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£68.99Requiem Aeternam - Giacomo Puccini
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 premire 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, charactersand 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 confusedyoung 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.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£84.99A Gospel Christmas - Stephen Bulla
You've got to love it when Stephen Bulla goes Gospel! Your musicians surely will! The slow introductory section sets up the audience for a rousing good time when the band suddenly lets rip with hand-clapping up-tempo Gospel sounds. Rhythmic and filled with amazingly creative harmonic ideas, this superb arrangement takes O Come Emmanuel, Adeste Fidelis, and Handel's Hallelujah Chorus places that you probably never imagined they could go. Conductors seeking high-quality new and entertaining literature for the Christmas concert have come to the right place. Definitely NOT the "same old" Christmas arrangement!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£104.99Queen Greatest Hits
Queen Greatest Hits is a veritable feast of fantastic melodies from one of the worlds largest supergroups. Includes: 'Bohemain Rhapsody', 'Another One Bites the Dust', 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love', 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions'. Queen at their best!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99Saturday Night Fever, Selections from
The current Broadway revival of this high-powered musical prooves that Disco is still hot! Featuring some of the best dance music of the 70's, this medley includes: Stayin' Alive, Jive Talkin', You Should Be Dancing, How Deep Is Your Love, and Night Fever.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£72.99Eighties Flashback
The decade of the '80s gave us an eclectic blend of musical styles and colourful personalities. Here is an action-packed sampling of the top hits from this rich period of popular music. Includes: Thriller (Michael Jackson), Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper), You Give Love a Bad Name (Bon Jovi), Up Where We Belong (Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes) and Eye of the Tiger (Survivor). Get ready to rock the house!
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Black Forest Overture - Michael Sweeney
This striking overture has established itself as a staple in many band programs across the country and appear on many state lists as well. Bold and exciting, this composition provides a wealth of variety and teaching material in an attractive setting that students love to play.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£60.99Highlights from Shrek 2
Discovery Plus - Grade 2 The eagerly awaited sequel to the wildly popular first Shrek movie is finally here! 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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£72.99Secret Agent Santa
Students will love this hilarious romp through the many secret agent clichs lurking in this fun-filled piece. If you played Cowboy Christmas, you'll adore this.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£64.99All I Want for Christmas Is You
Mariah Carey's up-tempo Christmas love song is ever present during the holiday season and its continued popularity has made it a worthy addition to the holiday canon. Larry Kerchner's hip, swing version is sheer fun and the upbeat tempo provides a great programming change up.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£71.50Byzantine Dances - Carol Brittin Chambers
Written in the style of a Roma Gypsy dance, Byzantine Dances is fast and energetic. Students will love playing in a different style and directors will find plenty of historic content to teach while learning this piece.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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