Poul Ruders' Handel Variations for Orchestra (2009) -Ninety Symphonic Reflections on Eight Bars by Georg Friedrich Handel.Commissioned by and dedicated to the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra in celebration of their 75th anniversary 2010. Premiered by The Aarhus Symphony Orchestra conducted by Giancarlo Andretta at the Aarhus Concert Hall 14 January 2010. Programme noteThe short feisty Bourrée from Handel´s famous Water Music (First Suite in F major) has for some years been hovering at the back of my mind as possessing the perfectpotential for a series of variations. Not unlike the short 'morsel' by Henry Purcell (the witches Ho-ho-ho-chorus from the opera Dido and Aeneas) which kicks off the ten variations of my orchestral work Concerto in Pieces the music per se is not particularly interesting but it nevertheless grows on you and is difficult to get rid of. It is merely a handful of sequences (a technique much used in the Baroque era - a method in which the same motif is being shifted up and down in a specified order). Actually it is only the first eight bars of the Bourrée which I haul through the wringer.It would be obvious to assume that Handel Variations make up a sequel to Concerto in Pieces but in spite of the similarity in character between the two chosen themes the Handel Variations are far more symphonically coherent. There are no less than ninety (!) variations and each variation (they are relatively short ranging from four up to forty-something bars) runs seamlessly into the next creating a huge symphonic body of constantly changing colours. I set out with the original theme without interfering but the 'erosion' begins to gnaw away at the theme already from the first variation. Imagine a vast gallery of Handel portraits in which Georg Friedrich appears at first fully recognizable but then the 'disfiguration' sets in and

Published 1992.For Wind Orchestra.Commissioned by Yamaha Wind Orchestra.First performance: Hamamatsu 1992 Yamaha Wind Orchestra Toshiaki Morita (cond).

Hardback-This volume contains newly edited versions of two of Walton's mature works for orchestra: the Partita for Orchestra written in 1957 and one of ten works commissioned by the Cleveland Orchestra and the Variations on a Theme by Hindemith a work of great colour from 1962-3 and taking as its inspiration a theme from his friend Paul Hindemith.

From the Bosworth Amateur School Orchestra Series. For the complete work see ASO001065.This score starts at letter U where Tchaikovsky's 'banda ad lib' parts usually a military band would normally reinforce the full orchestra. In this version these parts are written for junior orchestra recorders percussion band military and/or brass band instruments. All of these parts are 'ad lib.'

Full Orchestra Consisting Of Four Distinct Movements This Suite Offers Variety And Flair Which Allows Many Sections of the Orchestra to Shine. Each Movement Focuses On A Different Style or Mood and All Remain Tonal.

With the ?Concerto for Orchestra ? Henle inaugurates a series of affordable study scores based on the text of the Bartók Complete Edition. When Bartók received the commission to compose this piece from Serge Koussevitsky in May 1943 it meant not only financial support but also an important creative impetus for the gravely ill composer. By October the five-movement concerto which Koussevitsky enthusiastically dubbed ?the best orchestral work of the last 25 years ? was already complete. The first performances in the winter of 1944 45 were also very successful. Nevertheless Bartók was moved to set down an alternate ending which thecomposer who passed away in September 1945 would never be destined to hear. Bartók specialist Klára Móricz includes both versions in her edition and summarises the history and transmission of the ?Concerto for Orchestra? in a fascinating foreword. A brief commentary section provides information about the principles underlying the edition.

Rachmaninoff's set of variations, originally composed in 1931 for piano solo, are here arranged by the Rumanian conductor Corneliu Dumbraveanu for chamber orchestra. This arrangement has been programmed regularly by Neeme Järvi, including in 2012 with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in an all-Rachmaninoff programme, and can be heard on his 1994 Chandos recording with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Performances have also been given by Kazushi Ono and Kristjan Järvi in 2013. / Orchestre

The study score of Samuel Barber's First Essay For Orchestra Op.12 as first performanced by the NBC Symphony Orchestra with conductor Arturo Toscanini New York on 5 November 1938.

This work for orchestra was commissioned by the BBC and premiered by the BBC Orchestra under the direction of Andrew Davis in Tokyo May 1997.

The Bohuslav Martinu Complete Edition III/1/5. Par MARTINU BOHUSLAV. “Incarnation” (1956), Bohuslav Martinu’s fourth piano concerto, follows an atypical two-movement structure. It was composed for Martinu’s friend Rudolf Firkušný, who played from a copy of the autograph until 1970, when the composition was first put into print. The next work, “Concerto in B flat major for Piano and Orchestra”, known under the name “Fantasia Concertante”, was to be Martinu’s very last concert work. The concerto in three movements, composed at the request of Swiss pianist Margrit Weber, is quite different from the previous work in terms of its compositional means. In this case, Martinu strongly influenced the edition of the work. The present volume of the Complete Edition of works by Bohuslav Martinu is based mainly on contemporary copies containing the composer’s own modifications. The edition presents numerous new findings about the genesis of both works./ Recueil / Orchestre

Concerto Grosso for String Orchestra-A Concerto Grosso for String Orchestra by Karl Jenkins presented in full score.

Consort Orchestra (CD-ROM)-Consort Orchestra (CD-ROM/includes score and parts for flute (penny whistle) violin cello guitar piano and percussion): The soaring beauty of traditional folk music and Gaelic-inspired original songs permeates this collection with fresh sounds and expressive words. From lilting dance-like songs of praise to noble hymn tunes that encourage and motivate this gathering of sacred songs provides a great variety of styles tempos and usages. Decorated with optional acoustic instruments and driven by well-crafted piano parts these anthems are designed to work for choirs of any size. Catch the wave of enthusiasm for this ancient musical culture and bring a refreshing spirit ofworship into your ministry! Songs include: Celtic Praise Song - In the Valley Flows a River - The Master Has Come - A Celtic Hosanna - Come to the Upper Room - Here is Love - Celtic Alleluia - Not I But Christ - A Celtic Blessing. Score and parts for flute (penny whistle) violin cello guitar piano and percussion.

Mark David Boden's Verona for Orchestra.Premiered by the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall February 2012.Duration: c. 3.5 minutes

Les Cloches De Monsigneur Grieg (1993-99) for small Symphony Orchestra by Asbjørn Schaathun.'Edvard Grieg's 'Bell Ringing' for Piano Op.54 No.6... seen through Monsigneur A. Schaathun's half shut eyes...'Commissioned by the The Norwegian Radio Orchestra.

Four of Britten's most popular works including The Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra. Now published in The Masterworks Library with introductory notes illustrations and photographs. Ideal for students conductors performers libraries and general music enthusiasts. Contains: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Matinees Musicales Soirees Musicales & The Courtly Dances from Gloriana.