Aulis Sallinen’s Symphony No.7 is related to J.R.R. Tolkien’s great novel 'The Lord of the Rings.' The symphony does not actually depict the events in the novel; rather it is a musical expression of the literary atmosphere and poetry. The symphony was commissioned by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and composed in 1995-6. Orchestration: 3 Flutes 3 Oboes 3 Clarinets in B flat 3 Bassoons …
Concert Overture-The Hebrides Op.26 Concert Overture The Hebrides the third in Bärenreiter’s series of critical editions of Mendelssohn’s great overtures is one of Mendelssohn Bartholdy’s most performed compositions. Previously this work was only available in one composite version: the Julius Rietz edition from the 1860s. The new Bärenreiter edition consist of two versio…
Suite of English Folk Songs (Boyle)-Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level a…
Musique de scène-“An enchanted dream” – these words from poet Charles Van Leberghe give an idea of the public’s enthusiasm for the first English language performance on June 21 1898 of Maurice Maeterlinck’s symbolist play. Staged at the Prince of Wales Theatre the play was translated by Jack W. Mackail with stage music composed by Gabriel Fauré. Occupied by various…
St. Cecilia Rag (Wilby)-Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative p…
Czech Song And Dance-Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficultywith most parts playable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level …
Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative parts are provided so tha…
St. Cecilia Rag (Wilby)-Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative p…
Mozart In Miniature-Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative parts…
A towering figure among Russian composers of the late 19th century Rimsky-Korsakov was one of music’s master orchestrators. The 3 works in full score in this collection Dance of the Buffoons Capriccio Espagnol Russian Easter Festival (Overture) display his mastery of orchestration. They are reproduced from early authoritative scores.
Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative parts are provided so tha…
Dance Suite (Townsend)-Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative pa…
Sounds From Ireland Parts-Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative…
Circus Comes To Town-Playstrings is an ideal introduction to orchestral playing for young string players. With interesting compositions in accessible arrangements. This is the full score for the lively and playful Circus Comes To Town.Easy music for string groups Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’…
Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative parts are provided so tha…
Czech Song And Dance-Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficultywith most parts playable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level …
Violin 1-Based on the Henle Complete Edition of the Works of Joseph HaydnOrchestral parts in a large format (25.5 x 32.5 cm)Full score and orchestral parts available for saleHaydn's Symphonies no.90 91 and 92 were commissioned in 1788 by Prince Kraft Ernst von Oettingen-Wallerstein who was to be granted exclusive ownership. Haydn however first sold the works to the Parisian Masonic lodge Socié…
In this great work first published in 1912 Mahler experimented with the four-movement symphonic form producing a masterpiece of musical innovation satiric writing and poetic drama expressed in purely instrumental terms. Now the full orchestral score of the Ninth Symphony is available in this inexpensive high-quality edition reprinted from an authoritative Viennese score. Music lovers and adm…
Suite for Orchestra-In 1918 Gabriel Fauré then 73 years old received a commission from Prince Albert I of Monaco to write stage music invoking the atmosphere of the commedia dell?arte. The four-movement orchestral suite Op.112 consisting of Ouverture Menuet Gavotte and Pastorale combines previously unpublished parts of this stage music. The Pastorale of 1919 was Fauré?s last composition fo…
Suite for Orchestra-In 1918 Gabriel Fauré then 73 years old received a commission from Prince Albert I of Monaco to write stage music invoking the atmosphere of the commedia dell?arte. The four-movement orchestral suite Op.112 consisting of Ouverture Menuet Gavotte and Pastorale combines previously unpublished parts of this stage music. The Pastorale of 1919 was Fauré?s last composition fo…
(Edition for String Orchestra)-In a new arrangement for mature string groups Gliere's energetic dance movement again shows why it has become an icon of light classical programming for orchestras everywhere. From the ballet The Red Poppy thedeliberate opening in the low strings accelerating to the frenzied Cossack-style dance makes this work a captivating experience for your students.
Christmas Tunes For My String Orchestra written and edited by the world's leading string teacher Sheila Nelson. Ideal for getting even the youngest beginners involved in ensemble music. Each set is for 4.4.2/2.4.1 catering for an orchestra of approximately 30 players.
Suite for Orchestra-Incidental music with the famous 'Sicilienne'Fauré wrote ?Pelléas et Mélisande? in 1898 originally as incidental music to Maurice Maeterlinck?s like-named play. After the premiere and subsequent performances he set about reworking the musical material into an orchestral suite. The premiere of the originally three-movement suite took place in February 1901 under the baton of Ca…
Score-Gliere's energetic dance movement again shows why it has become an icon of light classical programming for orchestras everywhere. From the ballet 'The Red Poppy' the deliberate opening in the low strings accelerating tothe frenzied Cossack-style dance makes this work a captivating experience for orchestra and audience alike.
Gerard Schurmann (b. 1924) is a Dutch contemporary composer who was born in the Dutch East Indies and lived in England from childhood before setting in the USA in 1981. His orchestral works span 5 decades and he remains in demand for commissions today. The single-movement Cello Concerto The Gardens of Exile was first performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in March 1991. It received imm…
Suite for Orchestra-Incidental music with the famous 'Sicilienne'Fauré wrote ?Pelléas et Mélisande? in 1898 originally as incidental music to Maurice Maeterlinck?s like-named play. After the premiere and subsequent performances he set about reworking the musical material into an orchestral suite. The premiere of the originally three-movement suite took place in February 1901 under the baton of Ca…
Listing for Trombone Parts 1 and 2 only.Orchestration: 2 Flutes 2 Oboes 2 Clarinets in Bb 2 Bassoons 2 Horns in F 2 Trumpets in Bb 3 Trombones Tuba Snare drum Strings (Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Bass)Peter Warlock wrote the Capriol Suite for Piano duet. He also produced a version for string orchestra and both were published in 1926. Two years later in 1928 he made this arrangemen…
Fuego Fatuo has an interesting history. Manuel De Falla (1876-1946) often regarded as the greatest Spanish composer of the 20th century wanted to write an opera based around themes from Chopin whomhe greatly admired. The stage work was never finished; however several attempts have been made to arrange the work for orchestra most successfully by the Catalan conductor Antoni Ros-Marb .Despite i…
Bob Krogstad's skilled writing for strings is unmatched in its creativity and effectiveness. This sensitive setting of the beloved American folk tune is filled with Bob's artistic melodic treatment harmonic freshness and superborchestration. A beautiful program piece that will highlight any concert or festival perfromance. Dur: 3:30
Trois Esquisses Symphoniques-Claude Debussy's La Mer is an impressionistic work through and through. The three symphonic sketches that make up the work were composed between 1903-1905 however Debussy refined this work up until at least 1913. These corrections are found in a score which the composer gave to his wife as a present for her private library in 1913.The new scholarly-critical edition dr…
