Smith Robert W. - Ireland: Of Legend And Lore - Symphonic Wind Band

Description

Robert W.Smith has chosen three castles and several colorful characters known for legendary deeds from Irish history and folklore to put to music.The use of tinwhistle, the Irish drum bodran and hints of traditional Irish melodies add ethnic authenticity and fascination to the performance of this work.

As we have come to expect from this highly inventive composer, the arena of sounds is expanded at every turn of the page.Musical imagery at its finest.(duration 6:59)