Pannonische Rhapsodie - Jenö Takacs

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Panopticon Rising - Ralph Ford

The title implies "all watching," hinting to the mythological Greek Watchman Panoptes and "opticon" for watching. This original contemporary composition opens with an unassuming docile theme. The transparency is rapidly replaced with driving tutti components that furiously depict a vividly punctuated theme. Reminiscent passive melodies interrupt occasionally, building to an uncompromising conclusion. With a vivid percussion contribution, this energy-packed composition is unparalleled. Bravo! (5:30)

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Panoptikum - Thomas Doss

Armin Schaer commissioned this work in his search for a new piece for the tuba. More specifically, he wanted a work that showed off the versatility of this splendid instrument, written in a musical style that is both fresh and modern, while not banishing the orchestra to a simple supporting role. Taking all these specifications into account, Thomas Doss created a work that allows stylistic leaps and is fun, exciting, romantic, and virtuosic, but does not lose sight of the thread that connects the opening measures to the very last.Armin Schaer describes his Panoptikum as follows:Panoptikum is a show of appreciation for my beautiful home and community at LakeConstance, an eventful life, the people that have enriched this life, and a fascinating instrument: the tuba. This work musically embodies the many different moods found around theBodensee - cheerfulness and melancholy, departures and longing, calm and agitation. The roles of the soloist and the orchestra were consciously crafted in a way that does not follow the usual conventions of the genre. The work should spark emotions, address broad segments of listeners, and persuade them of the tuba's ability to be a solo instrument as well as the richness symphonic wind ensembles have to offer. I hope this work enriches the lives of all the soloists and orchestras that cross its path, as well as everyone in the audience who gets to partake!

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Panorama

Panorama - Charles L. Barnhouse

Panorama - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Panorama from the Ballet "Sleeping Beauty". Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet suite "Sleeping Beauty" premiered in St. Petersburg in 1890. To this day, "Sleeping Beauty" remains one of the most popular ballets and is a staple in the classical ballet repertoire. The panorama from the 2nd act of the ballet suite depicts the joint journey of the young, enamored Prince Dsir with the Lilac Fairy through an enchanted forest to his beloved Aurora, whom he wishes to marry. Throughout this enchanting scene, a magical and mysterious music unfolds.

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Panoramic - George Sweet

Panoramic is inspired by the picturesque woodland landscape near the composer's home in Blackstock, South Carolina. Filled with polychords reminiscent of standard band literature from Schumann, Mennin and Persichetti, this piece is structured for contemporary bands.

Panta Rhei - Markus Götz

Panther Rising - Michael Sweeney

Panther Rising was composed in celebration of a new school whose mascot is the Panther. Skillfully designed for first-year players, this driving and energetic piece features an intense attitude with interesting parts for allsections. Dur: 2:10

Pantomime - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky