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£68.00Requiem Aeternam - Giacomo Puccini
Giacomo Puccini was commissioned to write a second opera after the resounding success of his first, Le Villi. However, the original four-act, grand opera Edgar, to a libretto by Ferdinando Fontana, received a rather lukewarm reception at its premire in La Scala in Milan in 1889 - initially, the work was only performed three times. Of all the planned performances in the subsequent two years, only one took place, in Lucca, Puccini's birthplace. There, the work was well received. Nevertheless, the composer decided to make drastic changes to Edgar the most radical being the reduction of the opera to three acts, as well as altering a few arias, charactersand instrumental parts. In its revised form, the work was even less popular than before. The discarded fourth act later provided material for Tosca (the duet Amoro sol' per te), but Puccini never felt the need to defend Edgar - as he did other less fortunate operas, such as La Rondine and Suor Angelica. On a piano excerpt for his female friend Sybil Seligman he even corrupted the title to 'E Dio ti GuARda da quest' opera' (may God preserve you from this opera). This did not prevent Arturo Toscanini performing the Requiem from the third act at Puccini's funeral in Milan Cathedral on 3 December 1924. The Requiem in the third act is being played when the long funeral procession carries the alleged body of Edgar - the confusedyoung man hesitating between the love of the virtuous Fidelia and the exotic Tigrana. The mass hails Edgar as a hero, but a monk claims that he has betrayed his country for a few gold pieces. When the soldiers try to desecrate the body, they discover that the armor contains none. The monk reveals himself as Edgar. He wants to leave with his faithful Fidelia, but the vengeful Tigrana stabs him and kills Fidelia. Edgar grieves over the lifeless body of his beloved, while Tigrana is arrested and the people submerge into prayer.
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£209.99La Terre - Rob Goorhuis
In the composition 'La terre' several aspects of Earth have been translated into sounds in an associative manner. The first part depicts Nature, Mother Earth, stability, the soil which is the source of life. Earth symbolizes tradition, rituals, fertility. In the music of the composition this can be heard in tonic and ostinato passages. Furthermore, human emotions such as gladness, sorrow, wonder, resignation, hope and despair, indissolubly connected as they are to mankind's life on earth, are musically reflected in sudden gusts of expression. Earth for us human beings is the solid ground on which everything in life takes place. In the second part different moodsare evoked in a sort of toccata. Now and then the music sounds fragmented, at other times as a solid whole. The robustness of the music in this part has its roots in the earth, originates from it. It reflects stability and strength, but love and nostalgia are also present in soft and fragile tones. 'La terre' is a musical narrative about Earth, in which music has been given ample room to show its many-sided beauty.
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£102.99
Can You Read My Mind (From Superman) - John Williams
Superman is undoubtedly one of the most legendary films of all time. The many sequels, the TV series and the splendid film score made "Superman" an absolute "cult series". Steven Verhaert has made a splendid arrangement of the well known love theme from the first film.
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£84.99
Schnstes Kindlein
'Schnstes Kindlein, bestes Kindlein, allerliebstes Jesulein' is the opening line of a song that was documented in Regensburg in 1861 for the first time, which is still extremely popular around the Salzburg region. With this arrangement Michael Friedmann creates an exciting arrangement your audience is sure to love.
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£89.99
Andante - Georges Bizet
The composition of the suite Roma was a labor of love for Bizet as it took some eight years to complete, originally being intended as a symphony. This Andante, together with an Allegro, forms the first movement of the work. Wilvan der Beek has created a beautiful, satisfying band arrangement of this little-known masterpiece.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£134.99I Colori della Gioia - Jan Van der Roost
This work for soprano and concert band was originally written for a special occasion: the wedding of one of the composer's children. It therefore matches another piece written for a similar occasion "I Shall Love But Thee". The lyrics are from the book Respiro Neve by the internationally renowned art photographer Luca Artioli who possesses poetic talent as well. The first movement is stately and serene as where the contrasting allegro is much more dynamic and cheerful, requiring the solid high register of the singer. The conclusion is festive and radiant, partly thanks to the contribution of a piccolo trumpet! This work is a wonderful addition to the bandrepertoire wanting to perform with an excellent vocal soloist!
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£44.70Band Rocks! - Ed Huckeby
The percussion section - and your entire band - will love the driving and infectious rhythms of "Band Rocks!" A perfect selection for that first spring concert or recruiting performances to show how much fun band is! With limited ranges and difficulty but maximum appeal, "Band Rocks!" will be a sure hit with your young musicians and audiences alike.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£50.50Entrance of the Shogun - Douglas E. Wagner
Entrance of the Shogun, by veteran composer Douglas E. Wagner, is a stunning work that uses only the first few notes of the B-flat concert scale. With easy rhythms and a dramatic sound, your students will love this piece while exploring the history of the Shoguns.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£56.50
False Start - Richard Summers
False Start features fun melodies that young students will love to play. The piece uses rests effectively to enhance these melodies for beginning bands. Using only the first 6 notes of the Bb scale and basic rhythms, this piece offers a wide range of teachable music performance techniques, including counting, tempo consistency, dynamics, articulations, blend, balance, and style.
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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£66.95Celebration and Song - Robert Sheldon
With a rhythmic drive and tuneful melody, this concert overture engages the listener from the first measure. Colorful scoring and tasteful percussion bring the opening section to life. The plaintive lyrical section follows, featuring a short alto saxophone solo echoed in the brass. A return to the original theme brings the piece to a close with a rousing high-energy conclusion. A great transition to high school literature that your students and audience are sure to love!
Estimated delivery 7-14 working days
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