SKU: HL.48184896
UPC: 888680859565. 9.5x12.5x0.471 inches.
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms, harmony, melodies and his passion for ornithology, his Illuminations of the Beyond for Orchestra is no exception to the composer's popular, distinctive style. Composed between 1987-1991, Illuminations of the Beyond was one of the composer's last works, with the premiere occuring six months after his death. The work includes Messiaen's popular compositional techniques, such as his modes of limited transposition, and the use of birdsong. Messiaen's piece for orchestra is divided in to eleven movements and a typical performance lasts about one hour. Illuminations of the Beyond is essential to all advanced orchestras seeking to expand and vary their repertoire..
SKU: HL.49019227
ISBN 9790001187190. UPC: 841886018549. 8.25x11.75x0.277 inches. Greek.
SKU: HL.48180797
UPC: 888680852542. 9x12.25 inches.
Russian composer, Alexander Glazounov (1865-1936) was director of the Saint Petersburg Conservatory for a large part of his career. As a prolific composer, his works were always well-received, Concerto in E-flat for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra being no exception. Glazounov's compositional style was particularly significant due to his successful reconciliation of nationalism and cosmopolitanism in Russian music. Composed in 1934, a typical performance of Concerto in E-flat for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra last about fourteen minutes and is played without a pause. The work is highly romantic and remains part of the standard Saxophone repertoire. For all advanced saxophonists, Glazounov's Concerto in E-flat ensures a riveting and exciting performance for players and audiences alike.
SKU: HL.49002104
ISBN 9790001022521. UPC: 884088270322. 8.5x11.75x0.082 inches.
String orchestra (viola also solo), flutes and oboes.
SKU: HL.49002107
ISBN 9790001022552.
SKU: HL.49002106
ISBN 9790001022545. 8.25x11.75x0.185 inches.
SKU: HL.49002001
ISBN 9790001020978. 9.25x12.0x0.1 inches.
String orchestra and harpsichord.
SKU: HL.49027996
ISBN 9790001022491.
The suite from the cycle 'Ploner Musiktag' (1932) was structured according to the exact instrumentation directions of the composer and completed with a percussion part ad lib. Particular attraction is caused by the different instrumentation of the four movements which, how-ever, takes into consideration the conditions of school practice.
SKU: HL.14019142
UPC: 884088490355. 8.75x11.75x0.461 inches.
In memoriam Witold Lutoslawski for Orchestra. This work was commissioned for the Suntory International program for music composition 1994. The first performance was given on 11 June 1994 Tokyo. Duration 40 minutes.
SKU: HL.49001735
ISBN 9790001023511. UPC: 073999896053. 9.0x12.0x0.1 inches.
SKU: HL.49001737
ISBN 9790001023535. 0.22 inches.
SKU: HL.49008332
ISBN 9790001030854. UPC: 073999899382. 10.5x13.0x0.218 inches.
For string orchestra and piano. Full score.
SKU: HL.49002072
ISBN 9790001022255. UPC: 884088620790. 9.0x12.0x0.444 inches.
SKU: HL.49001681
ISBN 9790001023115. 9.0x12.0x0.196 inches.
Muffat, pupil of Lully and Corelli, composed his concerto 'Victoria Maesta' ('Sad Victory') in 1689 as organist and chamber musician in the court of the archbishop of Salzburg. The title refers to the taking of Belgrad during which the archbishop's brother was killed in 1688; therefore the piece begins with a solemn funeral march in C minor, in elaborate and artistic contrapuntal technique in the sense of Corelli's adagio type.
SKU: HL.49001715
ISBN 9790001021159. 8.25x11.75x0.225 inches.
SKU: HL.49001864
ISBN 9790001024518. UPC: 884088075446. 8.5x11.75x0.29 inches.
SKU: HL.49001714
ISBN 9790001021142. UPC: 884088109776. 9.0x12.0x0.106 inches.
SKU: HL.49001767
ISBN 9790001023832. UPC: 073999213935. 9.0x12.0x0.099 inches.
A brilliant, early classical work that can also be performed by a string quartet. Carl Stamitz indicated exactly in his Quartetto Concertante which sections of the individual parts have to be scored for solos and tutti. With the work's being scored for chorus, there is the possibility of an extremely charming interplay.
SKU: HL.49002071
ISBN 9790001022248. UPC: 073999616361. 9.0x12.0x0.115 inches.
SKU: HL.49001716
ISBN 9790001021166.
SKU: HL.49027234
ISBN 9790001021180. UPC: 884088110000. 8.25x11.75x0.22 inches.
A symphony that impresses by intransigence, extremely hard sound clusters and extremely strong emphasis on affections.
SKU: HL.49001736
ISBN 9790001023528. 9.0x12.0x0.63 inches.
SKU: HL.49013767
ISBN 9790001021173. 9.0x12.0x0.076 inches.
SKU: HL.49007954
ISBN 9790001085052. 8.25x12.0x0.242 inches.
SKU: HL.48182754
UPC: 888680948856. 12.5x16.5 inches.
“Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms, harmony, melodies and his passion for ornithology, his The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ for Choir, Seven solo instruments and Orchestra is no exception to the composer's popular, distinctive style. Composed between 1965-1969, The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ is based on the account of Jesus' Transfiguration, found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. The work requires a huge 200 performers and with 14 movements, a typical performance lasts about an hour and a half. The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ incorporates Messiaen's popular compositional techniques, such as his modes of limited transposition, and the use of birdsong. Texts are largely based on the Bible. The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ is essential to all advanced musicians seeking to expand and vary their ensemble repertoire on a large-scale.&rdquo.
