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£121.00Polonaise - Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
While not well known, some of Tchaikovskys best symphonic writing is found in his operas and ballets. This selection from his only comic-fantasy opera actually featured a large on-stage wind band performing this polonaise! A well-crafted edition brings this wonderful work to life and provides an outstanding work for accomplished bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00Polish Dance - Mikhail Glinka
Taken from the patriotic-heroic opera "A Life for the Tsar," in which Glinka presents a tableau of four Polish dances. One dance is the Krakoviak, a fast, syncopated imitation of horses. Well-loved in the Krakow region for military as well as civilian use, the horses steps are mimicked by a large on-stage band. This fiery dance is an important part of this popular piece of the Russian operatic repertory.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£121.00Prelude to Parsifal - Richard Wagner
Parsifal, written in 1882, was the final opera by composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883). The prelude is a miniature masterpiece consisting of only 116 measures. The form of the prelude is similar to that of the classical three-movement overture and consists of four musical motives: the mystical realm of the Holy Grail; the Grail itself in the Dresden Amen; Faith, represented by the brass chorale; and the Agony of Amfortas. This transcription by John R. Bourgeois faithfully adheres to Wagners intent both in key relationships and orchestration.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.50Soldiers Chorus from Faust - Charles Gounod
Charles Gounods opera "Faust," loosely based on the Faustian legend and the play by Goethe, was premiered in August of 1859 and remains one of the most frequently performed grand operas in the repertory. One of the more memorable melodies in Gounods score occurs in Act IV when an on-stage band marches in as Valentin and the soldiers returning from war sing the rousing Soldiers Chorus. This march, along with the marches from Wagners "Tannhauser" and Verdis "Aida," are among the most beloved of operatic marches.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50While Angels Watched - Gene Milford
The beauty, anticipation and drama of the first Christmas Eve is reflected in this collage of familiar classical melodies and timeless carols. The famous Children's Prayer from the opera "Hansel and Gretel" frames settings of Away in a Manger; Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; Brahms's Lullaby (Wiegenlied) and the Welsh folk song All Through the Night. A wonderfully peaceful setting that creates a welcome moment of quiet reflection during this special time of year.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£96.50Courtly Dances - Benjamin Britten
Gloriana, Britten's sixth opera, was commissioned by Covent Garden to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. The libretto was by William Plomer.The Courtly Dances appear in the third scene of ActII.From the Opera's music Britten subsequently compiled a Symphonic Suite Op.53A, published by Boosey & Hawkes, the full score and set of parts are available now.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£59.95Amadeus in the Percussion Box - Joseph Compello
Amadeus in the Percussion Box is a Grade 1 composition featuring the percussion section of a band in its first year of instruction. The theme is a simplification of Papageno's famous "Bird Catcher's" aria from Mozart's opera The Magic Flute, and provides an opportunity for beginning players to learn about crescendos as well as first and second endings. An exciting introduction to one of classical music's most memorable melodies!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.50
Suite From Carmen - Georges Bizet
Music from Bizet's immortal opera gets the Balent treatment in this sparkling arrangement of three excerpts from the Carmen Suite No. 1. Leading off with the bustling "Les Toreadors" from the "Overture," Mr. Balent has also included the seductive "Habanera" (featuring Clarinets on the tune) and the swaggering "Toreador Song" with a solo Trumpet on the famous melody. This is music everyone knows and loves in a first-rate arrangement for medium level band. Duration: 4' 20"
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£106.95
Gilgamesh - Gregory B. Rudgers
A passionate new lyrical piece based on themes from Verdi's opera La Forza del Destino. Composer Gregory Rudgers morphs these themes and makes them his own in a welcome addition to the band repertoire for more advanced groups. It will stretch the musiciality of all groups that wisely choose to program this substantial work.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£140.50
Wedding Dances - Daron Aric Hagen
A concert version of the dance music from the second act of the sensational opera for voices and wind ensemble by Daron Aric Hagen (see Overture above), this varied and colorful piece will be a brilliant addition to the program of a Grade for band. The music dramatically reflects the growing conflicts of the story (based on Othello) and climaxes with a powerful setting of the big tune associated with the idea of "crossing over" from Mexico to the U.S., and from Life to Death. This piece is a major addition to the serious band repertoire and has been added to the Texas UIL Prescribed Music List. Duration: 7'
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days