SKU: HL.4008680

UPC: 196288190233.

The arrangement for wind orchestra of Georges Bizet's L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2 by Franco Cesarini came about after the composer had long sought a version of the work that would satisfy him. Franco Cesarini remains completely faithful to the original version by revealing and highlighting each section and all the facets ofthe wind orchestra. The premiere of L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2 was held in Lugano on 27 March 2022, during the Spring Concert of the Civica Filarmonica conducted by Franco Cesarini.

SKU: AP.47427S

ISBN 9781470662059. UPC: 038081541952. English.

Themes from the brilliant 4th movement of L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2 are solidly scored in this easy arrangement for younger ensembles. Easy fingerings and good bowings make this piece sound very professional. Bizet's inclusion of the carol tune The March of the Kings will work well for holiday concerts, festivals, or as an opener or closer.

SKU: PR.ZM23430

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.