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£52.70Swedish Rhapsody - Alfven-Faith
Hugo Alfven was a Swedish violinist (pupil of Csar Thomson in Brussels), conductor and composer who was musical director at the Uppsala University for thirty years. He composed five symphonies, choral works and three Swedish Rhapsodies of which the first 'Midsommarvarka' (Midsummer's watch) from 1904 is the most famous. Alfvn was a great conductor and conducted in 1954 the first Swedish stereo recording session which also included his famous Swedish Rhapsody, the popular version of the main theme of his first Swedish Rhapsody.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£116.40Norma Ouverture - Vincenzo Bellini
The composer of some famous operas such as 'La Sonnambula' and 'The Puritans', Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) was largely self-taught. Although he wrote eleven operas, only 'Norma' remained popular, not in the least because of its splendid lyrical arias such as Casta Diva (Chaste Goddess) and Mira, O Norma (Hear me, Norma) familiar to all music lovers. The opera 'Norma' is written to a libretto by Felice Romani, based on a French melodrama by Alexandre Soumet and Louis Belmontet dealing with a story of Druids during the Roman rule. The story is neither accurate historically nor convincing dramatically, but the score is full of brilliant melodies of a type calculated to exhibit a singer's virtuosity to the utmost. The Gods order the priestess and fortune-teller Norma to give the signal of revolt against the Romans in Gaul, but she postpones this because of her relationship with the Roman proconsul Pollione with whom she secretly had two children. In the meantime, Pollione has fallen in love with the young priestess Adalgisa and Norma wants to take revenge. Finally both Norma and Pollione die on the pyre. This tragical opera in two acts was first performed at the Scala of Milan on 26 December 1831.
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£76.80Amor - G. Ruiz
G. Ruiz is not a famous composer though his song Amor, Amor has become a world famous tune of the typical latin american repertoire. Willy Hautvast wrote a fine arrangement for wind band of this popular rumba.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£85.60Danserye - Tielman Susato
From the old master, Henk van Lijnschooten, comes this very interesting arrangement of the music of Tielman Susato (ca1510- ca1570). 16th century music, based on popular tunes from the day from the international repertoire. Appropriate for the better student bands.
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£186.20Symphonie de Paris - Serge Lancen
This composition, written in 1973, was commissioned by the French Ministry of Cultural Affairs and is dedicated to Dsir Dondeyne who premiered it with the 'Musique des Gardiens de la Paix' at the Paris 'Palais des Congrs' on 27 February 1975. The piece was recorded in 1994 by the 'Orchestre d'Harmonie de la Police Nationale' (National Police Band) conducted by Pierre Bigot. Serge Lancen included the following text with the score: 'The Symphonie de Paris is a musical walk through the capital. Once the visitor has arrived, the composition evokes successively: the familiar cheerfulness of the popular quarters, the hustle and bustle of the great boulevards, the mysterious elegance of the Champs Elyses, the poetic charm of the banks of the river Seine, the impressive Notre-Dame cathedral looking in the mirror of the Seine. Then we have the 'Rive Gauche' (Left bank): the young and dynamic 'Latin Quarter', 'Saint-Germain-des-Prs' an ideal place to stroll. The walk ends near the Eiffel Tower and during the ascension we really discover Paris with its monuments, its avenues, the meanders of the Seine. Finally we enjoy the unique sight of the entire city perspective.'
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£116.40Musique a la Carte - Willy Hautvast
This work 'Music from the Menu' has been commissioned by the S.O.M.N.O. and was composed in 1975. It wants to suggest a dinner menu in a musical way. All parts are in perfect harmony as are the different dishes of one and the same menu. 'Musique la Carte' has always been one of Hautvast's most popular compositions.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£90.30Glenn Meets Wolfgang - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
JEF PENDERS (Hoensbroek 1928) is also a very popular Dutch wind band music composer who also does a great job as conductor, arranger and recording supervisor. In his novelty Glenn meets Wolfgang (1969) he arranged the tune of Mozart's 'Sonate Facile' into the Glenn Miller style. It proved to be a successful formula as this piece was followed by 'Glenn beats the Battle of Jericho', 'Glenn plays after the Ball' and, more recently, 'Glenn mucks about with the clarinet'. (All published by Molenaar Edition).
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£116.40Petite Suite Provencale - Werner van Cleemput
I. Quiet but not strolling - This part is based on two folk songs 'Digo Janeto' and 'Avn un bu Castu' played on a bourdon accompaniment with an incorporated canonic theme.II. Alert - This part is based on the popular song 'Sur le Pont d'Avignon'.III. Slightly rocking - An original lullaby with flexible instrumentation.IV. Lively and Cheerful - This part is based on the beautiful folksong 'Lou roussigno que volo'; the composer uses the band as if it were one big tambourin.This work obtained a Second Prize at the International Composition Contest at Hilvarenbeek, The Netherlands in 1976.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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£61.00Romance
Also from an unknown composer, this romance has been adpated many times and became extremely popular. This is a pure romantic bestseller.
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£90.30Brazilian Bombshell - Chris Siegal
CHRIS SIEGAL is the pen name of a well-known British band music composer who wants to keep this a secret; his pseudonym is the anagram of his wife's first name. His Brazilian Bombshell is a cheerful piece in the popular latin-american style.
Estimated dispatch 7-14 working days
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