Description

Onorato Costa (early 1800s),  “Souvenir d’Orient ou Fantasie Brillante, Op. 12”.

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• The complete introduction by Brian Jeffery, 1983
• New re-engraved edition (not facsimile), with an extensive preface
• Score with Separate Flute Part, 20 + 8 Pages

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This is a remarkable and attractive work, challenging from the technical point of view.  Anyone seeking new repertory for this combination of instruments is recommended to try this.

It incorporates elements of Greek popular music of the time.  One section is “Romance grecque.  Ilios Lambros, Soleil Lumineux”, and another is “Sirtos, Danse grecque nationale”.  An interesting example of the enthusiasm for Greece at this period of the struggle for Greek independence.