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Suite No. 2 In F
Like the "First Suite" in 1909, the Second Suite for military band had to wait more than ten years before it entered the repertoire. Composed in 1911, it did not receive public performance until June 30, 1922, when the band of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, played it at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The Programme note for that performance states that the Suite had been 'put aside and forgotten' after 1911. Yet the manuscript (now in the British Library, London, Add. MS 47825) shows signs of considerable haste, and a great deal of revision. The Finale 'Fantasia On The Dargason' is almost identical to the finale of the St. Paul's Suite for string orchestra, composed in 1913. The manuscript of that work has many markings on it which relate to the Second Suite, and it seems clear that Holst must have made a revision at around the same time he was composing the St. Paul's Suite. To judge from the appearance of the manuscript, the first 23 pages of the finale (out of a total of 27) were rewritten. The most important change evident in the manuscript is, however, in the first movement, which originally has an entirely different opening. It also seems likely that the third movement was either rewritten or even added to the work at a later date. Imogen Holst believed that the work was originally written for a specific occasion (possibly the 1911 'Festival of Empire' held at the Crystal Palace), even if it was not performed at that time. Unlike its predecessor, the Second Suite is based entirely on material from folk songs and morris dances. The scoring is more economical than the First Suite, but in contrast to that work, Holst did not allow for and ad lib instruments. There are, however, cues in the second movement, where Holst's intentions are far from clear. Consequently the smallest band which can play the work as originally written would have to consist of 23 players plus percussion (as opposed to 19 for the First Suite). This revised edition differs from the original manuscript only in the addition of parts for bass clarinet and baritone and bass saxophones: these may be omitted at the conductor's discretion. It is of interest that Holst initially used only an alto saxophone; the tenor saxophone was a later addition, and for the most part takes over the part which has originally been intended for baritone (saxhorn), which Holst himself deleted. This piece is dedicated to James Causley Windram. Estimated Performance Time: 10:30 Technical Notes: The flute/piccolo part is labeled "Concert Flute & Piccolo". The drums part contains the side drum, bass drum, cymbals, triangle, anvil and tambourine parts. Composer(s): This piece was composed by Gustav Holst. Arranger(s): This piece was arranged by Colin Matthews. Publisher: This piece was published by Boosey & Hawkes. Series: This piece is part of the series "Boosey & Hawkes British Band Classics Series".
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