This is a somewhat different piece from what I usually make. I received a request quite some time ago to create something for fife & drum in a "Renaissance Holy Roman Empire" style - this is the result.
The title refers to a fictional country named the "Union of Falensia", based loosely on the HRE in the 16th century. I sought inspiration in the German landsknecht song ("Landsknechtlied") tradition, and tried to reflect their character. In the reprise, the fifes engage in a more florid and virtuosic counterpoint with plenty of embellishes.
The image depicts German landsknechts, and was made by the Augsburg-based German engraver Daniel Hopfer sometime in the 1530ies.
Enjoy!
Негізгі бет Falensian Hymn - Renaissance Style Fife & Drum
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