The Witch and the Saint - Die Hexe und die Heilige

The Witch and the Saint - Die Hexe und die Heilige Steven Reineke

auch als Jugendorchester Ausgabe lieferbar / also available for Young Band: The Witch and the Saint (Command Series Edition)
auch als Brass Band Ausgabe lieferbar / also available for Brass Band: The Witch and the Saint
auch als Fanfare Ausgabe lieferbar / also available for Fanfare Band: The Witch and the Saint

The Witch and the Saint is a programmatic tone poem for symphonic band and is constructed of five distinct sections. The opening (m. 1¬55) depicts the birth of twin sisters born In 1588 in Ellwangen, Germany. In those times, the birth of twins was considered a bad omen and as the sisters grew up, it became clear that they had the gift of second sight and could predict future events. The thematic material representing both sisters is first introduced in this section along with a medieval, Gregorian chant-type motif. The second section (m. 56-113) is the development of Sibylla's theme. This sister led a horrible life and her gilt was looked down upon. Many townspeople feared Sibylla and considered her to be a witch. After a brief transition, the theme representing the other sister, Helena, is introduced in its entirety. The third section (m. 133-165) is the development of Helena's theme. This sister was sent away to a convent when she was a child. While at the convent, Helena is revered as a samt because of her visions. The fourth section of the work (m. 166-200) is a turbulent section representing the struggles both of these sisters had in their lives. Eventually, Sibylla is imprisoned and Helena returns to the town to save her sister. The fifth section and finale of the work (m. 210-241) depicts the return of Helena and the rescue of her sister, Sibylla. As they are trying to escape, the sisters are captured once again and this firne, for fear of being burnt at the stake, the saht, Helena, drinks some poison. She dies in her sisters arms and Sibylla, the witch, rides off in sorrow.
Steven Reineke

Besetzungsliste / Instrumentation:

Full Conductor Score 1
Piccolo 1
1st Flute 5
2nd Flute 5
Oboe 2
1st Bb Clarinet
2nd Bb Clarinet
3rd Bb Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
1st Eb Alto Saxophone
2nd Eb Alto Saxophone/Alto Clarinet
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

1st Bb Trumpet
2nd Bb Trumpet
3rd Bb Trumpet
1st F Horn
2nd F Horn
1st Trombone 2
2nd Trombone 2
3rd Trombone 2
Euphonium (Baritone) BC 2
Euphonium (Baritone) TC 2
Tuba 4
String Bass 1
Mallet Percussion: Chimes, Glockenspiel, Tambourine 2
Timpani 1
Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Triangle, Snare Drum, Bass Drum
Auxiliary Percussion: Deep Floor Tom, Large Tam Tam, Cabasa

Variety