Operas in three acts Version of the premiere, London 1737. Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. “Charming Berenice” – the Earl of Shaftesbury attended a rehearsal of the opera on 12 May 1737 and went into raptures about this “inexpressible delight”. “Berenice” was premiered at Covent Garden Theatre in London just a few days later on 18 May 1737. “Berenice” is one of the “light” operas and offers a wealth…

Par SARASATE PABLO DE. Sarasate\'s concert career began at age seventeen after he was awarded the coveted Premier Prix from the Paris Conservatoire for both violin and composition. After his London debut, the playwright and music critique George Bernard Shaw wrote in his review that Sarasate \'left criticism gasping miles behind him.\' Shaw also declared that there were many composers of music for…

Par LUKASZEWSKI PAWEL. Wings Concertino is a chamber version of Wings Concerto , originally composed for two flutes and chamber orchestra. This work was written in a charming convention. The combination of a light neoclassical style with a Romantic mode of narration not only makes it easy on the ear, but also gives great satisfaction to the performers. Despite employing sparing means of expression…

Motetto Pastorale. Par HASSE JOHANN ADOLF. This short, melodious piece with its charming instrumentation displays a “typically Christmas” colouring through the use of a pedal point and a Sicilian rhythmic figure./ Répertoire / Solistes SAT, Choeur SATB, 2 Flûtes Traversières,

Par CURNOW JAMES. Jolly, indeed! This delightful arrangement full of sleigh bells captures the spirit of 'Jolly Old Saint Nicholas' as he makes his deliveries on Christmas Eve. A charming addition to your holiday concert! / Niveau : 1 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CURNOW PAUL. Charming! Paul Curnow's COME DANCE AND SING combines a cheery melody with delightful harmonies. Briskly entertaining, you'll want to brighten up your band room and concert with this one. All parts are skillfully tailored to the specific needs of the Grade 1 band, and your students will particularly love the ending. COME DANCE AND SING will add a spark of joy to your concert, no ma…

Serenade. Par KREISLER FRITZ. Apart from the collection of Classical Manuscripts composed by the violin virtuoso Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) which he had passed off as transcriptions of settings of old masters, the violinist published original works early on as well. Kreisler himself liked to play them as encore pieces, thus sweetening many a concert with this 'musical confectionery'. Famous tunes …

This charming solo brings to mind the joy of seeing rainbows in the sky after the rain. Complete with a four-bar introduction and coda, the melody initially passes between the hands. When the melody is in the right hand only, it is supported with single notes in the left hand. The Middle C position and 4/4 meter make this solo accessible to many beginning pianists. The optional teacher duet provid…

Par VLAK KEES. Studio-Pop consists of five movements. The first movement, entitled Marching on a String, is an energetic rock march in a modern rhythm. Next, the charming Dreaming of Summer has been composed in three-four time - which is quite unusual in modern pop music. The inspiration for the third movement, Chicken-Charley was a youngman selling chicken legs from a stall. His supple, dancing m…

From Balletti a cinque voci. Par GASTOLDI GIOVANNI GIACOMO. During the second half of the 16th century, Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi composed almost entirely sacred works, however it was with his Balletti, not published until 1591 and 1594, that he gained fame and recognition. The homophonic structure and simple melodies conveyed a charming sense of naivety that became so popular during this period. …

'Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella' is a French Christmas carol written in the 16th century. In the carol, visitors to the manger speak in hushed tones so as not to wake the sleeping child. This gentle arrangement highlights the spirit of the season with enchanting harmonies and sparkling settings of this charming tune. (2:05) / Concert Band

The Trout. Par VAN BERINGEN ROBERT. We proudly bring you another one of Robert van Berigen’s spectacular arrangements of popular classical works, based on Franz Schubert’s famous song, The Trout, Op. 32, composed in 1817. Schubert liked the melody so much he used it again in his Trout Quintet in 1819. This arrangement will both charm and delight your audience. / Niveau : 2 / Date parution : 1905…

Quelle Est Cette Odeur Agreable. Whence is that Goodly Fragrance Flowing?' is the first line of an old French Christmas song that originated in the 17th century. In 1728 John Gay used this joyous and markedly festive melody that honours Jesus Christ and His miraculous birth in his Beggar's Opera. Philip Sparke has given this melody a new lease of life with his charming and imaginative arrangement …

Kantate Zum 1. Advent. Par TELEMANN GEORG PHILIPP. The cantata text by Erdmann Neumeister known from Bach’s work of the same name [BWV 61], appears here in a much shorter composition by Telemann. Definitely it has a charm of its own. / Date parution : 1979-06-01/ Répertoire / Solistes SATB, Choeur SATB, 2 Hautbois, 2 Violons,