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£77.90La matita di leonardo - Luciano Feliciani
2019 coincided with the 500-year anniversary of the death of Leonardo Da Vinci, one of the greatest men of genius in history, a universal genius who was a scientist, philosopher, architect, painter, musician, engineer, anatomist, botanist, designer, and planner. This composition entitled La Matita di Leonardo (Leonardo's Pencil), represents an ideal journey into the mind of the Tuscan genius: in the first part of the piece, percussion instruments underline the ticking of the passage of time that anticipates the birth of the idea, while short thematic cells in various instruments alternate, drawing the rhythmic melodic line. On this background, we hear the main theme entrusted to the dark tones of trombone and euphonium. The music proceeds with a growing pace and an adventurous character to represent the genesis of Leonardo's machines, which are in fact the result of the drawings of his pencil. In the second, more animated part, a new theme is introduced, varied, and elaborated, thus giving life to a vigorous movement meant to describe the drawings that come to life, leaving the pages of Leonardo's codes. In the coda the two themes overlap, transporting the listener towards a resolute and rhythmically energetic conclusion in an enthralling and engaging finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£113.30Cerimonial Ouverture - Lorenzo Pusceddu
This work is characterised by the strong presence of the brass section. Already in the introduction, a sombre pedal is followed by a dialogue between the trumpets and horns that augments as we are conducted to the luminous entrance of the entire band. The brass section, with the vital support of the percussion instruments, also dominates the subsequent movement. The central part is in decided contrast to the rest of the work;the woodwind section becomes the key protagonist of the scene, with sweet melodies and delicate, harmonious embellishments. The initial atmosphere then returns, with the former hierarchy re-established and the unequivocal finale features a powerful cord played by the brass section alone.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£126.50Expansion - Claudio Dorigato
This piece features two themes: one is slow and contemplative, the other is quicker and more rhythmic. The themes are repeated and rearranged several times in a combination of different harmonies and sound mixtures. Both arising out of one phrase, the two themes have been developed in a number of ways using modality as a language. Tiny fragments of the theme introduce and link the various moments. These fragments, repeated using different rhythms and combinations, lead to a finale where the melodic and harmonic elements come closer, continuously imitating each other and becoming more and more similar, until everything overlaps in different scales.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£157.50Flumen - Marco Somadossi
In October 2000, the River Po produced its highest flood waters in the last hundred years, provoking a natural disaster of dramatic dimensions. To the thousands of valiant men and women committed to defending their villages against the threat of the flood is dedicated the symphonic poem entitled "Flumen" (river, in Latin), inspired by the thematic material in the Gregorian sequence, "Victimae paschali laudes". The main melody is elaborated and its essence is transfigured in an alchemy of modern sounds from which, at times, archaic echoes emerge. The composition is structured in two parts: the first ("The River") is sullen and menacing, with sounds that portray the turbulent water and the inexorable and frightening rise of the flood;this contrasts with a second section ("The People"), with its primitive rhythms and vaguely multiethnic character (expressed through modal harmonies). Here the work evokes man's ancestral struggle against the forces of nature: the strenuous defence of the Po riverside communities to against the threat of flooding. In the finale, the two themes interweave and overlap, re-establishing a symbolic and primordial equilibrium where man and nature are again in harmony with each other.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50American Variants - Robert E. Foster
This energetic, imaginative work presents the popular patriotic melody of America in an assortment of musical variations. Beginning with a brilliant, very American fanfare, the basic theme follows in a highly rhythmic, multi-metered setting, which leads to several other contrasting presentations, including a lyrical tuba solo and beautiful chorale settings, all which lead to a stirring finale. (6 minutes 30 seconds)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Arcadian Jubilee - Robert E. Foster Jr.
This stunning showcase for band is based on an original chorale, and exploits the technical and tonal resources of the ensemble. The opening brilliant fanfare leads into a bright melodic section, then the chorale and an exciting finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Cantique and Festival - Jared Spears
From the subtle opening statement by flute and clarinet, this work becomes highly expressive in the 1st movement. Rich harmonies and delicate percussion serve to introduce the Festival section, which opens with an Allegro Energico using the main theme for developmental writing. Strong percussion characteristic of this composer, is quite evident and is used creatively to the finale. A useful selection for contest or festival. (7 minutes )
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£104.50Canticle All Creatures Of Our God and King - Claude T. Smith
An exceptional work based upon the well-known hymntune. Both musical and sonorous, the composer extracts every ounce of power available in the spectacular conclusion. Adding to the finale is an optional organ part, making it especially effective a concert closer. This is one of several sacred settings available from the talented pen of Claude T. Smith. (5 minutes, 45 seconds)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Cowboys - Daniel Bukvich
Cowboys is a piece in five movements, each of which makes use of the resources of the pentatonic scale. The first movement conjures up western or cowboy images, while the following movements offer a 5/8 dance-like work, called Hop-a-long, a Waltz, a Ghost Town Hoe-Down and Shoot-out and the finale, Stampede.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Celebration For A New Era - Robert E. Foster
This work was commissioned by the University of Kansas to celebrate the Inauguration of the 16th chancellor, Dr. Robert Hemenway. It opens with bold fanfares that lead into a bright scherzo section, which is followed by a traditional processional. The entire work culminates with a return of the fanfares and a rousing, fast-paced finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days