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Title
Tarantella
Category
Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory
Music from southern Europe (in style)
Instrumentation
Ha
(concert/wind band)
Format
DirStm
(Condensed Score and parts)
Publisher's article no.
KL 970
Year of publication
1963
Price
49.00 EUR (incl. 10 % Austrian VAT)
Composer
Ahninger, Hans
Difficulty level
2
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The tarantella is a lively, rhythmic dance that originated in southern Italy and has played an important role in the history of music. The name derives from the city of Taranto, but there are also theories that refer to the poisonous tarantula spider, whose bite was said to be cured by dancing. Over time, however, the tarantella became a popular dance that was incorporated into many musical works, both folk and classical. It is characterized by its fast 6/8 or 12/8 time, with the pulsating rhythm creating an energetic and spirited atmosphere.
Origin and significance of the tarantella in music
The tarantella developed in the 17th century in southern Italy, particularly in Apulia and Calabria. It was traditionally seen as a healing ritual against the tarantula's bite, and dancing was considered a kind of ecstasy that would neutralize the deadly effects of the poison. This folkloric background soon found its way into art music, and numerous composers took up the theme while retaining the dance's characteristic features.
In music, the tarantella is often characterized by rapid tempos, syncopated rhythms, and repetitive melodic phrases. This combination of characteristics conveys a sense of urgency and energy. Composers such as Frédéric Chopin, Franz Liszt, Gioachino Rossini, and Felix Mendelssohn have incorporated the tarantella into their works, usually appearing as virtuoso dance movements within larger works or as standalone pieces.
The Tarantella by Hans Ahninger
The "Tarantella" for wind orchestra by Hans Ahninger also stands in this musical context. This composition takes the traditional elements of the tarantella and transfers them to the modern wind orchestra, creating an interesting symbiosis between folk music and contemporary musical creation.
Ahninger uses the diverse timbres of the wind orchestra to express the vitality and dynamism of the dance. The instrumentation ranges from bright woodwind colors to powerful brass sounds that reinforce the rhythmic drive of the tarantella. The quick changes and pulsating energy of the piece challenge the wind orchestra technically, while simultaneously transporting the audience into the swirling rhythms and captivating mood of the tarantella.
In Ahninger's Tarantella, the typical 6/8 time of the dance is consistently maintained, with the composer skillfully working with syncopated rhythms, changing accentuations and dynamic contrasts. The melody of the piece is based on the traditional melodies of Italian folk music, but in a more modern, orchestral version. Particularly striking are the fast runs and virtuoso passages that capture the spirit of the feverish dance of the tarantella.
The tarantella is not only a traditional dance, but also a musical phenomenon that has inspired numerous composers over the centuries. Hans Ahninger succeeds in taking up this tradition in his composition for wind orchestra and presenting it in a new sound. His "Tarantella" combines the folk music character of the southern Italian dance with the orchestral possibilities of a modern wind orchestra, creating a work of great energy and expressiveness.
Quelle/Source: musicainfo.net (KI)
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