SKU: HL.1190014
ISBN 9781705192542. UPC: 196288131816.
Osvaldo Nicolás Ferraro Gutiérrez (1934-1977), better known as Waldo de los Ríos, was an Argentine composer best remembered for his knack for making pop music out of European classical music. His South American Suite (Suite SudAmericana) is in four movements: 1. Paraguay (Nanduty; Jungle Night; Epic), 2. Argentina (Los Colorados; The Shadow of the Tiger; The Tryst), 3. Peru (Cuzco Ruins; Lima; The Giants), and 4. Uruguay (The Wagon; Gaucho Song; Carnival).
SKU: PR.144406530
UPC: 680160634088. 9 x 12 inches.
Commissioned by Drumpetello (Carrie Pierce, Matthew McClung, and Mary Thornton) and Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, Mesoamerican Suite is comprised of five brief and varied impressions of tales from Mexico. Set for the uncommon combination of trumpet, cello, and percussion, the Suite is played for fun and effect. The world premiere performance by Drumpetello is available for view on YouTube. For advanced performers.
SKU: PR.14440653S
UPC: 680160634101. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: CF.WF232
ISBN 9781491153772. UPC: 680160911271.
Known internationally for superior flute editions, Robert Stallman continues his considerable expansion of the flute repertoire with re-creations, or “new” works for flute by Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Chopin, Dvořák, and other great composers.Conceived originally as a work for solo piano, this arrangement of Dvořák’s Suite in A Major for flute and piano is based on both the piano and orchestra versions. It is one in a series of Stallman’s “new” works for flute. Dvořák composed the Suite in A Major in 1894, inspired by his happy and fruitful stay in the “New World” —a period that produced some of his greatest works, full of thematic freshness, raw energy and folk influences, both American and Old World Czech. The “New World” Symphony, Cello Concerto, “American” Quartet, String Quintet in E≤ Major, the Violin Sonatina and this A Major Suite are all cut from the same musical cloth—textured with his personal impressions of the Wild West’s fascinating Indian and Afro-American music, its God-fearing and friendly people, its vast open spaces and its awe-inspiring natural beauty.PrefaceConceived originally as a work for solo piano, the Suite in A Major was composed by Dvořák in 1894, during his famous two-year visit to the United States. He wrote the work in a mere ten days, and a year later made a full orchestration of it. The Suite was first performed in this second version in 1910 in Prague at the Rudolfinum. Dvořák, who died in 1904, never had a chance to hear a performance of this stirring orchestral realization.The Suite was inspired by the composer’s happy and fruitful stay in the “New World”, especially by his unforgettable summers spent in the quiet Czech-American village of Spillville, Iowa—a period that produced some of his greatest works, full of thematic freshness, raw energy and folk influences, both American and Old World Czech. The “New World” Symphony, Cello Concerto, “American” Quartet, String Quintet in Eb Major, the Violin Sonatina and this A Major Suite are all cut from the same musical cloth—textured with his personal impressions of the Wild West’s fascinating Indian and Afro-American music, its God-fearing and friendly people, its vast open spaces and its awe-inspiring natural beauty.Several of the Suite’s affecting melodies find echoes in these other, better known compositions of this American period. Wistful themes abound in all five movements, reflecting Dvořák’s transformative American experience as it found resonance in his own emotions. Contrasting with deeply felt, contemplative passages are Dvořák’s joyous and tempestuous expressions, which open the second, third and final movements.This arrangement for flute and piano is based on both the piano and orchestra versions. It is one in a series of my “new” works for flute by some of our greatest composers and I am delighted to add it to the collection. I predict that the A Major Suite will become a popular addition to our Romantic recital repertoire, much like the Dvořák Sonatina.—Robert StallmanMarblehead, Mass.June 1, 2018.
SKU: AP.31614S
UPC: 038081355184. English.
A musical postcard to the world! Your audiences will be thrilled with this early piece of Americana, and your musicians will love the colors and energy of this uniquely American music as imagined by the great Czech master following his visit to America in the 1890s. This work contains music inspired by African-American, Native-American and Scottish music and features three movements (I, IV and V) of Antonín Dvorák's original five-movement suite.
SKU: AP.35387S
UPC: 038081409412. English. Setting by Leroy Anderson.
The Irish Suite, by the dean of American light music, Leroy Anderson (1908--1975), is one of the most enduring and endearing works in the repertoire. Drawn from familiar Irish folk tunes, its six movements present a rich musical palette brimming with color and fresh invention. This medley of highlights from the suite draws from thematic material found in each of the movements. Engaging and pure fun! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: HL.48025407
UPC: 196288201571.
Simply 4 Strings – Ensemble music for elementary string players from Katherine and Hugh Colledge, composers of Stepping Stones, Waggon Wheels, Fast Forward and Shooting Stars. •A complete suite of pieces – ideal for group teaching, perfect for concerts •Based on well-known melodies from around the world •Optional piano accompaniments •Rewarding parts for everyone – even absolute beginners.
SKU: HL.4002362
UPC: 073999376876. 9.0x12.0x0.076 inches.
Hymns by Giovanni de Palestrina pre-date those of Bach by over a century and incorporate the great polyphonic tradition of Renaissance writing. The compositions used in this suite are from a collection published in 1589 titled Hymns of the Entire Year, and incorporate antiphonal choral effects that lend themselves particularly well to instrumental settings. John Moss uses richly contrasting tone colors and textures as well as characteristic modal tonalities in this wonderful setting for band. (3:30).
SKU: HL.4002870
UPC: 884088353032. 9x12 inches.
Commissioned by Prattville (Alabama) High School, this work in three movements pays tribute to that city's founder, Daniel Pratt, who was one of the leading industrialists of the early 1800s. Including movements entitled “Fanfare for a New Era,” “Ode: The Southern Landscape,” and “Perpetual Motion: Machines,” composer Johnnie Vinson uses creative scoring and intriguing sounds to recreate this period of American history in an impressive work for band. Duration: 7:30 (Grade 4).
SKU: BT.DHP-1063960-140
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) is one of the most beloved American artists. Widley known for his cover illustrations of The Saturday Evening Post, he excelled at painting the lives of ordinary Americans with his warmth, detailedobservations, and sense of humor. Composer Hayato Hirose was inspired by three of Rockwell's major works and expressed his own impressions of them in this music. This heart-warming piece will add an embracing and touchingimpression to a concert, lifting the spirits of the audience.Voor zijn sfeervolle compositie Norman Rockwell Suite liet Hirose zich inspireren door drie werken van de Amerikaanse kunstschilder Norman Rockwell. Deze is bekend om zijn illustraties voor The Saturday Evening Post,waarin hij de levens van gewone Amerikanen weergaf met warmte, oog voor detail en humor.Zu seiner stimmungsvollen Komposition Norman Rockwell Suite lie? sich Hirose von drei Bildern des amerikanischen Malers Rockwell von der Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts inspirieren. Norman Rockwell Suite est une suite colorée, inspirée des trois plus grandes ?uvres de l??illustrateur américain Norman Rockwell dont le nom est jamais identifié au Saturday Evening Post pour lequel il réalisa ses plus célèbres illustrations et couvertures.
