Par CURNOW JAMES. Through variations in tempo and tone, the Symphonic Variants bring forth the sonority of the euphonium and the skills of the soloist. The work begins with an allegro con espressivo statement of the theme and alternates with adagio and allegro con spirito variations. Lento, presto, and pesante treatments add further interest to the composition. / Niveau : 5 / Répertoire / Concert…

Par HIMES WILLIAM. This concert work is based on melodies from Kenya which originate in two children's counting games. Using 'Wakarathe' from the Kikuyu tribe and 'Tangewou' from the Kipsigis tribe, this work is an excellent adventure into multi-cultural programming. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. In Letter from Home Philip Sparke portrays the many feelings and emotions that a letter from home can evoke. This intimate work opens with a gentle woodwind melody, which gradually becomes more confused as new emotions are introduced. Finally resignation sets in, but a sense of peace and balance is restored with the final chorale. In this emotional work Philip Sparke truly captu…

Par NIJS JOHAN. Ein Besuch in der bezaubernden Stadt Killarney in Süden Irlands inspirierte Johan Nijs zu dieser Komposition. So entstand ein musikalisches Bild vielfältiger Eindrücke, wie die Schönheit des Naturparks um Killarney, historische Sehenswürdigkeiten, die zahlreichen Andenkenläden, einheimische Restaurants und Pubs und nicht zuletzt die typischen Klänge irischer Musik, die in diesem gr…

Sword Dance from Hymn of the Highlands. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Strathcarron is a movement from Philip Sparke’s Hymn of the Highlands, in which each movement reflects a different location in the beautiful Scottish highlands. Stratcarron, named after a village at the head of Loch Carron, near the Isle of Skye, takes the form of a sword dance which alternates between fast and slow tempi. / Niveau : 5 /…

from The Four Noble Truths. Par SPARKE PHILIP. The Four Noble Truths are the most basic expression of the teaching of Buddha and therefore still form the guidelines for Buddhists to this day. They concern themselves with Dukkha, which has no exact translation but can mean suffering, stress or sadness etc. Magga is The Noble Truth of the Path Leading to the Cessation of Dukkha - the Fourth Noble Tr…

Now available for the first time as a book and CD package. In this highly entertaining Nativity, Sheik, Rattle and Roll are the names of the three wise men, who tell the tale from their own perspective. A large cast list can include children as young as 5. With a wide variety of song styles, including a lullaby, rock and roll and blues. The CD contains demonstration and backing tracks. / Mélodie/V…

Haydn's Symphony #26 received its nickname 'Lamentazione? during his lifetime, though it is unclear whether this stems directly from the composer.This work probably originated no later than 1770. Its first and second movements quote excerpts from Gregorian chants used in Holy Week. In Haydn's day it was customary to play individual movements in church services, and it may be assumed that these two…

The quartet in a minor is one of the chamber music works with which Schubert wanted to 'pave the way to the great symphony? in spring 1824. At the same time he was paving his way to a wider audience, as the 'Rosamunde? Quartet was the first and only string quartet that was not only publicly performed in Schubert's lifetime but also published in parts. It is fortunate for us that this was the case …