This thrilling brass band arrangement by Keith M. Wilkinson captures the essence of the original orchestral work, while showcasing the power and brilliance of a band on vibrant form.
In 1918, Prokofiev undertook his first visit to the United States and during his trip he wrote a draft of a libretto based on the Italian play by Gozzi, 'L'amore delle tre melarance', adding some additional surrealism to the text.
The result, 'L'amour des trois oranges' (The Love for Three Oranges), was premiered at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago in December 1921, conducted by Prokofiev himself.
Familiar
The March is probably the most familiar part of the opera and has been used by CBS in the radio-drama series 'The FBI in Peace and War'. It was also used in films and Prokofiev quoted it in the second act of his ballet 'Cinderella'.
Rolling score
To view a rolling score video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I136sf8hxlU
Duration: Approx. 2.10 minutes
Difficulty Level: 3rd Section +
Download and sheet music
PDF download available from: www.brookwrightmusic.com/product-page/march-from-the-love-for-three-oranges-brass-band-prokofiev-arr-wilkinson
Sheet music available from: www.brassband.co.uk/sheet-music/march-from-the-love-for-three-oranges-brass-band-prokofiev-arr-wilkinson-brookwright
