Par LLOYD GRAHAM. L’ Andante de la Symphonie italienne de Felix Mendelssohn évoque quelque procession, d’où sa parenté avec la Marche des pèlerins d’ Harold en Italie de Berlioz. Le thème introductif revêt de sublimes teintes sombres et mystérieuses qui s’épanouissent sur une ligne de basse simple et de nombreuses broderies contrapuntiques. Pilgrims’ Swing (“Le swing des pèlerins”) s’appuie sur la…

Plus qu'une collection de passages difficiles pour l'aspirant pro orchestrale, ces extraits tirés du répertoire classique, romantique et du XXe siècle concert révèlent les ficelles du métier. Ami de Rodney a plus de 40 ans and rsquo - expérience comme chef de file (concert-master) de certains du monde and rsquo -s menant des orchestres dont l'Orchestre philharmonique de New York, Orchestre philhar…

Par KREISBERG JONATHAN. Jonathan Kreisberg's second CD for Mel Bay Records includes six original compositions and two cover tunes, each interpreted to express the artist's deep affinity for the southern regions he encounters in his travels. Kreisberg's sixth CD as a leader, The South of Everywhere also features Matt Penman on bass, Mark Ferber on drums, Gary Versace on piano, and Will Vinson on al…

Par CURNOW JAMES. This work strives to capture the beauty of Apple Island, a small island located in the centre of Orchard Lake in Michigan, and the surrounding area. It also pays homage o the colourful Native American leader Chief Pontiac who lived and is buried on the island. The main theme, which appears throughout the work, is based on an original Native American chant that is still used today…

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 YAGISAWA SATOSHI. This work is a close-up of the encounters and relationships of trust between people, following the idea that 'friendship lasts forever.” After the passing of Satoshi Yagisawa’s close friend and work partner, Tsutomu Murata, a designer of Neo Create in August 2020, the composer began work on this piece. Murata performed music for audiences primarily as a leader and conductor o…

Par KAREL RUDOLF. Rudolf Karel, the last student of Dvorák, was able to compose the Nonett in short score before his death [1945] in the concentration camp in Theresienstadt. From this score, Václav Snítil, the longtime leader of the Czech Nonett, has been able to complete and instrumentate the work. In spite of death and suffering around him, Karel was still able to portray the belief in a place …

Par CURNOW JAMES. Contrasting colors and varied orchestration techniques make this majestic setting of OH LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM come alive for Christmas. Of the three different tunes that are commonly associated with the original carol text, this arrangement uses the melody that’s best known in England. ENGLISH CAROL FANTASY remains entirely accessible to bands at this level and plenty of cuein…

As performed by Queen. Queen a conservé, malgré le décès de son charismatique leader et auteur à succès, Freddie Mercury, en 1991, de très nombreux admirateurs inconditionnels dans le monde entier. La chanson We Will Rock You figure encore aujourd’hui parmi leschansons les plus populaires du groupe. En choisissant We Will Rock You, faites vibrer votre auditoire au rythme magique de Queen ! / Nivea…