SKU: HL.4008218

UPC: 196288139096. 9.0x12.0 inches.

While composing Serenata, Jan Van der Roost didn't focus too much on virtuosity, acrobatics or spectacle. Instead, he wanted to let the solo instrument shine as a melodic and expressive voice. And indeed: the warm sound of the euphonium touches the heart of the audience straight away in the first section with a melodious theme. Then follows a rigaudon, a noble and elegant dance from the Renaissance era. Despite the fact that some of the variations on the main theme require some technique and agility, the overall character mostly remains songful. The composition as a whole builds further on these two musical ingredients, but thanks to a clever alternation of melodic and technical passages, it offers a nice stylistic diversity to the listeners. The band is definitely not 'just accompanying' but fully participates and begins a dialogue with the soloist: both musical partners have their say. The end is more spectacular and sonorous, giving an extra boost of energy to the soloist as well as the band in a grand finale!

SKU: HL.4007462

UPC: 196288050025.

Jan de Haan drew inspiration for this work from five paintings exhibited in The Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, one of the largest and most versatile museums in the world. He used the melodious Andante cantabile from the String Quartet Op. 11 by the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky as its starting point. Thus, he created his own musical painting, which is just as varied as the underlying canvases--from Cheerful Company by Dirck Hals to Dance II by Henri Matisse. A true work of art!

SKU: BT.DHP-1053860-040

English-German-French- Dutch.

The operetta The Gipsy Baron is, together with Die Fledermaus (The Bat), the most famous theatre work by Johann Strauss Jr. A libretto full of romance, original musical ideas, compelling Viennese dances, fiery rhythmic Hungarian music and beautiful arias, were just some of the ingredients that lead to its huge success. The Gipsy Baron can also be thought of as a comic opera. The main motif of this overture won first prize in a contest that was to provide a new Hungarian anthem, however because Strauss did not have Hungarian nationality, another melody was chosen. A great transcription to bring a Hungarian twist to any programme.

Die Operette Der Zigeunerbaron ist eines der berühmtesten Bühnenwerke von Johann Strauss (Sohn). Ein Libretto voll von Romantik, originellen musikalischen Ideen, bezaubernden Wiener Tänzen, feuriger ungarischer Musik und wunderschönen Arien waren die Zutaten, die zum Erfolg führten. Die Ouvertüre ist keine abwechslungsreiche Sammlung der schönsten Motive aus der Operette. Sie ist ganz klar ein (erfolgreicher) Versuch, dem Publikum die Atmosphäre des Handlungsortes Ungarn nahe zu bringen. Dies gelingt auch Ihrem Blasorchester mit Wil van der Beeks Transkription.

mi-chemin entre l’opérette et l’opéra-comique , Le Baron tzigane de Johann Strauss renferme tous les ingrédients d’un succès annoncé : un livret romanesque souhait, des idées musicales originales, des airs merveilleux et une adroite fusion entre les sublimes danses viennoises et les rythmes pétillants de la musique hongroise. L’Ouverture plonge le public dans l’univers musical du pays où se déroule l’intrigue : la Hongrie.

A met tra l’operetta e l’opera comica, Il Barone Gitano di Johann Strauss contiene tutti gli ingredienti del successo annunciato: un libretto romanzesco, idee musicali originali, arie meravigliose e un’abile fusione tra le sublimi danze viennesi ed i ritmi sfavillanti della musica ungherese. L’Ouverture accompagna il pubblico nell’universo musicale dell’Ungheria, paese dove si svolge l’intrigo.

SKU: HL.4006007

UPC: 888680950217.

Who isnÂ’t familiar with the famous scene where Gene Kelly dances and sings around a lamppost, splashing into puddles with an umbrella in his hand? The song he sings is just as iconic and has made its reputation as a song known by both young and old! This arrangement has been made accessible and easy to play for any band. Are you singinÂ’ in the rain?