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£139.99Gayaneh, Four Excerpts from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Khachaturian, Aram - Van der Beek, Wil
In 1941, Khatchaturian composed a ballet soon to be known throughout the world - Gayaneh. In this piece the composer describes the landscape of his native country Armenia, and the people who tried to build the country to create a happy life there. Evil powers, however, try to destroy the peaceful work. Gayaneh is a young ordinary woman who cares greatly for her village. In addition to the fight for the village she also fights for her own happiness. Khatchaturian was a master at using elements of folk music in his compositions and these can be clearly heard in this arrangement for concert band by Wil van der Beek.Duration: 8:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£68.00OUTDOOR OVERTURE, Themes from An (Intermediate Concert Band) - Copland, Aaron - Curnow, James
Aaron Copland's An Outdoor Overture was composed for orchestra in 1938 for the High School of Music and Art in New York City, then transcribed for wind band in 1941. This adaptation by James Curnow features the primary themes from the original work in a concise, yet bold and appealing format. The music itself is an example of Copland in his prime, with buoyant themes expressing a sense of optimism and joy. Dur: 3:50 American Grade 3
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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