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£89.99Preludio All' Atto II (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Verdi, Giuseppe - Cesarini, Franco
For the first draft of the libretto of Un ballo in maschera (1859), Giuseppe Verdi drew his inspiration from the grand-opra Gustave III by Auber, an opera performed for the first time in Paris in 1833 that depicted the assassination of the King of Sweden. However, censorship, first in Naples and then in Rome, intervened and imposed heavy modifications. Perhaps because it was too demanding, Verdi showed no intransigence with the requests coming from Naples and refused to alter the libretto. On the other hand, he yielded to the requests of the Roman authorities and agreed to change the site of the action and the identity of the protagonists. Consequently, the scene moved from Stockholm to Boston and King Gustav became the Count of Warwick, Governor of Massachusetts.The prelude to the second act is very short and introduces the scene at the place where the scaffold stands. In only a few measures, Verdi skilfully succeeds in condensing the interior restlessness of the protagonists, alongside a prayer of hope.Duration: 2:15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£551.99Sinfonia Hungarica (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Van der Roost, Jan
This three-movement symphony musically depicts the history of Hungary. Key historical figures, wars and other important events from this country inspired all three movements. The first movement depicts Atilla, the King of the Huns, and is characterised by fear, threat and aggression. The second movement focuses on Arpad, the founder of the Hungarian State and the final movement is named after Istvan, the King who introduced Christianity into Hungary. The beautiful theme of the national hymn appears throughout the symphony, however it is often partially hidden. It is used as a "thread," hardly recognizable at the beginning, becoming more and more obvious near the end and it concludes the symphony as the "final apotheosis," making the band sound like a majestic living organ.Duration: 12:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£54.00Avalon
Avalon-Long Live the Kingis a medieval fantasy piece depicting the Isle of Avalon where the mystical sword Excalibur of King Arthur was forged. Composer Tyler Arcari unearths a solid piece for young bands that is both bold and dramatic. This piece is sure to spark the imagination of students and give them strong musical content with which they can develop their musicianship.
Estimated dispatch 12-14 working days
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£72.99Barnum and Bailey's Fractured Favorite - Karl L. King
When Karl King was conducting circus bands, he would frequently edit his marches so the same composition could be used for contrasting acts (for example a lion act one time, and a trapeze act the next). In the same spirit, Thomas Leslie has creatively repurposed this familiar march to suit an imaginary clown act; complete with novelty percussion sounds and a few surprises sprinkled in. A bit outrageous, but definitely fun! Dur: c. 2:20
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.50Liberty Fleet - Karl L. King
It doesn't get any better than to have the wonderful opportunity to hear or perform a classic march composed by the great Karl King. Interesting themes, strong counter-melodies, and tasteful percussion parts are a trademark of his uncanny writing skills. Now add the talents of James Swearingen's arranging skills, and the combination of these two musical giants is the perfect match for achieving a highly successful performance. Two names that you can trust!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Allied Honor - Karl L. King
Musicians the world over love to perform marches from the pen of this march genius. James Swearingen's edited version allows bands to once again experience this unique easier grade Karl King composition.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50United Nations - Karl L. King
James Swearingen's arrangement brings out the best in the most famous of Karl King's easier marches. Stirring melodies and counter melodies made King a "tunesmith" like no other and this arrangement is sure to become just as popular as Swearingen's previous treatments of "Alamo", "Coast Guards and "Allied Honor". Absolutely perfect for any concert or contest situation. Easy enough to be successfully performed by younger groups, but nice enough to be programmed by even the very best bands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.50Broadway One Step - Karl L. King
Your band will have a ball presenting this vintage ragtime/dixieland style march in concert. It has a bright flavor and uniqueness that definitely puts it into the top circle of Karl King "hits".
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£87.99Kentucky Sunrise - Karl L. King
A great new edition of Karl L. King's classic circus piece with a happy ragtime beat. Originally written to accompany a "trick horse" act with the Barnum & Bailey's Circus, the tune soon became so popular that it was used for a wide variety of acts including clown "walk-a-bouts". Bob Foster's arrangement retains all of the color and excitement of the original while making it playable with the modern concert band instrumentation. It's not easy, but it sure is fun!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Our Heritage - Karl L. King
One of Karl King's nicest "easier" marches, perfect for contest or concert performances. Mr. Swearingen's skillful arrangement is articulated to bring out the best performance by bands of all ages.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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