Principio

Performed by the Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra. Published by Studio Music Company.
The word ‘Principio’ means start or beginning in both Spanish and Italian and this piece sets out to be just that - an energetic concert opener. Most of the melodic material is derived from the main theme which starts and ends the piece with its slightly lopsided rhythm. The piece is mostly conventional in language though with a touch of crunch here and there.