Danse Saltarelle - David Gorham

A highly rhythmic contemporary work in the style of the traditional Italian Saltarella, this selection was first presented at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in 1999 by the Owasso High School Band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, under the direction of their conductor and the composer, David Gorham. This pieces was an instant success and, with its driving rhythms and great energy, is sure to delight bands and audiences alike.

Danse satanique - Alexandre Kosmicki

Danse Slave - Emmanuel Chabrier

Danse Villageoise - Chabrier

Dansen Uit de Vroege Barok (ui - A. den Arend

Danser fra "Kosakkene" - Catharius Elling

The Opera "The Cossacs" by Catharinus Elling is based on the Nikolai Gogol novel about Taras Bulba."The Cossacs" was premiered in 1897 at Eldorado in Kristiania (the old name on Norway's capitol Oslo). Despite positive response in the papers of that time, the opera was newer performed again in it's entirely. The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation have an abbreviated recording in it's archives, but no complete performance is known to date.The Norwegian National Opera Orchestra recorded both the overture and the dances in 2021, conducted by Ingar Bergby. Thet are both a part of the CD "Norwegian Opera Overtures".This arrangement is not commissioned by anyone, but rather written to better the availability of quality Norwegian orchestral music arranged for Concert Band.This edition is a good opportunity to be more familiar with Norwegian heritage of orchestral music.

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Danserye - Tielman Susato

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Danses de Fantaisie - Jan de Haan

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Danses espagnoles - Enrique Granados

Danses Incantatoires - Jean Pierre Pommier

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