Category: SOLOS - E♭.Soprano Cornet Composer: Christopher Bond
For Soprano Cornet & Brass Band, written for & Commissioned by Steve Stewart & Cory Band
Over the Horizon (2017), whilst both harmonically and compositionally a simple endeavour, is a spine-tingling beautiful melody for soprano cornet. Based on the painting seen in the sleeve notes of Steve Stewart’s album of the same name, the work takes its inspiration from the open expansiveness of the ocean, glistening in the moonlight as four people sit quietly - two parents, a boy, and a girl. A feeling of heartfelt longing throughout the work which is developed both melodically and texturally by soloist and accompaniment; perhaps reflecting the desire to know indeed what is over the horizon. The longing intensifies with a climatic section of grandeur - a feeling of longing which arguably isn't resolved until that all-important - and high - last note.
Over The Horizon was written for and commissioned by Steve Stewart and Cory Band in Spring 2017.
Category: SOLOS - E♭.Soprano Cornet Composer: Cesar Franck Arranger: Stephen Tighe
Soprano Solo
3rd section and above.
Arranged as a soprano solo, this is Possibly the most famous song that Cesar Franck every composed. This soothing piece has been recorded by everyone from Luciano Pavarotti to Charlotte Church. Composed in 1872, originally for Organ, Harp, Cello, Double Bass and Tenor Voice, the piece was later interpolated into a 3 voice mass. A popular piece for any concert occasion.
Arranged as an Eb. Soprano solo, from the Opera "The Magic Flute" Duration 2.56
A short mp3 audio extract & an image of the Solo part are provided here to give you a sample of the work. Access it by clicking on the "MORE DETAILS" button. You can buy the full recording of this work on the CD section of our site.
The recording is FAIREY BAND IN CONCERT on Doyen DOY CD224
The aria Senza Mamma (Without your Mother), sung in the opera by Sister Angelica, is one of the most poignant moments in any of Puccini's works, and has remained a repertoire favourite. Suor Angelica is the second instalment in Puccini's triptych of one-act operas commonly known as Il trittico. The opera chronicles the fall, redemption, and final transfiguration of its central character, Sister Angelica, who has taken the veil in repentance for bearing a child out of wedlock. The libretto, by Giovacchino Forzano, was immediately appealing to the composer, whose sister Igenia was Mother Superior of the convent at Vicepelago. Though it contains some of Puccini's most adventurous writing (the musical language at times even flirts with polytonality) the work has not enjoyed popularity comparable to that of its companions, Il Tabarro and Gianni Schicchi, each of which has enjoyed an independent life in the repertory.
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