SKU: HL.8720051
UPC: 073999715651. 9.0x12.0x0.04 inches.
MusicWorks – Grade 4 First published in 1989, this work from the late Calvin Custer epitomizes his command of orchestration and understanding of musical pacing. The familiar folk melody is stated first by a solo flute then followed by a remarkable series of variations starting with a brass choir accompanied by woodwind flourishes. An Andante variation features the woodwind choir accompanying solos by baritone and oboe, and this leads to a striking fugue variation and bold finish. Truly symphonic band writing at its best. (4:45).
SKU: HL.49013009
ISBN 9790001127158. UPC: 196288157427. 9.0x12.0x0.256 inches.
String quartet.
SKU: HL.4008644
ISBN 9798350115024. UPC: 196288189695.
The Passacaglia is a set of instrumental variations based on an ostinato bass. Bach's Passacaglia and Fugue in C-minor for organ represents the pinnacle of what had been achieved in this compositional form at that time. In Franco Cesarinis arrangement for large wind orchestra, the particularly careful interpretation of the original piece enables him to exploit all the sound colors at his disposal, and in this sumptuous guise Bach's work also takes on a grandiose dimension, albeit tinged with late-Romanticism. The exposition of the beautiful theme begins in the bass part, immediately creating a solemn and serious atmosphere which is accentuated by the intensely pathetic character of the first variations. Up to the tenth variation it remains confined to the bass, but in subsequent ones it also passes to the soprano and alto register. The integrity of the theme is also embellished with elegant arpeggios, in whose lower and higher extensions the theme can be distinguished. Towards the end it returns to the bass in an impressive thickening of the polyphonic texture that swiftly re-establishes the key of C-minor. The “Thema fugatum” which follows immediately does not constitute a Fugue in its own right, rather it is nothing but the twenty-first and most extensive variation of the Passacaglia. This time Bach uses only the first half of the theme, superimposing a rhythmic countersubject that considerably enlivens the entire development of the composition. The polyphonic discourse becomes increasingly dense, until the building tension peaks in a powerful “Neapolitan sixth” chord, followed by a sudden pause. This culminating moment then leads to the coda and final cadence on a bright C-major chord.
SKU: M7.DOHR-20458
ISBN 9790202044582.
César Francks Klaviertriptychon Prélude, Aria et Final (FWV 23/CFF 26) aus dem Jahre 1886/1887 gilt als eine seiner bekanntesten und bedeutendsten Klavierkompositionen. Wie sein Pendant Prélude, Choral et Fugue sind auch Prélude, Aria et Final dem für Franck typischen zyklischen Prinzip verpflichtet, gemäß dem sich das eigentliche Thema erst in und durch eine Vielzahl von Umformungen einzelner seiner Motive bildet, die - in allen Sätzen präsent - allmählich zur Einheit verdichtet und zum Gesamtkunstwerk vereinheitlicht werden. Die Orgelbearbeitung dieser letzten Klavierkomposition Francks - durch einen dichten, von der Orgel beeinflußten Klaviersatz nahegelegt - lässt einerseits die charakteristische Tonsprache von Francks originalen Orgelkompositionen erkennen, erschließt seiner Orgelmusik andererseits aber auch Klangwelten und Satztechniken, die Franck selbst zu seinen Lebzeiten noch nicht glaubte beschreiten zu dürfen und die erst von Charles-Marie Widor, Marcel Dupré und anderen zu voller Entfaltung entwickelt wurden. (Otto Depenheuer).
SKU: MN.10-064
UPC: 688670100642.
A theme and set of three variations: Trio, Aria and Fugue.
SKU: MN.10-060
UPC: 688670100604.
Following the popularity of Set 1, this seasoned composer provides another six pieces for worship or recital use. Unlike some of his other popular works, these are not based on hymn tunes but on original material. The movements are: Pastorale, Allegretto, Aria, Fugue (for manuals only), Scherzo, and Finale.
SKU: HL.50513295
SKU: TM.07374SET
P/C in set. Ed. by Mouten. Orchestrated from the original Prelude, Fugue and Variations originally scored for organ. This version does not contain the Fugue portion.
SKU: HL.48184810
UPC: 888680797010. 9.25x12.25x0.096 inches.
Odile Pierre: Variations et Fugue sur trois Noëls de Normandie (Organ).
SKU: KN.19691
UPC: 822795196917.
In this challenging duet, a simple fugue is taken through a series of intriguing variations. Midway through the piece, a brief improvisation for each player provides an opportunity to show off their musical creativity and technical strength. Both parts call for four timpani (G, C, D and G), and each set includes two copies of the 2-line score. Duration 3:15.
