Format : Score and Parts
SKU: FJ.B1249S
English.
This compelling work incorporates elements of mystery and intrigue in a whirlwind of sounds, colors, and textures. Written in a quick 3/4 time, this engaging composition uses an attractive harmonic language, expressive melodic lines, and clever orchestrations to invoke the fairy-tale imagery of Robert Louis Stevenson's poetry in A Child's Garden of Verses. The playful nature of the piece moves between a lilting quality and a more lyrical expressive nature. Wonderful writing and an excellent change of pace for any concert.
About FJH Concert Band
Designed for high school groups and upper-level middle school groups. Independence is encouraged, but many lines are cross-cued. Usually includes an expanded percussion section. Grades 3 - 3.5
SKU: HL.14021023
ISBN 9780711969292. UPC: 884088439910. 9.0x12.0x0.375 inches.
A substantial work for four soli, SATB chorus and orchestra, using text from the translation of Stephen Mitchell's The Book Of Job. Like Vaughan Williams in his Job: A Masque for Dancing, Davies was inspired in part by William Blake's 21 engravings for the Book of Job. His oratorio, however, is less dependent on find parallels for Blake's visual details, given the direct poetry in David Lemon's adaptation of the Stephen Mitchell translation from the biblical original, it is hardly surprising that the spotlight should be so much on Job's suffering litany. The baritone has the lion's share of the setting, though the other soloists occasionally reinforce his plea and chorale-like episodes universalize his predicament. Davies frames with work with two seminal plainsong-like passages; there is also plenty of dramatic contrast both within Job's monologues and in the vivid orchestral writing for the smarmy Comforters, the initially shrill God who finally appears out of a dazzling orchestral whirlwind and the animal life he uses to illustrate the wonders of creation to a humbled Job. Commissioned by the University of British Colombia, it was first performed in May 1997 by Valdine Anderson (soprano), Linda Maguire (mezzo soprano), Paul Moore (tenor) and Kevin McMillan (baritone) with the Vancouver Bach Choir and the CBC Vancouver Orchestra, conducted by the composer. Vocal score with piano reduction of the orchestral score. Duration c. 70mins.
SKU: HL.14021022
ISBN 9780711982888.
This work was commissioned by the University of British Columbia through the gift of David Lemon. It was first performed on 11th May 1997 at the Chan Center, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, by Valdine Anderson (soprano), Linda Maguire (mezzo soprano), Paul Moore (tenor) and Kevin McMillan (baritone), with the Vancouver Bach Choir and the CBC Vancouver Orchestra, conducted by the composer. Like Vaughan Williams in his Job: A Masque for Dancing, Davies was inspired in part by William Blake's 21 engravings for the Book of Job. His oratorio, however, is less dependent on finding parallels for Blake's visual details, given the direct poetry in David Lemon's adaptation of the Stephen Mitchell translation from the biblical original, it is hardly surprising that the spotlight should be so much on Job's suffering litany. The baritone has the lion's share of the setting, though the other soloists occasionally reinforce his plea and chorale-like episodes universalize his predicament. Davies frames with work with two seminal plainsong-like passages; there is also plenty of dramatic contrast both within Job's monologues and in the vivid orchestral writing for the smarmy Comforters, the initially shrill God who finally appears out of a dazzling orchestral whirlwind and the animal life he uses to illustrate the wonders of creation to a humbled Job.
SKU: PR.114419320
UPC: 680160676071. 9 x 12 inches.
Commissioned by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society for its Thirtieth Anniversary for the Clarosa Quartet. The first movement begins with detached fragments and soon turns into something cohesive and dramatic. The second movement pastorale is a beautiful interlude with glistening piano effects. The fourth movement closes the quartet with a long whirlwind at the end. Overall, Krzywicki left me with the same feeling I get from Beethoven's late quartets -- the sense that you're in direct contact with the composer's state of mind. Krzywicki's feelings aren't as conflicted as Beethoven's but they're just as real. -- Tom Purdom (BroadStreetReview.com).
SKU: PR.11441932S
UPC: 680160676088. 9 x 12 inches.
The first movement begins with detached fragments and soon turns into something cohesive and dramatic. The second movement pastorale is a beautiful interlude with glistening piano effects. The fourth movement closes the quartet with a long whirlwind at the end. Overall, Krzywicki left me with the same feeling I get from Beethoven's late quartets -- the sense that you're in direct contact with the composer's state of mind. Krzywicki's feelings aren't as conflicted as Beethoven's but they're just as real. -- Tom Purdom (BroadStreetReview.com).
SKU: PE.TSGB021S
UPC: 038081584423.
Solid melodic writing, intense driving rhythms, biting dissonances, powerhouse brass, and percussion scoring along with sweeping woodwinds make this thrilling original work a whirlwind of force from start to finish! Ergo by Tyler S. Grant is a great way to show off the range and power of your horns and trumpets. Recorded by the Atlanta Wind Symphony. (3:00).
SKU: GI.G-012653
Spanish.
Renowned singer-songwriter Rafael Moreno combines with talented vocalist Anna Betancourt on this delightful Spanish-language Christmas album, which features a whirlwind of styles and cinematic flare. You’ll be charmed by the children’s voices on “QueÌ Le Vas a Dar†and swing along to a Michael-BubleÌ-inspired big band number, “La Primera Navidad.†There’s even a bonus track with operatic singer JesuÌs LeoÌn. Guaranteed to move you to tears.