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Concert Band - Grade 5 SKU: WJ.3017291 Composed by Richard Wagner. Arranged by John R. Bourgeois. Concert Band Grade 4 & Up. Bourgeois Series. Concert, Contest. Concert, Contest. Score and parts. Wingert-Jones Publications #3017291. Published by Wingert-Jones Publications (WJ.3017291). UPC: 822424035389. 9 x 12 inches.Parsifal, written in 1882, was the final opera by composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883). The prelude is a miniature masterpiece consisting of only 116 measures. The form of the prelude is similar to that of the classical three-movement overture and consists of four musical motives: the mystical realm of the Holy Grail; the Grail itself in the Dresden Amen; Faith, represented by the brass chorale; and the Agony of Amfortas. This transcription by John R. Bourgeois faithfully adheres to Wagner's intent both in key relationships and orchestration.