Recommended - Grade 3 or above

The exciting scherzo from Shostakovich’s symphony number 10 arranged for Concert Band by Andrew Duncan

While Shostakovich was writing his 10th symphony the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin died. Shostakovich is said to have written this scherzo as a musical portrait of Stalin, hence the relentless pulse and dissonant harmonies throughout the piece which portrays his character. Stalin had many meeting with Shostakovich where he often berated for him a criticised his compositions.

This well known and much loved piece is a fast, exciting work playable by bands Grade 4 and upwards.

Includes full score and parts