Aurora Dances was commissioned by the Hong Kong-based Winter Band Festival, and consists of three movements, to be played without a break. ‘Aurora Borealis’ opens with florid woodwind figures and highlights different sections of the band in turn. The second movement ‘Aurora Australis’ leads to a sombre chorale, which builds to a full-band climax. The finale ‘Aurora Dances’ is characterised by rhythmic, dance-like themes. A central section features a contrasting legato melody, but this doesn’t dispel the energetic feel of the opening, which returns to close the work.
| Instrument | Big Band & Concert Band |
| Genre (Fx Pop, Rock, Barn m.m.) | Koncert |
| Typ (fx Lärobok, samling m.m.) | Partitur og stämmor |
| Niveau | Medium |
| Sidor | 226 |
| Media | Noter |
| Serie | Anglo Music Midway Series |
| Bidragsgivare | Sparke, Philip(Composer) |
| Språk | Dutch, Engelska, French, Tysk |
| ISMN | 9790570710140 |