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It is sometimes said that in the past centuries there was no tradition in composing with respect to original works for windband. This work proves the contrary in a brilliant orchestration by Désiré Do...

This piece is in the form of a medley-overture, in this case the themes are taken from Dutch national and traditional songs. The introduction contains: The National Anthem (Wilhelmus), 'Wilt heden nu...

The famous Paris composer Serge Lancen wrote a brand new overture which was commissioned by the A.D.D.M.44 (Departmental Organization for the Musical Development in the Loire Atlantique area) and its...

This short sequence, composed as a tribute to the European Community, is intended for any public musical event, but can introduce a concert as well and, in a way, call for the attention of the audienc...

This work was composed in the style of an Italian opera overture. The first part has a quick tempo and flashing dynamics, and contains some virtuoso passages. It has clearly been inspired by Rossini's...

Cinquantieme, the fiftieth composition for symphonic band by Serge Lancen, was composed in the fall of 1993. It is written in an overture form and built on four distinct themes. First there is a merry...

We still do not understand why the excellent Russian composer Georgi Salnikov did not yet completely break through as band music composer in Western Europe. His exquisite music for symphonic band boas...