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Fantasy on London Nursery Rhymes was commissioned by Paul Holland for the Flowers Band, and was included in their 2016 Brass in Concert programme.
This light-hearted work uses the melodies of traditional nursey rhymes that have an association with London;
Oranges and Lemons,
The Muffin Man,
Pop Goes the Weasel,
Humpty Dumpty and
Mary Mary Quite Contrary.
Each setting of the rhyme depicts a famous landmark from the capital; Big Ben, the Thames, the Underground, Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards Parade and the Tower of London.
An ideal work if you are looking for a little bit of fun!
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: G. Verdi Arranger: Peter Graham
During the 19th century the great instrumental virtuosi reined supreme. Pianists Liszt and Thalberg and violinists Paganini and Saraste amazed audiences with their wide-ranging technical and artistic abilities, fuelled by increasingly difficult paraphrases and variations on popular tunes of the day.
The Fantasy on Sempre Libera looks back with affection to this period and provides an opportunity for present day euphonium virtuoso David Thornton to demonstrate the skills which mark him out as one of the world’s finest players.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: George Bizet Arranger: Alan Beaumont
This famous movement from Bizet’s highly popular suite has long been a favorite with brass bands and their audiences alike. This new arrangement now includes better percussion parts (including timpani) and some lovely grace notes for Baritone and Repiano. The Cornet section is also arranged unusually as it is written for 3 players to play the Repiano part and 2 players to play the Solo Cornet line. A wonderful effect.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Joseph Haydn Arranger: Neville Buxton
Composed in 1772, Haydn's Symphony No.45, better known as the "Farewell Symphony" due to the circumstances of which it was composed. Haydn's employer, Prince Nikolaus became so attracted to his Eszterhaza Castle, he spent longer and longer there each year. The court musicians were not allowed their families with them and became increasingly depressed. This symphony was composed in such a way, that during the last movement, one by one, each player blew out their candle, and crept of stage. The idea being that the prince would get the subtle hint. The next day, the court returned to Vienna! Arranged in the same way, players able to walk off one by one, a perfect ending to a concert, or first half.
Category: LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Bizet Arranger: Alan Beaumont
This famous movement from Bizet's highly popular suite has long been a favorite with brass bands and their audiences alike. This new arrangement now includes better percussion parts (including timpani) and some lovely grace notes for Baritone and Repiano. The Cornet section is also arranged unusually as it is written for 3 players to play the Repiano part and 2 players to play the Solo Cornet line. A wonderful effect.
Categories: NEW & RECENT Publications, LIGHT CONCERT MUSIC Composer: Carl Nielsen Arranger: Fredrick Schjelderup
Grade 3.0
Duration 3.36
Danish composer Carl Nielsen wrote music to several poems. One of these are ”Fascinated Evening Air” which he wrote music for in 1914. The poem is written by the danish poet Adam Oehlenschläger.
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