SKU: BT.GOB-000467-120
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) came from an aristocratic family which lived near Novgorod. When he appeared to be musically gifted as a child, his parents did not hesitate one moment to map out a more honourable profession for him he was to make a career in the navy as a marine officer. Rimsky-Korsakov, however, succeeded in secretly studying the cello next to his studies at the Naval Academy at St Petersburg. Through his cello teacher he came into contact with the composer Balakirev. In this way he suddenly became a member of The Mighty Five (a group of Russian composers consisting of Balakirev, Moussorgsky, Cui, Borodin and Rimsky-Korsakovhimself). Rimsky-Korsakov turned out to be so talented that he even became a teacher at the St Petersburg Conservatory.‘Procession of the Nobles’ comes from the opera-ballet ‘Mlada’.The opera has a remarkable history, for between 1868 and 1870 five different composers worked on this project. The final result was never executed, however. Twenty years later Rimsky-Korsakov started work on the opera once more and composed his own version of Mlada.The theme of the opera is a tragic love story that is set in the early Middle Ages in a realm on the Baltic Sea. In ‘Processsion of the Nobles’ all the princesses of the country gather for a grand feast on the occasion of the summer holidays. Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) stamde uit een aristocratische familie in de buurt van Novgorod. Toen al spoedig bleek dat hij muzikaal erg begaafd was, waren zijn ouders er als de kippen bij om voor hem een eerbaarder loopbaanuit te stippelen: een carri?re als marine-officier was voor hem weggelegd. Rimsky-Korsakov zag echter kans naast zijn studies aan de Marineschool van Sint-Petersburg tevens in het geheim cello te studeren. Zijn clandestineleraar bracht hem in contact met Balakirev. Op die manier behoorde hij plots tot het ‘Machtige Hoopje’ (een groep Russische componisten bestaande uit: Balakirev, Moussorgsky, Cui, Borodin en Rimsky-Korsakov). Rimsky-Korsakovbleek zoveel talent te hebben dat hij zelfs leraar aan het conservatorium werd.‘Procession of the Nobles’ is afkomstig uit de ballet-opera ‘Mlada’. Deze opera heeft een merkwaardige geschiedenis. Tussen 1868 en1870 hebben vijf verschillende componisten aan dit project gewerkt. Het eindresultaat werd echter nooit uitgevoerd. Twintig jaar later heeft Rimsky-Korsakov de draad weer opgepakt en zijn eigen versie van Mlada gemaakt.Hetthema van de opera is een tragisch liefdesverhaal dat zich afspeelt in de vroege Middeleeuwen in een gebied aan de Baltische Zee. In 'Procession of the Nobles' verzamelen alle prinsessen van het land zich voor een groot feest tergelegenheid van de zomervakantie.
SKU: HL.44012440
UPC: 888680084547. 9x12 inches.
This work is based on the story of the soldier and the princess from the film Cinema Paradiso. Long ago a poor soldier fell in love with a beautiful princess. He had nothing to offer her, but managed to meet her and declare his love. The princess was very taken by his emotional plea, and told him that if he were to wait under her balcony for one hundred days and nights, she would be his. Waiting patiently, the soldier endured all manner of torment from weather, wildlife and starvation. Finally on the next-to-last night, the soldier took up his chair and disappeared. The music evokes the atmosphere of the poignant story, and the work is divided into three different movements. Duration: 5:00.
SKU: HL.14002312
ISBN 9783865430878.
Intermezzo-Szene bearbeitet fur Flotengruppe, Metallophon und Schlagwerk von A. Rosenstengel. Diese Komposition gehoret zu seinen bekannt testen Orchesterwerken. Eine echt orientalische Atmosphare beherrscht dieses Werk. Die Kameltreiber kommen allmahlich naher, die Rufe der Bettler nach Gaben werden erhort. Die schone Prinzessin tritt auf, von ihren Dienerinnen begleitet. Die Prinzessin bleibt stehen um sich an den Gauklern und Schlangenbeschworen zu ergotzen. Der Kalif schreitet jetzt uber die Markt und unterbricht die Unterhaltung. Die Prinzessin macht sich zum Aufbruch bereit und die Karawane setzt ihre Reise fort. Die Motive der Prinzessin und der Kameltreiber hort man noch in der Ferne und der Marktplatz wird wieder einsam. Scene d'intermede pour groupe des Flutes a bec, Vibraphone et Percussion arrangee par A. Rosenstengel du morceau Orchestral original par Albert W. Ketelbey. Une atmosphere orientale se repand de ce morceau. Les chameliers approchant lentement du marche, on entend dans le tumulte les mendiants reclamer leur 'Backchiche'. La belle princesse entouree de ses servantes fait son apparition et s'arrete a regarder les jongleurs et charmeurs des serpents. L'arrive du Calife interrompt l'entrain du marche, la princesse prepare son depart et les chameliers continuent leur chemin. Les themes de la princesse et des chameliers s'eteignent dans la lointain et la marche devient desert. Intermezzo scene for Recorder/Flute group, Vibraphone and Percussion arranged by A. Rosenstengel from the original Orchestral piece by Albert W. Ketelbey. An oriental atmosphere pervades this work. The cattle-drivers slowly approach the market; the cries of beggars are heard across the bustle. The beautiful princess enters carried by her servants - she stays to watch the jugglers and snake-charmer. The Caliph now passes through the market and interrupts the entertainment, the princess prepares to depart and the caravan resumes its journey as the sounds of the Persian Market fade into the distance.
SKU: CY.CC2723
Igor Stravinsky's Round of the Princesses (Ronde des princesses) appears as scene ten in the 1910 ballet score. In the composer's popular Suite this beautiful lyrical movement appears just before the explosive Katchai dance.This arrangement of about 6 minutes in length by Randall Malmstrom wonderfully exploits the smooth lyrical playing of the performers.
SKU: HL.234744
9.0x12.0x0.035 inches.
Composer's Note: The Lullaby from The Unicorns arose from an opera libretto I commissioned from John Heath-Stubbs (1918-2006) in the late 1960s. In his story two unicorns are discovered in a remote part of Africa. Both the East and West want to obtain them for research so they send out rival expeditions. The Western technique is to lure the unicorn with a young girl singing a lullaby. Both East and West capture unicorns but the mythical animals escape in the end. I never completed the opera but I made a six-movement suite from it called The Unicorns. There are three songs and three instrumental numbers and the first performance was given with Elisabeth Soderstrom and Solna Brass under Lars-Gunnar Bjorklund at Ekensbergskyrkan, Solna, Sweden on 31 October 1982. This version was recorded and my arrangement of the three songs for voice and piano was recorded by Marilyn Hill Smith. The career of the Lullaby continued with a version for clarinet and piano, which I premiered with Jack Brymer aboard the Sea Princess in the Mediterranean on 29 September 1986. The oboe version was for Sarah Francis, and Duke Dobing and I have recorded it for flute an piano. Lullaby can be played with a variety of solo instruments and is also available for piano left hand and piano solo.
SKU: HL.4005407
UPC: 888680721510. 9.0x12.0x0.029 inches.
Carrie Fisher will forever be remembered for her portrayal of Star Wars' Princess Leia. John Williams' memorable theme beautifully captures the depth and grace of this character as well as the actress who brought her into our hearts.
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