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	UNT Wind Symphony April 19, 2007

 

Program Notes

This edition of Hummel’s Introduction, Theme, and Variations was made at the request of Eugene Corporon for performance in April 2007 by members of the University of North Texas Wind Symphony and Kristin Polk, solo oboe. In transcribing, I used an orchestral score (published by Musica Rara, #1216) and compared it to the wind version, as performed by the Consortium Classicum on The Wind Serenades of Johann Hummel (MDG records, Germany). A second recording, made by oboist Alex Klein and the Czech National Symphony Orchestra (Cedille Records, USA) provided an additional perspective on interpretation. The resulting instrumentation is a modern version of the Harmoniemusik ensemble characteristic of Hummel’s era, with the double bass added to extend its range. The double bass frequently found its way into Harmoniemusik ensembles as a doubling of the second bassoon part, a practice which this arrangement continues. The present edition makes full use of all eleven players in the accompaniment, where modern chord spacings and Classical voice leading combine in a new rendering of Hummel’s colorful work.

 

Performances

Members of the UNT Wind Symphony, Kristin Polk, oboe, Andrew Trachsel, conductor; April 19, 2007.