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Title	Am Kamerunberge  NEW!
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Symphonic arrangements
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Publisher's article no.	KL 2323
Composer	Reinl, Franz Josef
Arranger	Ebner, Stefan
Difficulty level	4
Duration	04:45
Additional info/contents	Franz Reinl's "Exotic Picture Book" unfolds like a colorful journey through distant lands and strange worlds. The orchestral sound is vibrant and rich in detail; each instrument seems to tell its own story, its own landscape, its own essence. Stefan Ebner arranged the second movement of Reinl's Orchestral Suite for modern wind orchestra. He succeeded in capturing the exotic world of Cameroon for modern wind orchestra while never losing sight of the style and character of Reinl's original composition. Exotic drums make the rhythm pulsate like the heart of the wild jungle. One hears bright and shimmering woodwind instruments gliding across exotic stages like warm sunlight. The melodies are catchy. They have a magically vague quality, blending minor and major, thus arousing curiosity and building suspense. Harmonically, there are rich color shifts, modal twists, occasional harmonic reflections, dissonances that dissolve, like shadows that fade away. From the quiet, almost whispering introduction to the orchestral climaxes: an interplay of intimacy and expanse. At times almost poetically withdrawn, in others powerful and colorful. From the very first note, you feel transported to a world that is dreamy, mysterious, but also incredibly vibrant. The music creates images, like a sound film without a picture: it paints entire landscapes in your mind, like the majestic Mount Cameroon, whose shadow extends far into the landscape. In the end, a feeling of strangeness and familiarity remains at the same time. An exoticism that intrigues but doesn't overwhelm. A picture book that you explore, where you want to pause to savor individual sound details, at the same time a journey that takes you on a journey that amazes you and invites you to dream.
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Programme notes: Orchestral Suite "Exotic Picture Book" by Franz Reinl: Historical Context and Analysis of Stefan Ebner's Arrangement of the Second Movement for Advanced Wind Orchestra The orchestral suite "Exotic Picture Book" by Franz Reinl represents a remarkable work of middle-class wind music literature, stylistically situated between late Romantic sound painting and early Impressionist influences. Franz Reinl, a 20th-century composer whose work focused primarily on wind music, composed this suite with the goal of creating musically diverse, colorful, and programmatically driven images of exotic landscapes and cultures. The suite is divided into several movements, of which the second movement stands out for its atmospheric density and melodic expressiveness. The suite's composition dates back to the interwar years, a period in which wind music in Central Europe increasingly turned to programmatic works and tonal experiments. Reinl's work incorporates exotic motifs that, during the colonial period and increasing global networking, sparked cultural fascination. The suite thus reflects not only musical but also social trends. The instrumentation is typical of a symphonic wind orchestra of the time, with a balanced mix of woodwind, brass, and percussion, allowing for a broad palette of timbres. The second movement of the suite is characterized by lyrical melodies and subtle harmony, creating a mysterious, almost impressionistic atmosphere. Characteristic are the flowing lines of the woodwinds, contrasted by occasional accents from the brass. The rhythmic structure is rather free and flexible, lending the piece a certain elegance and lightness. Harmonically, the movement frequently moves within modal scales, which underscore its exotic character and deviate from the traditional major-minor tonality. The dynamic design follows a careful gradation that organically builds the arc of tension and brings out the timbres in a differentiated way. Arrangement of the second movement by Stefan Ebner for advanced wind orchestra Stefan Ebner's arrangement of the second movement represents a significant expansion of the wind orchestra literature, especially for advanced ensembles. Ebner, himself an experienced arranger and musician, has managed to preserve the original atmosphere and expressiveness of the movement while optimally utilizing the instrumentation and playing technique of a modern advanced wind orchestra. The instrumentation was carefully adapted: The woodwind sections were designed to emphasize the lyrical line clearly and transparently, while the brass sections increase the tension through targeted harmonization and rhythmic accents. Percussion was used sparingly but effectively to enhance the exotic timbres. The arrangement is characterized by precise articulation and nuanced dynamics, meeting the demands of an advanced wind orchestra. Ebner has also optimized the balance between the parts so that the melodic and harmonic elements emerge clearly and the timbral diversity is preserved. Of particular note is the consideration of the technical capabilities of the advanced musicians, making the arrangement both challenging to play and sonically convincing. Stefan Ebner's arrangement of the second movement of "Exotic Picture Book" is an example of a successful adaptation of a symphonic orchestral movement for the advanced wind orchestra. It expands the repertoire with a piece that is both musically demanding and programmatically rich. For wind orchestra conductors, the arrangement offers a valuable opportunity to convey a nuanced sound world and stylistic diversity to their ensembles. At the same time, the arrangement contributes to raising awareness of the historical development of wind music and its connection to other musical movements. The orchestral suite "Exotic Picture Book" by Franz Reinl is an important work that reflects the musical fascination with exotic themes in 20th-century wind music. The second movement captivates with its atmospheric depth and melodic beauty. Stefan Ebner's arrangement for advanced wind orchestra preserves these qualities and effectively adapts them for a modern ensemble. Thus, the arrangement makes an important contribution to the further development of wind orchestra literature and to the promotion of sophisticated programs in wind orchestras. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI)

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