French Horn Duet Horn - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.552412

Composed by Leo Delibes (1836-1891). Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Holiday,Romantic Period,Standards,Wedding. Score. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #6342693. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.552412).

Duo of the flowers from Lakme, Act I. A popular wedding selection. 

Leo Delibes (1836-1891) was a French composer of the Romantic period best known for his ballets and operas. He was a child prodigy and began composing music at the age of seven. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire, where he developed a mastery of the symphonic form and wrote several pieces for the orchestra. His works for the stage are among the most popular and beloved of the Romantic era, including the ballets Coppélia and Sylvia, and the opera Lakmé.

Delibes was a pioneer in the use of orchestral color and instrumental effects to enhance the dramatic narrative of his works. His works are often praised for their lyricism, graceful melodies, and colorful orchestrations. His music is considered to be a bridge between the grandiose and romantic works of the French composers before him, such as Gounod and Berlioz, and the more intimate and melodic style of composers like Debussy and Ravel.

Delibes’ influence can be heard in the works of later composers such as Stravinsky and Prokofiev, and his music continues to be performed and enjoyed today. His contributions to music history are significant, and his works remain beloved masterpieces of the Romantic era.

Léo Delibes' opera Lakmé is an opera in three acts. It was first performed in 1883 at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris. The libretto was written by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille. The story is set in British-occupied India and tells the story of a young Indian girl, Lakmé, who is in love with a British officer, Gerald. The story follows the couple's romantic journey, as well as the obstacles they face from Lakmé's father and the British military. The opera is best known for its beautiful score, which includes the famous aria The Flower Duet as well as the duet Lakmé! The Bell Song. The opera has been performed in opera houses all over the world and is considered one of Delibes' most popular works.

The Duo des Fleurs, composed by French composer Léo Delibes, is a ballet pas de deux from the ballet Lakme, Act I. It is a beloved masterpiece of the Romantic period and is often performed as a standalone piece in many ballet performances. The piece is typically danced by two female ballet dancers and is known for its playful and lighthearted nature. The music consists of a melody that alternates between the two dancers and is often accompanied by a lighthearted waltz. The music has a strong sense of unity and connection between the two dancers, which is enhanced by the use of the same melody. The piece also features a beautiful soaring coda that gives it a sense of grandeur and beauty. The Duo des Fleurs is an exquisite piece of music and an enduring classic of the ballet repertoire.

French Horn Duet Horn - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.563846

Composed by Antonio Vivaldi, Charpentier, Edvard Grieg, Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn, Frank W. Meacham, George Frideric Handel, George Gershwin, Henry Purcell, Jeremiah Clarke, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Strauss Jr., Leo Delibes, Ludwig van Beethoven, Newton, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Scott Joplin, Ugolino, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Austin Ralphson. 20th Century,Baroque,Classical,Wedding. Score. 70 pages. Austin Ralphson #5289415. Published by Austin Ralphson (A0.563846).

This is a book of popular pieces arranged for duet; it comprises both volumes from the '15 Duets for Fun' series, making a total of 30 duets in this set. The difficulty levels range from early-intermediate to advanced, and should provide something for everyone to enjoy. The pieces have been arranged so that both parts are interesting throughout - they often interweave and take on many roles within the music. A duet score is provided for each piece, and the repertoire covers wedding music, slow melodies, traditional Welsh melodies, baroque classics, famous symphonic melodies, piano works and other popular pieces. This is the full list:

1.       All Through The Night (Welsh trad.)
2.       Amazing Grace (Newton)
3.       American Patrol (Meacham)
4.       David of the White Rock (Welsh trad.)
5.       Fanfare from ‘Water Music’ (Handel)
6.       Happy Birthday
7.       Largo from ‘Xerxes’ (Handel)
8.       Myfanwy (Welsh trad.)
9.       Pizzicati from ‘Sylvia’ (Delibes)
10.   Prelude in C (Bach)
11.   La Réjouissance from ’Music for the Royal Fireworks’ (Handel)
12.  Rondo from ‘Abdelazer’ (Purcell)
13.   Scherzo from Symphony No. 2 (Beethoven)
14.   Suo Gan (Welsh trad.)
15.   Concerto for Mandolin and Strings (Ugolino)
16.   The Entertainer (Scott Joplin)
17.   Highlights from Rhapsody In Blue (Gershwin)
18.   The Blue Danube Waltz (Johann Strauss II)
19.   Six Christmas Pieces, No.5 (Mendelssohn)
20.   Für Elise (Beethoven)
21.   In The Hall Of The Mountain King (Grieg)
22.   Trumpet Voluntary (Jeremiah Clarke)
23.   Eine Kleine Nachtmusik No.1 (Mozart)
24.   The Londonderry Air / Danny Boy (trad.)
25.   Symphony No.5, Mvt.1 (Beethoven)
26.   Rondo Alla Turca (Mozart)
27.   Autumn from ‘The Four Seasons’ (Vivaldi)
28.   Ode to Joy from Symphony No.9 (Beethoven)
29.   March of the Toy Soldiers from ‘The Nutcracker’ (Tchaikovsky)
30.   Prelude from ‘Te Deum’ (Charpentier)