The idea for this came when I was reading a critic's review of an opera; the critic quoted an Italian saying: -Prima la Musica- the music comes first! Apologies to Verdi for the tune used in the trio...
A straightforward trumpetsolo.
An old Spanish dance accompanied by foot stamping provided for Sousa and for Sarasate, who arranged it as a showpiece for his own violin virtuosity. I saw its possibilities as a glittering showpiece f...
I needed a new tune at trotting tempo to accompany a display at the 'Horse of the Year Show' for which my band plays every year. I couln't find one but managed to think of this one which fitted nicely...
Since the Soviet Union no longer seems to be that far away from our Western World, we are eager to know Russian music better. Of course, we do prefer the music by Russian composers (such as Salnikov's...
This sparkling Bossa-Nova reminds us of the famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
Here we have a beautiful and relaxed melody which is gradually supported by classical ornaments.