Masquerade (Tempo di Valse): The second movement is structured as a waltz and alludes to the famous Venetian masked balls and carnivals. The triple meter and elegant instrumentation, featuring solo passages in clarinets and flutes, reflect the grace and mystery of the masked figures. Summerer uses the typical waltz form to depict the festive and playful side of Venice, which remains a central element of the city's culture. 3. Canal Grande (Moderato maestoso – Alla marcia): The "Canal Grande" is musically represented by a march-like character and a majestic melody. The deep brass and distinctive rhythms imitate the gentle rocking of the gondolas and the stately palaces lining the canal. The instrumentation, with its broad soundscapes in the trombones and tubas, underscores the monumental architecture of Venice, while the woodwinds trace the intricate details of the facades and bridges. The movement thus combines the majestic and historical dimensions of the city. 4. Tramonto / Sunset (Adagio con espressivo): “Tramonto” is an Adagio con espressivo depicting the sunset over Venice. The tranquil and expressive melody in the woodwinds, accompanied by gentle chords in the brass, creates a contemplative atmosphere. Summerer uses long, lyrical phrases to capture the melancholic beauty of the lagoon in the evening light. The harmonic progressions are reminiscent of the Venetian tradition of evening music, often performed in churches and squares. 5. Piazza San Marco / St. Mark's Square (Allegro con moto): St. Mark's Square is musically represented through a lively Allegro con moto. The movement is characterized by rhythmic vitality and polyphonic structures that reflect the hustle and bustle of Venice's most vibrant square. The fanfares of the trumpets and the rapid runs in the woodwinds evoke the pigeons, the tourists, and the architectural splendor of the basilica. Summerer succeeds in capturing the diversity and noise of the square in a structured musical form. 6. Labirinto (Allegro vivace): The finale, "Labirinto," is an Allegro vivace and depicts the labyrinthine alleys and canals of Venice. The rapid tempo changes, complex rhythms, and varied instrumentation create a feeling of disorientation and a sense of discovery. The polyphonic lines and sudden dynamic contrasts reflect the surprises that Venice holds for its visitors. The movement concludes with a virtuosic coda that further underscores the city's allure. * Reinhard Summerer's "Divertimento Veneziano" op. 28 is a successful musical homage to Venice. Through the targeted selection of musical means—from fanfares and waltzes to contemplative adagios—the composer succeeds in capturing the city's multifaceted nature. The connection of the movements to characteristic places and moods of Venice demonstrates how music can serve as a medium for preserving and reinterpreting cultural and historical identities. The work is therefore not only an enrichment for the wind orchestra's repertoire, but also an example of a creative engagement with one of the world's most fascinating cities. * Text: musicainfo.net (KI) Quellen/Sources: Wikipedia: Venedig Tags: Foreign countries and places of interest Buildings and Architecture Art and Culture Countries and cities travels Decades and Epochs

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