SKU: A0.1326076

Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines; Or, How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours and 11 Minutes is a 1965 British epic period comedy film that satirizes the early years of aviation. Directed and co-written by Ken Annakin, the film stars an international ensemble cast, including Stuart Whitman, Sarah Miles, Robert Morley, Terry-Thomas, James Fox, Red Skelton, Benny Hill, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Gert Fröbe and Alberto Sordi.

Based on a screenplay entitled Flying Crazy, the fictional account is set in 1910, when English press magnate Lord Rawnsley offers £10,000 (equivalent to £1,100,000 in 2023 to the winner of the Daily Post air race from London to Paris to prove that Britain is number one in the air.

This quartet version, with parts for both Eb & Bb instruments is a fun to play and always goes down well with audiences young and old.

SKU: LV.6313

My Mammy (The Sung Shines East--The Sun Shines West). Standard Edition. Words by Joe Young and Sam Lewis. Music by Watler Donaldson. Published 1921 by Irving Berlin, Inc., Music Publishers, 1587 Broadway in New York. Composition of strophic with chorus with piano and voice instrumentation. Subject headings for this piece include Portraits, Mothers & children, Homesickness, Homecomings, Love. First line reads Ev'rything seems lovely, when you start to roam..

About The Lester S. Levy Collection

The Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. Donated to Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries, the collection's strength is its thorough documentation of nineteenth-century American through popular music. This sheet music has been provided by Project Gado, a San Francisco Bay Area startup whose mission is to digitize and share the world's visual history.

WARNING: These titles are provided as historical documents. Language and concepts within reflect the opinions and values of the time and may be offensive to some.

SKU: A0.1073232

CHINESE RHAPSODY No.3 For Saxophone with various ensemble An-lun Huang Op.46(1988) Chinese Rhapsody No.3 was composed e in Toronto, Canada , 1988. Huang dedicated the piece to the Canadian Saxophonist Paul Brodie who premiered it in Parry sound of Ontario in the same year. Written in Saibei Folk Style, the music is divided into 5 movements without stop. As usual, Huang didn‘t use any folk song . But the typical taste of Huang’s “Zhang Jia Kou[張家�] accent� is pretty easy to be identified. With the concert virtuosity, the 1st movement is composed as an emotional Cadenza which expresses the profound affections to the land of Saibei. Using the same Alto Sax., the lyric 2nd movement is followed by a folk dance, the 3rd movement. Chang to a Soprano Saxophone, the 4th movement is sound like a dreamy nocturne which is interrupted by the percussions of the fiery 5th movement. The whole Rhapsody ends on a climax of the Chinese Northern west “wind and percussion “style�. Brodie found more than 300 trills in this piece. Perhaps this is the key to perform the music in real Chinese style. Huang has composed 5 versions of these pieces for different ensembles: saxophone solo with piano, or strings, or winds/brasses, or Chinese traditional orchestra, or symphony orchestra. The attached mp3 was performed by the German saxophonist Jurgen Demmler with pianist Peter Grabinger in 1996. Duration: 20’.

SKU: A0.1009217

SEVEN CANADIAN FOLK SONGS IN CHINESE STYLE Septet for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass and Piano An-lun Huang, op.36 (1986) James Campbell, the famous Canadian clarinets, commissioned a septet from Huang for the China tour of the Canadian Chamber Group in 1984. Campbell suggested that An-lun combine the folk music of Canada and China in this new work. The result was the septet,� Seven Canadian Folk Songs in Chinese style, became the most exciting hit piece of the tour. The world premiere was taken place at the Festival of the Sound at Parry Sound, Ontario, before the China tour. It was performed by seven leading Canadian musicians, Moshe Hammer(violin), Steven Dann(viola), Sophie Rolland(cello), Joel Quarrington(bass), Anton Kuerti(piano), Robert Aitken(flute) and James Campbell(clarinet). The piece was so warmly received both in Canada and China that a record has been released. It was also the most successful piece for the Canada-Hong Kong Festival, Hong Kong, 91. In addition, in 2002, successfully, the Canadian Symphoniatta performed its orchestral version, conducted by Tak-ng Lai, in Paris, France. However, Huang found the musical similarity of the two nations--the pentatonic mode. Written in Chinese idea, the septet gives the opportunity both to the Chinese and Canadian audiences to find themselves in each other through the Seven Canadian folk songs. The septet is divided into seven attacca parts. No.1 begins the music into a very quiet British Columbia Indian folk tune, performed by flute and clarinet, and occasionally, the piano gives few chords to support them. No.2 comes a Alberta Indian lyric song with all instruments. The folk songs of No.3 and 4 are Ontario Forest man’s old tunes which bring the music to the exciting part. The No.5 is a Saskatchewan Indian traditional tune, the war song. Its heavy dynamic shows the typical native Canadian rhythmic patterns. Wooden spoon is a Canadian folk instrument. The clarinet player plays it in No.6 of a vivacious Quebec folk dance. And in a Newfoundland lyric song, No.7, the septet goes to its brilliant ending. The attached mp3 was recorded a Russian master and Fei-ping Hsu, one of the greatest Chinese pianist. Duration: 18 min.

SKU: A0.1255160

Chinese Spring is a delicate and soft composition that embodies the essence of a blossoming season in China. With its light and airy demeanor, this piece captures the beauty and grace of springtime in a unique blend of influences, featuring a soft syncopated rhythm reminiscent of a quasi-jazz waltz.

The composition transports the listener to a tranquil Chinese garden, where cherry blossoms gently sway in the breeze and fragrant flowers fill the air. The melody dances playfully, painting a vivid picture of nature awakening from its winter slumber. The syncopated rhythm adds a touch of liveliness and whimsy, infusing the piece with a sense of joy and spontaneity.

Chinese Spring invites the listener to embrace the serenity of the season, as well as the vibrant energy that comes with the blooming of nature. The soft and gentle nature of the composition creates a calming atmosphere, allowing the listener to immerse themselves in the beauty of the moment.

As the piece unfolds, it incorporates elements of quasi-jazz waltz, infusing the traditional Chinese-inspired melodies with a subtle modern twist. The rhythmic interplay between the melody and the syncopated accompaniment creates a lively and captivating atmosphere, evoking a sense of celebration and the spirit of springtime festivities.

The composition, with its light and soft character, pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of China while embracing a contemporary musical sensibility. It captures the essence of a season of renewal and growth, encapsulating the beauty and optimism that comes with the arrival of spring.

Chinese Spring serves as a musical tribute to the harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, inviting the listener to experience the enchantment of a new beginning and the timeless beauty of a season filled with promise.

SKU: A0.931880

Chinese Festivals is a composition consisting of three movements depicting three Chinese Festivals: Lunar New Year, Grave Sweeping (Ching Ming) and Autumn Festival. There are various challenging parts especially in the high woodwinds and brass and the percussion section will be heavily involved with Chinese sounding drum parts with various layered syncopated rhythms.

Experience these Chinese Holidays with this culturally enriching composition.