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Title	Pannonische Suite (Suite #2)
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Suite
Instrumentation	Ha (concert/wind band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Publisher's article no.	KL 1386
Price	79.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer	Hausl, Johann
Opus no.	Op.118
Difficulty level	3
Evaluation level of countries	A3 (Austrian C level)
Duration	5:20
Additional info/contents	Johann Hausl's "Pannonian Suite," Op. 118, is a work for wind orchestra lasting approximately five and a half minutes. Its three movements depict musical impressions of the Pannonian region around Lake Neusiedl. The first movement, "Marcia," is a march in the Burgenland style, characterized by a distinctive rhythm and tower brass motifs. The second movement, "Idyll," provides a contrast, painting a tranquil, meditative picture of the Pannonian landscape. The third movement, "Finale," is a lively polka that blends traditional and modern stylistic elements, showcasing rhythmic wit and virtuosic passages. (© musicainfo.net)
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Programme notes: Pannonia: Historical and cultural significance and musical interpretation in Johann Hausl's "Pannonian Suite" Op. 118 Pannonia is a historical region in Central Europe, stretching across parts of present-day Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovakia. The Pannonian Plain, characterized by its wide, flat landscapes and mild climate, is a defining feature of this region. The name Pannonia derives from the Roman province of the same name, established in the 1st century AD and existing until the 5th century. During this time, the region developed into a cultural melting pot, where influences from the Celts, Romans, Huns, and Germanic tribes blended. The Huns occupied Pannonia in the 5th century, leaving traces that are still felt today. In the 18th century, the region around Lake Neusiedl experienced a cultural golden age. Economic growth, the settlement of new population groups, and the development of a rich tradition characterized this era. To this day, the cultural heritage is actively cultivated, for example through traditional festivals, music, and dance. Folk music, which manifests itself in march rhythms, lyrical melodies, and lively dances like the polka, is particularly characteristic of Pannonian culture. The “Pannonian Suite” Op. 118 by Johann Hausl: Analysis and Musical Interpretation The “Pannonian Suite” Op. 118, also known as “Suite No. 2,” is a work for wind orchestra lasting approximately five and a half minutes, composed by Johann Hausl. The piece, in three movements, explores musical impressions of the Pannonian region around Lake Neusiedl. Hausl draws on traditional elements of Burgenland folk music and combines them with modern timbres. 1. “Marcia” – Burgenland Folk March: The first movement, titled “Marcia,” is a march in the typical Burgenland style. It is characterized by a distinctive rhythm reminiscent of traditional brass band music. The use of tower brass motifs is particularly noteworthy, alluding to the historical significance of towers and fortresses in the region. The march has a tight structure and conveys a festive, almost celebratory atmosphere, reminiscent of local festivals and processions. 2. “Idyll” – A Portrait of the Pannonian Plain: The second movement, “Idyll,” contrasts with the march and paints a tranquil, almost meditative picture of the Pannonian landscape. The music is characterized by soft soundscapes, gentle melodies, and harmonious instrumentation that reflect the vastness and serenity of the plain. Hausl makes particular use of the wind orchestra's sonic possibilities to create an atmospheric density reminiscent of the stillness of dusk over vineyards and reed beds. 3. "Finale" – A rhythmically witty polka with historical allusions: The "Finale" is a lively polka that boasts rhythmic wit and virtuosic passages. Hausl integrates not only typical polka elements but also hints of big band music and a tower brass motif that references the year 1741. This retrospective could be interpreted as a homage to Pannonia's cultural heyday in the 18th century. The combination of traditional and modern stylistic elements makes this movement a fitting conclusion to the suite, underscoring the diversity of the Pannonian musical tradition. • Johann Hausl's "Pannonian Suite" is a successful example of how regional musical traditions can be taken up and reinterpreted in a contemporary composition. By combining march, idyll, and polka, Hausl succeeds in making the cultural and scenic diversity of Pannonia musically tangible. The work is particularly suitable for wind orchestras that want to combine traditional and modern elements and represents an enrichment of the wind band repertoire. • Text: musicainfon.net (KI) Quellen/Sources: Burgenland: Neusiedlersee - Kulturelles Erbe Tags: Countries and cities Nature and beauties of the world travels

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