SKU: A0.940239

A concert band arrangement of the opening fanfare from Also Sprach Zarathustra. Written by Richard Strauss and best known for its use in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Useful for opening concerts. Lasts just short of two minutes. Suitable for community and/or school bands.

SKU: A0.830748

Suite Bergamasque was composed around 1890. It was then revised and published in 1905. The title is derived from the city of Bergamo in the Italian Alps and serves as a tribute to French Baroque harpsichordists. It is comprised of 4 movements: Prélude, Menuet, Clair de lune, and Passepied.

 This unique menuet offers a playful and dramatic second movement of this very famous suite.

In addition to works by Debussy, we offer works by J.S. Bach, Fauré, Glinka, Gottschalk, Granados, Lotti, Mozart, Ravel, Richard Strauss, and Turina.

SKU: A0.830745

L'isle Joyeuse (The Isle of Joy) (1903-04) drew its inspiration from a Rococo painting (Embarkation for Cythera) by Jean-Antoine Watteau. According to legend, Cythera is the birthplace of Venus, the goddess of love. Debussy calls the work an orchestral reduction for piano

 The arrangement is for symphonic band.

In addition to works by Debussy, we offer works by J.S. Bach, Fauré, Glinka, Gottschalk, Granados, Lotti, Mozart, Ravel, Richard Strauss, and Turina.

SKU: A0.830749

Suite Bergamasque was composed around 1890. It was then revised and published in 1905. The title is derived from the city of Bergamo in the Italian Alps and serves as a tribute to French Baroque harpsichordists. It is comprised of 4 movements: Prélude, Menuet, Clair de lune, and Passepied.

 Clair de lune (moonlight) is the most famous movement of the Suite Bergamasque. Its simple beauty is without rival. This would be a compelling addition to any concert program.

In addition to works by Debussy, we offer works by J.S. Bach, Fauré, Glinka, Gottschalk, Granados, Lotti, Mozart, Ravel, Richard Strauss, and Turina.

SKU: A0.830750

Suite Bergamasque was composed around 1890. It was then revised and published in 1905. The title is derived from the city of Bergamo in the Italian Alps and serves as a tribute to French Baroque harpsichordists. It is comprised of 4 movements: Prélude, Menuet, Clair de lune, and Passepied.

 The passepied was a dance originating in Brittany. Debussy’s appreciation of the medieval practice of using open 4ths and 5ths is worked out eloquently in this very expressive movement.

In addition to works by Debussy, we offer works by J.S. Bach, Fauré, Glinka, Gottschalk, Granados, Lotti, Mozart, Ravel, Richard Strauss, and Turina.

SKU: A0.830747

Suite Bergamasque was composed around 1890. It was then revised and published in 1905. The title is derived from the city of Bergamo in the Italian Alps and serves as a tribute to French Baroque harpsichordists. It is comprised of 4 movements: Prélude, Menuet, Clair de lune, and Passepied.

This festive prelude (Mvt. 1) offers a noble opening movement for this very famous suite.

In addition to works by Debussy, we offer works by J.S. Bach, Fauré, Glinka, Gottschalk, Granados, Lotti, Mozart, Ravel, Richard Strauss, and Turina.