Experience the captivating sounds of the Göteborg Symphonic Band with their 2007 WASBE Killarney, Ireland album, a stunning collection of Swedish ballads and marches that showcase the band's virtuosity and versatility. Recorded live in Killarney, Ireland, this album is a testament to the band's exceptional musicianship and their ability to bring a diverse range of compositions to life.
The album features a mix of original compositions and arrangements, including works by Swedish composers such as Nils Lindberg and Daniel Rodhe, as well as pieces arranged by Jerker Johansson and Pavol Simai. From the stirring overture of "The Maid of Orleans" to the playful "Versuche über einen Marsch," each track offers a unique listening experience that highlights the band's technical skill and musical sensitivity.
The Göteborg Symphonic Band, under the direction of Per Tengstrand, delivers a powerful and nuanced performance that is sure to captivate fans of wind band music. With a duration of over an hour, this album is a rich and rewarding listening experience that showcases the best of Swedish wind band music. Whether you're a longtime fan of the Göteborg Symphonic Band or a newcomer to the world of wind band music, this album is sure to impress. The album was released on Mark Records in 2007.
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Tracks
The Maid of Orleans: Overture (arr. J. Johansson)Jerker Johansson, August Söderman, Göteborg Symphonic Band
2 Swedish Folk-Melodies, Op. 27: No. 1. Allt under himmelens faste: Adagio (arr. S. Gustafson)Johan Svendsen, Stig Gustafson, Göteborg Symphonic Band, Jerker Johansson
Versuche uber einen Marsch: Marsch, oder die Versuchung - Trio - MarschMarcel Wengler, Göteborg Symphonic Band, Jerker Johansson
Versuch 1 —Marcel Wengler, Göteborg Symphonic Band, Jerker Johansson
Versuch 2 —Marcel Wengler, Göteborg Symphonic Band, Jerker Johansson
Versuch 3 —Marcel Wengler, Göteborg Symphonic Band, Jerker Johansson
Versuch 4 —Marcel Wengler, Göteborg Symphonic Band, Jerker Johansson
Versuch 5 —Marcel Wengler, Göteborg Symphonic Band, Jerker Johansson
Versuch 6Marcel Wengler, Göteborg Symphonic Band, Jerker Johansson
Torn Erik's SongNils Lindberg, Daniel Rodhe, Göteborg Symphonic Band, Jerker Johansson
Baltic BreezePavol Simai, Göteborg Symphonic Band, Jerker Johansson
Romantisk svit, Op. 22, "Kopmannen i Venedig" (The Merchant of Venice): V. Portias slottsorkester (Portia's Castle Orchestra) (arr. J. Johansson)Jerker Johansson, Dag Wirén, Göteborg Symphonic Band
Lads of Wamphray MarchPercy Grainger, Göteborg Symphonic Band, Jerker Johansson
Brass WingsJerker Johansson, Göteborg Symphonic Band
I beredskapSam Rydberg, Göteborg Symphonic Band, Jerker Johansson