SKU: FG.55011-592-7
ISBN 9790550115927.
Ida Moberg (1859-1947) was the first widely educated female Finnish composer. Born in Helsinki she grew up in a musical family and studied singing and piano at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Later the studies continued: composing and singing at the Helsinki Orchestra School, composing at the Royal Musical Academy in Dresden, improvisation in Berlin and pedagogue in Hellerau. Stillhet (Swedish for Silence), a short cradle song for string orchestra is extracted from her unfinished opera Asiens ljus (The Light of Asia), based on a text by Viktor Rydberg about Buddhism. Stillhet is also suitable for pupil orchestra (duration c. 2,5 minutes).
SKU: FJ.ST6179S
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Based on Lehár's famous opera that received nearly 5,000 performances worldwide in its first year alone, this delightful arrangement includes the most notable themes. Portraying both the comical and heartwarming angles of the opera, McCashin has gone to great lengths to preserve the integrity of the original. A wonderful addition to your next program.
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More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up
SKU: KN.10079S
UPC: 822795100792.
The Merry Wives Of Windsor is a German opera written by Otto Nicolai in 1845 based on the Shakespearean comedy of the same name. Nicolai had achieved great success with his Italian operas, but this became a German favorite. The Overture is a success in its own right, and even inspired a short film produced by conductor Johnny Green that won the Oscar for Best Short Subject in 1954. This energetic grade 4 arrangement contains many themes from the overture and will make a great concert opener. Duration 3:40.
SKU: FJ.ST6497
UPC: 241444413838. English.
This fantastic and playable suite of themes from the popular opera Carmen includes the Opening Bugle Call and March of the Dragoons, the famous Habanera, the beautiful Entr'acte to Act III - Intermezzo, and the soaring, spirited music of the Final Act. A great way to showcase your students playing some of the most famous and enjoyable opera music in the repertoire!
SKU: FJ.ST6442S
Based on Alexander Dumas's tragic work, the prelude to Verdi's opera La Traviata is a gut-wrenchingly powerful piece. While rather brief, the work demands a full range of emotions from the players and is a stunningly beautiful addition to any program.
SKU: FJ.ST6442
UPC: 241444384756. English.
SKU: FJ.ST6497S
SKU: FJ.ST6303S
Introduce your orchestra and audience to this passionate arrangement from Wagner's famous opera, Lohengrin. This transcription keeps the textures and colors amazingly true to the full operatic score while featuring solo violin and cello. Equally powerful for chamber orchestras or large string orchestras, this work is sure to make a profound impact at your performance. Stunning.
SKU: FJ.ST6415
UPC: 241444374856. English.
Relive the opera overture that lead to one of Wagner's earliest successes! This setting fully retains all the thematic, rhythmic and musical intent of the original orchestra version. Orchestrated to stay true to the vast scope and dimension of the original setting, this exciting work will compliment any program as an overture or as a big-finish closer!
SKU: FJ.ST6415S
SKU: FJ.ST6436S
The Thieving Magpie is one of Rossini's most memorable and exciting opera overtures. After an aggressive and militaristic introduction comes the drama and intrigue surrounding a story centered on the theft of a silver spoon! Students will explore a full range of expression and bow strokes in this expertly orchestrated arrangement.
SKU: FJ.ST6244S
From Henry Purcell's semi-opera King Arthur comes this wonderful arrangement in the style of the French Overture. The piece begins with a strong statement filled with regal and stately dotted rhythms. A lively fugue follows in which all sections play an equal role as they explore independent playing. Written in the key of D minor, shifting is required for first violin and bass while cello uses extensions. An excellent study in Baroque bow style!
SKU: FJ.ST6422S
This accessible yet authentic arrangement is based on four well-known themes from Bizet's popular opera: Prelude, Aragonaise (Dance of Aragon), Habanera, and Dance Bohème (Gypsy Dance). From the foreboding introduction to the dancing and swirling ending, this spectacular arrangement has it all!
SKU: FJ.ST6436
UPC: 241444384206. English.
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