Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks

Strauss' incomparable tour-de-force Till Eulenspiegel, arranged for large wind ensemble. The tone-poem colorfully tells the story of the prankster and folk hero Till Eulenspiegel tricking his way through the world and casting down the sanctimonious, ultimately meeting his death at the knot of a nooseaaonly to have the last laugh in the end. This work is ideal for the ensemble looking to showcase its virtuosity and musical sense of humor. Instrumentation: 3fl+pic/3ob+Ehn/3cl+Ebcl+bcl+cbcl/4sax(+sop*)/3bn+cbn; 4hn(+4hn*)/3tp(+3tp*)/3tbn/eu/tba; bass; harp*; piano; marimba; timp+2perc ( * = optional or cued) Duration: approx. 14 min. Level: Advanced