Spartakiade, Serge Prokofieff arr. David Byles. Concert Band

Composer: Serge Prokofieff
Arranger: David Byles
Instrumentation: Concert Band Orchestre dHarmonie - Blasorchester
Grade: 3-4
Duration: 4'40''
Item number: BVT181

March for a Spartakiade was written for a Russian athletic festival, the Sartakiad, which was inspired by the highly disciplined warriors of ancient Sparta.

Several passages are reminiscent of the music from Lieutenient Kije or Romeo and Juliet, but this march differs in form and spirit from the traditional marches.

The original tempo indication is given as 'skoro', meaning fast. It is clear that the gaiety and humor of the march are best revealed when a briskly vivacious tempo is maintained throughout, and when the dynamic contrasts are sharply and carefully emphasized.Composer: Serge Prokofieff