Wind Quintet (Bacewicz)
Movements
i Allegro, ii Air. Andante, iii Allegretto, iv Vivo
Notes
This wind quintet is in a dry, neoclassical polytonal style, with resemblance to the Parisian “Les Six” as well as other soviet composers. Melodic and rhythmic interest is shared out evenly amongst the ensemble, although she often favours unison writing for the three high winds. The second movement contains a notable feature for the horn.
