MARCIA FANTASMAGORICA Vers. Symphonic Band

First Prize Composition Competition "Angelo Inglese" City of Molfetta third edition

Transcription by the Author in the version for Symphonic Band

The very character of the piece is hidden in the title of the composition: the element

“phantasmagoric”, which in its sense refers to a rapid succession

of images, sounds, colors, objects and actions that vividly affect the senses e

fantasy, is represented in music by a continuous succession and

contrasting episodes with a sometimes ironic and grotesque character, sometimes come on

more peremptory and threatening traits, at other times still pervaded by a sense of

creepy mystery.

The martial rhythm, germinating element that runs through the entire composition since

from its inception, it gradually transforms without ever stopping,

dragging the listener through musical images time after time

different, but generated by a common initial thematic element.