Par IGUDESMAN ALEKSEY. Brace yourselves, Beethoven lovers and purists everywhere; here is the famous Fifth Symphony as you never dared to imagine it! In “Beethoven Takes Five”, Aleksey has changed the meter to an audacious 5/4… but that’s just the beginning of his machinations! He throws in Mexican music, latin, swing and jazz and, in his own words, “all sorts of other abominations on top”. The re…

Par MILHAUD DARIUS. French composer and teacher, Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a prolific composer of the 20th century as a member of 'Les Six'. His compositions remain highly regarded, Jacob's Dreams being no exception. Milhaud 's compositions are influenced by jazz and polytonality, as exemplified in Jacob's Dreams. Composed in 1949, Jacob's Dreams is a dance suite, written for Oboe, Violin, Vi…

Viento Norte (Northern Wind) is No. 4 of the Indianas suite by Carlos Guastavino, which may be performed individually or as a suite. 1. Gala del Dia (Finery of the Day) KJS8911 2. Quien Fuera Como El Jazmin' (Who Could Be Like the Jasmine') KJS8912 3. Chanarcito, Chanarcito (A Thorny Bush) KJS8913 4. Viento Norte (Northern Wind) KJS8914 5. Al Tribunal de Tu Pecho (For the Court of Your Heart) KJS…

Overturte for Band. Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Heroic themes imbue this fine new overture with an inspirationalquality. The valiant nature of CONQUERORS secures it a place in almost any venue, from concert opener to graduation piece. Minor and major keys with plenty of articulation and dynamic considerations make it an ideal overture for your young band’s festival participation. Timothy Johnson demonstr…

Six partitas for 2 violins, gamba (violoncello) & b. c. Bach was impressed by Reincken and arranged some of Reinckens themes from HORTUS MUSICUS (1687) for harpsichord (BWV 954, 965). The ensemble Les Cyclopes recorded HORTUS MUSICUS for the label Pierre Verany (PV 796052). Also Reinhardt Goebel recorded this music (Durata each volume: ca. 28?). Series Collection Thierry Mathis Partitas 5 & 6

Arr. Wil Van Der Beek. Par NESSLER VICTOR E.. Farewell Song has been taken from Der Trompetervon Säckingen by Victor E. Nessler (1841-1890). Thisopera tells the sentimental story of a plain musicianwho is eventually allowed to marry the daughter ofa baron. From the first performance in 1884, thisopera was well liked - not so much because of thestory but because of its musical features. Impressivet…

Arr. Wil Van Der Beek. Par NESSLER VICTOR E.. Farewell Song has been taken from Der Trompetervon Säckingen by Victor E. Nessler (1841-1890). Thisopera tells the sentimental story of a plain musicianwho is eventually allowed to marry the daughter ofa baron. From the first performance in 1884, thisopera was well liked - not so much because of thestory but because of its musical features. Impressivet…

Par WENNAKOSKI LOTTA. “Whizzing, growling and rattling – you can produce all kinds of sounds with the harp, not just the fairy-tale shimmer and glissandos that you first think of.” Lotta Wennäkoski composed Sigla for harp and orchestra (2021-2022) in close collaboration with the harpist Sivan Magen, to whom the concerto is dedicated. The title of the concerto, Sigla, has different meanings in diff…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. This piece depicts the refined beauty of the Grand Canyon at sunrise and sunset. These are the best times to view the Canyon with the sun low in the sky casting shadows that give depth and form to the vast panorama. Angel’s Gate is one of the many named rock formations in the canyon. The composer has tried to depict the sights and sounds of dawn, birdsong in the early morning sk…

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