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£207.00Das Liebesverbot - Richard Wagner
This young, comic opera, composed in 1835 on one of Wagner's own libretti, based on a play by Shakespeare, was unsuccessful at the Magdeburg theatre in 1836 and even the composer considered it a "sin of youth". After attempting in vain to have his first opera, "Le Fate", performed in Germany, Richard Wagner decided that his lack of success was due to the overwhelming competition of Italo-French music. He listened to Bellini, and became aware of the objective reasons for the great success of this music, comparing the warmth of life of Italian music to the frozen and meticulous German style. Hence he composed " Das Liebesverbot " with the sole aim of giving intense pleasure tothe public, without worrying about succumbing to the clichs of French and Italian music. That is why, when we listen to this music without knowing the name of the composer, we find ourselves in an embarrassing situation. We could easily attribute the work to some French composer, Meyerbeer, or Auber, for instance, but then the melodic ease and constructive linearity would bring Rossini to mind. By paying closer attention, however, we notice a boldness, an aggressiveness and a wealth of ideas that, together with clever orchestration, reveal the touch of the great German musician. " Das Liebesverbot " deserves to be performed more often, and we feel sure that the transcription for band will be an excellent vehicle of diffusion for this symphony.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£196.50Grand Mesa - Eric Ewazen
The Colorado Mesa University Wind Symphony, under direction of Dr. Calvin Hofer, has hosted the annual and continually growing Best of the West Music Festival. In 2007, Ewazen was guest composer and commissioned for a new concert band work to celebrate Grand Junction and the towering Grand Mesa that rises above the town. Inspired by this grand landscape, I set out to write a work which was rich, resonant, colorful and bold, a tribute to this amazing scenery which I ultimately had the pleasure of seeing and exploring first hand. For intermediate to advanced bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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Celebrate/Celebration - Daniel Bukvich
From the creative pen of one of the most imaginative composers writing for band today, this work is a fitting sequel to the Bukvich legacy, which includes Voodoo and Symphony #1, In Memoriam Dresden.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Dream Of Abraham - Daniel Bukvich
The dream... always... whenever I sleep... the dream...shouts become whispers... Those are the words of Abraham Zapruder as he speaks of his own reaction to the film he made of the assassination of John F. Kennedy. This work incorporates the unique and creative writing style found in the Bukvich Symphony No. 1 in bringing us this chilling and haunting representation. A most remarkable work. (13 minutes 20 seconds)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Festival Sinfonia - Roland Barrett
Written for and dedicated to the University of Oklahoma Wind Symphony in honor of its inaugural concert in its new concert hall, this is a brilliant "fanfare/opener" that displays the creativity and compositional technique of this talented young composer.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Western Plains Overture - Keith Michael Davis
Commissioned to commemorate its 20th anniversary season, this work was written for the Nebraska Wind Symphony, Omahas community band, in 1997. It is in traditional overture form, with a bold introductory theme in the horns answered by the trumpets. The material that follows presents the main theme in solo voices followed by the entire band. Contrasting material follows, leading to a recapitulation and eventually to a jubilant coda. While not intentionally programmatic, the title of the work does reflect the bands geographic location.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Goin Home - Antonín Dvo?ák
This march for young band is an energetic, exciting treatment of the famous "Goin Home" theme from Dvoraks New World Symphony, and should be enjoyed by both the players and the audience.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50The Great Gate of Kiev - Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky
The Great Gate of Kiev is the final movement of the great orchestral work "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Russian composer Modest Moussorgsky. It was originally written for piano, but was orchestrated into a classic for symphony orchestra by French composer Maurice Ravel. Now young players in band have the opportunity to experience the thrill of playing this epic work with this bold and impressive setting for young bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Festival 1899 - Claude Debussy
This work is not a transcription but an excellent arrangement of the second movement of Claude Debussy's Three Nocturnes, originally written for symphony orchestra. Well-developed concert bands will enjoy the opportunity to perform this unique and accurate setting of Debussy's masterpiece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Pleasant Years - Don Gillis
This beautiful pastorale is the second movement of Gillis Symphony No.1. (7 minutes)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days