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£109.50Three London Sketches - David Campo
London is one of my favorite cities in the world, and in 2016 I was invited there to serve as an adjudicator for the London New Year's Day Parade and Gala Concerts. While I was there, I was fortunate to meet and spend time with The Lord Mayor of Westminster Councillor Steve Summers. While his title sounds formidable and intimidating, I found Steve to one of the nicest, most easygoing people I've ever met. And boy, does he love London! He was fond of saying that he had "the best job in the greatest city in the world." He spoke passionately about London and his favorite places in the city, and his enthusiasm was contagious. Some of his favorite places became some of my favorite places, and the inspiration for this piece. I hope that this work not only conveys the beauty and history of these iconic places, but Steve's deep and abiding love for them as well. I. Tower Bridge - The Tower Bridge was built over 120 years ago to ease road traffic while maintaining river access to the busy Pool of London docks. Its giant moveable roadways lift up for passing ships, making it a true engineering marvel. It is also one of the most iconic sites in London, and was used to display the Olympic Rings during the 2012 Olympics. II. St. Paul's (The Whispering Gallery) - The history of St. Paul's Cathedral goes back well over a thousand years, but construction on the current St. Paul's began in 1669 after a fire destroyed the earlier structure. The dome of St. Paul's Cathedral is a whispering gallery; you can whisper against the wall on the inside of the dome and it can be clearly heard on the other side of the dome over 100 ft. away. Imagine the secrets that have passed there... III. Trafalgar Square - The name commemorates the 1805 naval Battle of Trafalgar and is marked by Nelson's Column, a monument to Admiral Horatio Nelson, the hero of the Battle of Trafalgar. It is the heart of London; full of life and constant energy and home to iconic buildings including the National Gallery, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House and South Africa House. Londoners say that all roads in London lead to Trafalgar Square.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£82.50Missouri River Celebration - Larry MacTaggart
Commissioned by the Nebraska City High School Band (Greg Olsen, director), Missouri River Celebration depicts the spirit of the bustling frontier town of Nebraska City, Nebraska, an important stop along the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The work features an exciting opening theme full of rhythmic vigor followed by a lyrical middle section featuring a solo alto sax. The overture then returns energetically to create a rousing conclusion and a fitting tribute to the spirit of adventurous times long ago.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50March of the Tin Soldiers - Mark Syslo
March of the Tin Soldiers employs themes from Leon Jessels popular march, Parade of the Tin Soldiers. Originally composed for piano, it was later published for orchestra and gained international acclaim in Russia, France, and finally here in the United States on Broadway. Its probably best known for its use by the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes as part of their Christmas Spectacular in New York City. This well-written and approachable setting makes this popular march accessible for young band holiday programs.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£157.60The Mysterious Island - Kevin Houben
The Mysterious Island"The Mysterious Island," a captivating musical composition, pays homage to the rich history and enigmatic allure of Nantes, the birthplace of the famed French author Jules Verne. This piece is commissioned by the Nantes Philharmonie, celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2023.Inspired by Verne's timeless masterpiece, "The Mysterious Island," the composition embarks on a sonic journey that mirrors the novel's themes of discovery, survival and collaboration. Just as the novel's characters crash-landed on an enigmatic island, the music immerses the listener in a soundscape filled with mystery and wonder.The piece draws on Nantes' historical tapestry, from its days as a bustling port city involved in the triangular trade to its industrial growth in the 19th century and its current revival. The music weaves together melodies and rhythms that evoke the city's cultural richness, the Loire River's majesty, and the spirit of innovation embodied by the Machines de l'Ile de Nantes.As you listen to "The Mysterious Island," let the music transport you through time and space, inviting reflection on Nantes' captivating history and the enduring legacy of Jules Verne.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£124.99Sonoritas - Jan Van der Roost
Sonoritas was commissioned by the Kaohsiung City Wind Orchestra, a professional wind orchestra from Taiwan. The work premiered on 10 September 2023 in the beautiful Kaohsiung Weiwuying Concert Hall, performed by the same orchestra and conducted by the composer. This impressive hall holds the largest concert organ in Asia, inspiring the composer to grant this majestic instrument a role in the composition - albeit ad libitum. Accordingly, all the important passages have also been provided for woodwind or brass instruments, so that the work can be performed with or without an organ.The title Sonoritas reflects the musical content, the rich timbres and sounds of both the wind orchestra and the organ being fully employed in this dynamic composition. A chorale melody with expansive chords opens the work and culminates in a driving theme presented by the brass instruments in various registers. The woodwinds, in turn, introduce a virtuoso saltarello-like theme, followed by a development of all these thematic elements in various forms and combinations. The work concludes grandly with an organ-like finale and, as a high point, a sonorous final chord, which crowns this wonderful sound piece with its broad lines and full harmonies, as well as rhythmic and technical fireworks.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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The Skyborn Metropolis - Ayatey Shabazz
Take an exciting trip to a futuristic city in the clouds! Liftoff with a bold introduction full of open harmonies and fanfare brass before experiencing the bustling metropolis with long melodic lines over driving rhythms and tension filled suspensions. Well scored triplets and simple 16th note figures are effective yet highly accessible to young players. All sections enjoy fun and engaging parts. A great cinematic sound!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£66.95Quest of the Magi - Brian Beck
The Quest of the Magi was one of the working titles for John Henry Hopkins Jr.'s famous carol, "We Three Kings." Written in 1857 for a Christmas pageant in New York City, "We Three Kings" tells the tale of the Magis' journey to find a newly born king in a faraway land and the precious gifts they brought with them. This piece focuses more on the journey of "following yonder star." Traveling across many countries in the first century was a perilous task, full of danger, thievery, and possible death, not to mention these men were traveling with some of the most precious and expensive cargo one could possess. This piece chronicles the magi acquiring myrrh, frankincense, and gold for their journey. Each treasure is represented by its own motif and woven into Hopkins' original carol. (2:45)
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£244.99Trencads - Bert Appermont
In the tradition of Respighi's Fontane di Roma, this work depicts the city of Barcelona at different times of day. Trencads is inspired by the mosaic style of the same name that the famous Spanish architect Gaud used extensively in his buildings and architectural art. Accordingly, the instrumentation and harmonisation are very colourful, with a special role for the Catalan hymn El Virolai. Give your next concert a Spanish touch!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Shibuya Scramble Crossing - Satoshi Yagisawa
This work was composed in 2018 as a commission to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Shibuya Youth Band, based in Tokyo, Japan. Its world premiere was conducted by the composer's mentor, Masato Sato.Shibuya, a special ward in Tokyo, is a symbol of Japanese urban landscape and a center of culture, entertainment, and fashion. It is known for its scramble crossing, the most famous intersection in the world.With this opening piece, perfect for your next concert, Satoshi Yagisawa paints a vivid impression of a city filled with love and dreams where so many people gather.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£225.99Los Libros Olvidados - Johan de Meij
1. Barcelona 19452. Los Libros Olvidados - El Cementerio3. Las Ramblas - Els Quatre Gats4. Coubert - El Hombre sin Rostro5. Bea (Beatriz)6. El Inspector Fumero7. La Ciudad de las SombrasThis is a story wrapped within a story that unfolds in Barcelona 1945, following World War II. The protagonist, Daniel Sempere, is the teenage son of an antiquarian book dealer, who one day takes him to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, a mysterious place with labyrinthine corridors where rare and banned books are stacked in massive dusty piles. His father tells Daniel to select a book, but it will be his responsibility to protect it. Daniel picks La Sombra del Viento (The Shadow of the Wind), a novel by a forgotten author Julin Carax. Daniel immediately starts reading the book, and the story unwinds itself into a compelling and complicated plot. As he reads, Daniel finds himself and his own life merging into the story's plot. It transpires that there is a mysterious man named Lan Coubert ('the man without a face') who is determined to destroy all copies of Carax's books. Daniel is threatened by Coubert and is determined to find out what happened to Carax, who fled to Paris and subsequently disappeared. Daniel finds that his own life has much in common with the author's. The book mixes magic realism, page-turning mystery, and Daniel's own real life. Daniel's once ordinary teenage existence is now filled with larger-than-life colorful and at times, terrifying characters. Among them are Fermn Romero de Torres, a beggar who Daniel and his father befriend and employ in the family bookstore; the evil police inspector Javier Fumero, who could be compared to Scarpia in Puccini's opera Tosca or Javert in Les Misrables. The corrupt Fumero uses the war as an excuse to practice his sadism and is widely feared in Barcelona. He is represented in the music by a fascist military march. The city of Barcelona becomes a character in the book and in the music. The Ramblas, the boulevard running through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and the famous caf Els Quatre Gats (the four cats) come alive in the score through a Cobla, the traditional wind ensemble playing a sardana, typical Catalan folk music. Two parallel love stories turn up the heat: Julin Carax's passionate, forbidden love for Penlope, and Daniel's equally passionate and forbidden love for Beatriz (Bea). Bea's sultry love theme is based on the first three letters of her name, with the ascending intervals B-E-A. Johan de Meij New York, October 17th, 2023
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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