The Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi is truly a magnificent work. This is the opening movement with the organ playing the original string and oboe parts with the brass quintet performing the powerful choir l...
The title came from both the adventurous feeling of the music and from Saint Michael, a popular saint found in many religious denominations. In Catholic teachings he has several roles including leadin...
Imagine yourself embarking on a thrilling expedition to the city of Saqqara. As you make new and astonishing finds, you are absorbed back to the life of ancient times. Great themes, strong percussion...
This is a stand alone movement from the suite Cardinal Elements which was written to combine band with Indigenous drummers and singers. When researching, Indigenous people spoke of the wisdom of the r...
There have been many recordings of the famous Gabrieli canzoni for various combinations of instruments. This arrangement for 3 choirs of players is a welcome addition to the repertoire. Antiphonal spa...
This very popular piece has been arranged many times for various instruments. This version for brass quartet alternates between the chorale theme and the wandering counter-melody that has made this pi...
Enigma Variations is a set of variations on an original theme, about which Elgar said represented ‘the loneliness of the creative artist'. Each variation has a title which contained initials or nickna...
This third concerto was originally written for 3 violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos and basso continuo. This grouping of choirs of instruments in threes creates a balanced sonority. To facilitate this groupi...
This famous Trumpet Tune and Air was originally written for keyboard but seems like it was meant for a grander orchestration! The somber, minor Air is sandwiched between the celebratory Trumpet Tune....
This piece depicts the power, majesty and beauty of a mountain. It opens with the mountaineers trudging up the steep slopes - the climb is difficult and treacherous. But then the climbers reach a grea...
