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£104.99Prelude and Polonaise - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) composed his opera The Night before Christmas in 1894-95. The premiere took place on December 10 1895 in St. Petersburg. The libretto to the opera came from Rimsky-Korsakov himself and is based on a tale by Nikolai Gogol, which some years earlier had already served as operatic material for Pjotr Tchaikovsky. The opera tells the story of Vakula, the blacksmith of a small Ukranian village. He is madly in love with Oxana who demands - as proof of his love - a most unusual Christmas present: the magnificent slippers of the Empress. Knowing full well that, in normal circumstances, he would never be able to fulfil Oxana's wish, Vakula seekssupernatural assistance and finds it in the shape of the devil, who comes up with a ploy to help him. The devil carries him on his back to St. Petersburg, where during a lavish reception at court Vakula finds an opportunity to present his request to the empress. The Empress actually agrees to Vakula's wish and hands over her slippers to him. Thereupon he returns to his own village. Here, in the meantime, he had been given up for dead, and Oxana had been plunged into great sorrow as she had come to realise that she also truly loved Vakula. In the end, however, all misunderstandings are resolved and all adversities overcome: Oxana receives her extravagant present, the lovers are united, and the church bells call the villagers to the Christmas service.The vibrant Polonaise is played in the 3rd act of the opera at the entrance of the Empress, whose appearance is anticipated in the prelude by the fanfare motives. The music paints a vivid picture of the party atmosphere and the marvellous dcor at the imperial court of St. Petersburg, which Rimsky-Korsakov conjures up in his opera and which can also be played outside of the Advent and Christmas season, for example as an opening piece to any festive concert.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£69.99
Christmas Carillon - James Curnow
This sparkling arrangement of Ding Dong Merrily On High is full of the festive sounds of bells that ring from church steeples, street corners, and stores throughout the holiday season! It's a vibrant work that captures the jubilant and triumphant sounds of Christmas! Wonderful!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99
Christmas Latina - James L. Hosay
Add some spicy Latin excitement to your holiday concert this year! James Hosay's setting of four yuletide favorites is almost too hot to handle. Up on A Housetop, Good King Wenceslas, Jolly Old St Nicholas and Jingle Bells combine to make a rhythmically complex, playful, and unique new holiday number.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£150.00New London Pictures - Nigel Hess
New London Pictures represents elements of London in the 21st Century. The Millennium Bridge describes the pedestrian's journey across this wonderful new landmark bridge over the Thames, starting at the imposing Tate Modern, crossing the busy river, and onwards to St. Paul's Cathedral with its bells ringing out over the great city. London Eye is an incredibly large ferris wheel situated on the South Bank of the River Thames. This movement depicts a "flight" on this riverside wheel, at the top of which the anoramic view of London is breath-taking and the exapnse of the music is a suitable depiction of the view. As with all modern cities, London is over-crowded with motor vehicles. London is the first major city in Europe to adopt a Congestion Charge, and this piece (with its stop and go traffic lights) is both racy and comical. Here are Londoners attempting to go about their business in the face of overwhelming odds.....
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£62.95
December Sky - Erik Morales
'On a crisp, cold night in December, she gazes upward and stands in awe of the heavens. She realizes that the earth is only a tiny part of something greater.' This scenario provides the backdrop for this composition, which wasinspired by the night sky as viewed by my six-year-old from our home in Louisiana. It begins with the theme in the clarinets. The rest of the ensemle gradually reveals itself, as if one discovers a star not previously noticed inthe sky. The music reaches its climax at measure 34, where we are humbled by the sheer multitude of stars in the sky and realize our place in the universe. The piece ends with twinkling stars portrayed in the flute, oboe,clarinet,and bells.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£94.99Little Christmas Piece - Al Govan
An attractive work by the hand of Al Govan. Musicians and listeners will enjoy this three-part suite including: O Come All Ye Faithfull, Silent Night, Hark the Herald Angels Sing and fragments including from Jingle Bells and Joy to the World.
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£174.99
The Golden City - Jan Bosveld
Prague, also named 'The Golden City', has been the cultural and administrative capital city of the Czech Republic for thousands of years. The city is beautifully situated on the river Moldau. Every year millions of tourists visit Prague. It is one of the most popular cities of Eastern Europe. With it's mysterious little squares, dark alley ways and cobblestone streets, the 'City of the 100 Towers' is a unique mixture of architecture, dominated by monumental buildings, numerous churches and the oldest castle of Europe. The Bohemian capital city remains timeless. Visit the fort and be amazed at the lovely views over the Charles Bridge. Spend your time carefully browsing through the little stalls filled with paintings, photos, jewelery and hand-decorated products, accompanied by the sounds of the street musicians in the background. Notice the famous 15 th century astronomical clock that indicates the time every hour with a parade of the twelve apostles. When composing this piece, it was Jan Bosveld's intention to depict the atmosphere of this metropolitan city with over one million inhabitants, rather than to create a fairly literal musical portrait. One of the many other names of Prague is 'The City of the Clocks'. This can be heard throughout the piece depicted by the tubular bells. The piece consists of three movements (slow-fast-slow) and was written in a rhapsodic format. Jan Bosveld was commissioned to write 'The Golden City' by the Dutch Music Lend and Information Centre (MUI), a department of the library for the province of Gelderland in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£110.4010 International Christmas Songs - Vincent van den Bijlaard
The Dutch conductor and composer Vincent van den Bijlaard (Rheden, 1968) already attracted attention with his 'Winter Symphony' . Now he arranged a set of ten international famous Christmas Songs which can already be performed by very small bands. You can hear 'Hark! The Herald sing', Silent Night, Holy Night', 'Er is een Roos ontsprongen' (a rose has grown), 'Once , in royal David's city', 'Gloria in excelsis Deo', 'O Tannenbaum, 'White Christmas', 'Let it snow', 'Jingle Bells' and 'Rudolph the red nosed reindeer'. Good to have at hand in December!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£119.30Ouverture 1812 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The 'Overture 1812' by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was composed to commemorate the victory of the Russian army over Napoleon's army that year. The composition starts with a religious hymn played by the lower woodwinds; then there is a confrontation between the 'Marseillaise' and the then Russian national anthem. The work is also famous because of the use of church bells and canons accompanying the Tsar's hymn in the finale.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£18.99
Festival Chime - Gustav Holst
May be performed with chorus and band or band alone. Includes:1- Full Score1- Condensed Score1- Piccolo (C)2- Flutes I/II2- Oboes I/II1- Eb Clarinet3- Bb Clarinet I, II, & III1- Eb Alto Clarinet1- Bb Bass Clarinet2- Bassoons I/II2- Eb Alto Sax I/II1- Bb Tenor Sax1- Eb Baritone Sax2- Bb Cornet I, II, & III2- Horns I/II ( F & E-flat)2- Horns III/IV (F & E-flat)1- Trombone I, II, & III1- Baritone TC1- Baritone BC3- Basses (Tuba)2- Percussion1- Timpani1- Bells
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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