SKU: A0.1467940

The Aria Ch'ella mi creda with the recitative Risparmiate lo scherno... from Puccini's La fanciulla del west in a concert version with the necessary cuts (without choir) and a final. Reduced orchestration to a standard concert orchestra 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in B, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 Trumpets, Timpani, Bass drum (ad lib), Harp and Strings. Score and Parts.

SKU: A0.730401

Tenor Aria From the Hillside from the 21st Century Opera ON THE WINGS OF THE SCARLET MESSENGER (Based on the Henry James novel, On the Wings of a Dove) here with full orchestral accompaniment. (Full score in concert pitch, voice, and individual parts included)  This accompaniment can also be used with the solo and male ensemble that is contained in the full vocal score.

Instrumentation:  pic, fl12,ob12,eh,cl12,bcl,tenor sax, bsn12,hrn1234, trpt 12, trmb, btrm, timp, hand cym/egg shaker, hrp, voice, strings

Duration: 4:00 minutes  (Sample here begins with extra measure) 

Video presentation at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u47yb4kiE0Y

Curious? Listen to the complete opera playlist en demo at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr5x_aXnUMM&list=PLEcbVsA36MCvHG_MTBdv7x2UNjwG27sMa

Adaptation, Libretto, and Music by James Nathaniel Holland Performance: James Nathaniel Holland, Tenor Orchestra: CH Symphony Group (Complete Duration: 2 hours)

BRIEF SYNOPSIS: In the urban capital of Soon Rafa, lovers Mariana (Soprano) and Kai (Bass) cannot be together because of Mariana's disapproving wealthy Aunt (Mezzo-Soprano). Torn between love and financial security, an unlikely opportunity arises when a dying rich Occidental, Justin (Tenor) reveals his romantic interest in Kai. The couple plot a pretense to inherit Justin's money and be free to marry and live together. This aria occurs in Act I, Scene 2. Justin (tenor) has just hired a group of porters, including Kai (bass), to guide him through the jungles of the island to photograph the mythical bird, the Scarlet Messenger. Although the men insist it is a legend, Justin inspires them to persevere with him.

Aria Libretto, Justin (tenor singing):
From the hillside, something breaks free.
Is it real? Or just illusion?
Oh how I have to see you, feel that beauty.
Upon your wings our souls must one day fly to heaven.
Never doubt that you can find him, hiding among your dreams.
For when you feel all hope is gone, that's when you spot his red wings, fiery bright. (to the group of porters)
So come with me, all's not in vain. It is real, just not illusion.
The day is fading fast, oh, so quickly.
We'll be the first to see that blazing path of fire.
The Scarlet Messenger!
Oh how that would be the greatest gift of my life.

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

 Music, Lyrics, Performance Copyright 2017 James Nathaniel Holland.

SKU: A0.890734

Based on the traditional Spanish song Ríu Ríu Chíu, this exhilarating foot-tapping item has proved popular with groups around the world and will be an exciting addition to your concert program. Spanish Dance winds up to a whirlwind climax with a respectful nod in the direction of Morley Calvert's Canadian Folk Song Suite - very clever. Paul Hindmarsh, British Bandsman magazine. *Please note the audio file is of the brass band version.

SKU: A0.1313309

The aria La mamma morta from the opera Andrea Chénier in a concert version with a reduced wind section: Only 2 flutes (second doubles to piccolo), 2 oboes (no English horn needed), 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, Harp, Timpani and Strings.

2.2.2.2.  2.0.0.0.  Tim. Harp, Strings.