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£129.99Canzona di Bacco - Oliver Waespi
This piece comprises a series of variations on the melody of "Ami, dans cette vie" ("Friend, in this life), an 18th century French song. Like the famous poem "Canzona di Bacco" by Lorenzo de' Medici, this song invites the listener to enjoy life, friendships, love and wine while there is still time to do so. The epicurean nature of this text contrasts with a deeply melancholic melody, a contradiction which is explored in the present work. After a somewhat turbulent first part, the original melody is revealed in a serene and pensive middle section which highlights several soloists. In the last movement, the atmosphere is transformed to become increasingly exuberant, like a Bacchus incantation. The piece concludes with a final dazzling statement of the original theme. Canzona di Bacco was commissioned by the Vesoul Municipal Wind Band, who premiered the work on 24 June 2022 at the Edwige Feuillre Theatre in Vesoul (France), under the direction of Mathieu Anguenot.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£179.50Symfoni nr. 1 'Fatum' - Symphony No. 1 "Fate" - Johan Halvorsen
Johan August Halvorsen (1864-1935) was born in Drammen and played violin and several brass instruments. He played in both orchestra and wind bands and in 1881 he became a student at Brigademusikken in Oslo. After a brilliant violinist career he proved himself talented as a conductor and composer. From 1899 he became conductor and composer at the National Theatre, where he wrote many of his most famous works. It was in this period in 1924 he wrote Fatum. Fatum means destiny and like Beethoven he opens the symphony with a motif he uses in all four movements. This work shows that Halvorsen was a great composer and a traditionalist.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.90
Festouverture [1902] - Armas Järnefelt
The strong voice of Finnish national romanticism Armas Jrnefelt (1869-1958) composed his jubilant Festouverture (Festive Overture) for the official opening of the Finnish National Theatre on 9 April 1902 Robert J. Ambrose's transcription follows the tradition and makes this excellent work available for band platform. The work is well suited as a concert opener. The overture is a grade 4 work
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Ballroom Portraits - Daniel Bukvich
This lively and enjoyable piece, scored for the advanced band, is a salute to the famous vaudeville, stage and screen dancers of the early 20th century. Daniel Bukvich's brilliant orchestrations take you back in time to the Broadway stage, the Savoy Theatre and the Hollywood screen. Amazing! Movements include: 1. Irene and Vernon Castle: "The Castle Walk;" 2. Harry Fox: "Fox's Trot;" 3. Elida Webb and Flournoy Miller: "The Charleston;" 4. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers: "The Motion Picture Waltz;" 5. George "Shorty" Snowden: "The Lindy Hop" or "The Jitterbug."
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£187.99Highlights from Riverdance - Bill Whelan
The premiere of Riverdance took place on April 30, 1994 during a seven-minute pause in the Eurovision Song Contest at the Point Theatre, Dublin. Thanks to 10,000 performances on four continents, TV audiences in the millions and sales of CDs and videos by the bucket-load, Riverdance has since become one of the most successful shows on Earth. This new Riverdance arrangement for concert band is, after The Seville Suite, the second collaboration between Bill Whelan and Johan de Meij.Medley from: "Cloudsong", "Firedance", "Lift The Wings", "Dance Of The River Woman", and "Riverdance".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£139.99
Festive Overture - Dimitri Shostakovich
Festive Overture was composed in 1954 to commemorate the 37th birthday of the October Revolution of 1917. With this overture Shostakovich shows his brighter side, in contrast to his melancholy 10th symphony written in the previous year. The premiere of this piece took place on November 6, 1954 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Shostakovich makes great use of different themes which he alternates and intermingles in a masterly way. This skilful transcription by Tohru Takahashi retains all the grandeur of the original.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Richard Rodgers in Concert (Medley)
2002 marks the 100th birthday of one of America's top Broadway composers. Richard Rodgers' contributions to the musical theatre of his day were extraordinary, and his influence continues even today. This medley for choir, band and optional strings salutes the achievements of this Broadway legend.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£119.00Opening Night (Full Orchestra or Concert Band with String Orchestra - Score and Parts) - Balmages, Brian
This original Broadway-style overture by Brian Balmages is full of energy and will transport audiences to the world of musical theatre. The curtain comes up, the spotlight turns on, and the magic begins as the show finally reaches its Opening Night. In addition, there are numerous instrumentation options. Perform the piece with traditional full orchestra, with symphonic band, or combine your band and string programs to bring the house down!Duration: 3.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£68.99Nightlife in Paris (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Schaars, Peter Kleine
The magnificent shows at the Moulin Rouge have left their mark on the collective imagination of all who read about them. For decades, a small but spectacular band formed one of the basic ingredients in this internationally famed cabaret theatre. With the first sounds of this composition by Peter Kleine Schaars, the exciting Parisian nightlife immediately comes to mind. The musette takes us to quartier Pigalle, the red-light district of Paris, and when the doors of the Moulin Rouge open, we hear the recognizable rhythms of a contemporary disco: a combination of the rhythmic cells 8 / 4 and 3 / 14. In addition, the composition has been highlighted with a plentiful and varied use of rhythmic cell 5. Naturally, the themes and accompaniments have been divided equally among all parts.Duration: 3.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£188.00Riverdance, Highlights from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Whelan, Bill - De Meij, Johan
The premiere of Riverdance took place on April 30, 1994 during a seven-minute pause in the Eurovision Song Contest at the Point Theatre, Dublin. Thanks to 10,000 performances on four continents, TV audiences in the millions and sales of CDs and videos by the bucket-load, Riverdance has since become one of the most successful shows on Earth. This Riverdance arrangement for concert band is, after The Seville Suite, the second collaboration between Bill Whelan and Johan de Meij.Medley includesCloudsongFiredanceLift the WingsDance of the River WomanRiverdanceDuration: 11.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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