Treasure Quest

SKU: AP.45981S

UPC: 038081525679. English.

With the musical call of Land, ho! echoing across the band, the tale of pirates, buried treasure, and battle is underway! Written in rondo form, a strong, driving pirate theme serves as the main theme throughout the piece, and surrounds two contrasting sections. (1:50).

SKU: AP.50862

ISBN 9781470666743. UPC: 038081585352. English.

The Quest of the Magi was one of the working titles for John Henry Hopkins Jr.'s famous carol, We Three Kings. Written in 1857 for a Christmas pageant in New York City, We Three Kings tells the tale of the Magis' journey to find a newly born king in a faraway land and the precious gifts they brought with them. This piece focuses more on the journey of following yonder star. Traveling across many countries in the first century was a perilous task, full of danger, thievery, and possible death, not to mention these men were traveling with some of the most precious and expensive cargo one could possess. This piece chronicles the magi acquiring myrrh, frankincense, and gold for their journey. Each treasure is represented by its own motif and woven into Hopkins' original carol. (2:45).

SKU: AP.50862S

ISBN 9781470666750. UPC: 038081585369. English.

The Quest of the Magi was one of the working titles for John Henry Hopkins Jr.'s famous carol, We Three Kings. Written in 1857 for a Christmas pageant in New York City, We Three Kings tells the tale of the Magis' journey to find a newly born king in a faraway land and the precious gifts they brought with them. This piece focuses more on the journey of following yonder star. Traveling across many countries in the first century was a perilous task, full of danger, thievery, and possible death, not to mention these men were traveling with some of the most precious and expensive cargo one could possess. This piece chronicles the magi acquiring myrrh, frankincense, and gold for their journey. Each treasure is represented by its own motif and woven into Hopkins' original carol. (2:45).

SKU: CF.YPS220F

ISBN 9781491156599. UPC: 680160915132. 9 x 12 inches.

SKU: CF.YPS220

ISBN 9781491156582. UPC: 680160915125. 9 x 12 inches.

SKU: SU.80200209

Particularly suited for high school graduations Text: Jane Griner 12 page octavo Published by: Dunstan House Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. Perusal copies are available by contacting office@DunstanHouse.com (include the organization name with your request). To order quantities fewer than 8.

SKU: ST.C463

ISBN 9790570814633.

This volume contains contrasting works by Federico Ruiz spanning quite a large and rich period of his compositional output that goes from his early Micro-Suite (1971), to lilting, sweet and rhythmic Venezuelan waltzes passing by the mysterious, intimate, and intense Nocturno (1994) plus pieces originally composed for film, and theatre. Real eclecticism in styles, moods and atmospheres that show Ruiz�??s talents and scope.

The Nocturno is a deep, intriguing, substantial piece presenting a satisfying length which moves from different paths of the mind and the heart written in an abstract, chromatic idiom, that does not dissociate itself from the Venezuelan waltz and the joropo. One could perhaps say that there is a deconstruction of the latter. For the interpretation, the composer has suggested to me that it is allowed to have some flexibility in the tempo. Ruiz kindly dedicated it to me, and I have had the pleasure of performing it in many concerts.

Although all highly expressive, the Three Venezuelan Waltzes present in this collection as well as the piece titled Aliseo, are works that are close to the colourful Venezuelan folk tradition. Federico Ruiz had given me two of them when we first met: �??Tu Presencia�?? (1981) and �??Eloísa�?? (1989) and then I attended a performance of the play �??Office Number One�?? by Miguel Otero Silva with a fantastic actor, Elba Escobar in the role of Carmen Rosa and, I just fell in love and was very moved by the incidental music that I later discovered, by reading the programme, had been written by Federico Ruiz. Later that evening, I called him and asked to please make a piano score of the composition, so I could have the desired piece in my hands. That is how �??Carmen Rosa�?� waltz (1987) came to exist in a piano version.

�??Eloisa �?? is another Venezuelan waltz with more jazzy harmonies where precision in the rhythm and elegant playing is also essential, as it is in most of his pieces.

�??Tu Presencia�?? was dedicated to his mother, Margarita. It is written with the structure of the Venezuelan waltz, which consists of a nostalgic subject that leads to a faster, happier middle section where the typical graceful rhythm is given by the left-hand accompaniment figure of a dotted crotchet followed by a quaver and a crotchet.

The craft and magic found in the five movements of the Micro-Suite is based on a dodecaphonic row by Ernst Krenek. They remind us of the idiom of the Second Viennese School. These real miniatures seem to tell short stories. The �??Preludio�?? is full of humour. I imagine dancing figures given by the jumps all over the keyboard and extreme dynamics; the phrases give the impression of a conversation with many questions and answers. The �??Invención�?? is a kaleidoscopic piece where the hands mirror each other. The �??Passacaglia�?? is the longest movement, at just over a minute where the prime motif is repeated three times on the bass line. For its construction Federico Ruiz uses as well the retrograde and the retrograde inversion of the twelve-tone series. It must be played expressively with dynamic contrasts between pianissimo and louder events. The �??Scherzo�?? has repetitive motifs of a minor third in both hands and the �??Final�?? displays virtuosic passages for the pianist.

Aliseo was originally written for the film �??Aire libre�?� (1995), by Luis Armando Roche. It contains elements of diverse types of Venezuelan joropo. In the film, the character of Aliseo Carvallo is played by the composer himself who performs this piece on a harpsichord to welcome scientists Alexander von Humboldt and Aimé Bonpland one day at the turn of the 1800�??s, as a sample of the new music from the South American land. It presents the refinement of the late European classical era in fusion with Venezuelan folk music.

SKU: AP.39647S

UPC: 038081449722. English.

The Vikings, Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, the Freemasons, the Knights Templar, and Marie Antoinette---these are the legends of Oak Island and its two hundred year old tale of exploration and intrigue in Nova Scotia, Canada. With bold themes and energetic drive, this musical odyssey captures the sense of adventure that has surrounded the ongoing quest for buried treasure. (4:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.48976

UPC: 038081563008. English. Words by Nanci Milam.

It's a creative day of play as kids imagine themselves pirates on a grand outdoor adventure. Contemporary poet Nanci Milam pens a colorful course and a compelling cast of characters, with a detailed account of their quest. Composer Penny Rodriguez adds a jaunty compound meter, cheerful minor key, and a few sudden dynamic changes to enhance the drama and capture the spirit. A perfect pairing of music and lyrics, a treasure for younger singers! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: BR.EB-32111

The first edition of a forgotten treasure

ISBN 9790004186763. 9 x 12 inches.

There are many composers of whom it is said today that they had gone back in time or had composed against contemporary taste. Today, the question arises, though, as to what of value is to be extracted, rediscovered, or re-edited. Camillo Schumann (1872-1946) is one of these nearly forgotten composers. His works are still largely unknown today. Schumann's tonal language combines the Brahmsian sound scape with the grand late romantic Liszt school. His piano pieces range even to sounds reminiscent of Rachmaninoff and are of tremendous power and virtuosity. The pronounced and inventive melody makes the works the testimony of a composer who has not yet come to the fore. His two sonatas for clarinet and piano have hitherto remained completely unknown. This is astonishing, for they are on the level of the sonatas of Johannes Brahms, who probably contributed the most essentially to this genre. Surfacing as a special treasure from the estate of the Saxon musicologist and collector Harald Schurz were the autographs of both clarinet sonatas, now to be published for the first time. Remember falling in love with the expressive qualities of the Brahms sonatas? You can rekindle that feeling with these works by Camillo Schumann. Commentators have compared Schumann's works not only to Brahms, but also to Liszt and Rachmaninoff. Run to your shop and order now.(Gregory Barrett, The Clarinet)

The first edition of a forgotten treasure.

SKU: BR.EB-32112

ISBN 9790004186770. 9 x 12 inches.

There are many composers of whom it is said today that they had gone back in time or had composed against contemporary taste. Today, the question arises, though, as to what of value is to be extracted, rediscovered, or re-edited. Camillo Schumann (1872-1946) is one of these nearly forgotten composers. His works are still largely unknown today. Schumann's tonal language combines the Brahmsian sound scape with the grand late romantic Liszt school. His piano pieces range even to sounds reminiscent of Rachmaninoff and are of tremendous power and virtuosity. The pronounced and inventive melody makes the works the testimony of a composer who has not yet come to the fore. His two sonatas for clarinet and piano have hitherto remained completely unknown. This is astonishing, for they are on the level of the sonatas of Johannes Brahms, who probably contributed the most essentially to this genre. Surfacing as a special treasure from the estate of the Saxon musicologist and collector Harald Schurz were the autographs of both clarinet sonatas, now to be published for the first time. Remember falling in love with the expressive qualities of the Brahms sonatas? You can rekindle that feeling with these works by Camillo Schumann. Commentators have compared Schumann's works not only to Brahms, but also to Liszt and Rachmaninoff. Run to your shop and order now.(Gregory Barrett, The Clarinet)

The first edition of a forgotten treasure.

SKU: BT.DHP-1053874-010

English-German-French- Dutch.

In this fascinating piece, composer Hayato Hirose creates a fantasy world of a pirate who dreams of sailing to a treasure island. The music follows four different scenes that are played without interruption: I. Introduction and Departure II. Banquet in the Foreign Land III. Longing in the Moonlight IV. Hurricane and Treasure Island This piece is full of drama and adventures and will bring joy and excitement to both performers and audience.

In dit boeiende werk creëert de componist Hayato Hirose de fantasiewereld van een piraat die droomt van een zeiltocht naar een schateiland. De muziek is opgedeeld in vier verschillende scènes die zonder onderbrekingen worden gespeeld.Pirate’s Dream bevat drama en avontuur, zowel de muzikanten als de toehoorders zullen er veel plezier aan beleven.

In diesem faszinierenden Werk kreiert der Komponist Hayato Hirose die Fantasiewelt eines Piraten, der davon träumt, zu einer Schatzinsel zu segeln. Die Musik folgt vier verschiedenen Szenen, die ohne Unterbrechung gespielt werden: 1. Einleitung und Abreise 2. Bankett im fernen Land 3. Sehnsucht im Mondenschein 4. Hurrikan und Schatzinsel Pirate’s Dream ist voll von Dramatik und Abenteuer und verspricht damit Spannung und Vergnügen für Musiker und Publikum.

Dans cette oeuvre fascinante en quatre tableaux joués sans interruption, le compositeur japonais Hayato Hirose (1974) nous fait entrer dans le monde imaginaire d’un pirate qui rêve de partir pour l’Île au Trésor. Nous assistons aux préparatifs et au départ du voyage. Un festin en pays lointain nous fait go ter de nouvelles couleurs musicales. Après quelques instants mélancoliques au clair de lune, l’ouragan se déchaîne. L’Île au Trésor est enfin en vue ! Cette oeuvre pleine de suspense et d’aventure fera le bonheur des musiciens et des auditeurs.

In questo brano affascinante, il compositore giapponese Hayato Hirose ci fa entrare nel mondo immaginario di un pirata che sogna di partire per l’Isola del Tesoro. Assistiamo ai preparativi e alla partenza. Una festa in un posto lontano ci fa gustare nuovi colori musicali. Dopo qualche instante malinconico al chiaro di luna, si scatena l’uragano. Finalmente, l’Isola del Tesoro è visibile dall’- imbarcazione! Questo brano avventuroso soddisfer musicisti e pubblico.

SKU: BT.DHP-1053874-040

English-German-French- Dutch.

In this fascinating piece, composer Hayato Hirose creates a fantasy world of a pirate who dreams of sailing to a treasure island. The music follows four different scenes that are played without interruption: I. Introduction and Departure II. Banquet in the Foreign Land III. Longing in the Moonlight IV. Hurricane and Treasure Island This piece is full of drama and adventures and will bring joy and excitement to both performers and audience.

In dit boeiende werk creëert de componist Hayato Hirose de fantasiewereld van een piraat die droomt van een zeiltocht naar een schateiland. De muziek is opgedeeld in vier verschillende scènes die zonder onderbrekingen worden gespeeld.Pirate’s Dream bevat drama en avontuur, zowel de muzikanten als de toehoorders zullen er veel plezier aan beleven.

In diesem faszinierenden Werk kreiert der Komponist Hayato Hirose die Fantasiewelt eines Piraten, der davon träumt, zu einer Schatzinsel zu segeln. Die Musik folgt vier verschiedenen Szenen, die ohne Unterbrechung gespielt werden: 1. Einleitung und Abreise 2. Bankett im fernen Land 3. Sehnsucht im Mondenschein 4. Hurrikan und Schatzinsel Pirate’s Dream ist voll von Dramatik und Abenteuer und verspricht damit Spannung und Vergnügen für Musiker und Publikum.

Dans cette oeuvre fascinante en quatre tableaux joués sans interruption, le compositeur japonais Hayato Hirose (1974) nous fait entrer dans le monde imaginaire d’un pirate qui rêve de partir pour l’Île au Trésor. Nous assistons aux préparatifs et au départ du voyage. Un festin en pays lointain nous fait go ter de nouvelles couleurs musicales. Après quelques instants mélancoliques au clair de lune, l’ouragan se déchaîne. L’Île au Trésor est enfin en vue ! Cette oeuvre pleine de suspense et d’aventure fera le bonheur des musiciens et des auditeurs.

In questo brano affascinante, il compositore giapponese Hayato Hirose ci fa entrare nel mondo immaginario di un pirata che sogna di partire per l’Isola del Tesoro. Assistiamo ai preparativi e alla partenza. Una festa in un posto lontano ci fa gustare nuovi colori musicali. Dopo qualche instante malinconico al chiaro di luna, si scatena l’uragano. Finalmente, l’Isola del Tesoro è visibile dall’- imbarcazione! Questo brano avventuroso soddisfer musicisti e pubblico.

SKU: BT.DHP-1053874-140

English-German-French- Dutch.

In this fascinating piece, composer Hayato Hirose creates a fantasy world of a pirate who dreams of sailing to a treasure island. The music follows four different scenes that are played without interruption: I. Introduction and Departure II. Banquet in the Foreign Land III. Longing in the Moonlight IV. Hurricane and Treasure Island This piece is full of drama and adventures and will bring joy and excitement to both performers and audience.

In dit boeiende werk creëert de componist Hayato Hirose de fantasiewereld van een piraat die droomt van een zeiltocht naar een schateiland. De muziek is opgedeeld in vier verschillende scènes die zonder onderbrekingen worden gespeeld.Pirate’s Dream bevat drama en avontuur, zowel de muzikanten als de toehoorders zullen er veel plezier aan beleven.

In diesem faszinierenden Werk kreiert der Komponist Hayato Hirose die Fantasiewelt eines Piraten, der davon träumt, zu einer Schatzinsel zu segeln. Die Musik folgt vier verschiedenen Szenen, die ohne Unterbrechung gespielt werden: 1. Einleitung und Abreise 2. Bankett im fernen Land 3. Sehnsucht im Mondenschein 4. Hurrikan und Schatzinsel Pirate’s Dream ist voll von Dramatik und Abenteuer und verspricht damit Spannung und Vergnügen für Musiker und Publikum.

Dans cette oeuvre fascinante en quatre tableaux joués sans interruption, le compositeur japonais Hayato Hirose (1974) nous fait entrer dans le monde imaginaire d’un pirate qui rêve de partir pour l’Île au Trésor. Nous assistons aux préparatifs et au départ du voyage. Un festin en pays lointain nous fait go ter de nouvelles couleurs musicales. Après quelques instants mélancoliques au clair de lune, l’ouragan se déchaîne. L’Île au Trésor est enfin en vue ! Cette oeuvre pleine de suspense et d’aventure fera le bonheur des musiciens et des auditeurs.

In questo brano affascinante, il compositore giapponese Hayato Hirose ci fa entrare nel mondo immaginario di un pirata che sogna di partire per l’Isola del Tesoro. Assistiamo ai preparativi e alla partenza. Una festa in un posto lontano ci fa gustare nuovi colori musicali. Dopo qualche instante malinconico al chiaro di luna, si scatena l’uragano. Finalmente, l’Isola del Tesoro è visibile dall’- imbarcazione! Questo brano avventuroso soddisfer musicisti e pubblico.

SKU: CL.012-3237-01

An exciting programatic composition that depicts the mytholigiocal story of Merlyn, Excalabur and the Lady of the Lake in a quest for the powers of the Sword. Solo spots for Baritone, Trumpet, Flute, Oboe, and Horn. Numerous percussion parts include optional part for piano. Enduring melodies punctuated by dynamic percussion writing makes this piece a worthy choice for any concert or contest performance by better bands. OUTSTANDING!

SKU: HL.289664