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Hommage an die Marx Brothers

Chen Yi describes her dramatic study in the organ's sonorities: 'From the bronze drum set on top of the totem pole, I imagine that our ancestors played the powerful low percussion instrument, to unify...

Several powerful elements combine to create this striking 11,5-minute organ solo. In composing for the AGO chapter of Albany, NY, where Hailstork was raised and became a musician, the composer selecte...

Compositions for Organ Opus 58

A dramatic work that moves like a violent storm with intervals of placid calm; and resolves into clear sunlight. This perspective of the Passion of St. Dismas is a serialized work based on an four-not...

a comprehensive edition - The chorales, on which the preludes are based, th Opus 122

A chorale; a setting of poet W.H. Auden's ' Our Father; Whose Creative will' from Persichetti's HYMNS AND RESPONSES FOR THE CHURCH YEAR; is the theme of this intricate set of 13 variations. Commission...

Ravels TZIGANE ist eines der wenigen konzertanten Violinsoli aus dem koloristisch reichen Repertoire des Impressionismus. Dieses exotische Paradestück ist durch und durch mit Melodien und Begleitungen...

Inspired by Chinese tradition, this concerto-like dance suite includes: 1. Lion Dance, 2. YangKo, and 3. Muqam. Each movement draws from melodies and rhythms characteristic of various regions of China...

In this textural tour de force, a trio of soprano saxophones creates unique sound colors and gestures to dramatically depict the archangels Michael (Warrior), Raphael (Healer), and Gabriel (Heralder)....

Liebermann composed this emotionally charged Elegy in memory of clarinetist Jon Manasse's late father - originally for Clarinet and Piano, and now available for Soprano Saxophone and Piano. The compos...

THE SOLITUDE OF STARS is a 5-minute work for Soprano and Tenor Saxophones and Piano. It depicts the composer's awe at experiencing a nighttime view of the starry heavens, shining brightly over the vas...

Griots sind die traditionellen Barden Westafrikas - Bewahrer der mündlichen Überlieferung, Geschichtenerzähler, Dichter, Musiker und Berater in einem. Adolphus Hailstorks GRIOT SONG für Altsaxophon un...

IMPRESSIONS FROM THE CHINESE ZODIAC wurde vom Music Advancement Program der Juilliard School in Auftrag gegeben und besteht aus drei charakteristischen Stücken, die auch für fortgeschrittene Saxophoni...

In ATHENA TRIUMPHANT, Stacy Garrop depicts the goddess Athena marching into war with her armies, a frenetic battle, and the quiet joy of victory in vivid detail and with remarkable concision. Adapted...

In Greek mythology, Daedelus was an inventor who created wings from feathers and wax, so he and his son Icarus could escape Crete by flying away. While Daedalus flew wisely, Icarus flew too close to t...

In COURT DANCES, Amanda Harberg's musical palette sparkles with her trademark sense of imaginative energy, warmth, and lyricism. The three-movement work is a joyful and soulful celebration, originally...