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£101.20Das Land des Lchelns - Franz Lehár
The Overture to The Land of Smiles by Franz Lhar (1870-1948) In the overture to the operetta "The Land of Smiles", the outstanding orchestrator, Lhar, has artfully forged some of the now world famous melodies into a delightful complete musical work. In addition to Western flavours, Lhar has also incorporated exotic Eastern colours into the work as the operetta is set in both Vienna and Peking.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Thunderbolt (A P-47 Tribute) - Johnnie Vinson
The P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the workhouse airplanes of World War II, becoming the most produced, and also largest single piston engine fighter plane in history. This dramatic overture for band musically tells the story of thislegendary plane. (The composer's father piloted a P-47 during the war in 1944). The opening heroic strain is contrasted with a slow, reflective middle section before returning to the fast theme and exciting conclusion. Aterrific-sounding and expertly scored overture, this will make a perfect choice for contest or festival. Dur: 4:40
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99The Impresario - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
This marvelous Mozart overture has been skillfully arranged for the Barnhouse "Gems of the Concert Band" series by Andrew Glover. The composer's light and whimsical style has been preserved, and makes for a delightful selection for any concert or festival performance. A great way to introduce your students to a classic overture from one of the great composers of all time. Superb!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£140.50
Joy to the Season - Sean O'Loughlin
Joy to the Season is an exciting holiday overture for the advanced concert band. It is a perfect opener or closer to the annual holiday concert. Incorporating new and thrilling rhythms into favorite holiday carols, this overture includes Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! Pat-a-pan, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, and Joy to the World!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£179.99
Benvenuto Cellini - Hector Berlioz
Hector Berlioz was known for his innovative and creative musical gestures. He composed the opera Benvenuto Cellini in 1838, based on the fascinating life of a 16th century Italian goldsmith of the same name. Unfortunately the work as a whole never gained much popularity however its colourful and exciting overture has, on the other hand, become a firm favourite. Tohru Takahashi has created a stunning concert band arrangement of this well-known overture.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.90
Festouverture [1902] - Armas Järnefelt
The strong voice of Finnish national romanticism Armas Jrnefelt (1869-1958) composed his jubilant Festouverture (Festive Overture) for the official opening of the Finnish National Theatre on 9 April 1902 Robert J. Ambrose's transcription follows the tradition and makes this excellent work available for band platform. The work is well suited as a concert opener. The overture is a grade 4 work
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£79.50
Sanctuary - Robert Longfield
This dramatic new overture features woodwind flourishes and brass fanfares. The slow, lyrical section provides wonderful contrasting material. A grandiose ending makes this piece a 'must have' for all groups wanting that classic overture festival winner.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£90.30Dichter Und Bauer - Franz von Suppé
The composer of Belgian-Italian descendance Francesco Ezechiele Ermenegildo Cavaliere Supp-Demelli (1819-1895) was active as a conductor especially in Vienna. He wrote some thirty operettas among which 'The beautiful Galathea', 'Pique Dame', 'Light Cavalry' and 'Bocaccio'. His most famous overture 'Poet and Peasant' was part of some theatre music written for the comedy 'Dichter und Bauer' by Karl Elmar. Some adequate opening music was needed for the premiere performance in Vienna in August 1846. The poet asked the young conductor Franz von Supp who accepted in spite of the very short term available. Actually, he rearranged some music that had already been performed without success. The music publisher Josef Aibl was present at the premiere perfomance and was so overwhelmed by this music that he immediately bought the publishing rights for the ridiculous sum of eight guilders. Being short of money, Supp accepted but he bitterly regretted for the rest of his life as the publisher printed numerous editions and sold no less than 52 different arrangements. The story deals with the lack of understanding of a guardian for his pupil who does not abandon her lover. Though he is a peasant, that young man is also an excellent poet who even beats a poet from the city at a literary duel. This, of course, makes his prestige even bigger with the girl. Finally all ends well thanks to an old peasant. It has often been pretended that the international success of this overture is largely due to the many wind band arrangements.
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£174.80Western Portraits - Andrew Pearce
Heroes Overture A dramatic motif played on the roto-toms announces the overture, followed by a bright main theme in trumpets accompanied by trombones. The second part, Stampede, is an exciting variation in 5/8 with driving winds, interrupted by the brass and horns. Soliloquy is a romance for guitar and winds, and a solo trumpet accompanied by strings. The Race closes the suite with variations on the main theme culminating in a thrilling Hollywood style ending!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.40Lord of Seven Seas - Kees Vlak
The plot of this overture takes place in the year 3000 A.D. At that time traffic between the earth and the planets relies exclusively on space flights. War as a last resort to "settle" arguments between people on earth no longer exists. There is only one gigantic spacecraft which is able to navigate both above and beneath the surface that supervises the oceans. This vessel, the "Lord of Seven Seas", is a hundred times larger than the "Nautilus" or the "Titanic" and must not be compared to any ship of our times. In the introduction of the overture, the gigantic vessel is presented by employing a musical style which is commonly associated with space flights. The introduction isfollowed by a fragment, which evokes the wild fury of rain and storm, and therefore reminds us of the story of the "Flying Dutchman". The middle section is written as a barcarole. The vessel investigates the local fauna in the depths of the Arctic Ocean. People on board enjoy the calmness as well as the variety and beauty of the animals. In the final part, the gigantic vessel emerges from below the surface and climbs to high altitudes flying from one ocean to the other. The magnificent finale portrays once again the incomparable sight which is offered by the impressive "Lord of Seven Seas".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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