Baton Music

Glinka (1804-1857) was the founder of the national school of Russian music and as such his compositions are often based on Russian folk music. This is also applicable to 'Kamarinskaja', for which he u...

Glinka (1804-1857) was the founder of the national school of Russian music and as such his compositions are often based on Russian folk music. This is also applicable to 'Kamarinskaja', for which he u...

An uncommon and surprising combination: violin and wind orchestra. The arrangement of this work by Camille Saint-Sa?ns was commisioned by Harmonie Orpheus Tilburg and performed at the 1997 World Music...

An uncommon and surprising combination: violin and wind orchestra. The arrangement of this work by Camille Saint-Sa?ns was commisioned by Harmonie Orpheus Tilburg and performed at the 1997 World Music...

This section from Bizet's incidental music to the play, 'L'Arlesienne' by Alphons Daudet gives an excellent rendition of the rural ambience of the Provence. The simple but highly characteristic melody...

This section from Bizet's incidental music to the play, 'L'Arlesienne' by Alphons Daudet gives an excellent rendition of the rural ambience of the Provence. The simple but highly characteristic melody...

This arrangement of Italian shepherd's music reserves a major role for the clarinetchoir in your orchestra. The simple shepherd's melody is arranged in 12/8 time as was customary in the pastoral tradi...

This arrangement of Italian shepherd's music reserves a major role for the clarinetchoir in your orchestra. The simple shepherd's melody is arranged in 12/8 time as was customary in the pastoral tradi...

In this cavatina - a short one-section aria - Mozart composed beside the soprano, who complains of a lack of love, interesting music for the clarinets and bassoons that demonstrates his fondness for t...

In this cavatina - a short one-section aria - Mozart composed beside the soprano, who complains of a lack of love, interesting music for the clarinets and bassoons that demonstrates his fondness for t...

A miniature symphony by the Czech composer Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) in a highly programmatic style. The work consists of four movements played without interruption and is based on The Noon Witch sto...

A miniature symphony by the Czech composer Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) in a highly programmatic style. The work consists of four movements played without interruption and is based on The Noon Witch sto...

A short solo work by the Italian composer Donizetti who, in addition to his many operas, also composed a few concert works for wind instruments. Suitable for beginning soloists. (Clarinet and Concert...

A short solo work by the Italian composer Donizetti who, in addition to his many operas, also composed a few concert works for wind instruments. Suitable for beginning soloists. (Clarinet and Concert...

The work of the Russian composer Anatol Liadov (1855-1914) is characterized by bizarre humour, originality, precision and imagination. All these qualities are expressed in the 'Eight Russian Folk Song...

The work of the Russian composer Anatol Liadov (1855-1914) is characterized by bizarre humour, originality, precision and imagination. All these qualities are expressed in the 'Eight Russian Folk Song...

The moving prayer of Desdemona from Act IV of Otello. The accompaniment is arranged exclusively for woodwinds only. (Soprano and Concert Band)

The moving prayer of Desdemona from Act IV of Otello. The accompaniment is arranged exclusively for woodwinds only. (Soprano and Concert Band)

The first of two works that Mendelssohn composed for 2 clarinets and orchestra. The piece consists of 3 movements (Allegro con fuoco, Andante and Presto); the transparent orchestral accompaniment allo...

The first of two works that Mendelssohn composed for 2 clarinets and orchestra. The piece consists of 3 movements (Allegro con fuoco, Andante and Presto); the transparent orchestral accompaniment allo...

The prelude from Saint-SaÙns' Christmas oratorio, to which the composer himself added the note, 'in the style of Bach'. An extremely fitting opening to any Christmas concert. (Concert Band)

In December 1755 Mozart's father drew inspiration from a horse sleigh-ride. Needless to say, the sleigh bells and coachman's whip were not neglected. (Concert Band)

In December 1755 Mozart's father drew inspiration from a horse sleigh-ride. Needless to say, the sleigh bells and coachman's whip were not neglected. (Concert Band)

Besides opera's, Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) composed music for wind ensemble and some solopieces for wind instruments. (English Horn and Concert Band)

Besides opera's, Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) composed music for wind ensemble and some solopieces for wind instruments. (English Horn and Concert Band)