SKU: HL.44011005
UPC: 884088637651. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
White Light was commissioned by Fumiko Teramoto, oboist with the Musashino Grand Concert Band in Tokyo, Japan. The request was for a moderately slow piece of intermediate difficulty that included the work “white” (Ms. Teramoto's lucky color) in the title. The composer used this suggestion to write a piece that was both bright and light in terms of harmony, color and orchestration, with much use of simple major and minor chords and an emphasis on the pure, transparent timbres of the upper woodwinds of the band; he was also keen to capture the essence and history of the oboe as a solo instrument. The piece is pastoral in character and often almost baroque in style. It opens with a chorale-like passage on flutes and clarinets; the soloist enters with a recitative over trilling clarinets. The main theme is then introduced, accompanied by the woodwinds. After a short bridge passage, a change of key heralds a second theme by the soloist, with gentle brass punctuations. This builds to a climax, ending on a high trill from the soloist. After short passage over a timpani roll, the band recalls the main theme, taken up once again by the soloist. This leads to a short cadenza before the closing bars bring the work peacefully to a close.
SKU: BT.AMP-343-401
ISBN 9789043138628. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
White Light was commissioned by Fumiko Teramoto, oboist with the Musashino Grand Concert Band from Tokyo, Japan. The request was for a moderately slow piece, of intermediate difficulty, which included White in the title, as this is her lucky colour. Composer Philip Sparke decided to use this suggestion to write a piece that was bright and light in terms of harmony and colour, with much use of simple major and minor chords and an emphasis on pure and transparent timbres. He was also keen to capture the essence and history of the oboe as a solo instrument - the piece is pastoral in character and often almost baroque in style. Also available for oboe and concert band (AMP317-010/140). Wit is de gelukskleur van het opdrachtgevende orkest van dit uitdagende solowerk voor hobo en piano. Philip Sparke schreef daarom een opgewekte compositie. Het zwaartepunt ligt op de heldere klanken van het hoge hout en de harmonie,klankkleur en instrumentatie is helder en doorzichtig.Ook verkrijgbaar voor hobo en harmonieorkest (AMP 317-010/140).Weiß ist die Glücksfarbe des auftraggebenden Blasorchesters und daher im Titel dieses Solowerks für Oboe und Klavier. Passend dazu schuf Philip Sparke ein Stück, das sowohl heiter als auch hell in seiner Harmonik, seinen Farben und seiner Orchestrierung ist, viele einfache Dur- und Mollakkorde enthält und den Schwerpunkt auf die klaren Klänge der hohen Holzbläser im Orchester legt. Ebenfalls erhältlich für Oboe und Blasorchester (AMP 317-010/140).Les indications données étaient les suivantes : une pièce modérément lente et de difficulté moyenne ; enfin, le mot ‘blanc ‘ devait figurer dans le titre, faisant ainsi allusion la couleur fétiche de l'orchestre dédicataire. C'est en s'inspirant de ces quelques éléments que Philip Sparke composa White Light, une pièce lumineuse et harmonieusement légère. De caractère pastoral et de style plutôt baroque, White Light expose avec passion la quintessence du hautbois. Disponible en version Hautbois et piano, elle existe également pour Hautbois solo et orchestre d'harmonie.In questo lavoro per oboe solista e pianoforte, Philip Sparke crea un pezzo che è allo stesso tempo allegro e luminoso nella sua armonia e nei colori, e che nell'orchestrazione contiene molti semplici accordi maggiori e minori. Disponibile anche per oboe e banda (AMP 317-010/140).
SKU: HL.233290
12.0x9.25x0.467 inches. English.
John Luther Adams' The Light That Fills the World for Chamber Ensemble (6 players). Duration: 13 minutes. The Light That Fills the World was written in late winter and early spring when - following the long darkness of winter - the world is still white and filled with new light. If the unrelenting texture of this music embodies stasis, I hope its prevalent tone evokes the ecstatic. The title of the piece is borrowed from an Inuit song which sings of the close relationship between beauty and terror, risk and revelation. - John Luther Adams, Fairbanks, Alaska, August 1999 Includes Score and parts plus spiral-bound keyboard part.
SKU: XC.DSO2104
UPC: 812598037487. 9 x 12 inches.
Newcomer Liam Ramsey-White flies out of the gate with Dragon's Flight! Liam knows how to write for string orchestra and it shows with this dynamic and intense work. Students will take a journey alongside this ancient and mythical creature in this light and fun work, perfect for any concert opener or closer.
SKU: XC.DSO2104FS
UPC: 812598037180. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: BT.DHP-1094729-140
9x12 inches.
This work takes both its name and inspiration from a lighthouse “Sword Cape†that keeps watch near Japan’s naval base. The piece describes how, come rain or shine, the lighthouse bids a safe journey to departing ships, guides them during their travels and eventually welcomes them home again. The music evokes many musical images - grand ships sailing by, white-capped waves, the deep blue of the ocean and the light of ‘sword cape†as it silently guides ships over the mysterious waters.Dieses Werk wurde von einem Leuchtturm mit dem Namen Schwert-Kap“ inspiriert, der in der Nähe des Marinestützpunkts von Japan steht. Es beschreibt, wie die Schiffe bei jedem Wetter von diesem Leuchtturm verabschiedet, auf ihrem Weg geleitet und bei der Rückkehr willkommen geheißen werden. Dabei entstehen verschiedene musikalische Bilder vor dem inneren Auge des Zuhörers: das Vorbeiziehen eines Schiffes, weiße Wellen blauer See oder das Licht des Leuchtturm auf dem stillen Wasser bei Nebel.Light of the Sword è un brano commissionato a Sakai dalla Banda Militare delle Forze marittime di autodifesa giapponesi di stanza nel porto di Yokosuka nella baia di Tokio. L’origine del titolo ha due significati: da una parte si ispira al faro di Tsurugizaki (letteralmente “estremit della spadaâ€), la cui luce serve come punto di riferimento tra la terra ed il mare, e dall’altra alla luce emanata dalla spada che appartiene alla grande tradizione degli ufficiali di marina. Una marcia luminosa!
SKU: BT.DHP-1094729-010
SKU: GI.G-8811
UPC: 785147881131. English.
The latest recording in the African American Church Music Series, The Lord Is My Light, is simply bursting with a wonderful array of music: anthems with organ and trumpets, a hymn arrangement, gospel selections in contemporary and traditional styles, and lesser- known a cappella spirituals by composers/ arrangers Clayton White, Uzee Brown Jr., and the pioneer of the concert Negro spiritual, Harry T. Burleigh. Recorded in Cannon Chapel at Emory University in Atlanta, this CD features a collection of talented voices from various Georgia universities and the broader Atlanta community. CONTENTS: The Lord Is My Light (Jefferson) • Hymn of Consecration (Curtis) • Take My Mother Home (arr. White) • God Is Not Dead (Douroux/arr. Shelley) • Alleluia (Coleman) • I’ve Seen Him Work (Robinson) • Jubilee! (White) • Faithful over a Few Things (Burleigh) • Psalm 117 (Brown, Jr.) • I’ve Been in de Storm So Long (arr. Burleigh) • And He Blessed My Soul (Watkins-Stevens) • It Is Well with My Soul (Bliss/arr. Haywood) • Would You Be Ready? (arr. Brown, Jr.) • As Far As You Can See (Nelson III).
SKU: BT.DHP-0920400-140
In addition to musicals and film music Irving Berlin (1888-1989), an American composer with a Russian background, wrote hundreds of songs, many of which are still performed. The legendary White Christmas has been sung by many famous artists, including Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and Clark Gable. This widely known Christmas song has been tastefully arranged by Naohiro Iwai and will make an ideal closing item for any Christmas concert.Behalve musicals en filmmuziek schreef Irving Berlin (1888-1989), een Amerikaans componist met een Russische achtergrond, honderden songs, waarvan er nog steeds veel worden uitgevoerd. Het legendarische White Christmas is door vele beroemde artiesten gezongen, onder wie Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole en Clark Gable. Dit wereldwijd bekende kerstlied is door Naohiro Iwai smaakvol gearrangeerd; het is een ideale afsluiter voor een kerstconcert.Irving Berlin (1888-1989), Komponist russischer Herkunft, gilt als einer der größten Liedkomponisten des 20. Jahrhunderts. Er schrieb - neben Musical- und Filmmusik - vor allem mehr als 1500 Titel, von denen viele heute noch oft interpretiert und aufgeführt werden. Unter den Künstlern, die das legendäre White Christmas gesungen haben, finden sich berühmte Namen wie Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Clark Gable und Bing Cosby. Reihen sie sich mit Ihrem Blasorchester in diese illustre Reihe ein und beglücken Sie Ihr Publikum mit diesem wunderbaren Weihnachtslied!Irving Berlin (1888-1989) compositeur américain d’origine russe est considéré comme l’un des plus grands auteurs de chanson du XXe siècle. Il en a signé plus de 1500 dont les plus belles et les plus célèbres sont toujours interprétées. Il est également l’auteur de 16 comédies musicales et a composé la musique de dix films produits par les studios d’Hollywood. Les artistes ayant chanté Irving Berlin sont entrés dans la légende : Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Clark Gable et Bing Cosby avec son légendaire White Christmas.Irving Berlin (1888-1989), compositore americano di origine russa è considerato uno dei più grandi autori di canzoni del XX secolo; ne ha firmate oltre 1500 e le più celebri sono tuttora interpretate. Berlin è anche l’autore di 16 commedie musicali e ha composto le colonne sonore di dieci film prodotti ad Hollywood. Gli artisti che hanno interpretato le sue canzoni sono entrati a far parte della leggenda: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Clark Gable e Bing Crosby con il suo leggendario White Christmas.
SKU: IS.VAP6164BEM
ISBN 9790365099870.
This composition tells the story of a quest to find truth, which is relative and constantly changing. It is often to be found in the place where water becomes steam, somewhere in Between on the dividing line between Ying and Yang, somewhere in a twilight zone between dark and light, between Black and White. Black, White & In Between was conceived as a concertino for violin and string orchestra. It has been recorded by the London Philharmonic Orchestra under direction of the composer with Marta Abraham as soloist.
