Gordon Jacob

Old Wine In New Bottles

Discover a masterful piece full of charm, wit, and timeless elegance with "Old Wine In New Bottles". This beloved composition for wind ensemble dresses traditional English melodies in a fresh, colorful sonic outfit, delighting performers and audiences alike. Published by the renowned Oxford University Press, this full score provides the ideal foundation for nuanced interpretation. The carefully balanced instrumentation—consisting of 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, and double bass—combines brilliant wind timbres with the warm, resonant foundation of the string bass. Whether for festive concerts, competitions, or sophisticated chamber music performances, this conductor's score is an indispensable addition to any ambitious wind ensemble's library.