Par POULENC FRANCIS. Composed in 1948, the Cello Sonata or Sonata for Cello and Piano by Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) was dedicated to Pierre Fournier, the French cellist. Its four movements, mainly ternary, are as listed below: - Allegro (Tempo di Marcia) - Cavatine - Ballabile - Finale Pierre Fournier partly helped Francis Poulenc to compose the Cello part as this latter was not a specialist of t…

Par JOEL BILLY. A dazzling fusion of pop and classical! Larry Moore's innovative arrangement of Billy Joel's chart-topping hit, Turn the Lights Back On, is a must-have for contemporary string orchestras. With driving rhythms and soaring melodies, this exciting piece features piano and drums for added punch. It is perfect for any performance seeking a fresh and energetic sound! / Date parution : 20…

Par NIJS JOHAN. Written for the 40th annual Autumn Music festival in Izegem (Belgium). All the participating orchestras performed this special celebration march as the grand finale to the festival. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare

Par FARKAS FERENC. This work composed in 1982 is published now in the Leggiero series. The three-movement little composition is a rewarding performance piece for school and amateur orchestras./ Répertoire / Ensemble

Par NIJS JOHAN. Written for the 40th annual Autumn Music festival in Izegem (Belgium). All the participating orchestras performed this special celebration march as the grand finale to the festival. / Niveau : 3 / Marche / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare

Klezmer Miniatures has been compiled for young musicians who, by playing an instrument, would like to become acquainted with the musically varied world of Klezmer. The series comprises two duos, four trios and two quartets, which can be performed with different combinations of instruments - violin, clarinet, flute, cello, double bass, bass guitar and trumpet. The composer, Ferenc Jávori, is a majo…

Par ROSSINI GIOACHINO. The “ Petite Messe Solennelle ” is the finest work of Rossini ’s late years. He composed it between 1863 and 1864 at the age of 71 as a commission for Countess Louise Pillet-Will for the consecration of her private chapel, where the work received its first performance in March 1864. Together with the “Stabat mater”, the mass is one of the composer’s most important sacred wor…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Playful moods abound in this light-hearted set of holidayvariations based on a traditional Irish carol. Four briefsections portray the colorful “ornaments” of the season. Exciting rhythmic motion, creative and surprising variations, lyrical interludes infused with rich harmonies, and a jovialwaltz-like final section all combine to make a splendid anddistinct offering for your ne…

Discipline / Instrument : Ensemble (17 musiciens) Nomenclature : 1(picc+flA).1(ca).2(en sib+clB).1 / 1.1(en ut).1.1 / 2perc / hp / 2vl / vla / vlc / cb Durée : 23' Création : 16/06/2010 - Berlin (Allemagne), Philharmonie - Orchestre de l'Académie Karajan, Bruno Mantovani (direction) Notice Entre 2006 et 2009, je me suis consacré principalement à l'écriture orchestrale (Time Stretch, Finale, Co…