Par MEYER RICHARD. This lively rondo begins with the famous theme from Paganini's Caprice #24, reworked into a 5/4 dance with a cool vibe. Woven into the rondo form are three original dances (a tango, a country dance and a waltz)---each a musical adventure of its own. The colorful orchestration by Richard Meyer gives every member of your ensemble an unforgettable and joyful experience while the wide variety of playing styles and musical challenges make New Chances, New Dances an imaginative selection---the perfect choice for contest or festival. (4:10) / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Par ALBENIZ ISAAC. A spell-binding exploration of the music of Spain, Fantasía Española features four exciting yet contrasting sections and challenging parts for all players. Three of Spain's most famous composers are represented in this medley arranged by Bob Phillips. The piece begins with an exciting, driving excerpt from 'Asturias (Leyenda)', by Isaac Albéniz, which, though written for piano, is most often heard on guitar. The setting of this section allows the violins and violas a display of virtuosity with its unrelenting rhythmic drive. Beautiful, lyric, and emotional, 'Tango in D,' also by Albéniz, will showcase the musicianship of the entire orchestra. Originally written for piano, the strings will shine in this second section of the arrangement. The third section is the slow and lyric, 'Adelita.' Drawn from the deep treasure of Spanish guitar music and written by the father of classical guitar, Francisco Tárrega, this piece is simply beautiful. The medley concludes with 'Danza Ritual del Fuego' from the ballet El Amor Brujo. Written by Manuel de Falla for full orchestra, the string setting drives to a fabulous and dramatic finish.(5:45) / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Written to celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the Joliet Township High School Orchestras of Illinois, 'Stone and Steel' is a modern concert overture by Richard Meyer that treats the listener and performer to a myriad of styles and moods. The piece begins with a heavy, ponderous theme marked 'Molto pesante,' which depicts the limestone quarries that first earned Joliet the nickname 'City of Stone' in the early 1800s. The mood soon changes and we can visualize huge barges laden down with stone, making their way through the city's large lift bridges and into the famous Illinois and Michigan Canal on their way to regional customers. With the construction of a steel mill in 1869, Joliet became known as the 'City of Steel.' Stone and steel were now shipped by both canal and railroad, and this exciting new age is represented by a modern, fast-moving theme in a bright major key. The two themes, 'stone' and 'steel,' are then further developed, and the piece culminates in a majestic, celebratory final statement of the 'steel' theme. (6:00) / Orchestre A Cordes

Based on one of the most famous themes in classical literature, this arrangement by Andrew Dabczynski captures the essence of the 'Trout Quintet.' This music will fall under the fingers of the entire orchestra, with solos for all and special features for the basses! It provides an excellent opportunity to learn many important techniques and concepts, and is a perfect selection for introducing Shubert's glorious melodies to students and audiences alike. (3:05) / Orchestre A Cordes

FOR STRING ORCHESTRA WITH PIANO AND PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTATION : STRING ORCHESTRA WITH PIANO AND PERCUSSION VERSION : SCORE AND PARTS DESCRIPTION : THIS ARRANGEMENT OF THE WORLD-FAMOUS HIT 'O FORTUNA' IS INTENDED FOR SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AND AMATEUR ENSEMBLES, ALLOWING AMATEUR ORCHESTRAS TO GIVE IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCES OF ORFF'S MASTERPIECE. FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE VIOLINS CAN BE PLAYED IN THE FIRST OR THIRD REGISTER THROUGHOUT. ADDITIONAL PARTS, ALSO FOR VIOLINS, HAVE BEEN ADDED AS A REPLACEMENT OR REINFORCEMENT OF THE VIOLA SECTION. AS USUAL, THE SOUND CAN BE REINFORCED BY MEANS OF ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS (PIANO AND A LITTLE PERCUSSION).DATE DE PARUTION : 26/03/2007 NOMBRE DE PAGES : 46 FORMAT : NEW EDITION PORTRAIT

Par WILSON PETER. Flexible arrangements of three irresistible pieces from the famous film based on JK Rowling's book, and one great new original Harry Potter inspired piece by Peter Wilson for young string players: perfect for concerts or just for fun! For Violin, optional Viola, Cello and Double Bass (up to approximately Grade 2 standard), plus additional open-string parts so beginners can be included, with Piano accompaniments. Put the CD-Rom in a computer to access PDFs of all ten instrumental parts and print out as many as are needed. Put it in a standard CD player to hear the free audio tracks of the Piano accompaniments - ideal for rehearsals and performances./ Recueil / Conducteur

Tout le monde reconnaîtra ce fameux tango (également connu sous le nom de «The Dove») et ses rythmes de signature traditionnels qui mélangent des triplés à des figures en duvet. Le nouvel arrangement de Roberts est bien conçu pour les ensembles de cordes et est superbement écrit avec une utilisation efficace des moments pizzicato, trémolo facile et mélodique pour toutes les sections.