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Wellingtons Sieg - Ludwig van Beethoven
After the 'Battle of Vitoria', Beethoven's friend Johann Nepomuk Maelzel talked him into writing a composition for his panharmonicon (a kind of 'mechanical orchestra') to commemorating this battle. The piece, 'Wellingtons Sieg' ('Wellington's Victory') was dedicated to the Prince Regent, later King George IV and first performed in Vienna on 8 December 1813 at a concert to benefit Austrian and Bavarian soldiers wounded at the 'Battle of Hanau', with Beethoven conducting. It was an immediate crowd-pleaser and met with much enthusiasm from early concertgoers and the piece proved to be a substantial money-maker for Beethoven. 'Wellingtons Sieg' is something of a musical novelty. Besides the orchestra, on stage there are two 'sides', British and French, both playing the same instruments: Trumpets, Snare Drums, 'Canon' and Ratchet. The work has two parts: the 'Battle' ('Schlacht') and the 'Victory Symphony' (Sieges Sinfonie). The first part is programme music describing two approaching opposing armies and contains extended passages depicting scenes of battle. It uses 'Rule Britannia' for the British side and 'Marlbrough s'en va-t-en guerre' for the French side. The 'Victory Symphony' exhibits some typical Beethoven composing techniques. It can be considered as a sonata form that, stripped of the development section, comes equipped with an extended coda. Dutch arranger Andreas van Zoelen transcribed 'Wellingtons Sieg' for Symphonic Band.
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£144.99
Three Evocations - Hans Aerts
This three-movement work is a suite in which the theme material is connected above and beyond the many parts. It is perfectly suited as a concert work, but also as a contest piece. The three movements vary in style, so that your band can display a mixture of qualities. For bands that have any missing instruments many doublings have been provided.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99Ceremonial Hymn - Menno Bosgra
Ceremonial Hymn, composed by Dutch composer Menno Bosgra, is marked by its festive, yet regal, character. Beautiful, majestic melodies float above static rhythmic patterns to create an interesting texture that is suited equally well for festive occasions or for creating a calm and reflective moment during a concert. It can also be used to demonstrate the bands sense of tone and intonation at a festival or competition.
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£89.99
Entrance Of The Queen - Teo Aparicio-Barberán
This short but brilliant work was written to honour the crowning of the Spanish queen. The elegant march of this piece depicts how the queen arrives slowly. The queen is subsequently crowned and this can be heard in the heavy chords of the brass instruments. The spectacular ending of this work is the proverbial cherry on the cake of this ceremony.
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£76.99
Just For Fun - Koen Pletinckx
Just for Fun is a light work, and as always with the works of Koen Pletinckx, it is aimed at young dynamic orchestras who need innovative music. The composer always takes account of alternative strengths of different voices, such that this work can be played by practically any orchestra. This work, recorded on the Rhapsodia CD, is a must.
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£84.99Concert Pitch - Stef Minnebo
Stef Minnebo's Concert Pitch is a spectacular opening piece. It contains two contrasting sections that flow into one another. The introduction is musically beautiful, however it can be performed as background music to a spoken introduction. The conductor would then cue the band to jump into the lively second section and take off!
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£102.99The Round Table - Bert Appermont
The Round Table, a project of the concert band "Odyssey" in Belgium, was specially composed to present the various instrumental groups and separate instruments of the orchestra. With this sparkling composition you can familiarise the audience with the wealth of sounds and the strength of your ensemble. As an opening or concert piece.
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£89.99Join The Club - Stef Minnebo
Join the club is an easy and pleasant work in swing style by the Belgian Stef Minnebo. It can be played by any orchestra thanks to it's simple instrumentation and large orchestration.
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£89.99
Those Were The Days My Friend - Gene Raskin
In 1962, this song remained in the international charts for many weeks. It's a classic that has survived the times and it is still a great singsong today. This simple arrangement by Sven Van Calster with a transparent choice of instruments can be performed by small and large associations alike.
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£102.99Faces - Willy Fransen
This piece was written specially for the 50th anniversary of the North-Limburg academy for music and speech in the Belgian town of Neerpelt, and it describes the expressions and reactions of young students during their initiation. This is a short but powerful composition that can also be used as an introductory work.
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