Monterosi is a village in the Italian province of Viterbo in the Lazio region. This work is dedicated to the Accademia Musicale Francigena in Monterosi, on the occasion of the third 'Tommaso Albani' a national concert band competition at which the composer is often an adjudicator and guest conductor. It is a solemn piece, with lyrical tendencies, which demonstrates the glorious, full sound of the …

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Black Granite is dedicated to the men and women who gave their lives in Vietnam, and whose names are forever engraved on the solemn black granite stone wall at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC. This heroic march is a tribute to the fallen. A lyrical and inspiring woodwind chorale follows a driving and energetic horn line. A tremendous concert or contest opener! / Niveau : …

Music For A Solemn Occasion. Par DE HAAN JAN. The Torch of Liberty fut composé en tant que commande de la Police militaire royale néerlandaise à l’occasion de son 200e anniversaire. La musique est basée sur un monument, un flambeau qui passe de manière symbolique des morts aux futures générations. Cette composition aux multiples facettes contient un magnifique cantique et des effets sonores milita…

Music For A Solemn Occasion. Par DE HAAN JAN. The Torch of Liberty fut composé en tant que commande de la Police militaire royale néerlandaise à l’occasion de son 200e anniversaire. La musique est basée sur un monument, un flambeau qui passe de manière symbolique des morts aux futures générations. Cette composition aux multiples facettes contient un magnifique cantique et des effets sonores milita…

Sonata Vasca - Euskal Sonata. Par HAKIM NAJI. This sonata is articulated in three movements built on Basque themes. The Obertura, presents in a powerful and solemn setting the melody of Agur Jaunak. The Nocturno, is a slow and expressive variation on the melody of Haurtxo ttipia. The conclusive movement, Feria, is a set of variations on the melody of Kinkiri-Kunkuru. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / P…

Par KERNEN ROLAND. Cortège, Choral et Farandole is a piece that any band, regardless of its level, will enjoy performing. Special attention has been paid to the choice of its tonality, to its register and to its orchestration to make it accessible. The work has three movements: Cortege - solemn in character and expressive through its majestic pace and tone, Choral - more serene and Farandole - a l…

Tonalité : C-Dur - Kred 326. Par DITTERSDORF CARL DITTERS VON. Of the 19 Masses by Dittersdorf which have been handed down, the present Mass, which is being published for the first time, enjoyed a special popularity during the composer’s lifetime and it was even performed for the coronation of emperor Franz II in the Frankfurt Cathedral. This solemn, prestigious Mass shows evidence of choral movem…

Antonio Caldara (1670-1736) is primarily known for his numerous oratorios and operas which brought him great popularity during his lifetime. Besides these large-scale compositions, Caldara also wrote smaller vocal works, of which his 'Stabat mater? is the best known.This publication is based on Eusebius Mandyczewski's edition of the 'Stabat mater?, which has, until now, been the definitive edition…

Par BROSSE DIRK. With the sound of trumpets and a long drum roll Dirk Brossé takes you to the splendour of the opening ceremony of a bullfight! The rhythm and the use of South American percussion instruments convey a festive atmosphere whilst broad lines and bright colours describe the solemn nature of this event. The imaginary bull is received with great acclaim with the full band playing. Two co…

Collection of festive and solemn classical pieces. Souvent demandés, les quatuors à cordes se prêtent à toutes sortes d'occasions festives. Music for Celebrations rassemble huit oeuvres de compositeurs allant de Marc-Antoine Charpentier à Charles Gounod. Ces pièces comptent parmi les classiques les plus populaires lors des mariages, mais un grand nombre d'entre elles sont aussi parfaitement adapté…

Par SAKAI ITARU. “Yamanobe no Michi” (road at the foot of a mountain) is located east of the Yamato basin. It is the oldest road in Japan and is about 35km (21. 5 miles) long. The oldest market and positions used for trading merchandise over the centuries are found along this road. While composing this work the composer visualised the activity along “Yamanobe no Michi” imagining the solemn process…

Music For A Solemn Occasion. Par DE HAAN JAN. The Torch of Liberty fut composé en tant que commande de la Police militaire royale néerlandaise à l’occasion de son 200e anniversaire. La musique est basée sur un monument, un flambeau qui passe de manière symbolique des morts aux futures générations. Cette composition aux multiples facettes contient un magnifique cantique et des effets sonores milita…

Song of Liberation. Par DE HAAN JACOB. Eventide (Song of Liberation) has as its theme the European liberation from the Second World War. After a solemn introduction, one hears the melody of the hymn Abide with Me, which was sung frequently during the war. Variations on the theme follow, finally leading to the magisterial conclusion that represents the ultimate liberation. Bring a bit of nostalgic …

Par ARMAN HOWARD. Howard Arman, director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions of his choir in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du fröhliche [O, you joyful], St…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Arsenal was composed for the 50th anniversary of the ‘Harmonie van het Spoorwegarsenaal’[railroad arsenal], based in Mechelen (Belgium). Rather a stately concert march, it has beautiful themes and a broad melody in the trio. It was premiered in the Mechelen Cultural Center on the 11th of May 1996 during the solemn ceremony, opening the anniversary year and conducted by the c…