Paris Version Of 1779. Par GLUCK CHRISTOPH WILLIBALD. Christoph Willibald Gluck's opera in four acts about the Curse of the House of Atreus is based on a tragedy by the classical Greek dramatist Euripides. The mythological plot about the siblings Iphigenia and Orestes is characterized by hatred, ritual sacrifice, and murder and was especially popular during the 18th century. The premiere of Gluck'…

Based on the traditional Hebrew Song 'Shalom Aleichem'. Par APPERMONT BERT. Cette composition est fondée sur la chanson traditionnelle hébreu Shalom Aleichem, qui a été incorporée à un assortiment de musiques klezmer, balkanique et sud-américaine. Comme son titre l?indique, l?oeuvre contient divers éléments hauts en couleurs, comme des solos spectaculaires, des claquements de mains et des percussi…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Fanfare and Celebration was commissioned by the Brass Band of the Western Reserve (Dr Keith M. Wilkinson, director) to celebrate their 15th anniversary. Based in north-west Ohio, the band was formed in 1997 and was competing in the Championship Section of the North American Brass Band Championships in less than three years. The first performance of Fanfare and Celebration took p…

We are extremely proud to present a three-piece halftime show based on the unforgettable music of the jazz-funk band Tower of Power. Started over 40 years ago, the band is still going strong and wowing sold-out audiences everywhere with their soulful tunes and impeccable musicianship. Victor López combines two of their most popular hits into Part 1 of our show. (2:15) / Marching Band

Par SWIDER JOZEF. The work of neoclassical character, in the traditional form of a suite combining transparency of texture with lightness of expression. As is typical for the genre, the parts of the cycle are juxtaposed based on contrast in character and pace. The piece begins with a rough and somewhat 'robbery' Allegro, followed by Moderato, which is a refined and at the same time funny stylizati…

Par L\'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER / L\'ESTRANGE JOANNA. Commissioned by Twyford School in Hampshire, The Twyford Carols by Joanna and Alexander L?Estrange comprises four uplifting and heartwarming Christmas songs for unison/2-part children?s choir and piano accompaniment. The jazzy and joyous Rejoice, rejoice! and its reprise, which feature clapping and optional percussion, frame two charming carols Save…

Par CURNOW JAMES. This work for Tuba and Brass Band was commissioned by and written for internationally renowned tuba soloist Steve Sykes. The Tuba plays four notes (F, Bb, G, C) during the opening. All the themes and much of the harmonic structure are based on these fours notes and their permutations. The soloist receives ample opportunity to showcase his or her technical prowess and expressive c…