2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, strings

SKU: BR.SON-431

Complete Works. Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Edited by Thomas Schmidt-Beste. Linen. Complete Works. Romantic period. Complete Works. 116 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #SON 431. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.SON-431).

ISBN 9790004803103. 10 x 12.5 inches.

A mystifying question of versions surrounds the Italian: right after the world premiere in London, Mendelssohn is unsatisfied with his symphony. Since he no longer has the score with him, he writes it down afresh (except for the opening movement), but stops at three quarters of the way. In the meantime, trusted experts weigh in with their views. Fanny Hensel writes to her brother: I dont like the change in the first melody at all; why did you make it? Nevertheless, Felix continues to busy himself with the first movement, but ultimately finds no more time for it and leaves it primarily in the form of the complete early version of 1833, which is published posthumously and remains, to this day, a standard repertoire piece in all concert halls. The revised torso, in turn, was long ignored. It was published in this volume, yet it is clear that the three movements of the incomplete final version of 1834 were from the composers viewpoint not at all ready for publication, seeing that Mendelssohn had never critically reviewed them after having penned them.

Brass Band - Grade 4

SKU: BT.AMP-137-130

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Original Light Music. Score Only. Composed 2006. Anglo Music Press #AMP 137-130. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-137-130).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

The Latin American mood of the piece is a salute to the population of California, a state which many feel still clearly displays its Mexican roots. The melody and intoxicating rhythm of the music oozes excitement, thus ensuring every single member of your audience will go home in a joyous mood!

In seine Komposition Fiesta de la Vida - einem Fest des Lebens“ - legte Philip Sparke das Temperament und die Lebensfreude Lateinamerikas hinein. Von den originalen Melodien im lateinamerikanischen Stil werden alle auf der Bühne und im Zuschauerraum zum Tanzen verführt. Absolut ansteckend!

Le caractère latino-américain de la pièce témoigne également du métissage de la population californienne qui puise son identité et ses racines dans les traditions culturelles mexicaines. Néanmoins, aucune mélodie traditionnelle n’apparaît dans le développement. Fiesta de la Vida (“Célébration de la vie”) rend hommage la vitalité et l’enthousiasme des habitants par une musique dont les caractéristiques constituent par excellence les festivités de la joie, du bonheur et de la gaieté.

The Latin American mood of this piece is truly infectious and will make all players, and audience members, get up and dance.Why not add a little Latin spice to any concert with this lively new work.