Arr. Philip Sparke. Par FRANCK CESAR. Although Cesar Franck won many prizes during his student days his music was generally unrecognised by his contemporaries. His pieces were written in the romantic style whilst retaining a classical structure and his later compositions were referred to as 'cathedrals of sound'. Panis Angelicus is poetic and almost serene and this arrangement by Philip Sparke ret…
Variations on a melody by Adriaen Valerius (1575-1625). Par SPARKE PHILIP. Dutch composer, artist and poet Adriaen Valerius is mostly remembered today for his collection of 79 songs for voice and lute or cittern, published posthumously in 1626. Philip Sparke has taken one melody from this collection that tells of the War of Independence with Spain. The beautiful slow melody is followed by a series…
Arr. Duncan Wilson. Par DELIUS FREDERICK. Winter Night (Sleigh Ride) schrieb der englische Komponist Frederick Delius zunächst als Solostuück fuür Klavier anlässlich einer Heiligabendfeier im Jahre 1887. Später reihte er es in seine Drei kleinen Tongedichte von 1890 ein. Das Stuück ist eine Mischung aus munteren, flotten Melodien und einem etwas lyrischeren Teil, in dem Fluügelhorn und Sopran in d…
Par COURT DOUGLAS. The opening bars of this piece seek to portray the dawning of each new day, as it continues to flower and unfold before us. Drawing inspiration from the hymn of Joseph Barnby, the composer musically illustrates the text:‘When morning gilds the skies, my heart awaking criesmy Jesus Christ is praised’ / Niveau : 3 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Brass Band
