Grainger - Lincolnshire Posy for Wind Quintet - I. Lisbon

DESCRIPTIONPercy Grainger wrote Lincolnshire Posy, a widely-acclaimed masterpiece that has become a cornerstone work for concert band. Premiered in 1937, the 16-minute long suite has six movements and contains adaptations of folk songs that Grainger had collected when he was in Lincolnshire, England between 1905 and 1906.I. "Lisbon"The first movement is a brisk, chirpy and in 6/8. It is heroic and serene at times. To bring out “Lisbon”, the contrast between non legato and legato is essential.II. "Horkstow Grange"“Horkstow Grange” is a beautiful and expansive movement. The wind quintet will do well in this movement with a warm and longing expression. This is a very well-known movement and well-regarded in the wind band repertoire.III. "Rufford Park Poachers"This movement is known to be technically challenging with its mimicking counterpoints, unusual rhythms and time signature shifts. Here, the different characters of the winds are best exhibited.IV. "The Brisk Young Sailor"This short