4 Pastorelli
MVSR2558
1. Allegretto Moderato - 2. Animato - 3. Moderato - 4. Allegretto
In literature, the term “pastorale” appears in the form of a pastoral poem, which was very common in medieval times. Those romantic texts tell the story of a ...
Laudate Dominum (Psalm 150)
MVSR2334
"Laudate Dominum" (Psalm 150) is a touching piece by Pavel Stanék for choir (SATB) and windband (or organ). It was composed as optional 7th movement for a festive conclusion of "Missa Lyrica", but can also be performed ...
Compliment
MVSR2556
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Frýdlant Suite - Teil 2
MVSR2464
The almost inexhaustible melodic wealth of his homeland has been a source of artistic inspiration for Staněk all his life. In Germany his “Song and Dance”, the “Songs from the East End” and the “Czech Folk Dance ...
Tuba Concerto
MVSR2566
The Czech composer Pavel Staněk can today be regarded as the Nestor of Czech wind music. From 1946 to 1951 he studied composition, conducting and double bass at the Prague Conservatory and commenced his artistic career in 1950 in the State Song and ...
Frýdlant Suite - Teil 1
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The almost inexhaustible melodic wealth of his homeland has been a source of artistic inspiration for Staněk all his life. In Germany his “Song and Dance”, the “Songs from the East End” and the “Czech Folk Dance ...
Remember Me
MVSR2821
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 in fulfilling this wish with "Remember Me". While ...
Burlesque e Cantabile
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Pavel Stanék, who was born in 1927, counts as one of the most important and popular composers in European wind music today. With his oeuvre he has not only influenced Czech and Bohemian wind music, but also enriched symphonic wind music ...
Greek Serenade
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Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Arietta
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“Le nozze di Figaro”, in English “The Marriage of Figaro” is an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The Koechel Catalog shows this work as number K 492. The Italian libretto stems from the pen of Lorenzo da Ponte and is based on the stage comedy “La ...
Missa Lyrica
MVSR2333
"Missa Lyrica" by Pavel Stanék is a touching mass for chir and wind band (or organ). The acoustic colors of vocals and wind instruments mix well and at the same time are complementary in a wonderful way. This piece proofs Pavel ...
Tarantella
MVSR2463
For many years Pavel Stanék (1927) worked for the Czech Radio. In 1963, he became the chief conductor of the Ostrava Radio Orchestra and remained in that position until 1990. At the same time, he started to work with the Vitkovák concert band. In ...
Un Poco Larghetto
MVSR1966
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Ave Maria
MVSR1956
in 1825 Franz Schubert put seven songs of Walter Scott's "The Lady of the Lake" into music. They were published 1826 as his opus 52. The third song, "Hymne to the Virgin" became known as "Ave Maria" and famous all over ...
Guten Abend, gut' Nacht
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In all of Brahms’ music, the singable main theme immediately appeals to people. I comes from inside and is the direct expression of the composer’s personality. In a letter to Clara Schumann he revealed his entire persofnality in one ...
New Friends
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Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Anterra
MVSR2358
"Anterra" by Pavel Stanék was especially commissioned as a “one-hour-test-piece” (this means that bands participating in a contest are allowed one hour to rehearse such music, and then they have to render a competitive performance against all other ...
Andante
MVSR1955
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Sonatina Classica per Banda
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Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Gloria Sancti
MVSR2359
To Pavel Stanék (*1927), that prolific composer, inspirations coming from the folklore of his native country are of great importance in his musical output. One therefore may refer to “Gloria sancti” as a piece that is also firmly rooted in the ...
Song for Little Jenny
MVSR2095
For many years Pavel Stanék (1927) worked for the Czech Radio and the Vitkovák concert band. In the meantime he acquired an international reputation as a prolific composer especially in his creative output for the wind band. In addition, his ...
Clarinessa
MVSR2373
“Clarinessa” excels in all of those elements that distinguish the music of Pavel Stanék. This piece for symphonic band and solo clarinet is demanding for both the soloist and the band. It was first produced by the City Band of Memmingen with Klaus ...
Russian Waltz
MVSR2360
In the course of the 19th century, Glinka, Tchaikovsky and other composers contributed to the development of the Russian concert waltz, which eventually achieved a remarkable expressiveness. Apart from that, there always has been the (dance) waltz ...
Morning Has Broken
MVSR2088
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 coupled with convincing lyrics – even in a rather ...
Nocturno for Euphonium
MVSR1891
Pavel Stanék wrote to his publisher about his music and particularly about the "Nocturno for Euphonium": "I do not need any inspiration beyond music itself to compose music. My music is and describes only music. I think, that must be enough and ...
Music for Festivals
MVSR1873
"Music for Festivals" by Pavel Stanék was first produced at the Week of New Music im Prague in autumn 1984, performed by the Czech Army Central Band.
The festive fanfares opening it are followed by a lively melody with an ...
Interludia
MVSR1985
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Fantasia Boemica
MVSR2345
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Moravian Impressions
MVSR1953
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Songs from the East End
MVSR2019
The four-part suite Songs from the East End (1998), is inspired by Moravian folk songs. In the first two movements, Stanèk more or less sticks to the strophic pattern of the songs, but the third and fourth are fantasies on folk songs, with rich ...
A Long Mile
MVSR1957
Czech Composer Pavel Stanék influenced the development of wind music by his extraordinary compositions. He was often inspired by folk music of his homeland, what may also be discerned in A Long Mile (Dlouhá míle). In it, the composer was inspired ...
Legende No. 4
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Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904) composed his Legend No. 4, op. 59, like his Slavonic Dances, first for the piano in 1880, but scored them shortly afterwards. The cycle of ten smaller pieces with an extra-musical programme of legends is considered a ...
Spring Is Coming Now
MVSR2328
For many years Pavel Stanék (1927) worked for the Czech Radio. In 1963, he became chief conductor of the Ostrava Radio Orchestra and remained in that position until 1990. At the same time, he started to work with the Vitkovák concert band. In the ...
Waiting for the Sun
MVSR1923
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
My Country
MVSR2325
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Sonatine No.3
MVSR2313
Pavel Stanék transcribed the first movement of the Sonatine opus 137 No. 3 by Franz Schubert for concert band. The Czech composer gives proof of his sure feeling for Schubert's tonal language and for his enormous knowledge of the modern concert band. ...
Vision in Dur
MVSR1835
This expressive composition by Pavel Stanék exudes a very positiv attitude. Major keys are said to sound friendly on principle - concerning "Vision in Dur" this is absolutely true. Also Stanéks intention to combine modern tones with old musical ...
Made in Europe
MVSR1986
"Made in Europe" is a glorious concert march by Pavel Stanék that is very festive but at the same time light-hearted and witty. A moderately syncopating main theme and swift effects give the composition its unique drive, never sounding hectically ...
Minimusic Fantasy
MVSR1991
"Minimusic Fantasy" by Pavel Stanék is entirely different. It was adapted for concert band in 1999. Originally written in 1992 for 10 synthesiser frequencies, clarinet and cello, it was created with the experimental technique of ...
Moravian Suite
MVSR1916
Like many other of Stanék’s compositions, Moravian Suite (1995) has been inspired by the picturesque Moravian landscape.
The introductory Pastorale is a lyrical picture with a distinct and gradating pastoral motive in the woodwinds, with a ...
A Fairy Tale Suite
MVSR2321
Pavel Stanék is one of those composers who often feels overwhelmed by the music which dwells inside him. They often have to choose a title for a new work that already exists in manuscript form. The idea for this composition therefore does not go ...
Vier Adagios
MVSR2304
"4 Agagios" by Pavel Stanék consists of four independent pieces and each is a masterpiece - expressive, sonorous and melodious. They can be used for different occasions and are also suitable for educational aspects in rehearsals.
The first ...
Rondo for Band
MVSR1889
»Rondo for Band« by the Moravian composer Pavel Stanek is a fresh, colorful composition of many contrasts.
The first part presents the first main theme and is characterised by the contrast of a broad melody and heavy interjections. The flowing ...
Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
MVSR2110
"Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" is a real classic. Burt Bacharach composed this swinging pop song for the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and it won an Oscar. Easy-going music and encouraging lyrics made the song ...
Fiorellina
MVSR2064
Wind music owes Pavel Stanek a number of interesting works which may rightly be considered an enrichment of pieces available for amateurs. This applies in particular to his easier compositions, such as “Fiorellina” recorded here. The simple ...
Amen
MVSR1965
"Amen" is a very ceremonial piece by Pavel Stanék.
The poignant main theme is presented by a solo baritone (alternative by bassoon or tenor saxophone). oboe, flute and trumpets introduce the lovely second theme.
The music is now raising more ...
Czech Folk Dance Suite
MVSR2310
Inspirations by folklore are a recurring element of Stanék's compositions . He stated that he does not require any inspiration beyond music, and that his works are pure music, nothing but music.
The ”Czech Folk Dance Suite” is clearly inspired by ...
Con Amore
MVSR1927
"Con Amore" means "with love", and it is just that essential and world-shattering feeling of love that we can sense in every single note of this piece. By using his unique and overwhelming musical language and a masterly orchestration Pavel Stanék ...
Musik für Michaela
MVSR1954
Czech composer Pavel Stanek has an extraordinary sense for touching melodies. In "Music for Michaela" he shows in an impressive way how a simple melody can tap the full potential of a concert band. This piece is particularly suited for festive ...
Libussa-Fanfare
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Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884), the father of Czech national music art wrote his fourth opera "Libussa", based on the story of princess Libussa, after a libretto by Josef Wenzig and Erwin Spindler and determined it for festive events of the Czech ...
Marine Majoretten Marsch
MVSR1768
Majorettes are young girls and women parading in uniforms and twirling the baton (stab) in specific choreographies. At the end of the 19th century the first female marching bands were led by female drum majors. With time they established twirling ...
City Melody
MVSR1888
Pavel Stanék composed his emotional "City Melody" for solo trumpet and concert band. The lyrical melody is accompanied by small counter melodies and a soft drum rhythms. Although the piece is not technically difficult, it demands a lot of ...
Serenade für Posaune
MVSR1939
"Serenade for Trombone" by Mojmír Zednik is a great piece that demands both excellent emotional playing and precise technical abilities of the soloist. The composition is written in three parts (slow-fast-slow) and is a precious enhancement of the ...
Meditation
MVSR1919
Pavel Stanék arranged "Meditation" by Rudolf Sochor for concert bands playing at grade 2. The soft and atmospheric composition combines solo recorder and concert band in an interessing way. The clear and gentle solo melody alternates with full ...
Tränen lügen nicht
MVSR2100
„Tränen lügen nicht" (Tears don't lie / Soleado) was a German hit in 1974, sung by pop singer Michael Holm. Only few people know that the song is a cover version and that the original version was a instrumental piece called ...
In den Bergen
MVSR1886
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Kastagnetten
MVSR1905
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Evening Serenade
MVSR1901
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Siciliano
MVSR1898
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Adagio e Presto con Fuoco
MVSR1826
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery ...
St. Thomas-Choral
MVSR1848
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Trojak
MVSR1897
Troják is a Walachian dance (Walachia is a part of Northern Moravia). It alternates between two-four time and three-four time and an practical joke the musicians play on the dancers.
Boris Hajdušek's "Troják" is of virtuosic character, not ...
Abendstimmung
MVSR1751
Pavel Stanék composed "Abendstimmung" (Evening Mood) as solo for Solo for Euphonium (or Bariton or Horn) and Concert Band. The solist may show his musical qualities by lyrically interpreting the beautiful melody. Soft sounds of the orchestra ...
Ouverture Brillante
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Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Kleines Vorspiel
MVSR1849
"Kleines Vorspiel" (Little Prelude) by Pavel Stanék is a striking overture, rich in contrast and therefore very enjoyable.
The ceremonial beginning merges into a joyful vivace. The lively main theme is heard in bariton and ...
Die große Seefahrt 1492 - Kolumbus
MVSR1790
Pavel Stanék puts an important historical happening into notes. The work is dedicated to the "Filarmonica Sestrese" for the occasion of the "Kolumbusfeiern" in 1992.
The composition opens with a prayer prior to departure. A signal calls ...
Love Melody
MVSR1775
"Love Melody" is an enchanting piece for solo trumpet and concert band. Its beautiful melody is introduced by the trumpet, then sung as "La-la" or "Hm-hm" by the orchestra and in the finale repeated again by the bright ...
Spaziergang im Park
MVSR1831
"Spaziergang im Park" (A Walk in the Park" is a little, colorful musical picture of a Sunday in the park. Carriages are passing by, grownups are talking while childen frolic around. You see and experience many things during such a walk ...
Ballade
MVSR1752
Pavel Stanék composed an emotional "Ballad" for solo trumpet and concert band. The lyrical melody is accompanied by small counter melodies and a soft drum rhythms. Although the piece is not technically difficult, it demands a lot of expressiveness ...
In Modo Barocco
MVSR1707
Pavel Stanék is also influenced by music of Baroque and Renaissance what actually becomes quite obvious by chosing the title "In Modo Barocco" for this piece. But Stanék combined baroque sounds with a fashionable musical language ...
Legende
MVSR1769
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Volkstümliche Polonaise
MVSR1724
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Marching Trombones
MVSR2804
"Marching Trombones" by Pavel Stanék is a great piece for three trombones and concert band. Without fail this humerous march is a real crowd-pleaser.
Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, ...
Pavel Stanek
Pavel Staněk was born 3 June 1927 in Prague. He studied at the Prague Conservatory, 1946-51. His principle instrument was the contrabass. He began his professional music career in 1950 with the National Ensemble for Dance and Song, first as ...