Malcolm Arnold's English Dances for Orchestra are two sets of Orchestral pieces, composed in 1950 and 1951 [1] [2]. Each set consists of four dances, inspired by country folk tunes and dances. These have also been aranged for Concert Band by the composer [3]. Each movement is denoted by the tempo marking, as the individual movements are untitled [4]. Sir Malcolm Henry Arnold (born October 21, 1921) is an English composer. ... Orchestra at City Hall (Edmonton). ... A wind band, also called concert band, symphonic band, wind orchestra, or wind ensemble, is a performing ensemble consisting of woodwind, brass, percussion instruments. ...
I. Andantino II. Vivace III. Mesto IV. Allegro Risoluto [5] Opus is a Latin word which means work (in the sense of a work of art). Some composers musical pieces are identified by opus numbers which generally run either in order of composition or in order of publication. ...
English Dances, Set II (Op.33)
I. Allegro Non Troppo II. Con Brio III. Grazioso
This movement contains a melodic oboe solo [6]
IV. Giubiloso - Lento E Maestoso [7]
This movement gives the sets a "sense of closure", according to Colin Clarke [8]
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