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£159.20Chasing the Mystery - Kevin Houben
Commissioned by KU Leuven on the occasion of the 600th anniversary of KU Leuven.Chasing the MysteryKevin HoubenDedicated to the Wind Orchestra Universitair Harmonieorkest (UHO) of KU Leuven.Chasing the Mystery is the final movement of the triptych Beyond the Horizon of Thought.On the occasion of KU Leuven's 600th anniversary in 2025, the university commissioned Kevin Houben to compose a new work tailored to the Universitair Symfonisch Orkest, the Universitair Harmonieorkest and the Leuvens Universitair Koor. Maud Vanhauwaert, writer-in-residence during the 2023-2024 academic year, provided a poetic libretto.With Beyond the Horizon of Thought, Kevin Houben created not only a unique anniversary composition for more than 250 student musicians. The composition also conveys a universal message that perfectly reflects the spirit of the celebrating university: keep searching, keep developing yourself and keep hoping - even in turbulent times.From a compositional perspective, the work is built around themes and motifs with a clear symbolism. Kevin Houben explains: "I use a technique in which letters are converted into musical notes - a method also used by great masters such as Bach, Bartk and Shostakovich. This musical signature forms the basis of the melodic structure. In this way, 'KUL600' is represented by the notes D - G - E - F (re - sol - mi - fa)."The composition is conceived as a triptych: three movements that flow seamlessly into one another and are performed by different orchestral formations, yet together form a single whole. The work opens with the symphony orchestra, where the thematic 'KUL600' cells are introduced and explored. In this movement, Awakening the Wonder, several highlights establish a musical connection with the following movements.In the second movement, The Urge of Search, the choir sings a cappella to the poem Het is het by Maud Vanhauwaert, in which she reflects on the tireless quest for knowledge that has characterized the university for 600 years. Classical Gregorian techniques and traditional voice leading enter into dialogue with contemporary techniques, as the singers alternately whisper, call out and proclaim.Finally, the wind orchestra introduces the third movement, Chasing the Mystery. With a searching and anticipatory character, the orchestra presents the thematic cells in soloistic fashion, based on the main melody of the choral movement. References once again appear to the rhythmic 'KUL600' cells, which ultimately culminate in a grand apotheosis. A solitary soprano saxophone opens the finale with the 'KUL600' theme in its most intimate and meditative form. The expanded choir then joins the orchestra for an impressive final chord, musically preparing KU Leuven for the next 600 years.Beyond the Horizon of Thought premiered on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 April 2025 at LUCA Campus Lemmens, and was also performed on 9 May 2025 at Concertgebouw Brugge on the occasion of the 600th anniversary of KU Leuven. More than 250 musicians from the Universitair Symfonisch Orkest (USO) conducted by Edmond Saveniers, the Leuvens Universitair Koor (LUK) conducted by Kevin Hendrickx, and the Universitair Harmonieorkest (UHO) conducted by Erwin Scheltjens shared the stage.Cover illustration design: Grotezk Studio.
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£76.99Jazz Cocktail Suite - III. Xplosion - Marc Jeanbourquin
Jazz Cocktail Suite is a sparkling work in three movements where every note is an explosion of flavours! The light and festive first movement (Spicy) begins with sparkling brass and dancing rhythms, then we're off to Latin America, with its bewitching rhythms and sunny melodies, for the second movement (Caliente). Finally, the third movement (Xplosion) tops it all off with a musical explosion of swing, groove, solos, and pure energy.This piece can be performed as a whole, but it is also possible to play just one of the movements, which can be ordered by way of the following edition numbers:2260-26-010 MI. SPICY2261-26-010 MII. CALIENTE2262-26-010 MIII. XPLOSION
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£68.99Jazz Cocktail Suite - II. Caliente - Marc Jeanbourquin
Jazz Cocktail Suite is a sparkling work in three movements where every note is an explosion of flavours! The light and festive first movement (Spicy) begins with sparkling brass and dancing rhythms, then we're off to Latin America, with its bewitching rhythms and sunny melodies, for the second movement (Caliente). Finally, the third movement (Xplosion) tops it all off with a musical explosion of swing, groove, solos, and pure energy.This piece can be performed as a whole, but it is also possible to play just one of the movements, which can be ordered by way of the following edition numbers:2260-26-010 MI. SPICY2261-26-010 MII. CALIENTE2262-26-010 MIII. XPLOSION
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£91.99Fanfare & Hymn - Bert Appermont
This composition begins with a stately brass fanfare, which leads to a tuneful hymn. After gradual development, both melodies sound together in a grand tutti.Fanfare & Hymn was commissioned by the Royal Concert Band Ons Verlangen, Beverst (Belgium), as a tribute to the committee members and musicians Edgard Thijssen and Jos Appermont. They were like father figures who, with their lasting commitment, helped the band become the thriving music society that it is to this day.Based on this theme, I have tried to evoke various emotions and atmospheres: the pride that characterises the group, nostalgia for the wonderful time both musicians experienced in the band, and finally, deep gratitude for everything they did.Bert Appermont
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£99.99The Very Best of CHER
Let yourself be swayed by Cher's irresistible energy with this sparkling pop medley arranged by the versatile Peter Kleine Schaars, a well-known name in the world of wind music.In a musical celebration full of glitter, power, and emotion, five great hits of the American pop diva come together. From the revolutionary dance sounds of Believe, the sultry, Mediterranean Dov' l'amore and the rock classic If If I Could turn Back Time to the swinging joyfulness of The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)) and the powerful Strong Enough: every note exudes Cher's iconic sound and flair.Peter Kleine Schaars has masterfully managed to translate the essence of her music into the rich colour palette of the band, in an arrangement that is both challenging for the musicians and irresistible for the audience. This medley is a delightful sing-and-dance-along!
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£94.40San Pietro - Thomas Doss
In the summer of 2024, myMass of Mercyhad its world premiere in the Vatican. Afterwards, I had the honor of personally presenting the score to Pope Francis, along with a dedication to him. This choral piece was composed under the profound impression of that experience.
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£53.95French Chanson - P. Certon
French Chanson, arranged by Steven J. Pyter, is a rousing arrangement of a famous 16th-century choral work. The tuneful Renaissance art song tells a light-hearted story of gossip and rumor, with lyrics roughly translating to "I will tell you!" The story centers around a jealous husband suspicious of his beautiful wife. Like opera, the piece employs dramatic and whimsical characteristics to tell a passionate story. This arrangement alternates between tutti statements and short interludes to feature each instrument family in the band---woodwinds, brass, and percussion. The intensity and playfulness make for a great concert opener! (1:40)
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£68.99Beyond the Horizon - II. SETOUCHI-The Inland Sea - Satoshi Yagisawa
Beyond the Horizon is available in three separate movements that each can be played independently, but also link up with each other perfectly to form a rounded whole. Thus it is possible to perform the complete three-movement work, but you can also choose to play one of the movements. The first movement, 'Kure', describes the lively Japanese city of the same name and its surroundings. Movement two, 'Setouchi', reflects the local inland sea. The third movement, 'Yamato', is all about the battleship that was built at the naval shipyard of Kure. Three expressive pieces of music full of atmosphere!DHP 1256483-010 - I. KURE - Core City of the EastDHP 1256484-010 - II. SETOUCHI - The Inland SeaDHP 1256485-010 - III. YAMATO - The Battleship
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£114.99Beyond the Horizon - III. YAMATO-The Battleship - Satoshi Yagisawa
Beyond the Horizon is available in three separate movements that each can be played independently, but also link up with each other perfectly to form a rounded whole. Thus it is possible to perform the complete three-movement work, but you can also choose to play one of the movements. The first movement, 'Kure', describes the lively Japanese city of the same name and its surroundings. Movement two, 'Setouchi', reflects the local inland sea. The third movement, 'Yamato', is all about the battleship that was built at the naval shipyard of Kure. Three expressive pieces of music full of atmosphere!DHP 1256483-010 - I. KURE - Core City of the EastDHP 1256484-010 - II. SETOUCHI - The Inland SeaDHP 1256485-010 - III. YAMATO - The Battleship
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£124.99Century Variations - Oliver Waespi
In 2025, the Stadtmusikkapelle Wilten celebrated its 375th anniversary and the Tiroler Blasmusikverband, its 100th anniversary. Century Variations was thus created as a joint commission and is a free fantasia on Heinrich Isaac's famous song, Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen (Innsbruck, I Must Leave Thee). In addition to pulsating rhythms and a luminous flow of sound, this energetic concert work includes a beautiful, introverted Adagio featuring various solo instruments.
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