Lucijan Marija Škerjanc: Slavnostna uvertura / Festive Overture (1932)
Arrangement for Wind Band
(Full Score & Parts)
Composed in 1932 Festive Overture (Slavnostna uvertura) celebrates Slovenian musical identity through Romantic lyricism and folk-inspired motifs. The overture contrasts sweeping melodic passages with rhythmic dynamism, showcasing Škerjanc’s fusion of Central European tradition and early 20th-century innovation. Originally orchestrated for symphony orchestra, its bold themes and dance-like energy adapt compellingly to wind band, offering rich textures for brass, woodwinds, and percussion. The work’s jubilant character and folkloric roots make it ideal for ceremonial performances or thematic concerts highlighting Slovenian heritage.
Lenght: 7 min.
Grade: 4.5
Arrangement for Wind Band
(Full Score & Parts)
Composed in 1932 Festive Overture (Slavnostna uvertura) celebrates Slovenian musical identity through Romantic lyricism and folk-inspired motifs. The overture contrasts sweeping melodic passages with rhythmic dynamism, showcasing Škerjanc’s fusion of Central European tradition and early 20th-century innovation. Originally orchestrated for symphony orchestra, its bold themes and dance-like energy adapt compellingly to wind band, offering rich textures for brass, woodwinds, and percussion. The work’s jubilant character and folkloric roots make it ideal for ceremonial performances or thematic concerts highlighting Slovenian heritage.
Lenght: 7 min.
Grade: 4.5
Arrangement for Wind Band
(Full Score & Parts)
Composed in 1932 Festive Overture (Slavnostna uvertura) celebrates Slovenian musical identity through Romantic lyricism and folk-inspired motifs. The overture contrasts sweeping melodic passages with rhythmic dynamism, showcasing Škerjanc’s fusion of Central European tradition and early 20th-century innovation. Originally orchestrated for symphony orchestra, its bold themes and dance-like energy adapt compellingly to wind band, offering rich textures for brass, woodwinds, and percussion. The work’s jubilant character and folkloric roots make it ideal for ceremonial performances or thematic concerts highlighting Slovenian heritage.
Lenght: 7 min.
Grade: 4.5