Pyrotechnic Variations on 1812, Christian Overhead. Brass Band

Pyrotechnic Variations on 1812, Christian Overhead

Pyrotechnic Variations on 1812 was composed for Brass Band Schoonhoven, and used as part of their programme for Brass in Concert in November 2016.

Pyrotechnic Variations is a modern day twist on Tchaikovskys famous 1812 Overture. A heraldic opening introduces some familiar themes, before leading into a frantic virtuosic passage (especially for euphonium!), where quotes can be heard all through the band. This subsides into the central slow section (via the unusual route of a bass and drum kit feature). After a whisper quiet reintroduction of the main theme, we build to the canon finale ending in a glorious celebratory style!