Erik Lotichius

The monumental second movement of Anton Bruckner's Seventh Symphony (marked sehr feierlich--with great solemnity), is one of the most celebrated works of its type. Structurally, it combines the classi...

The Italian Symphonic Marches are based chiefly on flowing melodies, contrapuntal material and contrasting rhythms. Bonelli has employed leitmotifs which reappear often through the composition.

The Italian Symphonic Marches are based chiefly on flowing melodies, contrapuntal material and contrasting rhythms. Bonelli has employed leitmotifs which reappear often through the composition.

Though originally composed for the pedal harpsichord, this work has long been associated with the organ. It is the grandeur and colors of that instrument which this arrangement for symphonic band stri...

Niccolo Paganini was the most outstanding violinist of his time. The 'Perpetual Motion' was originally a movement of a sonata for violin and orchestra. It is generally performed as a piece for violin...