Par BALAZS ARPAD. Árpád Balázs (*1937) composed the first version of the work between 1994 and 1996 for tárogató and concert band. Since this traditional Hungarian instrument is rarely found in ensembles abroad, a soprano saxophone can serve as an alternative solo instrument. The composer uses melodies from the early 18th century, from the age of Rákóczi's war of independence. An ambitious framework is given to the work by the reminiscing, solemnly flowing brass chorus, which is built of the motives of the folk song Oh, Rákóczi, Bercsényi (Hej, Rákóczi, Bercsényi). As a contrast serves then Panna Czinka's ancient ''violin lament''. Following this, in a pierced-work-like fashion, the folk song The dew of green forest (Zöld erdo harmatát) comes in, then, as the culmination of the work, the well-known, wild Kuruc dance of Csínom Palkó appears. In conclusion, Kuruc Pictures is a tastefully constructed, finely harmonised and orchestrated orchestral tableau. / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Répertoire / Concert Band et Saxophone Soprano

Solemnitas. This short but solemn overture was written on the occasion of the 110th jubilee of Harmonie Hautcharage, Luxembourg. It is an homage to Jean-Paul Frisch and his son Gérard (the present conductor), who each have been conducting the ensemble for many years. Under their leadership, the band has developed and improved remarkably. The very first musical theme, presented during the introduction of this little overture, is based on the letters hidden in the names Jean-Paul and Gérard Frisch (in which h is considered b ? as it is in German), thus aiming the spotlight on both key figures in the history of Harmonie Hautcharage. After the rather stately intro, the allegro is more joyful and lighthearted, thus depicting the optimism of the many young players of the band. The end is exciting and energetic: it radiates positivity and belief in the future.

The 8th volume of Kurtág's outstanding piano miniatures includes 16 of his personal musical notes, messages composed between 1982 and 2005. Just as in the case of the earlier volumes Kurtág dedicates most of these pieces to members of his artistic and intellectual circle of friends, although some of them are homages.
Contenu:
1. Flower we are ... (embracing sounds)
2. One more voice from far away
3. Responsorium (Pilinszky: Egy hófehér kar)
4. Hommage a J. S. B.
5. Dirge
6. Study to Pilinszky's 'Hölderlin' (position exercise)
7. Beating - Quarrelling
8. A quiet farewell to Endre Székely
9. Pilinszky János: Waltz - for two pianos
10. Faltering
11. Flowers we are ... for Miyako
12. Flowers we are ... (alio modo) for Miyako
13. In memoriam Sebő.k György
14. ... tot ziens Jan ...
15. ... a solemn air ...
16. Flowers we are ... - for piano, upright piano and percussion

Par BALAZS ARPAD. With its energetic impetus and imposing instrumentation, Concertino is certainly outstanding in the oeuvre of Árpád Balázs. Among his compositions for concert band, it is by far the most engaging and exacting work. Passing away and a will to live are simultaneously present in Concertino, which Árpád Balázs composed in memory of his beloved father. Its structure brings Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies to mind: its solemn opening, which returns at the end,is followed by a slow and a fast movement. The funereal music of the slow movement evolves from a motif of Bach's St. Matthew Passion with enormous intensification equal to the lament in Grieg's Peer Gynt. It is difficult to imagine a dramatic incandescence with a higher degree of heat. The heartbeat-imitating timpani features significantly at the beginning and the end of the funereal music. The fast movement represents resolution, resignation and regainedgaiety. This part, pulsating like a waltz and echoing the modulation technique of Richard Strauss, is followed by the solemn return of the opening chords.Whether playing or listenting to this tremendously soul-stirring music, you will all encounter a dramatic experience./ Répertoire / Concert Band

Little Piano Pieces - Kleine Klavierstücke - Petites pièces pour piano. Par ORBÁN GYÖRGY. György Orbán (born 1947) is among the most frequently performed contemporary Hungarian composers. His style incorporates a characteristic mix of classical, modern, cinematic, and jazz elements. In addition, he claims he ''loves splashing about in tonality,'' which makes his works accessible to the wider public. Owing to his humor and imagination, he finds an easy path to children, as demonstrated by the popularity of his piano works specifically intended for beginners. He composed close to 70 short children's pieces for Ágnes Lakos's four-volume Friendly Piano Tutor (EMBZ14749-14756), later published separately as Enchanted Forest (EMBZ14742). The New Bell includes a further 19 piano pieces for beginners - among others, we encounter a baby elephant now and again (perhaps paying a visit from Debussy's Children's Corner?) and we hear the awful clamor of a most outgoing granny's alarm clock as well as the solemn tolling of a new church-bell. The pieces are arranged in order of difficulty and even include a few items for three hands, which may be played by a pupil with the teacher or another student. / Niveau : Facile à Intermédiaire / Pédagogie / Répertoire / Piano

Solemn Melody was originally scored for Organ and Strings and later adapted by the composer for full Orchestra. There also exists a concert band arrangement and one for solo Organ. H. Walford Davies was a composer and musical director at the University of Wales as well as Organist at among others Temple Church where his student Leopold Stokowski (later one of the leading conductors of the 20th century) assisted him. Davies is best remembered for this work and for the march ‘RAF March Past’. Davies also did much to educate the public about serious music through radio programmes and his writings.

Calland Deborah (Editor). Par CALLAND DEBORAH. Expand your musical scope and your performance repertoire in new worlds of expression with a special selection of 14 contemporary works, all written by some of today's celebrated composers. Here's your chance to learn some music by real, living composers - not just those only known by their surnames who dies long ago! The musical styles are diverse and exciting, from elements of ragtime and dance to a sombre and gently sad melody, and each piece features a full Piano accompaniment. ...Perhaps you might even be inspired to start composing some new music of your own! / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Trompette et Piano

Cette série de trois livres est conçu pour combler un besoin pour un répertoire (pentatonique et diatonique) pour les joueurs enregistreur début et intermédiaires, tant musicalement exigeante et enrichissante, disposés séquentiellement et parallèlement à la progression de base de la série américaine Orff-Schulwerk. La plupart des pièces est destinée à être joué et dansé et accompaniements simples pour diverses combinaisons d'instruments Orff (avec violoncelle et guitare) sont fournis. / Flûtes A Bec Et Orff-Instruments

Arrangeur: Sylvia C. Rosin. Par SATIE ERIK. The 'Gymnopédies' from 1888 rank amongst Satie's most popular works for the piano. These arrangements for the recorder will provide the player with a new and unique challenge for capturing the calm, almost simple solemnity of these pieces. The resulting sound experience will prove quite remarkable. Sylvia C. Rosin has managed to maintain the original musical structure in her arrangements by assigning the melody line, the right hand part in the original, to the recorder. According to the individual requirements of the player the arrangements can be played on the soprano or tenor and even the treble recorder./ Répertoire / Flûte à Bec (T/S/A) et Piano

For use during Lent and Holy Week the solemnity of the season is vividly represented by And No Bird Sang. Clearly describing the scene on Calvary “calm was the wind and dark was the sky ” the epitome of thismelancholy setting is that “no bird sang.” This one thought captures the despair of the crucifixion. Tremendously well-received when first published in 1983 Douglas Wagner's acute sensitivity expressed through thetext and accompaniment have resulted in a musical masterpiece. Profoundly affecting.

For use during Lent and Holy Week the solemnity of the season is vividly represented by And No Bird Sang. Clearly describing the scene on Calvary “calm was the wind and dark was the sky ” the epitome of thismelancholy setting is that “no bird sang.” This one thought captures the despair of the crucifixion. Tremendously well-received when first published in 1983 Douglas Wagner's acute sensitivity expressed through thetext and accompaniment have resulted in a musical masterpiece. Profoundly affecting.

Kali-Yuga is a short symbolic piece for choirs representing in a simple almost child-like way the last days of the Kali-Yuga the Dark Age of Hinduism. We live in these days. The ?ugliness? of the modern world is portrayedin the first two sections as the singers from Choir II are given a free rein to represent ?triviality? in the first song and ?ugliness? in the second while the singing chorus in Choir I describes the events in Schuon?s Germanpoetry. The third section represents ?weeping humanity? personified by the two women and two men from the choirs as the rest sing with great dignity and solemnity about the Kali-Yuga.The musical material is tightly knitthroughout and the performance should be as vivid and imaginative as possible.

Vol.1 Premières Mélodies. Par FAURE GABRIEL. Gabriel FAURE est né à Pamiers (Ariège), le 12 mai 1845. Ses dons précoces pour la musique lui permirent d'entrer dès l'âge de neuf ans à la célèbre Ecole Niedermeyer fondée à Paris pour former les organistes et les maîtres de chapelle : durant une dizaine d'années, il y reçut un enseignement de grande qualité, axé principalement sur l'étude de la musique sacrée et des grands chefs-d'oeuvre classiques, auxquels l'initia notamment Camille Saint-Saëns, son professeur de piano. Dès sa sortie de l'Ecole, Fauré entama une brillante carrière d'organiste. En 1896, il succéda à Théodore Dubois à l'orgue de la Madeleine et fut nommé professeur de composition au Conservatoire : il y eut pour élèves Ravel, Koechlin, Enesco, Schmitt. Entre-temps, il avait rencontré Liszt à Weimar et s'était initié à l'art de Wagner dont il ne subit pas véritablement l'influence. Appelé en 1905 à la direction du Conservatoire de Paris, après la démission de Théodore Dubois, membre de l'Institut, critique musical, Fauré vécut ses dernières années dans l'isolement, frappé par une irréversible surdité qui le contraignit à démissionner du Conservatoire en 1920. Il est mort à Paris, le 4 novembre 1924. La musique de ce compositeur quelquefois incompris et qui toucha à presque tous les genres (hormis l'orgue), se révèle d'une grande subtilité. Ennemi de l'emphase, Fauré a mis un contrepoint élégant, une écriture harmonique très personnelle, des inflexions imprévues et le secret de sa sensibilité musicale peu commune au service d'une oeuvre variée et d'une extrême qualité./ Répertoire / Chant et Piano