Klarinet Archive - Posting 001260.txt from 1998/10

From: "Jim O'Briant" <jobriant@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] New beginning
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 09:25:17 -0500

Victor Chen wrote:

> Yes, this [Valdres} is a Norwegian march. There are currently at least 2
> versions of
> the piece: the original European version, and an American transcription.

Actually, there are at least two American editions. One was published about
1960-62, edited and arranged by Glenn Cliff Bainum. Bainum added antiphonal
brass fanfares in the trio, which are very effective but which were not part of
the original composition by Hansen. There is a more recent American edition that
stays closer to the original, but I don't recall the name of the editor or
arranger.

The opening theme is supposed to be based on a bugle call for a particular
regiment or other unit of the Norwegian armed forces.

> Overall, though, the piece is wonderful. It has a lighter, more relaxed
> ambiance than many marches that we are familiar with.

I agree -- it is a wonderful piece of music!

Jim O'Briant
Bayside Music Press
Gilroy, CA

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