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Title
Es ist Feierabend
Category
Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory
Church music
Instrumentation
Ha
(concert/wind band)
Instrumentation/info
MBF
(card size)
Format
DirStm
(Condensed Score and parts)
Publisher's article no.
KL 266a
Double number/set
Gebet
;
Andante Doloroso
;
Ave Verum Corpus
Year of publication
1952
Price
36.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer
Günther, Anton
Arranger
Weber, Hans
Difficulty level
1
Additional info/contents
Hans Weber's arrangement of "Es ist Feierabend" for wind orchestra is a successful example of how traditional folk music can be placed in a new context without losing its authenticity. It combines the Erzgebirge folk soul with the orchestral richness of sound, thus enabling an intense listening experience that is both regionally rooted and accessible across the region. Anton Günther and Hans Weber create together albeit across time a work that touches the hearts of the listeners and at the same time keeps the culture of the Ore Mountains alive.
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Programme notes:
"It's closing time" - By Anton Günther and the wind orchestra arrangement by Hans Weber
The song "It's closing time" by Anton Günther is one of the most famous works of Erzgebirge folk music. Its simple, moving melody and catchy lyrics reflect the way people from the Erzgebirge live and have secured this song a place in the region's cultural memory. In the arrangement for wind orchestra by Hans Weber, this work takes on a new dimension, making it accessible to a wider audience and at the same time expanding the variety of musical expression possibilities.
Anton Günther (1876-1937) is considered one of the most important representatives of Erzgebirge folk art. He was a singer, songwriter and painter and created numerous works that focus on the life and culture of the Erzgebirge. "It's closing time" was created in the context of his close connection to the people and traditions of the region. The song is characterized by a melancholic, friendly mood that reflects the worries but also the hope of the miners and craftsmen of the Ore Mountains.
The lyrics describe the longing for peace and home after a hard day's work. The simple but effective melody supports the emotional message of the song, making it an authentic expression of the reality of life in the Ore Mountains.
The arrangement by Hans Weber
Hans Weber has managed to arrange Günther's song in the arrangement for wind orchestra in such a way that the original atmosphere is preserved, but at the same time the sound possibilities of an orchestra are used. This arrangement fits into a long tradition of making folk songs come alive in new contexts through orchestral arrangements.
The wind orchestra version takes up the characteristic melody and cleverly distributes it across different groups of instruments. At the beginning there is often an introductory passage that opens up the sound space and prepares the listeners for the topic. The melody is often taken over by woodwinds such as clarinets or flutes, while the brass instruments add harmonic fullness and a touch of solemnity. Percussion instruments such as the timpani or glockenspiel can set accents and enhance the emotional impact.
Weber's arrangement also places value on dynamic contrasts. Passages with a gentle, almost intimate sound alternate with powerful, full-sounding passages, which broadens the emotional spectrum of the song. This dynamic underlines the timeless message of the text: after hard work, people long for inner peace and security.
The wind orchestra version of "Es ist Feierabend" gives the song a festive aura and makes it playable at celebrations where the sound of a large ensemble is desired. At the same time, the simple beauty of the melody is preserved, so that the original character is not lost.
The song is not just a musical work, but a cultural heritage of the Ore Mountains. In Hans Weber's arrangement, it is presented to a larger audience without losing its regional roots. This combination of tradition and modernity is a key to the song still touching people today. The emotional message of calm, home and community has universal relevance. In a world that is often characterized by hecticness and alienation, this song offers a moment of reflection and comfort. Weber's arrangement for wind orchestra emphasizes these universal qualities and expresses them with powerful, colorful sounds.
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