Product Description
Jerry Goldsmiths Suite from Mulan is a powerful and evocative distillation of his score for Disneys 1998 animated film Mulan, one of the composers last major works before his passing in 2004. A master of film music whose career spanned five decades, Goldsmith was renowned for his versatility and innovative orchestration. In Mulan, he fused Western symphonic traditions with Asian musical elements, crafting a score that not only supports the films emotional narrative but also pays respectful homage to its cultural setting.
The suite captures the storys sweeping arc from the quiet resolve of Mulans decision to take her fathers place in the army, to the intensity of battle and her eventual triumph. Listeners will hear Goldsmiths signature use of bold brass, propulsive rhythms, and rich thematic development. The scores central theme, noble and lyrical, underscores Mulans bravery and transformation, while pentatonic motifs and traditional instrumentation evoke the films Chinese backdrop. As a concert work, the Suite from Mulan stands as a testament to Goldsmiths ability to blend storytelling with symphonic grandeur, offering a vibrant musical portrait of courage, identity, and honour.
Duration: 7'00"
Instrumentation - British Brass Band:
1* Full Score
1* Eb Soprano Cornet
4* Solo Bb Cornets
1* Repiano Bb Cornet
2* 2nd Bb Cornets
2* 3rd Bb Cornets
1* Bb Flugel Horn
1* Solo Eb Tenor Horn
1* 1st Eb Tenor Horn
1* 2nd Eb Tenor Horn
1* 1st Bb Baritone
1* 2nd Bb Baritone
1* 1st Bb Trombone
1* 2nd Bb Trombone
1* Bass C Trombone
2* Bb Euphonium
2* Eb Bass
2* BBb Bass
1* Percussion 1 (inc. Timpani)
1* Percussion 2
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