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French.
Richard Wagner: Preludes from Lohengrin (PH47) from Acts 1 and 3 (Orchestra).
SKU: HL.49042770
SKU: HL.49042745
Deutsch.
SKU: HL.14013239
SKU: HL.49042771
SKU: HL.49042744
SKU: HL.49042827
SKU: BT.ALHE31452
SKU: HL.49042805
SKU: HL.49021834
ISBN 9790001106115.
SKU: HL.49047172
UPC: 196288143406.
When the 24-year-old Richard Strauss, assistant conductor in Munich, began the composition of his third tone poem in the summer of 1888, he saw himself close to the aspiration prescribed by his mentor Alexander Ritter: to become the successor of Richard Wagner as a musical dramatist. Strauss had already been working on the text of his first opera Guntram for a year and additionally devoted himself to programmatic orchestral works oriented to the musical language of Liszt and Wagner in order to prepare himself compositionally for his new task. With the aid of Strauss and other musicians including Ludwig Thuille and Friedrich Rösch who had been gathering for “Ritter's round table†in Munich between 1886 and 1889, RitterÂ’s intention was to achieve success on a broad front with the New German School following the death of its two protagonists Wagner and Liszt. We do not know whether Ritter and his supporters jointly planned Strauss's compositional path towards opera, determined the subjectsof his prospective tone poems and considered various strategies of their musical realization, but the influence of this group shouldnot be underestimated. It cannot be ruled out that the number of three tone poems was fixed, as was their sequence of composition, which would progressively achieve its zenith in an increasing orientation to Liszt and Wagner. The circle could possibly have also discussed initial links to literary subjects (Macbeth and Don Juan) and ultimately the abstention from this practice in the third and final tone poem. The subject of the work, or rather in StraussÂ’s formulation its “poetic modelâ€, has occasionally been interpreted from an autobiographical aspect. Strauss however did not experience serious illness until May 1891 and once more in June 1892, long after Tod und Verklärung had been composed. Even without an external reason, the material would have been only too attractive for an admirer of Wagner and Liszt like Strauss, not to mention for his mentor Alexander Ritter. The concept of 'death and transfiguration' had already played a central role in LisztÂ’s symphonic poems Tasso and Prometheus.
SKU: AP.46693S
UPC: 038081535198. English. Orchestrated by Douglas E. Wagner.
A brilliant six-and-a-half minute tour de force that will add excitement and sparkle to any December concert that includes three of the six movements found in the original Suite of Carols. Wonderful played as one piece or individually and now available for full orchestra, this arrangement by Douglas E. Wagner includes Pastores a Belén (Spanish), O, Little Town of Bethlehem (American), and Wassail Song (British).
SKU: AP.44809S
UPC: 038081517407. English.
This seamless medley of the most popular overture themes from the Classical and Romantic periods---a veritable music history listening lesson---will be a sure-fire hit on any concert program. Scored in D-major throughout, the grade 3 arrangement by Douglas E. Wagner presents many teachable moments with style, balance, dynamic control, articulation, and interpretation. In order of appearance, the themes included are: 1812 Festival Overture (Largo) by Tchaikovsky; Overture to Zampa by Herold; Overture to The Barber of Seville by Rossini; Overture to The Magic Flute by Mozart; Overture to The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart; Overture to Poet and Peasant by von Suppé; Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor by Nicolai; Overture to William Tell by Rossini; Overture to Die Meistersinger by Wagner; Overture to Light Cavalry by von Suppé; Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach; Academic Festival Overture, by Brahms; and 1812 Festival Overture (Allegro vivace) by Tchaikovsky. (3:30).
SKU: AP.45849S
UPC: 038081525556. English.
Morton Gould's iconic 1943 set of orchestral variations on the Civil War tune, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, has been recorded and performed by major orchestras around the world. This truly American-sounding work, American Salute, is now available in an effective arrangement for string orchestra by Douglas E. Wagner, capturing all of the excitement of the composer's original full orchestra scoring. (4:45).
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ISBN 9781470656980. UPC: 038081557502. English. John Williams except Care of Magical Creatures Encounter composed by Nicholas Hooper.
This title features Alfred Music's String Orchestra FLEX options. That means that every part in this set is now transposed into every other part, so you can play this title with any combination of like- or mixed-string ensemble. After purchasing this set, decide what additional parts you need to meet the unique needs of your ensemble, then download and print them for free at alfred.com/supplemental-- -free of charge. Whether or not they have the Harry Potter: Wizards Unite augmented reality game on their mobile device, your students are sure to recognize the melodies from Harry Potter: Wizards Unite by John Williams, arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Five diverse excerpts from the game are included in this medley: Hedwig's Theme, Profile: Selfie Avatar, Fawkes the Phoenix, Care of Magical Creatures Encounter, and Victory Fanfare. So, with wands at the ready, let the magic begin! (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: AP.45834
UPC: 038081526454. English.
The keyboard music of English composer William Byrd (1543--1623) has long been regarded as some of the most representative works produced during the late Renaissance period. The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, the quintessential source of music for this idiom of the time, is also the source of the three Byrd titles included in this suite: The Bells, John, and Sellinger's Round. The arrangements by Douglas E. Wagner are richly scored to flatter the sound of ensembles of any size. Care has been taken to eliminate technical obstacles for younger players, with musically interesting individual parts a strong consideration. (4:25).
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Richard Wagner: Ouverture de 'The Mastersingers of Nuremberg' (PH48) (Orchestra).
SKU: HL.48187653
UPC: 888680845131. 5.5x7.5x0.181 inches.