Composition de Harald Genzmer ' Divertimento di danza ' pour orchestre à cordes continue clairement la forme baroque de la divertimento. Cette musique ' light ' - dans le vrai sens du mot - consistait en une séquence de mouvements lâches avec les formes libres et les mouvements de danse alternat-ing successivement variées. Le divertimento composé de cinq à six mouvements. Genzmer gardé à tous ces faits, mais il introduit la nouvelle vie dans les formes anciennes. Bien qu'il n'a pas composé 'dans l'ancien style', il respecte certaines règles de la forme traditionnelle. Les mouvements : Ouverture - Allegro (Fugato) - Adagio - Presto (sur une danse de l'ancien français) - Finale (sur un mouvement de danse anglais) / Orchestre A Cordes

Concerto for String Orchestra - the magnum opus of Grayna Bacewicz (1909-1969) the outstanding composer and violinist - was composed in 1948 and at once became one of the most frequently performed works of this Polish artist. This masterpieceof neoclassicism fascinates as much by its invention and virtuosic briliance as its harmonious combination of formal elements of a traditional nature with new tonal ideas. The form of the three-movement Concerto oscillates between that of the baroqueconcerto grosso and the early classical sonata cycle. The neoclassical tendency is evident above all in the articulation of the musical structure in keeping with the rigours of periodicity and the manner of developing thematic threads derived fromthem while the concertato character of particular movements and the generally linear texture indicate baroque connections. The first movement (Allegro) - in the form of an early classical sonata allegro - begins with a subject with energeticfigurations emblematic for the whole piece and based on a constant pendulum-like semiquaver movement anchored securely on D. It is precisely because of the nature of this subject that Bacewiczs work has been compared to the Brandenburg Concertosby Jan Sebastian Bach The second movement (Andante) while retaining its concertato charakter is at the same time an example of the composers ability to create emotionally serene lyrical moods and her sense of cantilena derived from the spiritof romantic song (a motto-subject presented at the beginning by cello solo). In this movement it is both the process of evolution and the instrumental colouring which constitute the constructional agents forming here a self-containedvalue. In thethird movement (Vivo) the composer returns to her favourite type of music understood as an expression of pure motion in the form of figural motives with infinite transformational possibilities. The spontaneity of the music the constant mutabilityof the tonal situations and the sophisticated acerbic harmonies - as Witold Lutosawski described them - form a colourful mosaic built in the structural skeleton of a sonata rondo. Concerto for String Orchestra is not only proof of thestylizing tendency of the composer but also of an unerring intuition concerning the technical and expressive possibilities inherent in a string instruments ensemble. [Magorzata Gsiorowska translated by Ewa Cholewka]

Originally written for two violins this adaptation works very well for string orchestra. A slow introduction provides excellent opportunities to work on bow control intonation and tone production. The Allegro section teaches canonic imitation through exciting conversational exchanges between the different sections of the orchestra. Another fine arrangement from Robert D. McCashin.

Condensed Score-This extraordinary collection of wedding favorites is the perfect solution for wedding planners looking for just the right music for that upcoming wedding ceremony. The arrangements are appropriate for the string quartet of forstrong orchestra. The optional contrabass part provides additional flexibility. Selections include: Aria (Handel); Bridal Chorus (Wagner); Wedding March (Mendelssohn); Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke);Largo from “Winter” (Vivaldi); Rigaudon (Campra); Theme from 1st Symphony (Brahms); March (Mozart); Trumpet Tune (Purcell); Canon (Pachelbel); Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring(Bach); Allegro from “Winter” (Vivaldi).

String teachers have come to enjoy the the skilled arrangements of John Leavitt and his treatment of this Handel classic is one of his best yet. Three famous themes have been arranged in a short suite of dances that capture thebaroque style with carefully designed ensemble and inner part writing. Includes: Hornpipe Aire and Allegro. Dur: 4:20

Heres the musical signature from the memorable film about the life of Mozart. Using the opening strains of Symphony No. 25 this impressive allegro movement will connect any audience with the power and beauty of Mozarts symphonic style.

Explore the rich and important history of the Underground Railroad in this serious festival work. Opening with a solemn chorale themes in the cello and bass soon take on the character of traditional spirituals. As the piece moves into a lively allegro section the music becomes much more dramatic depicting the excitement nervousness and extreme courage displayed by those who were able to escape to freedom. Inspirational!

This highly energetic work will add sparkle to any concert. Featuring the entire Allegro section from the original overture, students will practice Baroque style, dotted rhythms, and successive 16th note passages. (3:30) / Orchestre A Cordes