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£68.00Requiem Aeternam (from Edgar) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Puccini, Giacomo - De Meij, Johan
Giacomo Puccini was commissioned to write a second opera after the resounding success of his first, Le Villi. However, the original four-act, grand opera Edgar, to a libretto by Ferdinando Fontana, received a rather lukewarm reception at its premiere in La Scala in Milan in 1889. Initially, the work was only performed three times. Of all the planned performances in the subsequent two years, only one took place, in Lucca, Puccini's birthplace. There, the work was well received. Nevertheless, the composer decided to make drastic changes to Edgar the most radical being the reduction of the opera to three acts, as well as altering a few arias, characters and instrumental parts. In its revised form, the work was even less popular than before. The discarded fourth act later provided material for Tosca (the duet Amoro sol' per te), but Puccini never felt the need to defend Edgar as he did other less fortunate operas, such as La Rondine and Suor Angelica. On a piano excerpt for his female friend Sybil Seligman he even corrupted the title to 'E Dio ti Guarda da quest' opera' (may God preserve you from this opera). This did not prevent Arturo Toscanini performing the Requiem from the third act at Puccini's funeral in Milan Cathedral on 3 December 1924. The Requiem in the third act is being played when the long funeral procession carries the alleged body of Edgar, the confused young man hesitating between the love of the virtuous Fidelia and the exotic Tigrana. The mass hails Edgar as a hero, but a monk claims that he has betrayed his country for a few gold pieces. When the soldiers try to desecrate the body, they discover that the armor contains none. The monk reveals himself as Edgar. He wants to leave with his faithful Fidelia, but the vengeful Tigrana stabs him and kills Fidelia. Edgar grieves over the lifeless body of his beloved, while Tigrana is arrested and the people submerge into prayer. Duration: 3.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£159.99Emperor (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Deleruyelle, Thierry
With Emperor, French composer Thierry Deleruyelle wanted to create a descriptive musical work depicting the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. The first movement represents the idiosyncrasies of this famous personality as well as his dramatic mood swings. The second movement is dedicated to his great love, Josephine Beauharnais. A contrasting third movement depicts Napoleon the fearless general and the countless battles he waged. A truly powerful work about one of histories truly powerful men.Duration: 10:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£45.00Key Lime Pie (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Neeck, Larry
Take out the sunglasses, ice up the cooler and head to the Sunshine State with Larry Neeck's infectious new work for beginning band. Using only the first six notes, Key Lime Pie is just plain fun for all! Your students are going to love this!Duration: 1.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£53.50Lost Mountain (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bocook, Jay
Composed in two stylistically contrasting sections, here is a unique and dynamic work that is definitely something out of the ordinary. The first section opens with dark sonorities and mysterious effects. The faster second section is propelled by a driving, yet easy percussion undercurrent and features strong themes scored to sound full with young bands. Your students will love the dramatic effects and musical depth of this exciting work.Duration: 4:30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Ich bete an die Macht der Liebe (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Bortnyansky, Dmitry - Bilkes, Michael
The Ukrainian Dmitri Bortniansky (1751-1825) received lessons at the local singing school in his hometown of Hlukhiv, and soon his extraordinary talent was recognised. He was somewhat of a child prodigy, writing his first opera at a young age. Following his studies Bortniansky was appointed court composer and Kapellmeister of the Imperial Chapel Choir. In the period that followed, he wrote - in addition to a number of operas, instrumental works, and a cycle of songs - more than a hundred religious works for a cappella choir, in which he combined Russian-orthodox and Ukrainian traditions with late 18th century European music. The appealing melody of Ich bete an die Macht der Liebe (Prayer to the Power of Love) became well-known, especially in Germany, in combination with German text by Gerhard Tersteegen. This arrangement by Michael Bilkes reflects the atmosphere of the original work very well.Duration: 3:45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£48.00Beyond the Stars (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Huckeby, Ed
With first and second year players in mind, Ed Huckeby has developed a modal melodic and harmonic structure using a familiar key as the tonal centre, making the piece sound much more difficult than it really is. The contrasting slow section allows the ensemble to showcase its developing legato style. A single bass line also allows great flexibility for ensembles with limited low brass and low woodwind sections. Your students will love Beyond the Stars and your audiences will be amazed at how the band is playing "such difficult music".Highly recommended for young players and ensembles with limited instrumentation.Duration: 3.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£50.50To a Skylark (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Mixon, Kevin
This rousing tune is filled with non-stop energy... and uses the only first five notes introduced in most method books (concert B-flat, C, D, E-flat, and F). Inspired by Shelley's famous poem of the same name, this energetic piece presents several opportunities for cross-curricular teaching. To a Skylark, is quality band music that beginning students will love! Duration: 1.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£57.50Shrek 2, Highlights from (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Brown, Michael
The sequel to the wildly popular first Shrek movie! As expected, the pop-driven soundtrack is just as energetic and enjoyable as the original. This medley of hits includes: Funkytown, Livin' La Vida Loca, Holding Out for a Hero and Accidentally in Love.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£49.95Silent Night and All That Jazz! (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Williams, Mark
Ho, ho, ho and feel that swingin' beat! "Silent Night" and "The First Noel" really swing in this creative treatment of those favourite Christmas carols. Your students will love the jazz rhythms and harmonies, while your audiences will be tappin' their toes! A great introduction to swing eighth notes for the young band.Duration: 2.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.95Dreams and Fancies (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Brand, Michael
The story of a sleepless night, "Dreams and Fancies" uses musical episodes to depict definite pictures: the three accented pulses of the main theme signifying a kind of fate, a demented waltz which breaks down, a love theme in the middle, then a wild jazz party. The end is a huge climax - a grand ceremony in which the lovers marry, but haunted by the three accented pulses of the first theme, representing a dark fate.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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