Battles and Chants is in three movements. The solo clarinet can be heard in the role of Cassivellaunus defending his territory against the Romans (the wind and brass instruments), and on occasions the clarinet wins the upper hand.
Grade 5 - Soloist 6
Performance time 21'00"
This work was commissioned by and is dedicated to Linda Merrick, Philip Ellis and the Hertfordshire County Youth Wind Orchestra.
Featured on the recording QPRM137D LINDA MERRICK, Linda Merrick and the RNCM Wind Orchestra