Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1029901 Composed by Luis Carlos Diaz. Arranged by Luis Carlos Diaz. 20th Century,Contemporary,Film/TV. Score and parts. 67 pages. Azdi #5983045. Published by azdi (A0.1029901). On the beaches of Tijuana August 2018 It is a sound work for chamber orchestral ensemble based on the traditional and anonymous Son Istmeño La Llorona. Developed under a minimalist aesthetic influenced by ambient and experimental music. It fuses the themes of the traditional son with melodic and rhythmic motifs of popular Mexican rock songs also inspired by this traditional rhythm: La muerte chiquita by Café Tacuba and Llorona by Caifanes. It is structured similar to the format of a rock song. Start with a long base note or drone. Introduction (intro) about a descending harmony in the key of La Menor. A melody as a verse and a different melody as choir. Both melodies are presented and performed by different instruments with variations and different combinations of accompaniment and instrumentation. Variations of the thematic patterns and the ¨intro¨. A rhythmic-melodic experiment towards the end on the same descending harmonic progression as the solo part in a rock song. It ends with a fading orchestral atmosphere (outro). All oriented towards a minimalist style setting focused on melodic lines and emotional expressiveness. For a chamber orchestra. Ideally a string septet consisting of: 2 violins. 2 violas. 2 cellos. 1 double bass. Breaths: 1 trombone. 1 trumpet. 1 transverse flute. 1 Picollo flute. 1 Clarinet. 1 Oboe. Percussion of a determined note. It can be a vibraphone. Xylophone (preferably) or marimba. If it is not possible to use this type of instrument, that part is played an octave up on a piano. The number of instruments can be increased for each of the parts if needed and be convenient for the chamber orchestra in question. The Tempo can vary between 95 and 115 bpm. The work is designed so that it can be performed mainly by youth and children's orchestras. Dedicated to Tijuana beaches. pre.cjk { font-family: WenQuanYi Micro Hei Mono, monospace; }p { margin-bottom: 0.1in; line-height: 115%; }

Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.868986 Composed by Antonio VIVALDI (1678 – 1741). Arranged by Sergei PICHUGIN. Baroque,Instructional,Opera,Standards. Score and parts. 20 pages. Really Good Music, LLC. #6058513. Published by Really Good Music, LLC. (A0.868986). Gelido in ogni vena is an aria from the opera Il Farnace, composed by Antonio VIVALDI (1678 – 1741) in 1727 and revised several times for its following productions. The realization of the aria, made by Sergei Pichugin, is based on the score manuscript of the version of the opera from 1731. It should be noted that the Cembalo/Piano part in the score is not intended for solo performance of the aria as voice and piano arrangement.The aria is available in the key of D minor (A3 – E5) for low voice.

Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.868990 Composed by Antonio VIVALDI (1678 – 1741). Arranged by Sergei PICHUGIN. Baroque,Instructional,Opera,Standards. Score and parts. 15 pages. Really Good Music, LLC. #6062545. Published by Really Good Music, LLC. (A0.868990). Scherza l'aura lusinghiera is an aria from the opera Il Farnace, composed by Antonio VIVALDI (1678 – 1741) in 1727 and revised several times for its following productions. The realization of the aria, made by Sergei Pichugin, is based on the score manuscript of the version of the opera from 1731. It should be noted that the Cembalo/Piano part in the score is not intended for solo performance of the aria as voice and piano arrangement. The aria is available in the key of F major (C4 – F5) for low voice.

Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.868988 Composed by Antonio VIVALDI (1678 – 1741). Arranged by Sergei PICHUGIN. Baroque,Instructional,Opera,Standards. Score and parts. 20 pages. Really Good Music, LLC. #6058505. Published by Really Good Music, LLC. (A0.868988). Gelido in ogni vena is an aria from the opera Il Farnace, composed by Antonio VIVALDI (1678 – 1741) in 1727 and revised several times for its following productions. The realization of the aria, made by Sergei Pichugin, is based on the score manuscript of the version of the opera from 1731. It should be noted that the Cembalo/Piano part in the score is not intended for solo performance of the aria as voice and piano arrangement. It is available in the original key of F minor (C4 – G5) for high voice.

Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.868991 Composed by Antonio VIVALDI (1678 – 1741). Arranged by Sergei PICHUGIN. Baroque,Concert,Instructional,Opera,Standards. Score and parts. 15 pages. Really Good Music, LLC. #6062547. Published by Really Good Music, LLC. (A0.868991). Scherza l'aura lusinghiera is an aria from the opera Il Farnace, composed by Antonio VIVALDI (1678 – 1741) in 1727 and revised several times for its following productions. The realization of the aria, made by Sergei Pichugin, is based on the score manuscript of the version of the opera from 1731. It should be noted that the Cembalo/Piano part in the score is not intended for solo performance of the aria as voice and piano arrangement. The aria is available in the key of G major (D4 – G5) for high voice.

Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1368170 By Rachel J Peters. By Rachel J Peters. 21st Century,Broadway,Classical,Comedy,Musical/Show,Opera. 337 pages. Rachel J Peters #952492. Published by Rachel J Peters (A0.1368170). The Wild Beast of the Bungalow is a triptych of short operas (Mermaid in the Jar, Prairie Dogs, and Fine and Dandy), which takes place entirely within an eleven-year-old Girl’s bedroom as she overhears her parents’ volatile conversations. Over the course of a few days, a mermaid, a family of stuffed prairie dogs, and singing groups of chickenpox and shingles force her to confront what it means to care for others and be cared for herself. Libretto by Royce Vavrek, based on and further inspired by the short story by Sheila Heti.CAST: 1 coloratura soprano plus eight additional principals playing multiple rolesINSTRUMENTATION: 1.0.1 (doubling BCl.).1.bar.sax/0.0.1.0/pft-perc (1)-harp-ukulele (doubling banjo)/1.0.0.1.1 (Parts must be rented separately.)DURATION: 90 minutesPAGES: 337WORLD PREMIERE: Oberlin Conservatory, Winter 2020.NOTE: All performances of this work require separate permission and licensing. Any performance without a license is a violation of copyright. To obtain performance rights and more information, please write to the composer at rachel@racheljpeters.com.

Chamber Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.890767 Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann. Arranged by Sneakwood Editions. Baroque,Classical. Score and parts. 41 pages. Sneakwood Editions #4781035. Published by Sneakwood Editions (A0.890767). Edition based on Ms. D MÜu, ms. 775Score (20 pages) and Parts (friendly performance edition): Violino principale, Violin I, Violin II, Violin III, Viola, Violoncello and Harpsichord.The Violin Concerto in A major (TWV 51:A4), which has come to light only fairly recently, does not take as its musical model the song of the nightingale (as in ‘La Bizarre’ [TWV 55:G2]) or of the goldfinch (Vivaldi), but the croaking of the common frog, also called ‘Reling’ in certain regions of Germany, whence the concerto’s subtitle. Nothing better could be expected of a composer who found inspiration even in crows and in the out-of-tune playing of village musicians! Although this concerto, which the manuscript attributes to Telemann, bears traces of his personal style, other features, such as the exceptionally high solo part, leave room for doubt. At a structurally important point in the first movement the soloist produces no more than a succession of repeated notes, ‘a-a, a-a’, which infect the other parts as well. Of course, this is the vowel that the frog croaks, given a distinctive tone-colour by use of the open A string and stopped D string. But worse is to come. In the second ritornello the orchestral violins ‘forget’ the beginning of their theme, whilst the cello inappropriately pushes its way into the foreground. The setting of the second movement (Adagio), probably a moonlit stretch of shallow water, then audibly inspires a pair of courting frogs to make sweet music together. We are given the opportunity to rejoice in their croaking offspring in the concluding Menuet and its rapid Double. This movement entirely dispenses with concertante sounds of nature and thereby betrays its origins in the suite, where it always takes its accustomed place in Telemann’s music. If we knew that a satirist was at work in this ‘Relinge’ Concerto, someone who was deliberately exhibiting all these deviations from good taste, then we could infer with some certainty that the composer is indeed Telemann. Since his own concertos ‘smack of France’ (as he puts it in his autobiography of 1718), we may most likely credit him with permitting his not at all ‘sullen old heart’ a little joke at the expense of the relevant concertos of a certain Italian composer… – Peter Huth (trans. Charles Johnston)www.snakewoodeditions.com

Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1283479 By Johann Sebastian Bach and Netherlands Bach Society. By Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Flavio Regis Cunha. Baroque,Contest,Easter,Festival,Instructional,Sacred. Score and Parts. 51 pages. Flavio Regis Cunha #874665. Published by Flavio Regis Cunha (A0.1283479). Bach: Aria 'Mache dich, mein Herze, rein' for Bass Solo and Chamber Baroque Orchestra from the St Matthew Passion (BWV 244).Discover timeless music with the Bach classic - 'Mache dich, mein Herze, Rein'! Enjoy the intricate and vibrant performance of the piece from the renowned Netherlands Bach Society. Perfect for both professional orchestras and soloists – as well for the joy of schools performing the revered composer's masterpiece. Get the perfect accompaniment for your performance with the authentic sheet music available now!The aria 'Mache dich, mein Herze, rein' from the St Matthew Passion (BWV 244), performed here by the Netherlands Bach Society and conducted by Jos van Veldhoven for All of Bach. The St Matthew Passion tells the story of the last days of Jesus. He is betrayed, tried, crucified and buried. The lyrics were compiled by Picander (the pseudonym of Christian Friedrich Henrici), probably in close consultation with Bach himself. For their theme, they took the story as told by St Matthew the Evangelist. As different groups or people have their say, the singers get different roles – Christ, Judas, Peter, a slave girl, the pupils, the high priests, the people and the soldiers, etc. At key moments in the story, Bach and Picander added chorales and arias as a reflection of the biblical story. The action is suspended and the events are placed in the theological context of Bach’s day. The chorale lyrics and melodies come from the Lutheran hymn book, and were well known to the congregation in Leipzig. Even though Bach’s harmonies were new, everyone would have recognised the melody and the words. The lyrics for the opening and closing choruses and the arias were brand new, however. Both the arias and the chorales often link up seamlessly with the evangelical words. Advanced IntermediateFormat: Concert, 9 x 12 inches51 pagesProgram NotesMache dich, mein Herze, rein is a deeply poignant and emotional piece from the renowned work by Johann Sebastian Bach, St Matthew Passion (BWV 244). Written as a part of the 16th passion oratorio as a love song sung by Jesus to his disciples, this piece brilliantly conveys the struggle of redemption and longing for peace.Accompanied by a chamber baroque orchestra, the stark vocal line is delivered with an intense intricacy by the bass solo. Each note is carefully laden with sincere emotion, imbuing within the words a sense of longing and deep sorrow. As the piece progresses, the reprise of the chorus adds a layer of reflection to the message, driving home the power of the connection between Christ and his disciples.Mache dich, mein Herze, rein is a highly moving and truly remarkable piece of music that has rightly earned a place amongst Bach's most renowned works. Mache dich, mein Herze, rein is one of the most stunningly tender and moving chorales from Johann Sebastian Bach's monumental oratorio the St Matthew Passion (BWV 244). Originally written with a full choral accompaniment for the Easter Week Vespers of 1729, Bach's skilful reworking of the melody for bass and chamber baroque orchestra in the St Matthew Passion gives the solo voice a unique poignancy and fragility. The Lutheran chorale on which Bach based his composition speaks of hearts needing to be cleansed of sin and sorrow as they prepare to meet the Savior - an idea timeless in its poignancy and universality. Bach's arrangement is akin to a prayer of reflection and contemplation, the music's restrained dynamics and sighing counterpoint creating an atmosphere of resignation and acceptance. Mache dich, mein Herze, rein is a sublime masterpiece of sacred music, truly embodying the spirit of Easter.

Chamber Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.961999 Composed by Ma Shui Long 馬水é¾�. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 55 pages. SpringAutumnmusic #2341885. Published by SpringAutumnmusic (A0.961999). 《白鷺鷥的願望》，鋼ç�´èˆ‡å¼¦æ¨‚å››é‡�å¥�  2002å¹´  　本曲應白鷺鷥文教基金會之委託，特別以å�°ç�£ç«¥è¬ <白鷺鷥>的旋律為創作之主è¦�素；全曲略分為四段，動機之發展亦為單純，但æ¯�一段å�‡åœ¨è®ŠåŒ–中；如多種的ç�†å¿µåœ¨ç•°ä¸­æ±‚å�Œä¹‹é�Žç¨‹ä¸­å¾—到純化，象徵白鷺鷥乘著希望之翼翻山越嶺，飛å�‘安和幸ç¦�的家園。   ※本曲首演於2002å¹´8月25日，於國家音樂廳舉辦的「第二屆加å�°å¤�季音樂節ã€�。演å¥�家為鋼ç�´å¥ˆè‰¯å¸Œæ„›ï¼Œç¬¬ä¸€å°�æ��ç�´Edmond Agopian，第二å°�æ��ç�´å�³å­Ÿå¹³ï¼Œä¸­æ��ç�´æ¥Šç‘žç‘Ÿ ï¼Œå¤§æ��ç�´æž—浥雯。 《The Egret's Wishes》for Piano and String Quartet（2002）    The Egret’s Wishes was commissioned by the Egret Cultural and Educational Foundation (ECEF). The piece consists four sections, and the composer developed the main motives and elements from the melody of a Taiwanese children's rhyme, The Little Egret, as the base of ​​this composition. Although there are always subtle differences change steadily in every section, the development of the main motives are very simple and clear in this piece, implies as if the diversities will finally purify and unite to one simple concept/idea, even they are developed in different ways. This symbolizes the little egret flies over different mountains and valleys, but always seeking the way to the only place for peace and happiness.     The Egret’s Wishes was premiered in the National Cocnert Hall on 25th of August 2002. It was pragrammed in a concert of The 2nd Taiwan-Canada Summer Music Festival. The world premiere musicians were Kiai Nara (Piano), Edmond Agopian (Violin I), Meng-Ping Wu (Violin II), Jui-Se Yang (Viola) and I-Wen Lin (Cello).  

Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.597305 Composed by Georg Friedrich HÄNDEL  . Arranged by Flavio Regis Cunha. Baroque,Concert,Holiday,Wedding. Score and parts. 29 pages. Flavio Regis Cunha #5304533. Published by Flavio Regis Cunha (A0.597305). This beautiful edition of Handel's well-known worldwide 'Hornpipe' was based on the Halle Handel Edition. In this edition you will find optional parts for two flutes and timpani. The continuo was realized and can be replaced by the organ as optional. This 'Hornpipe' from Handel's Water Music (HWV 349) transcription is also a combination of the Halle Handel Edition and the recording performed by the FestspielOrchester Göttingen with Laurence Cummings as director (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h4mAceHmrI).This score is an excellent purchase for your group, or archive. You and your ensemble will love playing along with the eardrums. Your audience will be enchanted by the vibrant power of this piece.

Chamber Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.962308 Composed by Sergio Roberto de Oliveira (1970 - 2017). 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 102 pages. Sergio Roberto de Oliveira #2951589. Published by Sergio Roberto de Oliveira (A0.962308). Falls House Press has published his works  Faces and Mot pour Laura in the United States. Various articles in specialized journals and sites have cited the composer, such as the Flutist Quarterly (Circus Brasilis - The flute music of Sergio Roberto de Oliveira), Early Music America (Something New for Early Music), Andante.com (The heirs of Villa-Lobos), 21st Century Music, Musicabrasileira.org, etc. Sergio Roberto de Oliveira has frequently been invited to lecture at American universities, and has spoken at more than a dozen institutions including Princeton and Duke. In 2009 he was Artist-in-Residence at Duke University. In addition the USA and the UK, Oliveira's music has also been played in many countries, with invitations for concerts exclusively with his music in México, Italy and Holland (Amsterdam).  The Spanish Magazine Sonograma has published 2 interviews with Sergio.Sergio is the founder and a member of the group of composers Prelúdio 21. The group is one of the most active worldwide. It holds a distinguished place in Brazilian contemporary music, having been active for 15 consecutive seasons, with a permanent series of monthly concerts since 2008. In 2011 the group released the CD String Quartets, with performances by the Quarteto Radamés Gnattali. Oliveira is also a member of the group of composers Vox Novus, based in New York.To commemorate 15 years of activity as a composer, Oliveira released a box set with 4 CDs, as well as a CD with composer Mark Hagerty, and produced the series QUINZE, with 13 concerts including his works, between July and October of 2012.  More than 130 musicians, including 28 composers, participated of QUINZE (CDs and series).His discography includes 14 CDs as producer, 14 as composer, 22 as general producer, 2 as arranger and 2 as pianist. His catalog of compositions includes approximately 115 works for various ensembles, including Symphony Orchestra.  Sergio Roberto de Oliveira is a member of the Latin Academy of the Arts and Science of Recording.He died from pancreatic cancer in 2017.

Chamber Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.962367 Composed by Sergio Roberto de Oliveira. Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 110 pages. Sergio Roberto de Oliveira #6248427. Published by Sergio Roberto de Oliveira (A0.962367). Falls House Press has published his works Faces and Mot pour Laura in the United States. Various articles in specialized journals and sites have cited the composer, such as the Flutist Quarterly (Circus Brasilis - The flute music of Sergio Roberto de Oliveira), Early Music America (Something New for Early Music), Andante.com (The heirs of Villa-Lobos), 21st Century Music, Musicabrasileira.org, etc. Sergio Roberto de Oliveira has frequently been invited to lecture at American universities, and has spoken at more than a dozen institutions including Princeton and Duke. In 2009 he was Artist-in-Residence at Duke University. In addition the USA and the UK, Oliveira's music has also been played in many countries, with invitations for concerts exclusively with his music in México, Italy and Holland (Amsterdam). The Spanish Magazine Sonograma has published 2 interviews with Sergio.Sergio is the founder and a member of the group of composers Prelúdio 21. The group is one of the most active worldwide. It holds a distinguished place in Brazilian contemporary music, having been active for 15 consecutive seasons, with a permanent series of monthly concerts since 2008. In 2011 the group released the CD String Quartets, with performances by the Quarteto Radamés Gnattali. Oliveira is also a member of the group of composers Vox Novus, based in New York.To commemorate 15 years of activity as a composer, Oliveira released a box set with 4 CDs, as well as a CD with composer Mark Hagerty, and produced the series QUINZE, with 13 concerts including his works, between July and October of 2012. More than 130 musicians, including 28 composers, participated of QUINZE (CDs and series).His discography includes 14 CDs as producer, 14 as composer, 22 as general producer, 2 as arranger and 2 as pianist. His catalog of compositions includes approximately 115 works for various ensembles, including Symphony Orchestra.  Sergio Roberto de Oliveira is a member of the Latin Academy of the Arts and Science of Recording.He died from pancreatic cancer in 2017.

Chamber Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.962358 Composed by Sergio Roberto de Oliveira. 20th Century,Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 131 pages. Sergio Roberto de Oliveira #5011347. Published by Sergio Roberto de Oliveira (A0.962358). Falls House Press has published his works  Faces and Mot pour Laura in the United States. Various articles in specialized journals and sites have cited the composer, such as the Flutist Quarterly (Circus Brasilis - The flute music of Sergio Roberto de Oliveira), Early Music America (Something New for Early Music), Andante.com (The heirs of Villa-Lobos), 21st Century Music, Musicabrasileira.org, etc. Sergio Roberto de Oliveira has frequently been invited to lecture at American universities, and has spoken at more than a dozen institutions including Princeton and Duke. In 2009 he was Artist-in-Residence at Duke University. In addition the USA and the UK, Oliveira's music has also been played in many countries, with invitations for concerts exclusively with his music in México, Italy and Holland (Amsterdam).  The Spanish Magazine Sonograma has published 2 interviews with Sergio.Sergio is the founder and a member of the group of composers Prelúdio 21. The group is one of the most active worldwide. It holds a distinguished place in Brazilian contemporary music, having been active for 15 consecutive seasons, with a permanent series of monthly concerts since 2008. In 2011 the group released the CD String Quartets, with performances by the Quarteto Radamés Gnattali. Oliveira is also a member of the group of composers Vox Novus, based in New York.To commemorate 15 years of activity as a composer, Oliveira released a box set with 4 CDs, as well as a CD with composer Mark Hagerty, and produced the series QUINZE, with 13 concerts including his works, between July and October of 2012.  More than 130 musicians, including 28 composers, participated of QUINZE (CDs and series).His discography includes 14 CDs as producer, 14 as composer, 22 as general producer, 2 as arranger and 2 as pianist. His catalog of compositions includes approximately 115 works for various ensembles, including Symphony Orchestra.  Sergio Roberto de Oliveira is a member of the Latin Academy of the Arts and Science of Recording.He died from pancreatic cancer in 2017.

Chamber Orchestra - Digital Download SKU: A0.962364 Composed by Ser. Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 56 pages. Sergio Roberto de Oliveira #5992129. Published by Sergio Roberto de Oliveira (A0.962364). Falls House Press has published his works Faces and Mot pour Laura in the United States. Various articles in specialized journals and sites have cited the composer, such as the Flutist Quarterly (Circus Brasilis - The flute music of Sergio Roberto de Oliveira), Early Music America (Something New for Early Music), Andante.com (The heirs of Villa-Lobos), 21st Century Music, Musicabrasileira.org, etc. Sergio Roberto de Oliveira has frequently been invited to lecture at American universities, and has spoken at more than a dozen institutions including Princeton and Duke. In 2009 he was Artist-in-Residence at Duke University. In addition the USA and the UK, Oliveira's music has also been played in many countries, with invitations for concerts exclusively with his music in México, Italy and Holland (Amsterdam). The Spanish Magazine Sonograma has published 2 interviews with Sergio.Sergio is the founder and a member of the group of composers Prelúdio 21. The group is one of the most active worldwide. It holds a distinguished place in Brazilian contemporary music, having been active for 15 consecutive seasons, with a permanent series of monthly concerts since 2008. In 2011 the group released the CD String Quartets, with performances by the Quarteto Radamés Gnattali. Oliveira is also a member of the group of composers Vox Novus, based in New York.To commemorate 15 years of activity as a composer, Oliveira released a box set with 4 CDs, as well as a CD with composer Mark Hagerty, and produced the series QUINZE, with 13 concerts including his works, between July and October of 2012. More than 130 musicians, including 28 composers, participated of QUINZE (CDs and series).His discography includes 14 CDs as producer, 14 as composer, 22 as general producer, 2 as arranger and 2 as pianist. His catalog of compositions includes approximately 115 works for various ensembles, including Symphony Orchestra.  Sergio Roberto de Oliveira is a member of the Latin Academy of the Arts and Science of Recording.He died from pancreatic cancer in 2017.

Chamber Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1288408 By Georg Friedrich Händel, Alison Balson, Trevor Pinnock and the English Concert. By George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Flavio Regis Cunha. Baroque,Classical,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Wedding. Score and Parts. 44 pages. Flavio Regis Cunha #879394. Published by Flavio Regis Cunha (A0.1288408). Handel: Atalanta, HWV 35: Ouverture. Largo - Allegro.Do you want to bring Georg Friedrich Händel's Atalanta to life? Introducing Handel's powerful work for trumpet solo and chamber orchestra, as played by the world's premier soloist Alison Balson and Trevor Pinnock. Perfect for church, school and professional orchestras, 'Handel: Atalanta' will give your performance exceptional energy and dynamic expression. Get this timeless masterpiece and experience a stunning work of genius.Advanced Intermediate Format: Concert, 9 x 12 inches44 pagesFull Score and Orchestral Parts  Instrumentation: Basso continuo, Trumpet, Chamber Orchestra (0.2.0.1  0.1.0.0  harpsich. str.) + Trumpet and Continuo reductionDuration: 4 min.Program NotesAbout the ComposerThe 'Atalanta, HWV 35: Ouverture' was composed by the renowned Baroque composer, Georg Friedrich Händel. His imaginative works make him one of the most important figures of the Baroque period. Other well-known works of Händel's include 'The Messiah', 'Water Music', and 'Music for the Royal Fireworks'. He was a master at combining various instruments and emotional elements to create enthralling music.Musical CharacteristicsThe 'Atalanta, HWV 35: Ouverture' is characterized as a light and airy composition, made up of a combination of a trumpet solo and chamber orchestra. The movement transitions from a gentle, unhurried 'Largo' into an energetic and lively 'Allegro'. The bright, steady tempo of the 'Allegro' creates a lively and captivating atmosphere. The trumpet solo and chamber orchestra complement each other wonderfully, resulting in an energetic and joyous musical journey. The Composition ItselfThe 'Atalanta, HWV 35: Ouverture' is presented here by trumpeter Alison Balson and conductor Trevor Pinnock and The English Concert. The piece begins with a wonderfully flavorful 'Largo' section, featuring Balson's ethereal, small touches of the trumpet as the orchestra gently sets the musical groundwork. This is soon followed by an equally uplifting 'Allegro'. Balson's trumpet solo is full of passion and energy, creating a bold and energetic atmosphere. As the chamber orchestra grows more intense, the piece builds to a thrilling conclusion. Programmatic InterpretationThe 'Atalanta, HWV 35: Ouverture' is based on the ancient Greek myth of Atalanta. In the myth, Atalanta is a swift and brave Princess who is challenged by a band of young suitors to a race. To the winners, she offers a prize of marriage. As we listen to Handel's composition, we can imagine the race beginning with the slow and steady 'Largo', as Atalanta calmly assesses the present, and takes her time to decide her path. As the 'Allegro' begins, we can feel her strength and power as she embarks on her journey, full of excitement and determination. As the piece builds, we can feel her courage and enthusiasm as she confronts the race ahead. Finally, we can picture Atalanta achieving success as the piece ends in jubilation.About the album 'Magic Trumpet'Sound the Trumpet is an album of glorious baroque music associated with royalty where Alison brings the music of the Purcell and Händel to life. collaboration between the English trumpetist, Alison Balson, the conductor and harpsichordist, Trevor Pinnock and the English Concert baroque soloists.