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Title	Letzte Ehre
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Mourning music
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts); Prtcel (condensed score)
Publisher's article no.	KL 61a
Double number/set	Dem teuren Freunde
Price	47.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Stix, Alois
Opus no.	Op.1
Difficulty level	2
Additional info/contents	The composition "Last Honor" by Alois Stix, op. 1, is not only a musical work, but also a profound means of expressing themes that have preoccupied humanity since time immemorial. It represents the interplay of grief and community and illustrates how music functions as a universal language of emotion. In this funeral march, Stix succeeds in creating an atmosphere that acknowledges both the transience of life and the lasting importance of remembering the deceased. In the discussion of "Last Honor," it becomes clear that music is a crucial element in the process of coping with grief and remembering.
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Programme notes: Last Honor: A report on the funeral march by Alois Stix, op. 1 Music has always played a central role in accompanying human emotions and rituals. Especially in times of farewell, loss and remembrance, music proves to be an irreplaceable medium that can express grief and sympathy in a way that words often cannot. In this context, the composition "Last Honor" by Alois Stix, op. 1, funeral march for wind orchestra, occupies a special place. Alois Stix, a composer whose work is deeply rooted in wind music, uses the possibilities of the wind orchestra in this work to create a lament and memorial music that reflects both the individual feelings of loss and the collective grief. The title "Last Honor" not only suggests the active act of farewell, but also implies a form of respect and appreciation for the deceased. Musically, the Funeral March is marked by a deep melancholy that unfolds through the instrumental timbres and harmonic colors. The slow, majestic movement of the piece allows room for reflection on life, death, and what remains. The various instruments in the wind orchestra - from the deep basses symbolizing strength and steadfastness to the gentle woodwinds that speak to the vulnerable side of the human condition - help create an effective emotional tone. Stix masterfully understands how to use the orchestra's sonority and dynamics to express both silence and intensity. The piece is a fitting example of the way music acts as a catalyst for community. At funerals or memorial services, Last Respects serves not only individual grief, but also the collective experience of loss. When people come together to mourn, music creates a space in which grief can be expressed and shared. Regardless of one's personal connection to the deceased, the music conveys a sense of community and compassion. In addition, the choice of a funeral march as a musical form is significant. March music has traditionally been associated with celebrations, parades, and military acts of mourning. By using this form, Stix creates an atmosphere that implies both reverence and respect, while acknowledging the gravity of the moment. The combination of celebratory character and mourning reveals the duality of the human experience - life often extends beyond death, and music is a part of this continuous process. Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI) Tags: Repertory of the marches

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