In Danceries by Kenneth Hesketh the melodies themselves are a mixture of old and new. Where the old occurs it has been adapted in mood and composition and is often interspersed with completely new material. The contemporary harmonies and rhythms bring a breath of new into these themes and add drama to the suite. The first movement Lull Me Beyond Thee is gentle and lilting almost a barcarole …

Par AAGAARD-NILSEN TORSTEIN. 'Pang' is an onimatopoeia that discribes the brutal forces unleashed from the very first bar. The stream of energy contiunes throughout the piece. The piece was comissioned by Bispehaugen Ungdomskorps (Bispehaugen Concert Band) in 1998. The version for brass band was written for Manger Musikklag and recorded by them on 'Grafitti', Bjørn Sagstad conducting. / Date parut…

The 31 kilometer (19 miles) long beautiful Thien Duong Cave ? or Paradise Cave ? lies in one of Vietnam?s national parks and was not discovered until 2005. Composer Jan de Haan visited this unearthly looking place. The grandness and astounding splendour of this natural wonder made such an impression that it inspired him to write this composition. He experienced Paradise Cave as art, albeit formed …

Cette pièce est un voyage musical à travers l'Oregon État du nord-ouest des États-Unis. À bord d'un train de la Northern Pacific Railroad l'auditeur est invité à découvrir les paysages somptueux de l'Oregon. Au fil du trajet sur la route empruntée par les chariots des pionniers on rencontre des Indiens des cowboys et des chercheurs d'or. Et la musique prend la forme d'une aventure digne d'un …

Apollo '72'

A Masque (short for Masquerade) has been defined by Historians as 'A revel in which Mummers or masked folk come with torches blazing into the festive hall and call upon the company to dance and dice'. The chaos of this dramatic dance is depicted in this 'Masque' by Hesketh. The main theme is bravura and is often present in the background. The form of the piece is a simple scherzo-trio-scherzo. Co…

The Yiddish word â??Klezmerâ?? has been derived from the Old Hebrew words â??Kleyâ?? (tool instrument) and â??Zemerâ?? (song singing making music).Klezmer is the traditional music of Jews from Eastern Europe.Yiddish musicians (Klezmorim) were regularly invited to come and play at Yiddish weddings as well as several other Jewish celebrations and festive occasions. Despite its close connection wi…

Voices of Youth

The colors of the orchestra including percussion come in a special way to ring in the epic Choral Music. That the tuba-playing composer also a gifted organist is you can imagine very well after listening to this wonderfull Choral Music.

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