Score-Alan Hovhaness' Prelude and Quadruple Fugue for Orchestra. Full score.This work is dedicated to Dr. Howard Hanson and the Eastman-Rochester Symphony Orchestra for the 25th anniversary of theFestival of American Music 1955.

Bach's Art Of Fugue represents one of the peaks of the prolific and remarkable composer's career by formulating and defining this quintessential Baroque compositional form. Written in undefined score the music was initially regarded more as an elegant and substantial theoretical achievement that requires a high level of virtuosity to perform at the keyboard. Over the years the set of pieces has been reinterpreted by all manner of instrument groups and ensembles and remains a unique challenge to the advanced Keyboard-instrument performer.This item is the authoritative Hawkes Pocket Score edition.

In The Shadow Of The Bat - Concerto for Three Trombones and Orchestra by Niels Marthinsen (2009). Programme note: In the Shadow of the Bat is a triple concerto for three trombones and orchestra inspired by Batman and his enemies The Joker Two-Face and The Penguin. A central idea of modern versions of the Batman myth is that the batman is created by the fantastic villains that he fights and they are created by him - and that Batman is driven by revenge and hate barely held in check by an intense sense of justice. Batman represents 'the dark side' while the villains are hyper-imaginative colourful creative caracters who happen to be completely insane. The rivalry between soloists and orchestra is anything but friendly: The three soloists represent one villain each the orchestra 'is' the batman - and while the villains take centre stage during most of the concerto they are eventually overwhelmed by the sheer power of the orchestra and sent where they belong: The lunatic's asylum. The concerto begins with the creation of the batman: An eight year old boy persuades his parents to leave an opera performance before it is over; outside in an alley they are shot and killed by a criminal while the boy watches. And he decides that all criminals must be punished! Then follows the Villaineuos Fugue: a multi-part fugue-like exposition of villain motives and stylistic environments. It is the exposition of the joker (alto trombone) two-face (tenor trombone) and the penguin (bass trombone). And after a brief and very slow interlude where the three criminals form an alliance and make their plans the Toccata of Crime begins: Bright fast moving highly energetic expansive and colourful music still dominated by the soloists. But later the orchestra moves to centre stage with slow omnious swooping bat-music that climaxes as the soloists are defeated by the orchestra. In the Shadow of the Bat is commissioned

The Darkness of Fury is a contemplation of the brutality of war especially the wars of the Middle East since 1948. Following a brief and violent introduction a terse chromatic Fugue from Hell ensues--demons chasing demons. A romantic transition played by the strings is a fleeting ray of hope for peace. But this is short lived as the Fugue returns bringing the piece to its brutal and violent end.

Study Score-Declaration Suite consists of the orchestral movements from 'Declaration - a symphonic narrative' for Orchestra two solo speakers and speaking chorus. In its original form the work includes a setting of theDeclaration of Independence.The composition was comissioned by Station WRC and WRC-TV of the National Broadcasting Company Washington D. C. for the National Symphony Orchestra of that city and was composed during thesummer and fall of 1956. The National Symphony Orchestra Dr. Howard Mitchell conducting gave the first complete performances at the Inaugural Concert in Constitution Hall Washington D. C. January 20 1957 and during theOrchestra's regular subscription series the week following.Declaration Suite was first performed by the Symphony of the Air under Dr. Mitchell in Carnegie Hall New York February 14 1957 as part of theannual WNYC American Music Festival.The movements are:I. Liberty Bell (Passacaglia)II. Midnight Ride (Scherzo)III. Concord Bridge (Memorial)IV. Summer '76 (Serenade)V. Celebration (Chorale and Fugue)

Quadrupelfuge. Par CHEMIN-PETIT HANS. Quadruple Fugue - Study Score/ Répertoire / Orchestre

MusicWorks - Grade 4 First published in 1989 this work from the late Calvin Custer epitomizes his command of orchestration and understanding of musical pacing. The familiar folk melody is stated first by a solo flute then followed by a remarkable series of variations starting with a brass choir accompanied by woodwind flourishes. An Andante variation features the woodwind choir accompanying solos by baritone and oboe and this leads to a striking fugue variation and bold finish. Truly symphonic band writing at its best. (4:45)