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The Last Unicorn

The Last Unicorn

"The Last Unicorn" is an animated motion picture from 1982. It is based on a fantasy novel of the same name, written by Peter S. Beagle, that was first published in 1968. The music for this Film was...
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Do Remember Me

Do Remember Me

"Do Remember Me" is a Two Beat Gospel style arrangement of an iconic African American Spiritual from the late 19th Century, originally titled DO LORD or DO LORD REMBER ME. A little later, in the...
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LUDWIG goes PARIS

LUDWIG goes PARIS

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart conquered the world, he loved to travel. Ludwig van Beethoven, on the other hand, was generally rather shy and critical of travelling. Nevertheless, he always expressed the...
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Dream

Dream

“Dream” by the young Austrian composer Dana Schraml immerses us in a world full of different dreams. The great joy, the courage and above all the things that seem impossible when awake. So many...
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Loch Lomond

"The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond" is a Scottish traditional. The song is about Loch Lomond, a lake that is 71 square kilometres in size, the largest in Scotland and the entire island of Great...
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Remember Me

Since the overwhelming success of his "St. Thomas Chorale" Pavel Stanék has repeatedly met with requests from many musicians for a further work of the same kind. The composer has certainly succeeded...
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Kilkenny Rhapsody

A rhapsody is defined as an ”instrumental composition of free folkloristic form”. In his ”Kilkenny Rhapsody” Kees Vlak takes yet one step farther, as it is intention to portray the nature of both the...
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Kleine Ungarische Rhapsodie

A trip to Hungary: Alfred Bösendorfer travels with us to the Hungarian Puszta. He does not use original Hungarian material in his »Little Hungarian Rhapsody«. He exclusively employs themes of his...
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Adagio espressivo

Saying a lot with just a few words is an art. The composer Pavel Stanek, born in Prague in 1927, has mastered this art par excellence. When he wrote down the first sketches for his ADAGIO ESPRESSIVO...
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Prato

Ponte per la pace
Five musical images for symphonic wind band: 1. Fanfare of Friendship 2. Medieval Dance 3. Prayer to the Fallen 4. Song of Joy 5. Friends Forever At first glance, the city of Wangen and the...
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Schabanack

SCHABANACK tells the story of a bustling two-year-old boy who keeps his family on their toes with all sorts of jokes and pranks. Even the first notes lead the listener up the garden path. A recurring...
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Circus Fantasia

Come in! Clear the ring – the game begins. 1. The Ringmaster - 2. Charivari - 3. The Trapeze - 4. Clowns - 5. Hungarian Horsemen - 6. Finale In Markus Götz's “Circus Fantasia” we experience a...
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Legend of the Four Trees

"Legend Of The Four Trees" is based on a story from ancient Aztec mythology. The four trees stood at the corners of a perfect square in a sacred location, and were believed to hold up the sky. After...
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Brave Little Tailor

Das tapfere Schneiderlein
eXplora Grade 2+ eXplora Disc 22 With his work BRAVE LITTLE TAILOR, composer Patrick Egge takes us into the fairytale world of the Brothers Grimm. In colorfully composed musical settings, we...
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Great Grey Giants

They are the largest terrestrial animals in the world. More than 55 million years ago, they already populated the earth: great, grey giants. While the elephant (in a china shop) is often attributed...
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Nashville River

Nashville is the capital of the US state of Tennessee and is also known as the country music capital. The Cumberland River flows through Nashville, which in turn inspired the composer Florian Ziller...
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Koyo

Japan is famous for its diverse and stunning seasons. The autumn leaves with red and yellow colors are called KOYO. For centuries, admiring these autumn leaves has influenced Japanese culture and...
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King Robert of Scotland

- Based on "Soldier's March of Robert the Bruce" -
In 1306 Robert I was installed as King of Scotland. The melody of the march "Robert the Bruce" was played for the first time at the coronation ceremony. James L. Hosay has now effectively composed...
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Highland Cathedral

Michael Korb has always had a fondness for bagpipe music. When he came to Berlin after graduating from school in 1975, he immediately took lessons on the unusual instrument from the "pipe major" of a...
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The New Village

In a vast, forested land, people settled and founded a village. However, marauding tribes and the forces of the sea posed a continuous threat to the growing settlement. Throughout history, the...
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Festivita

Commissioned on the occasion of "150 years of community music in Saalfelden - 2022" Three movements: 1. Solennita 2. Under the Sway of Bossa 3. Bravura! The work begins festively with a...
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Chorale for Winds

“Chorale for Winds” was written as a commissioned work for the Allgäu-Schwäbischer Musikbund (ASM / Allgäu Swabian Music Association). Composer Martin Scharnagl's idea was to create a piece with a...
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Chorale for Winds

“Chorale for Winds” was written as a commissioned work for the Allgäu-Schwäbischer Musikbund (ASM / Allgäu Swabian Music Association). Composer Martin Scharnagl's idea was to create a piece with a...
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And The Rest Is Silence

A forest is a miracle. Green giants that have grown over centuries tell their story. The forest gives us a very special atmosphere, amazes us and lets us relax. At the same time, it is often also a...
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Fein sein, beinander bleibn

People not only live together with their families, but often also in community with friends and like-minded people. It is precisely these connections that give life stability and meaning. The...
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Goin' Home

The melody of GOIN' HOME is based on the famous main theme of the 2nd movement from Antonin Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”). The melody is presented by the...
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Köpenick

KÖPENICK was written by Markus Götz for the 50th anniversary of the Köpenick Wind Orchestra. It consists of a theme with three variations that musically narrate the orchestra’s...
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Also blus das Alphorn heut

When Johannes Brahms was, in the late summer of 1868, recuperating in the Swiss Alps, a very real „inspiration“ happened to him: somewhere in the distance, he heard an alphorn play a...
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Berenice

»Andante Larghetto«
BERENICE, Regina di Egitto (HWV 38) is an opera composed by Georg Friedrich Händel in 1736/37. It consists of three acts and was written along with Händel’s other two operas ARMINIO and GIUSTINO...
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Mosaichoralmente

The composition „Mosaichoralmente“ was written for the Musikverein Endorf (Sauerland, Germany). A particular concern of its conductor at the time, Gerhard Vollmer, was the continuous work on a...
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Maple Leaf Rag

Scott Joplin is regarded as one of the founders of classical ragtime. The strictly rhythmic character, the zestful harmonies and impulsive dynamics of this genre find perfect expression in his...
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Is schon still uman See

The melody of "Is schon still uman See" was written by Günther Mittergradnegger. As a composer and conductor, he treasured his love for the Alpine folk song. The theologian, folklorist...
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BEETHOVEN 1-9

In 2020 we celebrated the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth. The composer who was born in Bonn is considered the most performed classical composer in the world. He is often...
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The Sound of Crime

No blockbuster can do without music. One might almost add: hardly any orchestral concert today can do without film music. Film music in concerts is booming. Crime films in their various forms have...
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Music Circle

The piece MUSIC CIRCLE was commissioned by the Blasmusikverband Tirol for the 10th Jugendblasorchesterwettbewerb 2021. The work is rich in variety. It is composed in the form of an overture and...
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Wellingtons Sieg

oder »Die Schlacht bei Vittoria«
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) op. 91 Dem Prinz-Regenten von England Georg August Friedrich gewidmet I. Schlacht Englische Trommeln und Trompeten Rule Britannia Französische Trommeln...
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Fantastica

FANTASTICA was composed for the 25th anniversary of the Landesmusikschule Brixental (federal school for musical education) in Tirol (Austria). Martin Scharnagl works at this school as a percussion...
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Festival Overture

Festival Ouvertüre
This overture by the Dutch composer Hans van der Heide was especially written as commissioned work for band contests and competitions. Apart from that this FESTIVAL OVERTURE was to communicate...
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Feierabend

's is Feierobnd
Feierabend (after work hours) is one of the most famous folk songs from the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains). It was written by popular poet and singer Anton Guenther (1876-1937). He is considered the...
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Fantasia di Natale

Christmas - Il Natale - probably the most important festival in Bella Italia. The Italians are known for their distinct sense of family, their enthusiasm to celebrate and, probably because of their...
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Famous Canon

The canon from "Canon and Gigue in D Major" brought German baroque composer Johann Pachelbel world fame. The central idea of the catchy four-bar bass and chord progression is the sequence,...
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Lohengrin

In addition to the wedding march by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, the “Bridal Chorus” from the opera “Lohengrin” by Richard Wagner is one of the best-known and most popular...
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BEETHOVEN by the Numbers

2020 will mark the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's birth. Born in Bonn, Beethoven is considered the most performed classical composer in the world. Often described as...
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Harry Has to Hurry

Harry is a dreamer, in many ways...   On one hand he loves daydreaming, on the other he is a determined late riser who sometimes cannot get out of bed in the morning. Frequently this is his...
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36.5° C

36,5 Grad Celsius
Muenster (Germany), 36.5° C, the sun is blazing. I really like my office in the attic; it is always the best atmosphere to compose. In summer, however, my room becomes a little sauna on...
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May the Road Rise

Irish Blessings meet us in the field of literature and music in a variety of ways and enjoy great popularity for many years. German composer and teacher Markus Goetz has created a moving setting of...
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Psalm 148

- Erfreue dich, Himmel -
"Psalm 148" has its origins in the old German cities of Augsburg (1669) and Bamberg (1691). Today, in the form of the beloved hymn "Rejoice Heaven, Enjoy Earth", it is heard in...
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King Robert March

This is a modern Wind Band version of the official March for the Coronation of King Robert the Bruce of Scotland in 1306. With all of the fanfare and flourishes associated with royal and martial...
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Moonlight Sonata

The “Moonlight Sonata”, actually the first movement of Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# Minor (Opus 27), is Ludwig van Beethoven’s most iconic work. It has been arranged, rearranged,...
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LUDWIG!

My relationship to the music of Ludwig van Beethoven is a very personal one. It goes back to my school band and orchestra days, when I was introduced to his music, along with the music of many other...
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An die Freude

Ode to Joy
"An die Freude" can also be performed with band and choir. The additional chor parts are available separately. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 is a grandiose work, in regard both to its...
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A Little Opening

“A Little Opening” by Thiemo Kraas characterizes the thrilling and exciting atmosphere of a concert that is to begin in a minute. It is determined by the highest concentration possible of the...
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Last Rose of Summer

Friedrich Adolf Ferdinand, Freiherr von Flotow (1812-1883) was a German composer. He is chiefly remembered for his opera Martha, which was popular in the 19th century and the early part of the 20th....
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Sweet Bells Fantasy

Austrian composer Martin Scharnagl presents SWEET BELLS FANTASY, a creative fantasy about the well-known German Christmas song "Suesser die Glocken nie klingen" (The Bells Never Sound...
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Cartoon Spectacular

Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, Donald Duck and other (more or less real) characters of movie history were the inspiration for this brilliant little composition. The American cartoon film of the...
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Song for One World

Das Lied der Welt
"Song for One World" is an ode to peace and freedom. With soft, flowing sounds, composer Luigi di Ghisallo creates a calm and conciliatory mood that is deliberately free of negative...
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Ladybirds

Since time immemorial, the ladybug (or "Ladybird") has been understood by humans as a creature that brings happiness and joy. We also appreciate its fine and light-footed appearance. The...
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Farmer's Tuba

Farmers Tuba
"Farmer's Tuba" was written for tuba player Josef Hofer, in 2012. Austrian Composer Martin Scharnagl truly wished to "tailor" this solo to his friend and bandmate of the...
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Dramatic Tales

Die Sage vom Todten Moos
"Dramatic Tales" was composed for the Trachtenkapelle Todtmoos 1863 e.V. (Black Forest, Germany) for the 750th anniversary of the church in 2018. Markus Goetz was inspired by the dramatic...
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NORA

Life without pets is unthinkable for many. In German-speaking countries, cats are clearly in the lead. In approximately 3.5 million households in Austria, for example, 1.6 million cats are kept. This...
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Villa Musica

The three-movement composition „Villa Musica – Symphonic variants on a Baden folk song” was commissioned by the Fahrnau Community Band in the summer of 2002. Two conceptual aspects have been very...
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Godfather of Seville

James L. Hosay’s “Godfather of Seville” is a musical satire, interspersing excerpts from Rossini’s “Barber Of  Seville” with snippets of original music...
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Monumentum

"Monumentum", an overture for winds and percussion by austrian composer Martin Scharnagl begins with a sublime, majestic theme, which is framed by a walking ostinato accompanying rhythm....
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San Ludovico

Creating church musical celebrations is one of the most compelling tasks of a wind band. For the 60th birthday of the pastor of his hometown Ebensee am Traunsee (Upper Austria), the Austrian composer...
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African Memories

The eXplora composition AFRICAN MEMORIES takes us on a musical dream trip to a country with magnificent vegetation, picturesque scenery and a rich wildlife. A holiday trip inspired the composer...
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Largo

The second movement LARGO from the "New World Symphony" (9th Symphony) is undoubtedly one of the most moving works by the Czech composer Antonín Dvorák. The original English...
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The Royal Scotsman

Get ready for a short ride on a historic luxury train to the Scottish Highlands. You are one of the 36 happy individuals who can enjoy the beauty of the Highlands aboard the posh Royal Scotsman,...
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Tsaritsino

South of Moscow lies the Tsaritsyno Palace. In the 18th century, Catherine the Great wanted to build a magnificent country estate outside the Moscow gates. The result of ten years’ construction...
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Power Surge

"Power Surge" can also mean "adrenaline rush". In addition to the first more technical expression, American composer James L. Hosay had especially the adrenaline rush in mind,...
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Bist Du bei mir

If Thou Be Near
The universal genius Johann Sebastian Bach ist still arousing admiration today and there is no composer, no musician that could get around his legacy. There is no composer whose works have been...
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A Good Start

"A Good Start" is a bright march written by Luigi di Ghisallo. With small and surprising, almost humorous elements this march really seems to be "A Good Start". Like dealing with...
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Morning Has Broken

On the one hand, the tune of this song shows us the way to the Celtic world of the Hebrides off the western coast of Scotland. On the other hand it reveals the power that dwells in an air, if it is...
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Vita pro Musica

The composition “Vita pro Musica”, meaning “a life for music”, was written in winter of 2015 to celebrate the 60th birthday of Ernst Oestreicher, chief conductor of the...
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Rummel Bummel

An ocean of colors, wonderful smells of roasted almonds and popcorn, exciting bumper car rides... already as a small boy I was genuinely fascinated by the fair and its colorful going-ons. Many years...
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Rock Space

American composer James Hosay is known for his well-conceived rock compositions. With “Rock Space”, he finally contributed his first piece to the popular RUNDEL eXplora Series – a...
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Kalahari

The Kalahari is a savanna in the South of Africa that is often called a desert due to extensive sands. The large region stretches for more than one million square kilometers. An exceptional feature...
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Gospel Day

“Gospel Day“ is a fascinating and sweeping concert piece, inspired by the exuberant energy of American gospel music. This kind of music celebrates and lives out faith and worship. Luigi...
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Break of the Code

“Break of the Code” sounds like the score to an adventure movie. The hero goes on a quest for a secret – an old Pharaoh’s tomb. Will he eventually break the code and reveal...
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Abendmond

Evening Moon
This little nocturne “Abendmond” (evening moon) combines two German folk tunes: “Abend wird es wieder” (It’s evening again) and “Der Mond ist aufgegangen”...
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My Dream

Peter Leitner is composer, arranger, trumpeter and singer of the successful Carinthian group “Fegerländer”. Under the slogan “Der Blasmusik Schlager” (wind band schlager) the 13 musicians combine...
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Eighth Symphony op. 148

Composer James Barnes about on his Eighth Symphony (8th Symphony) - "Symphony for Wangen", op. 148: In 2013 I had the pleasure of coming to Wangen im Allgäu and meeting with Tobias...
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Israeli Folk Songs

Eva Fodor writes about “Israeli Folk Songs”: For a long time I had the wish to popularize music from Israel – the country where I grew up. And it always is a central idea of my...
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Pomp and Circumstance No. 4

op. 39/4
The five marches from the series “Pomp and Circumstance” op. 39 surely belong to the most famous compositions by British composer Edward Elgar. He wrote them between 1901 and 1930. The...
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Lignum

If you look up the Latin word “Lignum” in a dictionary, you find the word “wood”. But there is also another, more poetic meaning: the tree. The tree has always been a symbol...
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Carrickfergus Posy

The beautiful and haunting Irish folk song “Carrickfergus” was almost lost and forgotten to the ages, had it not been for the Irish-born actor Peter O’Toole, who sang the song to...
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Schweizer Mosaik

Markus Götz used three Swiss folk songs in his spectacular composition “Schweizer Mosaik“ (Swiss Mosaic): “S‘isch mer alles ei ding, ob i lach oder sing“, “La...
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Dance Variants

“Dance Variants” op. 146 was a commission to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Honolulu Wind Symphony (Hawaii). James Barnes wrote a composition that combines an overall A-B-A...
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Maskarade

The opera “Maskarade” by Danish composer Carl Nielsen is based on a classic theater comedy that Nielsen turned into a comic opera. Literary circles first were critical about this, but...
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Vita pro Musica

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Joss Fritz

Name source for this dramatic rhapsody was a historic character from the time of the Peasants’ War – Joss Fritz. The piece was a commission on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the...
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Im Weissen Rössl

“Im Weissen Rössl” is a famous light opera in three acts by Ralph Benatzky. Some of the musical interludes were written by Robert Stolz and Robert Gilbert. The play premiered in the...
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Oberstufe
MVSR1480
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Prayer and Jubilation

As the title “Prayer and Jubilation” suggests, this piece is one of a spiritual nature. The first part is slow and reflective, almost meditative. The second part is upbeat, joyful and...
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Mittelstufe
MVSR3418
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Celtic Flutes

The flute is an instrument of historic bearing, as it is known in almost all cultures on earth. Some rulers considered the sound to be too erotic and immoral, and therefore prohibited to play it....
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Oberstufe
MVSR2341
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Rock Opening

A sweeping ouverture in rock-style with a swinging middle part.
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Mittelstufe
MVSR1987
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Israel Shalom

Kees Vlak dedicates the rhapsody "Israel Shalom" to the modern Israeli state. He uses folkloristic elements and creates a new piece of music. The work begins with impressions from Purim...
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Mittel-/Oberstufe
MVSR2038
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Mango Walk

Rumba is a couple dance, originating from the isle Cuba, adopted as ballroom dance by many industrial countries. The communication between the two partners is very characteristic. The dancers seem to...
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Unter-/Mittelstufe
MVSR2971
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Little Concert Suite

"Little Concert Suite” by Fritz Neuböck was first composed as a quartet for two trumpets, horn and baritone with the title “Little Suite”. When transcribed for concert...
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Unterstufe
MVSR2651
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Jump and Joy

(Freudensprünge)
German composer Markus Götz wrote this modern overture “Jump and Joy” as a thoroughly joyous piece for concert band. Cheerful and bright rock melodies with staccato effects and...
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Mittelstufe
MVSR3429
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König David

The overture „King David“ draws musical pictures of the great King of Israel, based on excerpts from the first and second Book of Samuel in the Holy Bible. The first part describes...
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Mittel-/Oberstufe
MVSR3428
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