SKU: A0.1040096

One of the Masterpieces of Chinese Music of 20th Century The magnificent cave art at Dunhuang, in Western China sets the stage for the ballet, “Dream of Dunhuang�. In the middle of the vast wastes of Western China, lies the oasis of Dunhuang, situated in today‘s Gansu Province. Since the Western Han Dynasty(202BC-8AC), Dunhuang was an important trading and cultural center on the famous “Silk Road’, the ribbon of communication which fostered the historic ties between East and West. In the East was China, source of treasured trading articles such as silk; in the West, the �road“ branched to Venice, and north to what is today‘s Russia. The mural led caves at Dunhuang, which were begun the Northern Wei dynasty(336AD), and developed over one thousand years into the Qing Dynasty, re presents one of the world‘s richest cultural treasures. Drawing on bothn Western(Indian and Persian) as well as Chinese tradition, the caves, of which 492 remain intact, were decorated as a mines of religious devotion, with the initiation of Buddhism into China. The subjects of the murals, such as devise, demons, apsaras and bodhisattvas, represent the entire pantheon of Buddhist mythology, yet are also significant in their representation of muti-racial and muti-cultural influences, standing as an important testament to the age old exchange between East and West. A fabricated fantasia, the story of the ballet was inspirited by the famous artist, maestro Chang Shu-hong, who dedicated his whole life to Dunhuang. One of the Huang An-lun‘s major compositions with the play written by Xu Qing-dong, the score of “Dream of Dunhuang� was completed in mid-1979. The ballet has been dedicated to the composer‘s closest friends, Canadian writers John Fraser and Elizabeth MacCallun. Up to the date this CD being released, the ballet has never got a chance to performed in mainland China. Nevertheless, its music has been wildly performed and warmly received around the world. The Singapore premiere of its suite No.1 was performed by the SSO, conducted by Maestro Lim Yao. It has been also chosen as one of the “Master Piece of Chinese Music in 20th Century� in 1993. The world premiere of the complete ballet was performed successfully by the Russian State Ballet of Moscow, directed by its artist director, Vyatcheslav Godeyev, in 1994. Choreographed by Chen Min, it was took place in Taiwan with the Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestro David C.H.Chen. In 2002, ROI of Hong Kong has released the CD of the whole ballet, performed by the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra of Moscow. This is also the audio file attached. Before this recording conducted by the composer himself, the entire score was also performed by the Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra of Moscow in1995. The YouTube video was the World Premiere in Taiwan by the Russia National Ballet with the Taiwan symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Chen in 1994. The ballet, “ Dream of Dunhuang� depicts two young artists seeking the ultimate experience in love and expression. This two lovers arrived at desert and with the guidance of the celestial maiden, they discover the miracles of Dunhuang. It‘s divided into three acts: Act I: Desert, Act II: Cave, and Act III: Mogao cave.

SKU: A0.730404

A suite in four movements for orchestra taken from the contemporary opera On the Wings of the Scarlet Messenger by American Costa Rican composer James Nathaniel Holland. The first, Dance of the Spirits is a percussionists dream evoking Southeast Asian flavor and energy. The second movement The Party: Intermezzo is a popular dance type of driving beat. The suite slows with the third movement with the haunting The Party: Art Imitates Life and a recap of the Spanish chorus here arranged for orchestra Bailen, Canten, Que Noche Bonita Perfect for New Year's Eve or New Year's Day concert. Use with the arrangement Bailen, Canten Que Noche Bonita with chorus or any of the stand alone arias from the opera.  

YouTube video presentation:  https://youtu.be/QHzyUfKLI9M
Duration 14:02 minutes.

Instrumentation: picc, 12fl, 12ob, eh, 12cl, bcl, ts, 12bsn, 1234 hrn, 12 trp, trmb, btrmb, tim, perc( snare, hand cym, bd, ride cym with mallets, large gong, sm. gong, claves, castanets, tam., mid tom, tri., high hat) hrp, and strings

Full score in concert pitch with individual parts included. Full opera orchestral score and piano vocal score sold separately.

Composer website: http://lacoronadelossantos.net/jamesnathanielholland.html .

SKU: A0.1303608

Grade Level 3.5-4

Perform this exciting selection from the 2022 turn based action game! Give your violins, woodwinds and bell player a challenge! This arrangement can be used as string orchestra arrangement (piano required for string performance, percussion optional) or with addition of winds up to full orchestra. Exposed Oboe/Bassoon/Horn parts are embedded or cued into the wind or string parts (or have ossia measures). The Bass Clarinet doubles the Bassoon. Alto Saxophone is a substitution part for French Horn. Tenor Saxophone doubles Trombone II. Baritone Saxophone doubles Trombone III.

For this specific arrangement: There are additional parts not displayed on the score. This includes choir (Voiced in SATB can be performed as SA or SAB), harp (this is preferred over piano if you are performing as a full orchestra), saxophones, bass clarinet, optional easier trumpet parts and a slighty reduced violin 2 part.

SKU: A0.1155028

This is the 1953 version of Tailleferre's Ballet for the Copenhagen Opera ballet. This is the study score only. The parts are on rental from the publisher.

SKU: A0.712960

Russian Dance, Tempo di trepak, from the ballet The Nutcracker for Full Orchestra. Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Full Score & Parts. Arranged by Doug Clyde. Instrumentation: Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, English Horn, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Horn in F I, Horn in F II, Horn in F III, Horn in F IV, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Tenor Trombone 1, Tenor Trombone 2, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Tambourine, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass. Performance Duration 1:05. AMDS190. © 2016 by ALBEDO MUSIC.

SKU: A0.1291094

From Russia with Love for full symphonic orchestra based on the original instrumental movie opening.

Includes score and all parts
86 pages (including one preview page)
Duration ca. 2m30s

Key: E Minor

Instruments:
2222-4440
2 Flutes (Alto Flute optional), Oboe, English Horn, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassons
4 Horns, 4 Trumpets (4th optional), 4 Trombones  (or 3 Trombones+1 Tuba), 3 optional Saxes (ATB)
3 or 4 Percussion (including Timpani, Bongo drums, Bass drum, Vibraphone, Snare Drum, Tam-Tam)
Eletric Guitar, Upright Bass, Harp, Keyboard (Organ), Drum set, Strings