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£113.30Moderate Dances - Angelo Sormani
This piece is a tribute to dance music, especially passionate, intense and meditative dance music. "Moderate Dances" is divided into three movements: a "Tango", a "Slow Waltz" and a "Bossa Nova". Each movement and each dance has its own particular characteristics but, when combined, these different rhythmic beats and times give the piece a feeling of completeness and uniformity. The Tango started to flourish in the suburbs of Buenos Aires in around 1880. There is still some doubt as to its origins, which may be Cuban (Habanera) but are probably African. It was most popular in Argentina and Brazil: here the male protagonist was originally the "gaucho" with his inseparable guitar, later to be replaced by the proud, elegant "compadre". By around 1910 the Tango had spread to Italy and France. New clubs opened, where the upper classes could watch and dance the Tango. Here the dance also underwent some rapid transformations. The exaggerated and extravagant gestures and body movements disappeared. Slow, gliding steps replaced the old rotational movements. The women's red ankle-boots and the partners "staring into each other's eyes" accentuated the erotic nature and sensuality of this dance. So much so that, in 1913, the German government banned soldiers from dancing the Tango. Those who broke the law were immediately discharged from the army. From a strictly musical perspective, the basic instruments were a flute, a harp (the diatonic harp typically played by the Indians of Paraguay) and a violin, or flute, guitar and violin or even clarinet, guitar and violin. These instruments were easy to transport, ideal for playing at parties, in the streets and in courtyards. The musicians played by ear, frequently improvising: there were no scores, no records, which is the main reason why it is impossible to trace the Tango back to its exact origins. However, the Tango's evolution (and growing popularity) was once again fostered by its fundamental ability to absorb "other" cultures, languages and sounds. And it was the arrival of the "bandoneon" (an accordion-like instrument that was invented in Germany and brought to Rio de la Plata by some immigrant), which replaced the flute, that marked the beginning of the Tango's huge success outside Argentina. A number of talented composers, above all the great Astor Piazzola (1921-1992), transformed the bandoneon from a simple accompanying instrument to a solo instrument that was to become the distinguishing feature of the 20th century Tango. The Slow Waltz originated from the Waltz, the typical dance of the Bavarian and Tyrolese peasants in the 1700s. It was composers like Johann Strauss, father and son, who carried the Waltz to its zenith in the 1800s, creating the sensual and melancholy yet joyful and charming dance we are all familiar with. When the Waltz first became popular in Germany, the members of respectable society were shocked at the closeness of the dancing partners, who had always previously danced apart. The main difference between the Waltz and Slow Waltz is that the latter has a slower, more expressive rhythm: the men wear tails and the women wear ball gowns decorated with beads and feathers and couples dance in graceful rotational movements. "Bossa Nova" is the title of the last movement in the piece. Jobim, the great Brazilian musician, described this musical genre as a combination of modern Jazz and Samba. Bossa Nova means "new wave". This was the name of the artistic and musical movement that evolved in Brazil in the late Fifties and was extremely popular throughout the Sixties. The songs are usually about love or social matters, drawing inspiration from the slums of Rio De Janeiro and the lives of their inhabitants. Bossa Nova, with its original compositions and the artistic talent of its musicians, also became hugely popular in the United States and Europe, and top Jazz musicians (Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Bob Cooper, Charlie Bird, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, Dizzy Gillespie) started to include Bossa in their repertoires.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Bay Town Festival - Mike Hannickel
The city of Salvador, Brazil is also known as Bahia. From 1549 to 1763 this bay was the capital of the Portuguese colony of Brazil and is located 800 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro on the Atlantic Ocean Bay of All Saints. Take your band on a trip to a party (Festa Festival) at the town known as Bahia!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£68.99Bay Town Festival (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hannickel, Mike
The city of Salvador, Brazil is also known as Bahia. From 1549 to 1763 this bay was the capital of the Portuguese colony of Brazil and is located 800 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro on the Atlantic Ocean Bay of All Saints. Take your band on a trip to a party at the town known as Bahia!Duration: 2.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£51.50Mama Paquita
This bouncy and energetic traditional folk tune is popular in Brazil year-round, while closely associated with the Carnaval celebration leading to Ash Wednesday. A charming familiar tune with a delightful South American flavor will punctuate any concert program. (1:45)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50Sambeando - Victor Lopez
The title literally translates to "do the samba." Steeped in the musical traditions of Brazil, it's guaranteed to get your students musically excited and your audiences dancing in the aisles. Explore the exciting intricate rhythms and characteristic articulations for a tight performance. Host your own National Samba Day! (2:30)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95
Brazilian Folk Dance Suite
This suite consists of three songs adapted for concert band and set in rhythmic dance forms native to Brazil: Bossa Nova, Beguine and the Brazilian Quickstep. A real concert favorite!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£95.95
Bom Dia (March)
Bom Dia (pronounced "Bom Gee-ahh") means "good morning" in Brazilian Portuguese. This cheerful piece uses the form of the Brazilian choro, with three melodies played in A-B-A-C-A order. An original march, Bom Dia was inspired by Andrew Balent's frequent trips to Brazil. This piece will serve as a welcome change this year for directors seeking a new warm-up march for a contest or festival.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£94.99Fiesta!
This new work will, as the title suggests, bring a sense of festivity and fun to any concert. Fiesta is based on two well known Latin American melodies, El Cumbanchero (Brazil) and Tico Tico (Mexico) and will bring a feel of Latin fire to your repertoire.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Down the Equator - O. Azevedo
A March made in Brazil, which by itself perhaps is reason enough to add it to your repertoire. Cheerful , colourful and exotic. these are all terms applicable where 'Down the Equator' is concerned.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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