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£207.00Das Liebesverbot - Richard Wagner
This young, comic opera, composed in 1835 on one of Wagner's own libretti, based on a play by Shakespeare, was unsuccessful at the Magdeburg theatre in 1836 and even the composer considered it a "sin of youth". After attempting in vain to have his first opera, "Le Fate", performed in Germany, Richard Wagner decided that his lack of success was due to the overwhelming competition of Italo-French music. He listened to Bellini, and became aware of the objective reasons for the great success of this music, comparing the warmth of life of Italian music to the frozen and meticulous German style. Hence he composed " Das Liebesverbot " with the sole aim of giving intense pleasure tothe public, without worrying about succumbing to the clichs of French and Italian music. That is why, when we listen to this music without knowing the name of the composer, we find ourselves in an embarrassing situation. We could easily attribute the work to some French composer, Meyerbeer, or Auber, for instance, but then the melodic ease and constructive linearity would bring Rossini to mind. By paying closer attention, however, we notice a boldness, an aggressiveness and a wealth of ideas that, together with clever orchestration, reveal the touch of the great German musician. " Das Liebesverbot " deserves to be performed more often, and we feel sure that the transcription for band will be an excellent vehicle of diffusion for this symphony.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£139.99The Bridge on the Border - Otto M. Schwarz
The Bridge on the Border is a European bridge connecting the German city of Kehl to the French city of Strasbourg. This piece tells the passionate story of German and French lovers who meet at the bridge on the eve of war. Fortunately, this story has a happy ending, with enemies becoming friends, no longer separated by the river between them!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£52.99Intrada - Schein
Adapted from the Banchetto Musicale of German composer, Johann Hermann Schein, this Baroque era transcription is characteristic of early German instrumental music. With limited instrumentation and ranges, this arrangement by Ed Huckeby provides an accessible and authentic way to introduce your students to the music of the past in a meaningful and educational manner. Great music!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£76.99Maria durch ein' Dornwald ging - Traditional
Maria durch ein? Dornwald ging (Blest Mary Wanders Through the Thorn) is a traditional German Christmas song. The earliest known version is recorded in the Andernacher Gesangbuch from 1608. Halfway through the nineteenth century it was a regional pilgrimage song in Thringen, and at the beginning of the twentieth century, the current version was registered in the songbook Zupfgeigenhansl of the German youth movement. Michael Bilkes used the well-known melody to create this attractive arrangement for concert band.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£122.20Stjernen og Rosa (The Star and a Rose) (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Hannevik, John Philip
The Star and a Rose is a big-scale Christmas piece for band, featuring four seasonal chorales.The first is a Gregorian-like chant Hodie Christus natus est.In this section of the piece, a soloist can be placed away from the band, maybe on a gallery. The soloist can be a tenor instrument, maybe trombone, or you can feature a vocal soloist. After this, the music leads us on to the old German Christmas chorale Lo, how a rose e'er blooming. This song is given a fairly rhythmical treatment, but make sure that the melody is presented in a cantabile style. An interlude follows, before the piece presents one of the most used and loved Scandinavian Christmas chorales, Mitt hjerte alltid vanker (My Heart will always wander), composed by the Danish bishop Hans Adolph Brorson around 1732. This song is building towards a climax, before the solo horn brings it all down to the Stable view described in the lyrics. Then comes a transition that brings us in to the final section of the piece, which presents the international Christmas Carol Adeste Fideles. As many will notice, I have borrowed a section from David Wilcocks majestic harmonization towards the end.The title of the piece has its background form the lyrics in My heart will always wander, where the text speaks about the stars in the sky. But also in the Latin text for Adeste Fideles: Stella duce, Magi, Christum adorantes. The Rose is of course from the lyrics in the chorale Lo, how a Rose.Duration: 10.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£124.99A Hero's Tale (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Appermont, Bert
This composition is based on the life of the German cavalry general Hans Michael Elias von Obentraut (1574-1625), who was known for his nerve, loyalty and courage. The figure Van Obentraut is closely connected to the town of Seelze, where he died a heroic death and where a monument was erected in his honour. The work consists of four movements in which various aspects of this historical figure are featured.Duration: 10.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£47.50Hymn for a Hero (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Appermont, Bert
This composition was inspired by the life of the German cavalry general Hans Michael Elias von Obentraut (1574-1625). The heroism of the illustrious general is expressed in a majestic hymn. Hymn for a Hero can serve as a separate work but, if desired, it can also be integrated in the four-movement composition A Hero's Tale. Concretely, this means that this flex version, following the opening fanfare, can be played along with the first movement (bars 9-52). Thus, a youth or beginner band can make music and perform together with a band of adults or advanced players.Duration: 2.45
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99A Northern Jubilee Fanfare (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Doss, Thomas
A city celebrating a jubilee is always a very special occasion. This is certainly the case for the fiftieth anniversary of the German city of Norderstedt. In light of this milestone, composer Thomas Doss has written a festive work which conveys pride, joyfulness, ideals and the thirst for action. The joy in the music is so palpable that sparks will fly, everyone is guaranteed to have a good time. Duration: 5.00
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£37.50Ode to Joy (Flexible Ensemble - Score and Parts) - Beethoven, Ludwig van - Brand, Michael
Beethoven uses the theme as the Prelude to the fourth Movement of his Ninth Symphony and it bursts into life with the powerful Choral setting later in that movement. The test was written by the German poet and playwright Schiller and describes the triumph of universal brotherhood against war and desperation. Duration: 2.30
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£118.99Roxette, Tribute to (Concert Band - Score and Parts) - Wossner, Wolfgang
As a great fan of the Swedish pop rock duo Roxette, the top German arranger Wolfgang Wossner created a catchy pop medley for wind band as an ode to its lead vocalist Marie Fredriksson, who passed away in December 2019. Hits like Joyride, Listen To Your Heart, It Must Have Been Love and The Look can practically guarantee a good deal of enjoyment and demonstrate that this band is more than deserving of both its international recognition and its place in the Swedish Music Hall of Fame. Tribute to Roxette is sure to not only entertain your musicians, but also captivate the audience!Duration: 7.15
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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