Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. ‘Toccata Festiva’ was commissioned in 1994 by the Dutch Brass Band Championships. The wind band version was made a year later by the composer himself. Historically speaking, the toccata is considered to be one of the first independent instrumental forms for keyboard instruments. Originally the toccata was typically more or less improvised, later this musical form was given a…

This uplifting anthem sounds like a current radio hit---the kind you'll want to sing again and again. Its powerful contemporary pop hook makes for a perfect celebration at the beginning of the year or a fitting sentiment at the end. / 3 Parties Mixtes

Per Soli, Coro, Due Pianoforti E Armonium - Ed. Critica A Cura Di Davide Daolmi - Soft Cover. Par ROSSINI GIOACHINO. The Petite messe solennelle, Gioachino Rossini's last composition, which has been elevated to the rank of a kind of Last Work and Testament, is presented here in its original version, which calls for a chamber ensemble consisting of four solo voices, choir, two pianos and harmonium,…

(Istanbul Symphony). Par SAY FAZIL. Two of the European Cultural Capitals in 2010 - Istanbul and the Ruhr area - were united in the personality of the composer and pianist Fazil Say. He lives in Istanbul and had a five-year residence as exclusive artist at the Konzerthaus Dortmund, the largest city in the Ruhr area. This cooperation culminated in the highlight of a concert, the world premiere of S…

Himmelfahrtsoratorium. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Besides the Weihnachtsoratorium BVW 248, Bach composed an additional work for the feast days of the church year 1734/35: The Himmelfahrtsoratorium BWV 11 [Ascension Oratorio]. Although in its dimensions and character the oratorio is akin to his cantatas, it occupies a special position as a result of the epic text on which it is based; the text incl…

by Hubay and Sarasate for Violin and Piano. Par SARASATE PABLO DE / HUBAY JENO. Georges Bizet\'s opera Carmen had its first performance in Paris in 1875. In the audience was the 17-year-old Hungarian violin virtuoso and budding composer Jenö Hubay. After the performance Hubay started writing his Carmen Fantasy from memory. The following season for his debut recital in Paris, he included his newly …

This arrangement is based on the hit song by the French duo Daft Punk and features Pharrell Williams. This disco/funk wonder is recognized worldwide and won the award for 'Record of the Year? at the 2014 Grammy Awards. Tom Wallace produces an easy and fun to play version with natural rhythmic energy. Scored for small bands with reduced instrumentation. / Marching Band

Par MCDOWALL CECILIA. This inventive work, composed in 2019, owes its title to that year's two great anniversaries connected to manned flight: the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing and the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci. A range of highly effective textures and atmospheric harmonies takes us on a journey towards a gloriously affirmative D major ending./ Répertoire / O…

Par PAVAN CARLOS. Fantasias Concertantes for Bassoon and Guitar by Carlos Pavan. Composer and guitarist Carlos Pavan was born in Argentina and has lived in New York City since the year 2000. In three movements, After Bartók is inspired by Concerto for Orchestra's first movement (the trumpet's theme/quartal harmony/octatonic scale), After Hindemith is based on Symphonic Metamorphosis (2nd movement …

Worship Hymns for Organ and Brass is a new series with remarkable versatility. The arrangements are for organ with solo trumpet or brass ensemble and percussion. All parts are upper intermediate level with optional high notes for trumpets and horn. While the parts are not demanding, they have a level of artistry that is compelling to all of the performers involved. Instrumental options with organ …