Schöpfungsmesse. Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. Within approximately six weeks Haydn, in 1801, composed his 'Creation Mass' as the fifth of altogether six late missae solemnes commissioned by his employer, Prince Nikolaus II. Esterházy. The sobriquet 'Creation Mass' is not authentic, but it is probably based on the quotation in the Gloria taken from the oratorio 'Die Schöpfung'. / Messe / Répertoire / So…

Par GRIEG EDVARD. Edward Grieg is probably the best known of all Norwegian composers. He was one of the most important figures during the nationalistic romantic period and his music always contained the essence of this beautiful Scandinavian country. The Last Spring comes from Two Elegiac Melodies for String Orchestra and this version for brass band retains all the beauty and solemnity of the orig…

Anton Bruckner (1824-1896). Par BRUCKNER ANTON / DOSS THOMAS (Arr.). Anton Bruckner (b. 4.9.1824, Ansfelden, d. 11.10.1896, Vienna) didn?t have it easy. Throughout his life, the Austrian composer was plagued by self-doubt. Anton Bruckner came from a simple, rural background. After the death of his father, he was accepted as a choirboy at the monastery of Sankt Florian in 1837. After several years …

Book 2. Par GOWER ROBERT. The second Oxford Book of Ceremonial Music for Organ is a practical collection of repertoire covering a wide range of uses, from formal public events to more private occasions. The music is stylistically varied, encompassing both flamboyant extravagance and restrained solemnity. Selected with players of intermediate to advanced ability in mind, the collection includes est…

D-Dur. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Durch ihre große Besetzug, ihre beachtliche Ausdehnung und ihre virtuose Solopartien gehört diese Litanei zu den 'Litaniae solemnes', die im Salzburger Dom zur Aufführung kamen. / Hymnes et chorals / Date parution : 2001-11-01/ Répertoire / Solistes SATB, Choeur SATB, 2 Hautbois, 2 Cors, 2

D-Dur. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Durch ihre große Besetzug, ihre beachtliche Ausdehnung und ihre virtuose Solopartien gehört diese Litanei zu den 'Litaniae solemnes', die im Salzburger Dom zur Aufführung kamen. / Hymnes et chorals / Date parution : 1990-09-01/ Répertoire / Solistes SATB, Choeur SATB, 2 Hautbois, 2 Cors, 2

Peteris Vasks occupe une position particulière dans le cercle des compositeurs baltes. Il n'est pas seulement le compositeur le plus important et populaire jamais à sortir de la Lettonie, il parle toujours à ses auditeurs avec une intensité fervente qui semble pointer vers quelque chose de supérieur. Cet aspect supérieur est sans doute quelque chose qui se dresse au-dessus du monde de l'humanité, …

Par BALAZS ARPAD. With its energetic impetus and brilliant instrumentation, Concertino is outstanding in the oeuvre of Árpád Balázs. Among his compositions for concert band, it is by far the most engaging and demanding work. Passing away and a will to live are simultaneously present in Concertino, which Árpád Balázs composed in memory of his beloved father. Its structure brings Liszt's Hungarian R…