| Saga of the Mississippi [Conducteur] Theodore Presser Co.
Orchestra 2 Bassoons, 2 Oboes, 3 Clarinets, 3 Flutes, 3 Trombones, 3 Trumpets, 4...(+)
Orchestra 2 Bassoons, 2
Oboes, 3 Clarinets, 3
Flutes, 3 Trombones, 3
Trumpets, 4 Horns, Bass
Drum, Contra-bassoon,
Cymbal, English Horn,
Percussion: Snare Drum,
Strings, Timpani, Tuba
SKU: PR.466411770
Composed by Harl
Mcdonald. This edition:
Study Score.
Contemporary. Full score.
With Standard notation.
84 pages. Duration 15
minutes. Theodore Presser
Company #466-41177.
Published by Theodore
Presser Company
(PR.466411770). UPC:
680160640850. 9 x 12
inches. Mississippi
I. Father of Waters: born
of the Highlands and the
Lakes; the Glaciers, the
Mountains, and the
Prairies. The picture of
your birth is clounded in
the ice and mists of
ancient ages but your
spirit remains our life
stream. II. The Red Man
knew your bountiful gifts
and gave thanks to the
Great Spirit on your
banks. -- The Spanish and
French Fathers brought
the glory of Christianity
to America on
Mississippi. But all men,
white and dark; --
Indian, Spaniard, and
Negro; Bourbon and
Yankee, combined to make
Mississippi the heart of
America. Saga of the
Mississippi Harl McDonald
Born near Boulder,
Colorado, July 27, 1899
Now living in
Philadelphia The original
suggestion for a
symphonic work on the
subject of the
Mississippi came
indirectly from the late
Booth Tarkington who saw
in it color and movement
and atmosphere
translatable into the
terms of music. In the
course of time, by the
mysterious processes of
composers' chemistry, it
took shape as a tone-poem
of two sections, one
representing the rise of
the great stream from its
primeval geologic
sources, the other the
human history of the
river. Mr. McDonald
devised the following
verbal outline of the
general scheme of his
diptych: I. Father of
Waters: born of the
Highlands and the Lakes;
the Glaciers, the
Mountains, and the
Prairies. The picture of
your birth is clounded in
the ice and mists of
ancient ages but your
spirit remains our life
stream. II. The Red Man
knew your bountiful gifts
and gave thanks to the
Great Spirit on your
banks. -- The Spanish and
French Fathers brought
the glory of Christianity
to America on
Mississippi. But all men,
white and dark; --
Indian, Spaniard, and
Negro; Bourbon and
Yankee, combined to make
Mississippi the heart of
America. The first of the
two movements, beginning
molto andante, is vaguel
modal to hint at
antiquity. It is built
upon the conventional two
themes, with an episode,
poco piu mosso,
misterioso, for
prehistoric murk and
muck. There are various
changes of pace and mood.
The second, Allegro ma
vigorosamente, prefigures
an Indian ceremony. A
theme presented by flute,
clarinet and bassoon is a
Canadian Indian fishing
call collected by the
late J.B. Beck. A later
passage of
quasi-Gregorian chant
identifies the French and
Spanish priests who made
the great river their
highway. The fishing-call
is altered in rhythm and
harmony to represent
Negro field hands and
roustabous. A turbulent
close brings all these
elemts together in the
muddy swirling currents
of the Mississippi. The
work was begun in the
summer of 1945, and was
revised and completed in
the summer of 1947. Harl
McDonald, who is the
manager of The
Philadelphia Orchestra,
has concerned himself
with music as an art, as
a science and as a
business in course of his
career. He was born on a
cattle ranch in the
Rockies, but since his
was a musical family, his
up-bringing combined
piano lessons with ranch
life. Years of study and
professional experience
followed in Los Angeles
and in Germany. In 1927
he was appointed lecuter
in composition at the
University of
Pennsylvania and he has
since then made is home
in Philadelphia. In 1933
under a grant of the
Rockefeller FOundation he
collaborated with
physicists in research
dealing with the
measurement of
instrumental and vocal
tone, new scale divisions
and the resultant
harmonies. In that same
year he was named head of
the University's music
faculty and conductor of
its choral organizations.
In 1939, having been a
member of the Board of
Directors for five years,
he was appointed manager
of The Philadelphia
Orchestra. He continus to
write, but otherwise his
entire attention is now
devoted to managerial
duties. Chief items in
the catalogue of his
compositions are four
symphonies, three
orchestra suites, a
half-dozen tone-poems,
three concertos and
considerable quantity of
choral music. $58.00 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 2 to 3 weeks | | |
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| Heroic Poem Theodore Presser Co.
Orchestra 2 Bassoons, 2 Clarinets, 2 Oboes, 3 Flutes (3rd doubles Piccolo), 3 Tr...(+)
Orchestra 2 Bassoons, 2
Clarinets, 2 Oboes, 3
Flutes (3rd doubles
Piccolo), 3 Trombones, 3
Trumpets, 4 Horns, 4
Trumpets ad lib. (in rear
of hall), Bass Clarinet,
Bass Drum, Cele,
Contrabassoon, Cymbals,
English Horn, Gong, Harp,
Snare Drum, Timpani,
Triangle, Tuba SKU:
PR.47600137L Composed
by Radie Britain. This
edition: Large Score.
Contemporary. Large
Score. With Standard
notation. Composed 1946.
Duration 13 minutes.
Theodore Presser Company
#476-00137L. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.47600137L). UPC:
680160637157. 11x17
inches. This piece,
dedicated to the memory
of a heroic feat, does
not desire to be classed
as a Symphonic Poem in
the generally accepted
sense of this term. It
does not attempt to
picture, or to strictly
follow, the various
mechanical and realistic
phases of this heroic
adventure although, on
the other hand, it does
not entirely avoid
allusion to such
realistic phenomena as
are characteristic of and
inseperable from the
nature of this adventure
and the technical means
of its realization. The
composer's main object,
however, was to try to
express in sound the
emotional phases of an
adventure that might be
called a prototype of
modern romance; to touch
upon its human aspect and
its ethical meaning, not
only in the relation to
the individual, but to
humanity in general. To
the individual, the
venturing Hero, refer the
opening phrases; the
sinister aspect of a bold
inspiration at its first
manifestation. To his
human environments, his
character and conquering
spirit, refer certain
lyrical as well as
martial and ehical
themes. According to the
nature of the venture,
the clash of motoric
forces and that of an
indomitable spirit with
the threatening elements
presented themselves for
musical consideration as
well as the plausible
uncertainty of the
outcome, the increasing
conficence and the final
victory, and triumphant
victory itself. And as
emotion in its purest and
most intense form reverts
to the primitive, the
composer thought it not
amiss to make fragmentary
use of the anthems of two
nations, thus symbolizing
the appeal from soil to
soil; an appeal that
found its joyous echo in
all humanity. And in the
midst of the turbulent
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| Heroic Poem [Conducteur] Theodore Presser Co.
Orchestra 2 Bassoons, 2 Clarinets, 2 Oboes, 3 Flutes (3rd doubles Piccolo), 3 Tr...(+)
Orchestra 2 Bassoons, 2
Clarinets, 2 Oboes, 3
Flutes (3rd doubles
Piccolo), 3 Trombones, 3
Trumpets, 4 Horns, 4
Trumpets ad lib. (in rear
of hall), Bass Clarinet,
Bass Drum, Cele,
Contrabassoon, Cymbals,
English Horn, Gong, Harp,
Snare Drum, Timpani,
Triangle, Tuba SKU:
PR.476001370 Composed
by Radie Britain. This
edition: Study Score.
Contemporary. Full score.
With Standard notation.
Composed 1946. Duration
13 minutes. Theodore
Presser Company
#476-00137. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.476001370). UPC:
680160637140. 9x12
inches. This piece,
dedicated to the memory
of a heroic feat, does
not desire to be classed
as a Symphonic Poem in
the generally accepted
sense of this term. It
does not attempt to
picture, or to strictly
follow, the various
mechanical and realistic
phases of this heroic
adventure although, on
the other hand, it does
not entirely avoid
allusion to such
realistic phenomena as
are characteristic of and
inseparable from the
nature of this adventure
and the technical means
of its realization. The
composer's main object,
however, was to try to
express in sound the
emotional phases of an
adventure that might be
called a prototype of
modern romance; to touch
upon its human aspect and
its ethical meaning, not
only in the relation to
the individual, but to
humanity in general. To
the individual, the
venturing Hero, refer the
opening phrases; the
sinister aspect of a bold
inspiration at its first
manifestation. To his
human environments, his
character and conquering
spirit, refer certain
lyrical as well as
martial and ethical
themes. According to the
nature of the venture,
the clash of motoric
forces and that of an
indomitable spirit with
the threatening elements
presented themselves for
musical consideration as
well as the plausible
uncertainty of the
outcome, the increasing
confidence and the final
victory, and triumphant
victory itself. And as
emotion in its purest and
most intense form reverts
to the primitive, the
composer thought it not
amiss to make fragmentary
use of the anthems of two
nations, thus symbolizing
the appeal from soil to
soil; an appeal that
found its joyous echo in
all humanity. And in the
midst of the turbulent
rejoicing stands the lone
figure of the Hero whose
daring had materialized
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Softcover. 88 pages.
Published by Hal Leonard
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| Concerto For Flute And Orchestra Theodore Presser Co.
Orchestra Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Celesta, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Contrabass, Flu...(+)
Orchestra Bassoon 1,
Bassoon 2, Celesta,
Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2,
Contrabass, Flute, Flute
1, Flute 2, Harp, Horn 1,
Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4,
Oboe 1, Oboe 2,
Percussion, Piccolo,
Timpani, Trombone 1,
Trombone 2, Trombone 3,
Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2,
Trumpet 3 and more.
SKU: PR.41641515L
Composed by Behzad
Ranjbaran. Premiered by
the Philadelphia
Orchestra, Yannick
Nezet-Seguin, Music
Director, Jeffrey Khaner,
flute; Verizon Hall,
Philadelphia.
Contemporary. Large
Score. With Standard
notation. Composed 2013.
Duration 28 minutes.
Theodore Presser Company
#416-41515L. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.41641515L). UPC:
680160621750. The
melancholic tone of the
Ney (the Persian bamboo
flute) is known for its
alluring sound, emulating
the human voice. In
Persian literature, the
Ney is considered a
mystic instrument capable
of expressing deep human
emotions. In writing my
flute concerto, I aimed
not only to highlight the
modern flautist's ability
to play agile and
brilliant passages but
also to emulate the
delicate sound of the
Ney, particularly in
extended solo flute
passages. Two prominent
characters permeate the
first movement of my
concerto. They are marked
in the score as
lamentoso, and con
spirito, expressing grief
and loss, and joy of
living respectively. The
lament is mostly
expressed in several
extended cadenzas for
solo flute while the con
spirito consists of
robust and energetic fast
sections played by all
forces of the orchestra.
Apart from these two
characters there are
moments of mystery,
comedy and the grotesque,
among others. In the
second movement, the
lyrical and poetic
character of the flute is
prominently presented in
dream-like passages
surrounded by shimmering
and tender orchestral
colors. The solo flute is
left out in an agitated
middle section that
references the first
movement. In the third
section of the movement
the solo flute returns in
meditative fashion
culminating in a duet
with the harp. The third
movement is written as
one continuous quasi
scherzo, challenging the
limits of agility and
brilliance of the flute.
Some of the materials
from the earlier
movements are presented
again with joyous
character. The coda
elevates the concerto
into its brightest and
most festive character,
driving to the end with
relentless energy. The
melancholic tone of the
Ney (the Persian bamboo
flute) is known for its
alluring sound, emulating
the human voice. Â In
Persian literature, the
Ney is considered a
mystic instrument capable
of expressing deep human
emotions.In writing my
flute concerto, I aimed
not only to highlight the
modern flautist’s
ability to play agile and
brilliant passages but
also to emulate the
delicate sound of the
Ney, particularly in
extended solo flute
passages.Two prominent
characters permeate the
first movement of my
concerto. Â They are
marked in the score as
lamentoso, and con
spirito, expressing grief
and loss, and joy of
living respectively.
 The lament is mostly
expressed in several
extended cadenzas for
solo flute while the con
spirito consists of
robust and energetic fast
sections played by all
forces of the orchestra.
 Apart from these two
characters there are
moments of mystery,
comedy and the grotesque,
among others.In the
second movement, the
lyrical and poetic
character of the flute is
prominently presented in
dream-like passages
surrounded by shimmering
and tender orchestral
colors. Â The solo
flute is left out in an
agitated middle section
that references the first
movement. Â In the
third section of the
movement the solo flute
returns in meditative
fashion culminating in a
duet with the harp.The
third movement is written
as one continuous quasi
scherzo, challenging the
limits of agility and
brilliance of the flute.
 Some of the materials
from the earlier
movements are presented
again with joyous
character. Â The coda
elevates the concerto
into its brightest and
most festive character,
driving to the end with
relentless energy. $160.00 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 2 to 3 weeks | | |
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| Concerto For Flute And Orchestra Theodore Presser Co.
Orchestra Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Celesta, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Contrabass, Flu...(+)
Orchestra Bassoon 1,
Bassoon 2, Celesta,
Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2,
Contrabass, Flute, Flute
1, Flute 2, Harp, Horn 1,
Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4,
Oboe 1, Oboe 2,
Percussion, Piccolo,
Timpani, Trombone 1,
Trombone 2, Trombone 3,
Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2,
Trumpet 3 and more.
SKU: PR.416415150
Composed by Behzad
Ranjbaran. Spiral.
Premiered by the
Philadelphia Orchestra,
Yannick Nezet-Seguin,
Music Director, Jeffrey
Khaner, flute; Verizon
Hall, Philadelphia.
Contemporary. Study
Score. With Standard
notation. Composed 2013.
126+126 pages. Duration
28 minutes. Theodore
Presser Company
#416-41515. Published by
Theodore Presser Company
(PR.416415150). ISBN
9781598069020. UPC:
680160621743. 9 x 12
inches. Inspired by
the alluring, human-like
sound of the Ney (a
Persian bamboo flute),
Ranjbaran aims
not only to highlight
the modern
flutist’s ability
to play agile and
brilliant passages, but
also to emulate the
delicate sound of the
Ney, particularly in
extended solo passages.
The three-movement
27-minute concerto was
commissioned by the
Philadelphia Orchestra
for its principal flutist
Jeffrey Khaner. The
piano reduction
(published separately)
was designed by the
composer to be practical
in
recital performances.
CONCERTO for Flute and
Orchestra has been
recorded for Naxos by
Érik Gratton
with the Nashville
Symphony conducted by
Giancarlo
Guerrero. The
melancholic tone of the
Ney (the Persian bamboo
flute) is known for its
alluring sound, emulating
the human voice. Â In
Persian literature, the
Ney is considered a
mystic instrument capable
of expressing deep human
emotions.In writing my
flute concerto, I aimed
not only to highlight the
modern flautist’s
ability to play agile and
brilliant passages but
also to emulate the
delicate sound of the
Ney, particularly in
extended solo flute
passages.Two prominent
characters permeate the
first movement of my
concerto. Â They are
marked in the score as
lamentoso, and con
spirito, expressing grief
and loss, and joy of
living respectively.
 The lament is mostly
expressed in several
extended cadenzas for
solo flute while the con
spirito consists of
robust and energetic fast
sections played by all
forces of the orchestra.
 Apart from these two
characters there are
moments of mystery,
comedy and the grotesque,
among others.In the
second movement, the
lyrical and poetic
character of the flute is
prominently presented in
dream-like passages
surrounded by shimmering
and tender orchestral
colors. Â The solo
flute is left out in an
agitated middle section
that references the first
movement. Â In the
third section of the
movement the solo flute
returns in meditative
fashion culminating in a
duet with the harp.The
third movement is written
as one continuous quasi
scherzo, challenging the
limits of agility and
brilliance of the flute.
 Some of the materials
from the earlier
movements are presented
again with joyous
character. Â The coda
elevates the concerto
into its brightest and
most festive character,
driving to the end with
relentless energy. $65.00 - Voir plus => AcheterDélais: 1 to 2 weeks | | |
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