5 Greek Dances – N.Skalkottas – wind orchestra

Nikos Skalkottas was a greek composer of the 20th century. A member of the Second Viennese School, he drew his influences from both the classical repertoire and the Greek tradition. He also produced a sizeable amount of tonal music in the last phase of his musical creativity. One of these works are the 36 Greek Dances for orchestra.

This Suite consisted of 5 dances is arranged for wind orchestra, commissioned by the Sächsische Bläserphilharmonie / Saxon Wind Philharmonic.

CONTENTS:

• Tsamikos – Τσάμικος (Series Ι/1) «Ένας Αϊτός – An Eagle»
• Peloponnisiakos (Series ΙΙ/12) «Ο Λυγκός ο Λεβέντης – Lygkos the brave»
• Epirotikos (Series Ι/3)
• Makedonikos (Series Ι/10)      
• Kleftikos (Series ΙΙΙ/3)

INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED:
2 Flutes (2nd Fl. doubl. Piccolo)
Oboe
Clarinet in Eb
3 Clarinets in Bb
Bass Clarinet in Bb
Bassoon
4 Horns in F
3 Trumpets in Bb
2 Flugelhorns in Bb
Tenor Horn (T.C.)
Baritone (B.C.)
3 Trombones
2 Tubas
Double Bass
Timpani
Percussion: Tambourine, Whip, Tom-tom, Snare Drum, Cymbals, Bass Drum