String orchestra

SKU: BO.B.3292

Composed by Jordi Cervello. Instrumental Sets. Duration 17:35. Published by Editorial de Musica Boileau (BO.B.3292).

English comments:
This is the definitive version of Biogenesis, a piece that Cervello had written in 1976, together with his friend Jorge Wagensberg, and which was awarded the First Prize at the Spanish Ministry for Education and Science's Permanent Composition and Musical Research Competition. The new version was made at 1984-85 Lux et umbra is written for a string group consisting of four first and four second violins, three violas, three cellos and a double bass. The conceptual battle between darkness and light is represented by the instability between the notes B and C, and by the compartmentation of the group of fifteen strings into divisi that provide an independent arrangement for each instrument, thus bestowing great substance upon the texture of the music. A cello cadence emerges from a slow and straightforward beginning. A process of contrasts then begins, culminating in a molto vivace passage of a scherzando nature, which alludes to the Baroque concerti grossi. The music once again plays with chiaroscuro until reaching its climax, from which point the conclusion slowly begins, establishing itself in the high register until fading away. The work was first performed at Barcelona's Palau de la Musica by the English Chamber Orchestra, directed by Enrique Garcia Asensio, in 1987. That same year, in the newspaper El Pais, the observations of the composer and critic Francesc Taverna-Bech paid tribute to the work's intelligence as regards the use of and search for instrumental resources (in this case, string instruments, about which Cervello knows a great deal), the skill involved in endowing the lyrical line with tension, and a singular touch that confers formal essence upon the musical discourse. In La Vanguardia, Jordi Llovet wrote that this is a work in which, as is the case with most of Cervello's compositions, the listener finds something covertly religious, a mysterious secret, a transcendence linked to the origins of communication requiring more than a single being, which provides excitement. In 1990, when the Orquesta de Granada (Orchestra of Granada) performed the work at Barcelona's Grec festival, the critic Cesar Calmell opined, in the same newspaper, that inch by inch, surely and imperturbably, Cervello built up a perfect world that reflects the image of the craftsman who, so astonished at the delights of his trade, is unable to do anything but turn the very backdrop of tragedy into something pleasant. Lux et umbra was recorded by the Orchestra Estatal of the Hermitage, conducted by Alexis Soriano (CD SA01210 Fundacion Autor). --Xavier Casanoves Danes Music critic

Comentari os del Espanol:
Se trata de la version definitiva de Biogenesis, obra que habia escrito en 1976 en colaboracion con su amigo Jorge Wagensberg y que obtuvo el Primer Premio, en el ano de su creacion, en el Concurso Permanente de Composicion e Investigacion Musical del Ministerio de Educacion y Ciencia. La nueva version fue realizada en 1984-85. Lux et umbra esta escrita para un grupo de cuerda integrado por cuatro primeros violines, cuatro segundos, tres violas, tres violoncelos y un contrabajo. El combate filosofico entre la oscuridad y la luz lo lleva a cabo la inestabilidad entre las notas si y do y la compartimentacion del grupo de quince cuerdas en unos divisi que llegan a una escritura independiente para cada instrumento, otorgando una gran importancia a la textura sonora. De un principio lento y descarnado emerge una cadencia del violonchelo. A continuacion da comienzo un proceso de contrastes que culmina en un pasaje molto vivace de caracter scherzando que alude a los concerti grossi del barroco. La musica juega de nuevo con el claroscuro hasta llegar a la cumbre sonora iniciando el final lentamente que se instala en el registro agudo hasta desvanecerse. La estreno en el Palau de la Musica de Barcelona la English Chamber Orchestra en el ano 1987 bajo la direccion de Enrique Garcia Asensio. Ese mismo ano, en el periodico El Pais, el compositor y critico Francesc Taverna-Bech reconocia en sus comentarios la inteligencia en el uso y la busqueda de los recursos instrumentales -en este caso la cuerda, de la que Cervello es profundo conocedor-, la destreza para revestir de tension la linea lirica y un tacto particular para conferir entidad formal al discurso sonoro. Jordi Llovet, en La Vanguardia, escribia que en esta obra, se encuentra, como en la mayor parte de la produccion de Cervello, algo secretamente religioso, un arcano misterioso, una trascendencia vinculada a los origenes de la comunicacion impracticable con el ser unico que resulta apasionante. En el ano 1990, cuando la Orquesta de Granada la toco en el Grec de Barcelona, era el critico Cesar Calmell quien, en el mismo periodico consideraba que Cervello construyo palmo a palmo, segura e imperturbablemente, un mundo perfecto que refleja la imagen del artesano que, de tan admirado con las delicias de su oficio, no puede hacer otra cosa que convertir en agradable el fondo mismo de la tragedia. Lux et umbra esta grabada por la Orquesta Estatal del Hermitage, dirigida por Alexis Soriano (CD SA01210 Fundacion Autor). --Xavier Casanoves Danes Critico musical.

String Orchestra - advanced

SKU: BT.DHP-0930506-070

Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Arranged by Florent van den Vondel. Educational Tool. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1993. 20 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 0930506-070. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0930506-070).

ISBN 9789043153843. International.

Riku dim (Hebrew for “Dances”) is a four-part dance suite based on Jewish music. By using eastern intervals and irregular time changes, the composer succeeds in creating a slightly melancholy but specifically Jewish flavoured piece.

Rikudim, das hebräische Wort für tanzen“, ist der Titel dieser vierteiligen Suite für Streichorchester von Jan Van der Roost. Durch den Gebrauch von unregelmäßigen Taktarten ist es dem Komponisten gelungen, in dieser Musik einerseits einen Hauch Melancholie, andererseits spezifisch jüdische Elemente miteinander zu verschmelzen.

Rikudim (de l’hébreu rikud, “danse”) est une suite de quatre danses originales inspirées de la musique traditionnelle juive. L’utilisation d’une structure tonale orientale, l’introduction de mesures irrégulières et la richesse sonore de l’orchestration apportent cette œuvre une teinte mélancolique mais surtout une grande authenticité. Les thèmes très inspirés sont clairement différenciés. L’harmonisation quelquefois surprenante sans jamais être dénaturée confère ces quatre danses originales juives une grande richesse d’expression.

By Richard Meyer. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Level: 4.5 (grade 4.5). Conductor Score and Parts. 94 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Doris Gazda. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 92 pages. Carl Fischer #YAS0055. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.YAS55).

Orchestra String Orchestra - Grade 2-2.5

SKU: CF.YAS55F

Composed by Doris Gazda. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Carl Fischer Music #YAS55F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS55F).

ISBN 9780825866869. UPC: 798408066864. 8.5 X 11 inches.

By Felix Mendelssohn. Arranged by Harry Alshin. Music by Felix Mendelssohn / arr. Harry Alshin. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Level: 4 (grade 4). Conductor Score. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra string orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: KJ.SO97C

Composed by Paul Scott. String Tracks. Score and parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #SO97C. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.SO97C).

Commissioned by the Orchestra Division of the North Carolina Music Educators Association, this selection high-lights the rich sonorities of the viola section and graces all parts with integral melodic content. Grade 4, 9:10.

Arranged by Mark Williams. Orchestra. String Orchestra. Strictly Strings Series. Form: Medley. Christmas; Contemporary; Winter. Grade 1. Conductor Score and Parts. 72 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Orchestra string orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: KJ.SO97F

Composed by Paul Scott. String Tracks. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #SO97F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.SO97F).

Commissioned by the Orchestra Division of the North Carolina Music Educators Association, this selection high-lights the rich sonorities of the viola section and graces all parts with integral melodic content. Grade 4, 9:10.

Arranged by Michael Hopkins. Arr. Michael Hopkins. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Level: Level 3 (grade 3). Conductor Score & Parts. 2 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Orchestra string orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: KJ.SO307F

Composed by Mary Alice Rich. String Tracks. Score. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #SO307F. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.SO307F).

UPC: 8402702909.

For strings, guitar, and suspended cymbal. The guitar part can be played by a soloist or an ensemble. Thunder Dance is in ABA form with a sonorous middle section. The outer sections depict a dramatic thunderstorm with accented notes and sharp dynamic contrasts.

By Felix Mendelssohn. Arranged by Harry Alshin. Music by Felix Mendelssohn / arr. Harry Alshin. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Level: 4 (grade 4). Conductor Score and Parts. 1 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

String orchestra

SKU: FG.55011-251-3

Composed by Einojuhani Rautavaara. Score and parts. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-251-3).

Einojuhani Rautavaara composed this string orchestra work inspired by a sensual poem by Lassi Nummi written in 1982. The music is built on a twelve-tone row and it weaves a sonorous string texture.

By Arcangelo Corelli. Arranged by Sandra Dackow. For String Orchestra. Level: Grade 3. Score. Published by Tempo Press.

String Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: KN.08215S

Composed by Elliot Del Borgo. Accent String Orchestra. Kendor Music Inc #08215S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.08215S).

UPC: 822795082159.

Featu ring lead material and simple doublestops in all parts, the eighth notes in this vigorous original occur in groups of four on a repeating pitch. Both arco and pizzicato techniques are used, and the piece ends with a strong and sonorous coda. Great fun for all! Duration 3:00. Available in SmartMusic.

String Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: XC.DSO2001FS

Composed by Larry Clark. Da Capo String Orchestra Series. Concert and Contest. Concert and contest. Score. Excelcia Music Publishing #DSO2001FS. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.DSO2001FS).

UPC: 812598034165. 9 x 12 inches.

This new work for beginning strings is a great introduction to simple syncopation. Using only the first 5 notes of the D-major scale, Larry’s Majestic is perfect for reinforcing note lengths and sonorous playing. Embolden your audiences with this majestic new work by Larry Clark.

Dies Irae from Requiem. Composed by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901). Arranged by Deborah Baker Monday. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic; Sacred; Video Game. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:05. Highland/Etling #00-45884S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.45884S).

By Elliot Del Borgo. Playground String Orch. Level: Grade 1. Published by Kendor Music Inc.

String Orchestra Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: XC.DSO2001

Composed by Larry Clark. Da Capo String Orchestra Series. Concert and Contest. Concert and contest. Set of parts. Excelcia Music Publishing #DSO2001. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.DSO2001).

UPC: 812598034158. 9 x 12 inches.

This new work for beginning strings is a great introduction to simple syncopation. Using only the first 5 notes of the D-major scale, Larry’s Majestic is perfect for reinforcing note lengths and sonorous playing. Embolden your audiences with this majestic new work by Larry Clark.

Orchestra string orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: KJ.SO307C

Composed by Mary Alice Rich. String Tracks. Score and parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #SO307C. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.SO307C).

UPC: 8402702908.

For strings, guitar, and suspended cymbal. The guitar part can be played by a soloist or a guitar ensemble. Thunder Dance is ABA form with a sonorous middle section. The outer sections depict a dramatic thunderstorm with accented notes and sharp dynamic contrasts. 3:18.

By Mark Williams. Orchestra. String Orchestra. Strictly Strings Series. Contemporary. Grade 1. Conductor Score and Parts. 36 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Elliot Del Borgo. For string orchestra. Orchestra. FJH Beginning Strings. Full set (score and parts). Score only also available: ST6003S. Grade 1. Score and set of parts. Duration 3 minutes, 11 seconds. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.ST6003. Score and Parts.

Johannes Brahms. Arranged by Robert D. Mccashin. String Orchestra. FJH String Orchestra. Score for this title: ST6080S. Extra part for this title: ST6080P. Level: 5. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

By Robert W. Smith. Conductor's score and set of performance parts for full or string orchestra (1 - 1st flute, 1 - 2nd flute, 2 - oboe, 1 - 1st clarinet, 1 - 2nd clarinet, 2 - bassoon, 4 - horn in F, 2 - trumpet, 3 - trombone, 1 - tuba, 2 - mallet percussion, 1 - timpani, 1 - percussion I, 2 - percussion II, 8 - 1st violin, 8 - 2nd violin, 5 - 3rd violin or viola (treble clef), 5 - viola, 5 - cello, and 5 - string bass). Series: Belwin Orchestra Intermediate Level. Published by Alfred Publishing.