SKU: FP.FSF02
ISBN 979-0-57050-276-9.
Ten descriptive pieces for piano. Suggested grade 2-3.
SKU: PR.446413400
UPC: 680160667406. 9 x 12 inches.
Tightrope Walker is my first piece for full orchestra. Given the large forces available to me, I wanted to write something exciting, colorful and visceral. I remembered back to when I was a kid going to see the Cirque du Soleil. That trip made a big impression on me, especially the high wire performers. These were artists performing super-human feats high in the air, where even the slightest mistake guaranteed a fatal ending. This idea of danger, of risking one's life to entertain an audience has stayed with me, and Tightrope Walker is my attempt at recreating that special childhood experience. The opening of the piece hints at what's to come - a steady, walking pulse interrupted by missteps in the woodwinds. These missteps increase until the entire orchestra comes crashing down - not a good sign for our Tightrope Walker. The tempo slows and the atmosphere becomes tense. The primary themes of the piece are presented in fragments, most notably the Tightrope Walker's theme in the horns. The orchestra gradually recovers from the previous fall, becoming more lively and coherent until the original, faster tempo is restored. We are now at the circus, excited and expectant, and the fragmentary themes heard previously are now presented in their full forms. The anticipation builds until we hear a solo drum roll - the main act is about to begin. The second half of the piece depicts the Tightrope Walker performing for his audience. But from the outset, as in the beginning of the piece, we hear there are problems. The pressure mounts, the audience clamoring for more, until Tightrope Walker comes to a decisive and potentially fatal end.Tightrope Walker is my first piece for full orchestra. Given the large forces available to me, I wanted to write something exciting, colorful and visceral. I remembered back to when I was a kid going to see the Cirque du Soleil. That trip made a big impression on me, especially the high wire performers. These were artists performing super-human feats high in the air, where even the slightest mistake guaranteed a fatal ending. This idea of danger, of risking one’s life to entertain an audience has stayed with me, and Tightrope Walker is my attempt at recreating that special childhood experience.The opening of the piece hints at what's to come - a steady, walking pulse interrupted by missteps in the woodwinds. These missteps increase until the entire orchestra comes crashing down - not a good sign for our Tightrope Walker. The tempo slows and the atmosphere becomes tense. The primary themes of the piece are presented in fragments, most notably the Tightrope Walker's theme in the horns. The orchestra gradually recovers from the previous fall, becoming more lively and coherent until the original, faster tempo is restored.We are now at the circus, excited and expectant, and the fragmentary themes heard previously are now presented in their full forms.  The anticipation builds until we hear a solo drum roll - the main act is about to begin. The second half of the piece depicts the Tightrope Walker performing for his audience. But from the outset, as in the beginning of the piece, we hear there are problems. The pressure mounts, the audience clamoring for more, until Tightrope Walker comes to a decisive and potentially fatal end.
SKU: PR.44641340L
UPC: 680160667413. 11 x 17 inches.
SKU: BT.FORFSF02
SKU: BT.DHP-1074172-010
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.
Ottorino Respighi was one of the most well known Italian composersfrom the beginning of the twentieth century. His style is influencedby the French impressionists, Rimsky-Korsakov and Richard Strauss,but with his very own touch. Respighi’s fame is mostly based on hisinstrumental works, especially the orchestral triptych of symphonicpoems, which included Feste Romane. This skilful adaptation forconcert band retains all the excitement of the original. Ottorino Respighi, een van de bekendste Italiaanse componisten van het begin van de twintigste eeuw, is met name beroemd om zijn orkestrale drieluik van symfonische gedichten: Fontane di Roma, Pini di Roma en Feste Romane.Het laatstgenoemde werk (waarvan de titel ‘Romeinse feesten’ betekent) bestaat uit de delen Circenses, Il Giubileo, L’Ottobrata en La Befana. Respighi verklankt de essentie van deze historische feesten op eenlevendige manier. De Japanse arrangeur Yoshihiro Kimura heeft het werk op vakkundige wijze bewerkt voor harmonieorkest.Feste Romane ist neben Fontane di Roma und Pini di Roma das dritte der berühmten sinfonischen Gedichte aus dem orchestralen Tryptichon des Italieners Ottorino Respighi. Die vier Sätze Circenses, Il Giubileo, L’Ottobrata und La Befana zeichnen ein musikalisches Bild festlicher Anlässe im alten Rom. Führen Sie mit dieser Transkription Ihr Publikum in den Zirkus, zusammen mit einer Pilgergruppe in die heilige Stadt hinein, zu einem bezaubernden Oktoberfest und feiern Sie zum Abschluss ein überschwängliches Dreikönigsfest!Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) est considéré comme l'un des plus grands compositeurs italiens du début du XXe siècle. Respighi a composé plusieurs opéras, des ballets, quelques cantates, des œuvres de musique de chambre et des mélodies pour orgue et piano. Son style unique a été profondément influencé par les impressionnistes français, par Rimski-Korsakov et Richard Strauss. Toutefois, il est surtout connu pour son triptyque symphonique Fontane di Roma (Les Fontaines de Rome), Pini di Roma (Les Pins de Rome) et Feste Romane (Fêtes romaines). Le poème symphonique Feste Romane (Fêtes romaines), dernier volet de la trilogie, est composé de quatre mouvements :Circenses, Il Giubileo, L’Ottobrata et La Befana.Circenses (Jeux dans le Circus Maximus)La Rome antique plébiscitait les jeux du cirque (circenses, en latin). Ce premier mouvement reflète l’agitation autour des jeux spectaculaires dans l’immense enceinte du Circus Maximus.Il Giubileo (Le Jubilé)Une procession de pèlerins s’approche de la Cité sainte de Rome. Les cloches des églises se mettent sonner. La musique s’inspire largement d’un chant chrétien occidental.L’Ot tobrata (La fête de la moisson d’octobre)En octobre, Rome fête l’Ottobrata . L’atmosphère est joyeuse, on entend des échos de chasse, des airs de danses et des chansons d’amour. Une sérénade romantique s’élève dans la douceur du soir.La Befana (L’Épiphanie)< /I>La nuit avant l’Épiphanie, la Piazza Navona est envahie par une foule en liesse qui s’apprête célébrer la fête des rois. Des rythmes endiablés viennent clore le poème symphonique.Les sémillantes Fêtes romaines d’Ottorino Respighi puisent leur essence dans diverses fêtes historiques. Le compositeur-arrangeur japonais Yoshihiro Kimura en a réalisé une superbe adaptation pour Orchestre d’Harmonie.
SKU: BT.DHP-1074172-040
Ottorino Respighi was one of the most well known Italian composersfrom the beginning of the twentieth century. His style is influencedby the French impressionists, Rimsky-Korsakov and Richard Strauss,but with his very own touch. Respighi’s fame is mostly based on hisinstrumental works, especially the orchestral triptych of symphonicpoems, which included Feste Romane. This skilful adaptation forconcert band retains all the excitement of the original. Ottorino Respighi, een van de bekendste Italiaanse componisten van het begin van de twintigste eeuw, is met name beroemd om zijn orkestrale drieluik van symfonische gedichten: Fontane di Roma, Pini di Roma en Feste Romane.Het laatstgenoemde werk (waarvan de titel ‘Romeinse feesten’ betekent) bestaat uit de delen Circenses, Il Giubileo, L’Ottobrata en La Befana. Respighi verklankt de essentie van deze historische feesten op eenlevendige manier. De Japanse arrangeur Yoshihiro Kimura heeft het werk op vakkundige wijze bewerkt voor harmonieorkest.Ot torino Respighi (1879-1936) est considéré comme l'un des plus grands compositeurs italiens du début du XXe siècle. Respighi a composé plusieurs opéras, des ballets, quelques cantates, des œuvres de musique de chambre et des mélodies pour orgue et piano. Son style unique a été profondément influencé par les impressionnistes français, par Rimski-Korsakov et Richard Strauss. Toutefois, il est surtout connu pour son triptyque symphonique Fontane di Roma (Les Fontaines de Rome), Pini di Roma (Les Pins de Rome) et Feste Romane (Fêtes romaines). Le poème symphonique Feste Romane (Fêtes romaines), dernier volet de la trilogie, est composé de quatre mouvements :Circenses, Il Giubileo, L’Ottobrata et La Befana.Circenses (Jeux dans le Circus Maximus)La Rome antique plébiscitait les jeux du cirque (circenses, en latin). Ce premier mouvement reflète l’agitation autour des jeux spectaculaires dans l’immense enceinte du Circus Maximus.Il Giubileo (Le Jubilé)Une procession de pèlerins s’approche de la Cité sainte de Rome. Les cloches des églises se mettent sonner. La musique s’inspire largement d’un chant chrétien occidental.L’Ot tobrata (La fête de la moisson d’octobre)En octobre, Rome fête l’Ottobrata . L’atmosphère est joyeuse, on entend des échos de chasse, des airs de danses et des chansons d’amour. Une sérénade romantique s’élève dans la douceur du soir.La Befana (L’Épiphanie)< /I>La nuit avant l’Épiphanie, la Piazza Navona est envahie par une foule en liesse qui s’apprête célébrer la fête des rois. Des rythmes endiablés viennent clore le poème symphonique.Les sémillantes Fêtes romaines d’Ottorino Respighi puisent leur essence dans diverses fêtes historiques. Le compositeur-arrangeur japonais Yoshihiro Kimura en a réalisé une superbe adaptation pour Orchestre d’Harmonie.
SKU: BT.DHP-1074172-140
SKU: CF.CFD4
ISBN 9780825853494. UPC: 798408053499.
An exciting compilation of arrangements and original music by Malcolm Arnold, Warren Benson, Andrew Balent, Elliot Del Borgo and others. Includes: The Flight of the Falcon, Vigor, Cielo de Oro, Stars & Stripes for Christmas, Circus Bee, The Footlifter, The Solitary Dancer, Blasenfest, Sarabande and Polka, Tribal Quest, Billboard March, Nevada Expedition, Hungarian Dance No. 5, Tribute , Holiday Ornaments, and more!
SKU: PR.114424090
ISBN 9781491137383. UPC: 680160690107.
Strav insky’s 1918 Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet has long been savored by clarinetists as a rare gem in the instrument’s repertory, full of rhythmic drive and Stravinsky’s jazzy neo-classicism. Composer and clarinetist Gregory M. Barrett’s remarkable adaptation for 3 clarinets is a tour de force, assimilating Stravinsky’s harmonic, rhythmic, and contrapuntal style to create a striking addition to the clarinet literature.Igor Stravinsky’s Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet (1918) is a core work in clarinetists’ repertoire, and I havereimagined it for the convivial grouping of three players. The arrangement contains all of Stravinsky’sorigin al, but now his solo line is shared among three in a new matrix of harmony, imitation, andcounterpoint.The molto tranquillo first piece develops from the emphasized C# in Stravinsky’s first measure andmoves to a somewhat somber mood when C# is revealed to be the dominant of F# minor. Withincreasing expansion of tessitura in the sustained harmonies, the sun comes out in the last phrase with ajoyous Eb major chord.The circus-like second piece finds the three clarinets whirling in the air in synchronized trapeze artiststyle. The emphasis is on imitation and fluid hand-offs. Chords with major 7ths and 2nds contrast withtriadic harmony. Following the cat and mouse middle section, where dancing patterns of twos andthrees alternate, the summit of the big top is reached again just before the players settle down to earthwith a welcome C major chord of respite.The ragtime burlesque of Stravinsky’s third piece is heightened by homophonic rhythm among the threeplayers. Each clarinet part has its own specialty. Clarinet 1 loves 32nd notes, Clarinet 2 shows off with fasttriplets, and Clarinet 3 likes the low notes and in general supporting its friends. Quartal harmony withstacked 4ths is emphasized, but where Stravinsky’s melody suggests triads, I have taken his hint. Thepropulsive rhythms are truly exciting, and with the wink of an eye, the music ends all too soon.
