| 作曲者 | William Himes（ウィリアム・ハイムズ） |
| シリーズ | 輸入オリジナル |
| 編成概要 | 吹奏楽 |
| 解説 | Prelude and Toccata is based on the traditional German folk tune O wie wohl ist mir am Abend [Oh， how lovely is the evening]， which is typically sung as a round. The theme is presented in an atmosphere of tranquility and simplicity before breaking into a three-part round. In contrast， the toccata section changes to a mood of excitement and festivity， becoming more intense and complex with each succeeding phrase. Motifs from the folk tune abound as the music builds to a triumphant conclusion. |