Symphonic Poem for Brass Band-Samson s?inspire d?un personnage bien connu de l?Ancien Testament. L??uvre est organis?e ? l?image des grands po?mes symphoniques pour orchestre du XIX?me si?cle. Elle exprime diff?rents aspects du personnage principal ce qui aboutit en une?uvre impos?e technique expressive color?e et impressionnante compos?e pour les Championnats Europ?ens de Brass Band.

In a four-part composition Rieks van der Velde takes us to the richly varied area surrounding the university city of Cambridge. The Dutch composer was especially inspired by the atmosphere of Cambridgeshire the county which lies north ofLondon. 1. The Journey. Although on arrival the area looks peaceful and friendly the ruggedness of its inhabitants and landscape have an unmistakable influence on the music. In the course of the tour which starts with an Allegromovement we are shown the vitality energy and freshness of the Cambridgeshire countryside. Short themes swift and sudden motifs and rhythmical patterns supported by the drive of percussion instruments give expression to this image. Thefirst part is concluded by two Calmo movements in which the music expresses how the cathedral in the city of Ely comes into sight and is gradually approached. 2. Visit to Ely Cathedral. The famous Norman cathedral church of Ely whichwas built in 1109 has attracted tourists from all over the world apart from being a place of worship and heritage site. A cornet solo introduces the contemplative mood of the composition at this point. The mystical atmosphere of thecathedral runs through this lyrical part like a continuous thread. 3. The Pub. The thirst caused by this intensive journey makes a visit to the local pub a definite must. These ?public houses? which may be open until the earlyhours of the morning offer all kinds of entertainment. Drinks are served liberally and the atmosphere is lively. 4. The Journey Back. Time has flown: In other words the moment of departure has come sooner than one would havewished. In a flashback which recaptures elements of the first part of the composition we say goodbye to Cambridgeshire in a fitting manner. Two scintillating final measures bring us abruptly back to the present.

Traditional Celtic Tunes from Cornwall Ireland Scotland and Wales.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Trumpet Tune and Minuet (Purcell) with March from Hercules and Minuet/Trio from the Fireworks (Handel).Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Toreador Song Habanera & Canzonetta from Carmen.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Brass Pack-Four pieces.Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

A Sunrise Impression débute avec une impression de lever de soleil une rêverie au cours de laquelle est dévoilé le premier thème principal. La tension musicale augmente progressivement dans le Grandioso où l?on peut entendre le second thème exprimé avec puissance. Les développements qui succèdent au Grandioso n?altèrent en rien la présence appuyée des deux thèmes principaux qui le finale approchant gagnent en puissance grâce à l?introduction de nouveaux motifs rythmiques.

Par SAMITZ NICO. 'Nico Samitz has been composing for chamber ensembles since his school days. For over ten years he has been writing works in a wide variety of genres for the „BlechReiz BrassQuintett“ ensemble, in which he himself plays trumpet and piano. His field of expertise ranges from classical pieces to jazz and meditative music—and even to pop-oriented compositions. While honing his skills in ear-training and composition at the Mozarteum, Salzburg, Nico became acquainted with a wide repertoire of works as a trumpet player with the Munich Symphony Orchestra, The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Bavarian State Opera, all of which have influenced his writing style. The driving force behind his creative work is a winning combination of passion, the fun of music-making and a desire to express, through the medium of music, feelings that are difficult to put into words. Like many of his works, Nico composed The Joy of Freedom for the „BlechReiz BrassQuintet“. The catchy tune is reworked in a variety of styles throughout the entire work, giving it the quality of a true ‘earworm’. ' / Date parution : 2021-12-09/ Répertoire / Quintette de Cuivres