Mysteries of Pompeii Set Type:Full Set

Mysteries of Pompeii Set Type:Full SetMysteries of Pompeii is a thrilling, dark journey to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. The piece was inspired by a recent news story of "stunning artwork" that archeologists recovered, including colorful frescoes. The slow reflective beginning offers expressive solos for your advanced players to show their lyricism. Then the fast, exciting minor key sections give all players melodic interest and rhythmic drive that produce a moving mysterious

as if the person walking has paused for a quiet moment

near the composer's home

Like the Spanish title

this string orchestra arrangement works well for middle or high school orchestras

featuring violas and second violins

) The connections to LHS run deep: not only was Rachel now the orchestra director at his formal school

The theme at measure 10 should feel menacing and bold but feel slightly less intense than the opening

As the title indicates

and the arrival at the river are all described musically

soar over an energetic pizzicato accompaniment with a life of its own in this brief and adventurous scherzo

The second melody at measure 24 portrays the gentle glowing lighthouse in the distance

Mature sounding and beautiful