Composer: Luc Levesque
Model: DZ 4635
Instrumentation: 4 guitars
Level: Intermediate
12 pages + separate parts
Publisher: d'Oz Publications
The overture is a musical form often found in operas. Its purpose was to prepare the audience for the performance to come. Lully favored the French overture style, consisting of a slow–fast–slow sequence of movements. In Italy, however, the more common pattern was fast–slow–fast. For this overture, I chose to adopt the Italian style.
My inspiration comes from the overtures frequently performed by wind ensembles (concert bands). These works are highly energetic and dynamic. I have also always admired Mauro Giuliani’s Grand Overture.
A wonderful piece with which to begin a concert.
Luc Lévesque
