SKU: HL.4008674

UPC: 196288190172.

Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864) was a German opera composer of Jewish origins, who has been described as perhaps the most successful stage composer of the nineteenth century. From 1831 until his death, he remained a dominating figure in the world of opera. His contemporary Hector Berlioz summed up his public career claiming that he 'has not only the luck of being talented, but the talent tobe lucky'. His works made him the most frequently performed composer at the world's leading opera houses in the nineteenth century. Giacomo Meyerbeer composed his opera Le Prophète in 1849. In this opera a coronation is preceded by a splendid march. Although the opera itself is rarely performed, the Coronation March has gained a place in the concert repertoire. Franco Cesarini's arrangement for concert band of the Coronation March stands out for its skillful instrumentation which underlines the powerful sounds of this classic concert march.

ISBN 9798350115697. UPC: 196288190790.

The CD : The first CD (Classic) features 8 pieces of classical music arranged for concert band by Franco Cesarini: Festmusik der Stadt Wien - Richard Strauss L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2 from the Incidental Music - Georges Bizet (I. Pastorale II. Intermezzo III. Menuet IV. Farandole) Nimrod from “Enigma Variations”, Op. 36 - Edward Elgar Galop from “Dance of the Hours” - Amilcare Ponchielli Interlude from the Cantata Sången, Op. 44 - Wilhelm Stenhammar Coronation March from the Opera “Le Prophète” - Giacomo Meyerbeer Psyché et Éros from the Symphonic Poem “Psyché” - César Franck Radetzky-Marsch, Op. 228 - Johann Strauss Sr. The second CD (Contemporary) includes 6 recordings of original works by Franco Cesarini: A Glorious Fanfare, Op.38/3 Tamm Greek Folk Song Suite No. 2, Op. 58b (Samiotissa, Kato Sto Jalo, Chasaposerviko) Bright Dawn Overture, Op. 59 Notes from the Road (An Overture), Op. 60 Siebnen THE ROYAL NETHERLANDS ARMY BAND 'JOHAN WILLEM FRISO' The Royal Netherlands Army Band 'Johan Willem Friso' (JWF) was established on 1st January 2005 after a reorganisation of military bands, when the four Royal Netherlands Army Bands existing at that time were dissolved. The band consists of 54 members and is basedat the Johan Willem Friso Barracks in Assen. An important part of the band’s activities takes place within the armed forces as a kind of 'house band'. In addition, the band has representative duties on behalf of the Netherlands armed forces and regularly performs concerts and participates in tattoos at home and abroad. The agenda also includes performances at ceremonies such as changes-of-command, swearing-in ceremonies, the opening of parliament, national remembrance days, veterans’ day or guards of honour during state visits and CD recordings.