SKU: HL.4008682
UPC: 196288190257.
La Gioconda, with a libretto by Arrigo Boito, is the most successful theatrical work by Amilcare Ponchielli (1844-1886). In this work there are two dance pieces: the Furlana at the conclusion of the 1st act and the Danza delle ore in the 3rd act. The Dance of the Hours has a precise choreographic outline: it is a masked ball which includes the “hours†of dawn, day, evening and night successively, and ends with a wild finale of galop. The latter is a sort of fast polka, in binary rhythm and unbridled pace. A French variant of it is the can-can. The finale in galop time of the Dance of the Hours recalls certain playful dances by the composer Jacques Offenbach, such as the famous Can-can that concludes the overture of the operetta Orphée au enfers. Galop arranged by Franco Cesarini is perfect for an encore!
SKU: HL.4008699
ISBN 9798350115697. UPC: 196288190790.
The CD : The first CD (Classic) features 8 pieces of classical music arranged for concert band by Franco Cesarini: Festmusik der Stadt Wien - Richard Strauss L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2 from the Incidental Music - Georges Bizet (I. Pastorale II. Intermezzo III. Menuet IV. Farandole) Nimrod from “Enigma Variationsâ€, Op. 36 - Edward Elgar Galop from “Dance of the Hours†- Amilcare Ponchielli Interlude from the Cantata SÃ¥ngen, Op. 44 - Wilhelm Stenhammar Coronation March from the Opera “Le Prophète†- Giacomo Meyerbeer Psyché et Éros from the Symphonic Poem “Psyché†- César Franck Radetzky-Marsch, Op. 228 - Johann Strauss Sr. The second CD (Contemporary) includes 6 recordings of original works by Franco Cesarini: A Glorious Fanfare, Op.38/3 Tamm Greek Folk Song Suite No. 2, Op. 58b (Samiotissa, Kato Sto Jalo, Chasaposerviko) Bright Dawn Overture, Op. 59 Notes from the Road (An Overture), Op. 60 Siebnen THE ROYAL NETHERLANDS ARMY BAND 'JOHAN WILLEM FRISO' The Royal Netherlands Army Band 'Johan Willem Friso' (JWF) was established on 1st January 2005 after a reorganisation of military bands, when the four Royal Netherlands Army Bands existing at that time were dissolved. The band consists of 54 members and is basedat the Johan Willem Friso Barracks in Assen. An important part of the bandÂ’s activities takes place within the armed forces as a kind of 'house band'. In addition, the band has representative duties on behalf of the Netherlands armed forces and regularly performs concerts and participates in tattoos at home and abroad. The agenda also includes performances at ceremonies such as changes-of-command, swearing-in ceremonies, the opening of parliament, national remembrance days, veteransÂ’ day or guards of honour during state visits and CD recordings.
