Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. A spectacular dive via an extended chromatic scale immediately submerges us in a charged and somewhat archaic-feeling atmosphere. Trumpets, horns and trombones resound in rhythmic patterns, buttressed by restless motifs in the percussion. A second theme, in the woodwinds, begins much calmer but is quickly pushed aside by that same brass offensive. This introduction is the mu…

Par PROKOFIEV SERGEI. The Russian ballet director Sergei Diaghilev commissioned many composers to write music for the theatre. This was what caused Serge Prokofiev to compose the four part Scytische Suite (also known as Ala and Lolli) in 1916, from which The Enemy God and the Dance of the Spirits can be heard on this CD. This suite is one of Prokofiev's first works, and received negative criticism…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Jan van der Roost’s new work Jubilus will make an ideal opening piece for any event. It is in a classical ABA form, beginning with a rising brass fanfare which is quickly replaced by a contrasting expressive lyrical theme. The two themes alternate for a few seconds until an exciting new atmosphere is created with the lively allegro. This eventful piece lets you show off many…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. MOON SONG, SUN DANCE was scored originally for flugel horn and brass band. The transcription for piano accompaniment has been written by the composer. The work is in two contrasting movements, which can be performed separately or together. / Niveau : Avancé - Très Difficile / Recueil / Bugle et Piano

Par CURNOW JAMES. Joyfully proclaim the Christmas season with James Curnow’s energetic exploration of Angels We Have Heard On High! While adhering to ranges and rhythms easy enough to prepare for performance by Christmas, this exciting arrangement explores the multitude of colors that can be expressed by Woodwind, Brass and the Percussion instruments. Counterpoint and contrast make it an exception…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Jan Van der Roost received the commission for this work from the ‘Orchestre d’Harmonie du Val d’Aoste’ and dedicated the composition to Lino Blanchod, the conductor of the orchestra. The first performance was on 26th January 1997 by the orchestra itself and under the direction of the composer. This extensive symphonic poem depicts the atmosphere and history of the autonomous…

Le langage de la Fournit Drumming une approche fascinante unique se pencher sur Benny Greb à faire de la musique à la batterie-une approche complète et pratique qui est basée sur un concept familier à tout le monde: l'apprentissage d'un système language.This Begins basicic avec 'lettres'et 'mots ', et les progrès d'inclure une gamme variée de sujets, y compris le rainurage, l'interdépendance, l'im…