Brass Band Ensemble Flavia

We are Ensemble Flavia, a brass band based in southern Saitama and northern Tokyo.
We are pleased to announce that we will hold our 29th regular concert on February 26 (Sun.).

*Important notice*.
Please note that the contents of the concert may change or the concert may be cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances.
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The first part of the concert is titled "British Works" and will feature masterpieces by three composers who were active mainly in the United Kingdom.
Benjamin Britten's "Court Dance from the Opera 'Gloriana'" will be performed.
Gloriana" is the title of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September of this year and was given a solemn state funeral.
It was commissioned by the royal family and performed on the occasion of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September of this year and was given a solemn state funeral.
The opera centers on the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and the Earl of Essex, the Queen's favorite advisor, at the end of the 16th century.
The music for the ball scene in the palace in Act 2, Scene 3 is the "Court Dance.
It begins with a march for the entrance of the queen, followed by a chorante (courante), a pavane, a morris dance, and a galliarde (galliarde).
Morris Dance, Galliarde, and Lavolta.
The ball concludes with the march again.
Although the setting is a royal ball, the performance is not only filled with graceful dances, but also with
but also some bewitching and rousing music.
The performance will also evoke the various games played at the ball.

The second part will be from the ballet suite "Gaîne".
The second part will consist of "Sword Dance," the most famous of all the pieces and often heard at sports festivals in Japan, and the "Dance of the Sword," a smart and graceful dance suitable for maidens.
Dance of the Rose Maidens" with smart and graceful movements suitable for maidens, "Dance of the Rose Maidens
The "Dance of the Mountain Folk" with its intense rhythm and full of energy, and the "Dance of the Ukrainian Folk Dances" with its smart and graceful movements suitable for maidens.
Gopak," with its theme of Ukrainian folk dances, gradually changing from slow music to light and intense music; and
On a quiet night, I cannot hide my various feelings of sadness and sadness.
Lullaby," which brings to mind the scene of putting a child to bed on a quiet night, unable to hide the sadness, motivation, and other feelings one may be experiencing.
The final piece, "Rezginka," is based on a folk dance of the Rezgin people who live in the Caucasus Mountains, and has a fast and lively feel.
The music vividly depicts various scenes from the ballet.

The third part of the program will be themed "Japanese Drama/CМ Music Special" and will feature music that everyone has heard at least once.
The third part will be a medley of three pieces of music that everyone has heard at least once.

All the members of the group are looking forward to seeing you!