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£214.80Missa Solemnis - Serge Lancen
This Mass has been dedicated to His Holyness Pope John Paul II, to witness Lancens deep and respectful admiration for the Holy Father. The work was composed in 1986 and written for two solo voices: a soprano and a baryton-Martin (high baritone), mixed choir, harp (ad libitum) and symphonic band or organ. It has ten parts: INTROIT - KYRIE - GLORIA - OFFERTORIUM - SANCTUS - PATER NOSTER - AGNUS DEI - COMMUNIO - DEO GRATIAS - and as final part an ALLELUIA. Lancen expressed his views about this Mass as follows: 'The most important aspect of the Mass is the praising of God and the sacrificing to God; that is why I thought it suitable to use both the themes of the Sanctus and the Offertorium in writing the Introtus. It seemed to me also quite logical that the initial themes of the Kyrie and the Agnus Dei would be rather similar as these are two moments where the priest and the worshippers invoke God. The composition ends with a brilliant Alleluia in which I also briefly quote the theme of the Sanctus.' This Mass was premiered on 27 may 1989 at 'Our Lady's Church' in Maastricht, The Netherlands, as part of the celebrations of the fiftieth anniversary of the Roman Catholic Band Federation of the Limburg County. The Bishop Castermans celebrated the Mass, whereas Jan Cober conducted this first performance. The Missa Solemnis is an alternation of meditating, though often impressive, orchestral passages with angelical choral sounds and the pious singing of both soloists. This may not be the type of music we usually expect from Serge Lancen, but nevertheless the composer remains faithful to his own typical style of composition. You can call this work romantic, though it surely is 'contemporary' or, why not, 'from all times'. The instrumentation is varied and extremely rich, mostly due to Lancen's typical use of 'wind band colours'. This Latin Mass suits perfectly well in the tradition of Roman-Catholic Masses that have been written by several great composers.
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£131.30Hymns And Dances II - J. Slothouwer
In 1990 Jochem Slothouwer composed Hymns and Cances II. This work for symphonic band and harp (ad libitum) is based on Hymns and Dances I for piano, mixed choir and percussion. The compostition is based on the contrast between hymnlike melodies and dance music episodes. The work, in five connected parts, seems to look for a reconciliation of both melodic and rythmical elements. The initial theme with the horns and the answer of the band form the base of the first part.The second part, charcterized by a vitorous dance rhythm, is dominated by the percussionn and syncopated motifs with the brass. A melody with the euphoniums almost imperceptibly slips into the ensemble and gradually gets to the foreground. The dance and the hymn reach a real climax interrupted by a short and dark intermezzo (part three). The clear sonority of part four, a fiery tarantella with many small byt virtuoso solos, is a new contras. The final adagio reuses the previously developed ideas of part one and ends in sheer ecstasy.
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£116.40Habanera From 'Carmen' - Georges Bizet
Carmen - The most performed opera in the world Since its premiere in 1875, Carmen has become the most performed opera worldwide. The Habanera - The iconic moment The most famous aria from this opera is the Habanera. In this aria, Carmen compares love - and herself - to an elusive, fluttering bird (l'amour est un oiseau rebelle). About the arrangement This arrangement can be performed with or without choir. The performance requires a light, refined touch. Conductors should pay special attention to ensuring that the ostinato (originally written for the cellos) is played with utmost precision, convincingly, and as delicately as possible.
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£61.00Caro Mio Ben - T. Giordano
Here we have one of the most famous 'Arie antiche' (ancient aria's) from the 18th century, written in the style of Handel. For many years it has been attributed to Giuseppe Giordani, opera and sacred music composer of the Neapolitan school. However, recent investigations clearly established that this song had actually been composed by his son Tommaso (1733-1806). This delicate wind band arrangement by Willy Hautvast can also be performed with a vocal soloist or a mixed choir.
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£90.30Jauchzet dem Herren - H. Schutz
This often sung double choir composition by Heinrich Schtz has been skilfully arranged for band. The space effect can be obtained by putting an ensemble playing the echo in the gallery.
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£61.00Ich Weiss ein Httlein
This song has three stanzas and describes the modest though grateful family life of the infant Jesus with his parents Mary and Joseph. The choral melody is four-part and can be performed harmoniously by a quartet. The score has however been arranged for large orchestra. So, it is possible to realize the most varied sound combinations between woodwind and brass groups, even without singing. All percussion instruments can be used 'ad libitum'. The text can be sung as four-part choir singing or by one solo voice with accompaniment of winds. A simple piano score has been added for singing rehearsals or small scale performances.
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£53.30Echo - Orlando di Lasso
Here we have a rather easy piece with a grand effect. This 2 x 4 voice Renaissance piece was composed by Orlando di Lasso for double choir. It can be performed by two (half) bands or by a band and a quartet. The separate parts are not really difficult, yet the performance as a canon can cause some difficulties, but that's precisely the pedagogical characteristic of the piece.
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£354.90Grande Symphonie Funbre et Triomphale - Hector Berlioz
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£149.40Trolldans
Trolldans ("Dance of the Trolls") is a traditional Icelandic folk tune. It is used by many folk music groups and many is familiar with the choir Grex Vocalis version recorded on the album Norwegian Moods released in 1990.This arrangement waswritten in 1994 to His Majesty The Kings Guards band in Norway and was performed in concerts and recorded with Susanne Nst as soloist.
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£149.40Mjelle - Terje Nilsen
"Mjelle" is the most well-known song by Norwegian singer/songwriter Terje Nilsen (1951-2019). This wistful and beautiful song about Mjelle, a beach just north of Bod in Norway is really masterful arranged here for vocal soloist and opt. choir with concert band. A short improvisation for altosax feature.A perfect choice as a warm and down-to-earh number on any concert!
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