Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000508-140

Composed by Jan Bosveld. Score Only. 20 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000508-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000508-140).

The Odyssee tells the story of Odysseus, the undaunted hero.
In times long ago the blind poet Homer wrote this famous epic.
The Odyssey follows the Iliad, the story of the bloody war between the Greek and the Trojans. This battle endsafter ten years thanks to the Odysseys famous trick. the Trojan Horse.
The Odyssey is not a war epic, but a story about perseverance, loyalty, adventure, and the survival instinct of its ingenious hero.
In The Odyssey, Homer describes howOdysseus, the king of Ithaca, had to endure another ten years of affliction after the ten years of war in Troy before he could finally return to his home land.
During those years, his wife, Penelope, had to try and keep her many admirers away.These men not only wanted het hand but also the kingship. To prove her husbands worth, she played a trick: As soon as I have finished weaving this shroud for my father-in-law, Laertes, I will choose one of you to become my husband, she promisedthem.
But during the night, she secretly loosened what she had woven during the day, prolonging the time until Odysseus would finally return. After twenty long years, when he finally stood at the door, she wondered: Is this really my husband? Ishe an imposter? Cunningly, she asked him to move the bed, because only she and her husband know that the bed was immovable and was build around an old three trunk! Odysseus was deeply moved: this really was his wife, his Penelope!
Nearly threethousands years later, the loyalty and strength of this character, and all the dangerous adventures that Odysseus survived thanks to courage and intelligence, still moves us today.

Odyssee by Jan Bosveld is not just an adventure story, butrather a characteristic piece in which memories of Homers story can be heard.
The composition opens with a firm, stirring theme describing our hero, Odysseus, in detail: This man is not to be taken lightly.
The further development of thisshort introduction completes this character sketch: trustworthy, perseverant, and a genius.
After that we can picture Odysseus on the lonely beach of Ogygia. Do the trumpets depict his memories of the war of Troy? Does he think of his wife, as werecognise the weaving loom of Penelope in the murmuring eighth?
In the solemn, plaintive part that follows, we can imagine Penelope feeling lonely, sitting in the womens room with her servants.One of the girls plays the harp, but that does notclear the sombre atmosphere. Then we can imagine seeing the sorceress Circe, who changed Odysseus men into swine. After she gives a simple magic sign something follows that reminds us of the sound of pigs grunting. Then the Odysseus theme resounds:the hero comes to savi his comrades. Assisted by Hermes, he forces Circe to lift the spell.
The piece ends the same way as it began, with an animated theme: Odysseus is still the same, undefeated and not to be taken lighty!

Het muzikale relaas van de Griekse schrijver Homerus over de held Odyssee in een karakterstuk vol herinneringen.
Een stevig opgewekt thema symboliseert de grootsheid van Odyssee en zijn karaktertrekken - betrouwbaar, volhardenden vernuftig. De tegenslagen welke hij tegenkomt en in het tweede tragische gedeelte dreigen te escaleren, nemen in het derde snelle gedeelte bij zijn verschijning toch weer een positieve wending.
Nijmegenaar Jan Bosveld bewijstin dit originele werk dat hij op de hoogte is van de onmogelijkheden, maar vooral de ongekende mogelijkheden van muzikanten uit de lagere afdelingen.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.GOB-000478-010

Composed by Carl Wittrock. Set (Score & Parts). 166 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000478-010. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000478-010).

The word ‘tsunami’ is of Japanese origin. When you look it up in a dictionary, you will find that it means ‘a great sea wave produced by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption’.
A megatsunami is the superlative of this awesome expression of power that nature can create, and has catastrophic consequences.

When Carl Wittrock completed this composition not many such big earth movements had occurred, but since then we have become all too familiar with the disastrous consequences which a tsunami may have.
On the 26th of December 2004 a heavy seaquake took place near the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Tidal waves 10 meters in height ravaged the coastal regions ofmany countries for miles around. The tsunami took the lives of thousands of people and destroyed many villages and towns.

There are more areas which run the risk of being struck by a tsunami, such as the island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands. This island is based on oceanic crust at a fracture zone and as such is one of nature’s time bombs. The consequences of a natural calamity like a megatsunami are immense.
In the case of La Palma, the tidal wave will move in the direction of South America, where it may reach 50 km inland, destroying everything on its way.

In his composition Wittrock describes an ordinary day which will have an unexpected ending.
Right from the beginning there seems to be something in the air, the music creating an oppressive atmosphere of impending disaster.
Themes are interrupted, broken off suddenly, followed by silence, suggesting the calm before the storm.
Suddenly a short climax (glissandi in the trombone part) indicates the seaquake, and the megatsunami is a fact. Hereafter follows a turbulent passage symbolising the huge rolling waves.
After nature’s force has spent itself, resignation sets in and the composition ends with a majestic ode to nature.

Het woord 'tsunami' is afkomstig uit het Japans. Het woordenboek geeft als betekenis: een vloedgolf als gevolg van een onderzeese aardbeving. Een megatsunami is de overtreffende trap van deze vorm van natuurgeweld en heeft catastrofalegevolgen.

Toen Carl Wittrock deze compositie voltooide waren er nog niet veel voorbeelden van dergelijke grote bevingen, maar inmiddels weten we maar al te goed welke desastreuze gevolgen een tsunami kan veroorzaken.
Op 26 december 2004 vond er een zware beving plaats in de zee nabij het Indonesische eiland Sumatra. Vloedgolven van wel 10 meter hoog teisterden de kuststreken van menig land in de verre omtrek. De tsunami eiste duizendenmensenlevens en verwoestte vele dorpen en steden.

Er zijn meer gebieden waar sprake is van een 'directe' dreiging, zoals op het eiland La Palma, één van de Canarische eilanden. Dit eiland ligt op een breukvlak en is daarmeeeen tijdbom van de natuur. Bij een calamiteit als een megatsunami zijn de gevolgen niet te overzien.
In het geval van La Palma begeeft de vloedgolf van enkele honderden meters zich richting Zuid Amerika met alle gevolgenvan dien. Tot ongeveer 50 kilometer landinwaarts heeft de megatsunami een allesverwoestende werking.

In de compositie schetst Wittrock een 'gewone' dag die ongewoon zal aflopen. Al vanaf het begin hangt er iets in delucht en is er sprake van een dreigende, beklemmende sfeer.
Thema's worden onderbroken door plotselinge afbrekingen en stiltes. Opeens is daar de korte climax (glissandi in trombones) die de beving symboliseert en de megatsunamiis een feit.
Een onrustig gedeelte vangt aan, daarmee de rollende, voortstuwende golven symboliserend. Na het natuurgeweld is er berusting en The Power of the Megatsunami wordt afgesloten met een majestueuze ode aan de nat.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5

SKU: BT.DHP-0920399-140

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Takashi Hoshide. New Sounds for Concert Band. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 1992. De Haske Publications #DHP 0920399-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0920399-140).

A fantasic medley for concert band, with optional organ part and optional electric or acoustic guitar, of no fewer than seven of the best-loved Christmas carols of all time. You will hear the delights of O Come All ye Faitful, Joy to the World, The First Noel, Deck the Halls, Hark the Herald, O Tannenbaum and O Little Town of Bethlehem all given that special something that is present in all publications from the ‘New Sounds for Concert Band’ series. An ideal piece to either open or bring to a close your Christmas concert.

Dieser weihnachtliche Reigen beginnt und endet mit dem in mehreren Sprachen gesungenen Herbei, o ihr Gläubigen. Dazwischen verarbeitete der Japaner Takashi Hoshide fünf weitere, international bekannte Weihnachtslieder, die bei keinem Weihnachtsfest und in keinem Weihnachtskonzert fehlen dürfen zu einem festlichen Medley für Blasorchester.

Le compositeur-arrangeur japonais Takashi Hoshide a rassemblé six noëls internationaux dans un medley pétillant au charme d’antan. Une manière originale et authentique de célébrer Noël en musique.

Il compositore ed arrangiatore Takashi Hoshide ha raccolto sei canti natalizi internazionali in un medley dallo charme irresistibile. Un modo originale ed autentico di festeggiare il Natale in musica.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5

SKU: BT.DHP-0920399-010

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Takashi Hoshide. New Sounds for Concert Band. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1992. De Haske Publications #DHP 0920399-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0920399-010).

A fantasic medley for concert band, with optional organ part and optional electric or acoustic guitar, of no fewer than seven of the best-loved Christmas carols of all time. You will hear the delights of O Come All ye Faitful, Joy to the World, The First Noel, Deck the Halls, Hark the Herald, O Tannenbaum and O Little Town of Bethlehem all given that special something that is present in all publications from the ‘New Sounds for Concert Band’ series. An ideal piece to either open or bring to a close your Christmas concert.

A Christmas Carol Fantasy is een hartverwarmende medley van zes internationaal bekende kerstliederen, in een gelsaagde bewerking van de Japanse arrangeur Takasi Hosihde. Bijzonder sfeervol!

Dieser weihnachtliche Reigen beginnt und endet mit dem in mehreren Sprachen gesungenen Herbei, o ihr Gläubigen. Dazwischen verarbeitete der Japaner Takashi Hoshide fünf weitere, international bekannte Weihnachtslieder, die bei keinem Weihnachtsfest und in keinem Weihnachtskonzert fehlen dürfen zu einem festlichen Medley für Blasorchester.

Le compositeur-arrangeur japonais Takashi Hoshide a rassemblé six noëls internationaux dans un medley pétillant au charme d’antan. Une manière originale et authentique de célébrer Noël en musique.

Il compositore ed arrangiatore Takashi Hoshide ha raccolto sei canti natalizi internazionali in un medley dallo charme irresistibile. Un modo originale ed autentico di festeggiare il Natale in musica.

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: BT.DHP-1002045-721

Composed by Jacob De Haan. First Class. Part. Composed 2000. 16 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1002045-721. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1002045-721).

ISBN 9789043109512.

As the name suggests, the series First Class contains compositions for the first group lessons which, despite their easy grade, are first class pieces! First Class offers numerous possibilities for ensemble playing. Specialattention is given to the range of each part, so that as many different instruments as possible can play the pieces together. This means almost any combination of instruments is possible, from a quartet to a full concert band. Allpieces also contain optional percussion parts. In Concert is a collection of small pieces composed by Jacob de Haan. As the title indicates, this part of the First Class series can be used to make up a concert program. Withmelodious titles such as March Along, Beetle Blues, and House Party, success is something you can count on! Contents: March Along · Beetle Blues · House Party · Quick Time · Slow Motion · Czardas · Farmhouse Rock · Soul Ballad ·English Waltz · Sunny Samba · Rhythm & Blues · Close Finish

In Concert is de eerste verzameling in de serie First Class. De twaalf zeer verschillende composities zijn in de lichste moeilijkheidsgraad geschreven. Al na een paar maanden kunnen de jongste muzikanten zo al primamet elkaar musiceren. Inhoud:March Along, Beetle Blues, House Party, Quick Time, Slow Motion, Czardas, Farmhouse Rock, Soul Ballad, English Waltz, Sunny Samba, Rythem & Blues en Close Finish.

Der Serienname First Class spricht für sich: Einerseits sind die Werke in dieser Serie für das erste Zusammenspiel geschrieben, andererseits sind sie bei aller Einfachkeit doch sehr gut komponiert, also einfach 'Klasse'! Die Serie First Class bietet durch ihr spezielles Konzept unendlich Möglichkeiten des Zusammenspiels. Die Art und Weise der Instrumentierung ermöglicht, mit zwei oder mehreren gleichen, aber auch mit unterschiedlichen Instrumenten zusammenzuspielen. Nach Belieben kann das Ensemble durch Schlaginstrumente ergänzt werden. Das Prinzip ist sehr einfach: Man schaut, welche Instrumente zur Verfügung stehen und sucht danach die Stimmenhefte aus derdazugehörigen Liste aus.First Class in Concert - Jacob de HaanIn Concert ist die erste Sammlung der Serie First Class. Die zwölf ganz unterschiedlichen Stücke sind in leichtestem Schwierigkeitsgrad geschrieben. Bereits nach ein paar Monaten Spielerfahrung können damit die jüngsten Musiker miteinander klangvoll musizieren.

La serie First Class propone pubblicazioni per principianti particolarmente adatte alle lezioni di gruppo. In First Class viene data grande importanza all’estensione delle parti, rendendo possibile l’esecuzione da parte di molti strumenti diversi. In questo modo, si può utilizzare qualsiasi combinazione di strumenti: dal quartetto fino alla orchestra di fiati. Tutti i brani contengono le parti opzionali per percussioni e dato che sono pensati per musicisti principianti, non contengono ritmi o tecniche complesse.

By Joshua V. Hinkel. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Alfred Debut Series. Form: Overture. Grade 1. 122 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Concert band (Flute 1/Piccolo, Flute 2, Oboe 1/2, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3, Eb Alto Clarinet*, Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2*, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone*, Bb Cornet 1, Bb Cornet 2, Bb Cornet 3, B) - grade 4.5

SKU: CN.S11214

Composed by Derek Bourgeois. Band Music. Score only. Duration 4:30. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11214).

Adapted from the slow movement of Bourgeois' own Sonata for Brass Quintet, Northern Lament is a powerful work with a fiery climax in the middle and thematic material derived from a simple & memorable melody.

This piece originated in the slow movement of Sonata for Brass Quintet, which I wrote in 1965 whilst still a pupil of Herbert Howells at the Royal College of Music, London. It had been commissioned by the Halle Brass Quintet, although they never performed the work. In 1997, Timothy Reynish suggested that I should arrange the work for wind orchestra. I decided to expand the movement into something more than double its original length, adding a fiery climax to its central section. The whole movement derives from the simple melody stated at the beginning. Because of Timothy Reynish's association with the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England and because the original sonata was never played by the northern-based Halle Brass Quintet who invited me to write it, I decided to call the new piece Northern Lament..

Grade 3

SKU: CL.RWS-2308-01

Composed by Bankston. Concert Band. Extra score. Composed 2023. RWS Music Company #RWS-2308-01. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2308-01).

A colorful and powerful march set in G minor that will make your inner pirate want to set sail! The interesting interplay between instruments and adventurous dynamic scheme provides something a bit different for your next festival; a work which contrasts many other standard marches. This one is indeed a map that leads to a treasure chest full of teaching opportunities. A pirate adventure as well as musical fun and growth all in one package!

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2

SKU: BT.GOB-001117-140

Composed by Carl Wittrock. Score Only. 34 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 001117-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-001117-140).

The composition as a whole is built around a structure of shorter fragments reminiscent of 'Pictures At An Exhibition' by Moussorgsky. The parts are decorated with recognisable illustrations of different animals. In each composition, Wittrock adds something that can fascinate both musicians and listeners. Can you hear it?

Deze compositie als geheel is opgebouwd rond een structuur van korte fragmenten die doet denken aan de Schilderijententoonstelling van Moessorgski. De partijen zijn versierd met illustraties van verschillende dieren. Wittrock voegt telkens iets toe wat zowel de muzikanten als toehoorders kan boeien. Luister maar!

Die Komposition als Ganzes baut auf einer Struktur aus kürzeren Fragmenten auf, die an Mussorgskis Bilder einer Ausstellung erinnern. In jedem Abschnitt werden verschiedene Tiere dargestellt und Wittrock fügt etwas hinzu, das sowohl die Musiker als auch die Zuhörer fasziniert. Können Sie es heraushören?

Dans son ensemble, la composition est construite autour d’une structure de fragments plus courts rappelant les Tableaux d’une exposition de Moussorgski. Les parties sont décorées avec des illustrations de différents animaux. Dans chaque composition, Wittrock ajoute un élément fascinant pour musiciens et public. L’entendez-vous ?

La composizione nel suo complesso è costruita attorno a una struttura di frammenti brevi che ricordano i Quadri di un’esposizione di Musorgskij. Le parti sono decorate con illustrazioni di differenti animali. In ogni composizione Wittrock aggiunge qualcosa che può affascinare sia i musicisti sia gli ascoltatori. Lo potete sentite?

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5

SKU: BT.GOB-000304-010

Composed by Jan Bosveld. Set (Score & Parts). 26 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000304-010. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000304-010).

An Astrological Composition.

Astrology is based on the principle that each sort of time has its own quality. In order to determine the quality of a particular moment, an astrologer looks at the position of the planets in the solar sustemat that moment. Each planet has specific types of energies and its location provides unique information for a certain moment on Earth. Thus: its position in the sky tells something about what happens on Earth.

In this composition the typesof energies of four planets are musically translated. The four planet were not randomly chosen. There are two pairs, whose influence and energy are opposite.

Venus and Mars.
Venus represents the feminine principle: harmony, beauty,art, and the ability to make relationships and to keep the peace. Venus connects, and communicates in order to maintain the balance.
Mars represent the masculine principle: winning, impulsiveness, enthusiasm, and sexual energy for procreation.He creates war enabling the strongest to triumph. Mars is musically depicted in a stirring march in which enthusiasm characterises the masculine character.

Saturn and Jupiter.
Saturn represents concentration and withdrawal: the strongnotion of responsibility, seriousness, self-discipline and melancholy. Saturn is the hermit who will conquer his fears and worries in minimal conditions and by self-chastisement. This contemplative character is depicted in the music as if it isalmost standing still, which also reflects the given character of this planet.
Jupiter represents growth and expansion: the positive, self-confidence, the good Samaritan, the healer. Jupiter is the philosopher who will make the world a betterplace, sees future possibilities, and searches for eternal values. He is the prophet who sometimes rants and raves his doctrine and proclamations, resulting musically in a whirling and upbeat finale. not looking back at what has been but searchingfor new challenges.

Heaven and Earth was commisioned by the Music Lending and Information Centre (MUI), a department of the library for the province of Gelderland in Arnhem, The Netherlands.Een astrologische compositie.

Astrologie is gebaseerd op het principe dat elke tijd zijn eigen kwaliteit heeft. Tijd voor koffie of het was je tijd nog niet als bijvoorbeeld een baan aan je neus voorbij is gegaan.
Om de kwaliteit van een moment te lezen kijkt deastroloog naar de stand van de planeten in ons zonnestelsel op dat tijdstip. Elke planeet heeft specifieke energieën en de plaats aan de hemel geeft unieke informatie over een bepaald moment op aarde. Oftewel: de stand aan de hemel (Ouranos) verteltiets over wat er op aarde (Gaia) gebeurt.

In deze compositie worden de energieën van vier planeten muzikaal vertaald. De vier planeten zijn niet lukraak gekozen. Het zijn twee paren, die qua invloed en energie tegenovergesteldzijn.

Venus en Mars.
Venus vertegenwoordigt het vrouwelijke principe: harmonieus, schoonheid, de kunst, het vermogen om verbindingen aan te gaan en de vrede te bewaren. Venus geeft door en verbindt om de balans te bewaren.
Marsvertegenwoordigt het mannelijke principe: winnen, anderen aftroeven, impulsief en enthousiast, seksuele energie voor de voortplanting. Mars creëert oorlog om de sterkste te laten zegevieren.
Venus staat tot Mars als vrede staat tot oorlog, alsverbinden staat tot verbreken, als harmonie staat tot competitie.

Jupiter en Saturnus.
Jupiter vertegenwoordigt groei en expansie: het positieve zelfvertrouwen, de weldoener, de genezer. Jupiter is de filosoof die de wereld wilverbeteren, vooruitkijkend en zoekend naar eeuwige waarden, de profeet die soms al te bombastisch zijn leer verkondigt.
Saturnus vertegenwoordigt concentratie en inkrimping: het sterke verantwoordelijkheidsbesef, soberheid, zelfdiscipline enmelancholie. Saturnus is de kluizenaar die onder minimale voorwaarden en zelfkastijding zijn angsten wil overwinnen. De harde, serieuze werker die volgens vaste regels stug doorgaat om aan zijn hoge eisen te voldoen.
Jupiter staat tot Saturnusals uitbreiding staat tot inkrimping, als zelfvertrouwen staat tot faalangst, als vrijheid staat tot structuur.

Gobelin Music Publications.

Composed by Robert Sheldon. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Sound Innovations for Band. Grade 1.5. 136 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Concert Band (Score & Parts) - Level 2.5

SKU: HL.44011057

Composed by Jacob De Haan. De Haske Concert Band. March. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2010. De Haske Publications #1115006010. Published by De Haske Publications (HL.44011057).

UPC: 884088640026. MARS (135X180) inches.

A mirage is an illusion, something without substance that does not really exist. Although not real, its unattainable nature is perfect for musical inspiration. Composer Jacob de Haan was strolling through a picturesque forest of the Dutch Gelderland when he thought he saw a body of water. While there was no water, its mere image created waves that can be relived in De Haan's original composition, Mirage.

Mirage is het Engelse synoniem voor 'Fata Morgana'. De creatieve aanleiding voor deze compositie was dan ook het verhaal van een wandelaar die in een boslandschap in Gelderland water denkt te zien. Het in het triodeel deelsgezongen 'wandelthema' brengt de vreugde die de toeschouwer aan dit natuurverschijnsel beleeft bijzonder goed tot uitdrukking.

Mirage ist ein englisches Synonym für Fata Morgana. Als kreativer Anstoss für diese Komposition diente Jacob de Haan ein Spazierganger, der durch eine Waldlandschaft im hollandischen Gelderland geht und dabei glaubt, ein Gewasser zu sehen. Das im Trio teilweise gesungene Spaziergangs-Thema bringt die Freude an diesem Naturerlebnis besonders gut zum Ausdruck.

<< Fata Morgana >> est le nom donne a un phenomene de mirage, et que l'on attribuait a la fee Morgane. Du mirage, nous passons aux notes joyeuses d'une etrange promenade en foret ou la lumiere donne la sensation de l'existence d'une nappe d'eau au pied d'un arbre. Mirage ou realite ? A vous de le decouvrir. Ce qui est sur, c'est que le Theme de la promenade (Trio) est partiellement chante.

Una sorta di miraggio ha ispirato Jacob de Haan a comporre questo brano, prendendo spunto appunto da un miraggio di uno specchio d'acqua che gli si e presentato durante una passeggiata in una foresta in Olanda. Il tema della passeggiata parzialmente cantato nel trio, enfatizza gli spettacoli che la natura ci offre.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-046-140

Composed by John Miles. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2002. 28 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 046-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-046-140).

9x12 inches.

Born in Jarrow, northeast England, in 1949, John Miles was something of a child prodigy, learning the piano from the age of five. In the early ’60s he persuaded his father to buy him a guitar and by the end of the decade he had joined a semi-professional band, The Influence. The group soon disbanded and by 1969 Miles was recording with his own group, The John Miles Band, releasing a dozen singles in the early ’70s. In 1975 Miles decided to move to London and secured a deal with Decca Records. By October that year, a newly formed band, John Miles and Co, had released their debut single, Highfly, but their greatest hit, which stormed the British charts in March 1976, was Music.

In 1976 bestormde het nummer Music van de band John Miles and Co de hitparades. Music, vaak bekritiseerd als pompeus en hoogdravend in een periode die steeds meer de kant van de punk opging, was in feite typisch Britsetechnopop en daarbij een bepalende plaat voor die tijd, samen met nummers als Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. Met veel gevoel voor dynamiek en dramatiek werkt deze ode aan de muziek nog altijd aanstekelijk.

Musik war meine erste Liebe“ - so beginnt der Text dieses Pop-Klassikers aus den Siebzigern von John Miles, der mit dieser Zeile damit damals und heute den Nerv aller begeisterten Musiker und Musikfans der Welt traf. Leise und laut, gefühlvoll und dramatisch, zieht diese schöne Liebeserklärung an die Musik in der Blasorchester-Bearbeitung von Philip Sparke noch immer Musiker und Zuhörer unweigerlich in ihren Bann.

E’ con Music, il suo più grande successo, che John Miles (1949) conquista le hit-parade inglesi nel marzo 1976. Espressiva, potente e dinamica, questa canzone è un magnifico inno alla musica. L’arrangiamento di Philip Sparke è fedele alla versione originale.

Concert Band; Orchestra 2.2+EH.2+BCl.2: 2.0.0.0: Timp: Harp: Str: (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Solo Tenor

SKU: AP.36-A915502

Arranged by Giacomo Puccini, Heinz Reichert, adapted from a German libretto by Alfred M. Willner, ed./arr. by Michael Kaye/ Italian libretto by Giuseppe Adami, and translated. Light Opera, Orchestra Accompaniment, Conductor Score & Parts. Kalmus Opera Library. Score and Part(s). LudwigMasters Publications #36-A915502. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (AP.36-A915502).

UPC: 659359800351. English.

The three-act operetta LA RONDINE (The Swallow) by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) was first completed in 1916 and premiered at the Grand Théâtre de Monte Carlo on March 27, 1917. It tells the story of Magda, a Parisian courtesan, who is torn between more transactional love she has chosen and the romantic love of a wife with the young man Ruggero, whom she meets at a small house party of her protector Rambaldo, then again at a Paris nightspot. After leaving to live with Ruggero for some time, she flees back to Rambaldo when Ruggero proposes marriage, declaring that she cannot keep her past a secret and she will not allow her previous life to bring grief to both Ruggero and his parents. Never satisfied, Puccini revised the operetta in both 1920 and 1921, altering the ending each time, and he passed before he settled on the definitive version. The beautiful tenor aria PARIGI! È LA CITTÀ DEI DESIDERI (Paris! It is the city of desire) was not included in the original libretto and added by Puccini to give Ruggero, the romantic lead, something to do in the first act. While it does not move the plot forward, the aria does quickly endear listeners to the Ruggero character. The aria was later cut from the opera and is not usually heard in staged versions, although the music was used again with different text in Puccini's 1917 song MORIRE?, S. 89. This edition of the aria by Michael Kaye is from the second version (1920) of the opera.

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