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Czardas - Léo Delibes
French composer Lo Delibes (1836-1891) was primarily known for his operettas and short comic operas. He was also famous for the ballet Coppelia from which arranger Wil van der Beek has transcribed the czardas for concert band. Characteristic of this work and the music of Delibes' in general are rhythmic, alternating melodies. Another trademark of Delibes' work is the skilful choice of instrumentation, a facet which this transcription honors thoroughly.The piece is a succession of the various themes the composer uses to work towards a brilliant climax.
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£84.99
Cavatina Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
Goethe's Faust has already been set to music by various renowned musicians, such as Berlioz, Busoni and Spohr, and indeed Charles Gounod, who built his eponymous opera around the tale. Gounod's Faust is primarily known for its lovely melodies and its beautifully expressive vocal parts and subtle orchestrations. One of the high points of this opera is doubtless this impressive Cavatina ("Salut, demeure chaste et pure"). Wil van der Beek has arranged the Cavatina with the euphonium as solo instrument. 0:04:40
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£118.99Donna Diana Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
Emil Nikolaus V. Reznicek was born on May 4,1860. Though he was originally destined for ajudicial career, his nature (that of a true musician)soon pointed him in the direction of music. As anorchestral conductor and a highly regarded musicteacher he made his mark in a number of cities,including Mannheim and Berlin. As a composer hesprang to fame with his opera Donna Diana(1894), a lasting success which placed him in theforefront of German composers. The overture toDonna Diana is unique in its freshness and sunnycheerfulness. Wil van der Beek, who has alreadywritten many arrangements of classical pieces forwind band, has maintained the spirit of theoriginal composition. 0:05:30
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£68.99
Marche Pontificale Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
In 1950, Pope Pius XII selected Marche Pontificale from the OrganSymphony No. 1, by French composer Charles Gounod, as the officialhymn of the Vatican. The first rendition of the official hymn took placein the same year, in Saint Peter?s Square in Rome, played by sevenmilitary bands. To celebrate the 80th birthday of Pope Benedict XVI in2007, Wil van der Beek has produced a first-class arrangement of thisfamous work for concert band. 0:03:32
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£118.99
Puccini Highlights Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
Giacomo Puccini was one of the all time great opera composers andis especially famed for his wonderful, warm-blooded melodies, hiscolourful instrumentations, his compelling dramatics, his musicalfantasy and his power to reflect exotic ambiences in sounds. ForPuccini Highlights, Wil van der Beek has made use of musical materialfrom the tenor aria 'E lucevan le stelle' (Tosca), the choral aria 'Girala cote' (Turandot) and the soprano aria 'Un bel di vedremo' (MadamButterfly). An operatic masterpiece that will go down a storm at anyconcert. 0:09:15
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£89.99
Souvenir Wind Band Set (Score & Parts)
In 1906 Bohemian violinist and composer Frantisek Drdla (1868-1944) composed the delightfully charming piece entitled Souvenir. This piece for violin and piano is one of the most popular compositions by Drdla. Wil van der Beek has produced this arrangement for Flute and Concert Band which remains faithful to the original version. The texture of the work allows the soloist to show off both their technical and musical talents and its charm makes it an ideal encore item at any concert.
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£104.99Echoes from Russia (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Van der Beek, Wil
To create the musical material of this medley, the arranger drew upon the rich arsenal of Russian folk songs and dances. Familiar traditional tunes have been combined with less well-known, but certainly no less interesting manifestations of folk music. In this attractive arrangement the following melodies are featured: The Volga Boatmen Song, The Jolly Chap, The Red Sarafan, The Forest Glade, The Nightingale and the Gopak. Duration: 7.30
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£137.99La Belle Helene (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Offenbach, Jacques - Van der Beek, Wil
For La Belle Hlne Jacques Offenbach was inspired by Greek mythology. The plot is based on the story of Helen of Troy, but was turned into a satire on French high society of the 19th century. The overture of La Belle Hlne was-and is-very popular. Offenbach combined within it a series of arias and choral passages from the operetta.Duration: 10:20
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£69.99Champagner-Galopp (Champagne Galop) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Lumbye, Hans Christian - Van der Beek, Wil
Hans Christian Lumbye was born in Denmark in 1810 and has become known for his many light-hearted and airy works, most commonly waltzes, galops, polkas, mazurkas and marches. The Champagne Galop is without doubt one of the most performed works of this master from the North.Duration: 2:20
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£104.99Friedensmarsch (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wagner, Richard - Van der Beek, Wil
Rienzi remains one of the most popular works from the master of romantic opera, Richard Wagner. The Friedensmarsch from the fourth act (scene 2) of Rienzi is subdued and solemn in character: in the sounds of this march, Rienzi strides to a stately church service. This is sure to be a very popular addition to any performance and is one not to be missed.Duration: 6:15
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