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£87.50La Dernire Valse - Les Reed
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£98.20Space Lab - Giuseppe Ratti
A long pedal-note of evanescent chords, based on empty parallel fifths, announces the theme;flutes and reed instruments exploit some almost imperceptible micro-fragments, supported by muted trumpets, creating what is an almost surreal and spatial atmosphere. This was Giuseppe Ratti's starting point for his "Space Lab", a laboratory of sounds and, later (when the main theme is taken up once more), of rhythms. Although it may sound complicated, this piece is ultimately based on a single motif: the descending fourth played on the second beat by the woodwinds. In this piece, Giuseppe Ratti, with his usual pallet of clear, transparent colours at hand, appropriate for the general public, together with simple, effective themes, has sought to experiment with new atmospheres and rhythms. First of all we hear the entire theme in the Allegro. Then the rhythm changes in a simple but at the same time complex manner: almost a genetic mutation. The part leading up to the final Lento flows smoothly for the listener but requires great skill and experience on the part of those performing it. In the final lento the main theme reappears in all its simplicity and sincerity, purified of all contrasts. A metaphor for a life that leads us towards unimaginable frontiers but which, in the end, always brings us back to the point from where we started.
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£64.50Armenian Dances, Part 1, Selections from - Alfred Reed
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£82.95Armenian Dances, Part I - Alfred Reed
Based on authentic Armenian folk songs collected by Komidas Vartabed, this work has been expanded through contemporary use of rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic content to showcase the modern wind band. A wonderful staple in wind literature. (12:00) This title is available in SmartMusic.
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£71.50Sleepers, Awake! - Johann Sebastian Bach
"Sleepers, Awake!'' presents one of the best loved chorale elaborations Wake upof the great master in a new, sonorous, and richly sounding instrumental dress. Alfred Reed's skillful arrangement of this Bach piece is absolutely superb.
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£164.50Punchinello - Alfred Reed
The total spectrum of band color appears in this brilliant composition by the master of this band medium. A beautiful lyric section is surrounded by flashing woodwinds and punctuating brass and percussion in the outer sections. Beautifully cross-cued, but still requires good instrumentation and capable players. Exceptional closing number!
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£273.50Armenian Dances Part II - Alfred Reed
Armenian Dances, Part II is the final three movements of the complete suite. Included are "The Peasant's Plea", "Wedding Dance" and "Songs from Lori". Imaginatively developed from the Armenian folk song collections of Gomidas Vertabed.
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£49.50Thus Do You Fare, My Jesus - Johann Sebastian Bach
Number three in the extremely popular Barnhouse Bach series. "Thus Do You Fare, My Jesus" by J.S. Bach is very lush and beautifully scored and this arrangement by Alfred Reed is simply beautiful.
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Praise Jerusalem! - Alfred Reed
A major work of lasting importance for the modern symphonic band or wind ensemble by this acknowledged master of the medium. This set of variations on a 7th Century Armenian Communion Easter hymn calls forth every possible sound, color and tonal effect, showing off the winds, brasses and percussion of the modern band in all their glory. An overwhelming conclusion that blends an additional six-voice brass choir with the full band makes this one of the finest closing works for a concert in many years.
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