Debut Series (Anglo)

Im Jahr 2007 erhielt Philip Sparke die spannende Aufgabe, drei Stücke für eine Schule in England zu schreiben, an die er als Composer in residence eingeladen war. Almshouse Street Blues entstand auf s...

La melodia del cantico Lasst uns erfreuen è nota in tutte le comunità cristiane. Fu pubblicata per la prima volta nella raccolta Geistliche Kirchengesaeng stampata a Colonia nel 1623. La melodia è att...

The melodies, harmonies, moods and rhythms of Norwegian folk songs and dance (even the sounds of Norwegian folk instruments) permeate the music of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). After studying in Leipzig a...

Composer Philip Sparke is fascinated by the early history of the American west, in particular the incredible expedition undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who were despatched by Preside...

Music from the Caribbean is instantly recognisable. It somehow conveys sunshine and lazy summers and is full of the 'feel-good' factor. It is this infectious happiness that composer Philip Sparke has...

Music from the Caribbean is instantly recognisable. It somehow conveys sunshine and lazy summers and is full of the 'feel-good' factor. It is this infectious happiness that composer Philip Sparke has...

Nel 1872, Christina Rossetti scrive il poema natalizio In the Bleak Mid-Winter in risposta ad una richiesta della rivista letteraria Scribner's Monthly. Il testo sarà tuttavia pubblicato solamente nel...

Osservando giocare suo figlio Benjamin con i soldatini, Philip Sparke ha avuto l'ispirazione giusta per comporre un brano dedicato ai giocattoli. Parade of the Clockwork Soldiers è un brano descrittiv...

Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918) è conosciuto per i suoi inni Jerusalem e Repton, entrambi con splendide melodie. Repton è apparso per la prima volta nell'oratorio Judith di Charles Hubert Parry ed in seg...

The Pirates of Penzance is perhaps Gilbert and Sullivan?s most popular operetta, and tells the story of Frederic, who was apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted, orphaned pirates. A Sullivan Ballad u...

This short processional was designed to be played as a concert opener but can equally be used as a sort of extended fanfare at presentations, graduation ceremonies and similar occasions. Its title evo...

A Christmas March was written to provide the young band something up-beat with which to open or close a Christmas or holiday concert. The main theme of the march is original, but many short references...

Singapura è il nome malese dell'isola di Singapore. Il simbolo di questa città-stato è appunto il leone. The Lion City Festival è una marcia rapida strutturata nella forma ABA. La fanfara di apertura...

Marching Winds inizia con una fanfara brillante, seguita dall'esposizione del primo tema di carattere modale. Il secondo tema contrasta con il suo fraseggio legato. Quando raggiunge il culmine, il tem...

Although Cesar Franck won many prizes during his student days his music was generally unrecognised by his contemporaries. His pieces were written in the romantic style whilst retaining a classical str...

Although Cesar Franck won many prizes during his student days his music was generally unrecognised by his contemporaries. His pieces were written in the romantic style whilst retaining a classical str...

The long history of Jewish folk song has resulted in a rich and varied repertoire of songs which deal with religion, history, festival and celebration. The melodies featured in Shalom! reflect this pa...

Die lange Geschichte des jüdischen Volksliedes hat einen reichen Schatz an Liedern hervorgebracht. Die Lieder handeln von Religion, Geschichte, Festen und Feiertagen. Die Melodien in Shalom! spiegeln...

Philip Sparke has taken this traditional melody and produced an attractive arrangement for brass band. The piece is ideal for use in Christmas concerts and is guaranteed to get everyone's toes tapping...

Philip Sparke has taken this traditional melody and produced an attractive arrangement for brass band. The piece is ideal for use in Christmas concerts and is guaranteed to get everyone's toes tapping...

The Advent hymn we all know today as O Come, O Come, Immanuel was arranged in its modern form by Thomas Helmore and published in Hymnal Noted in 1856. Both the words and melody, however, predate this...

The Advent hymn we all know today as O Come, O Come, Immanuel was arranged in its modern form by Thomas Helmore and published in Hymnal Noted in 1856. Both the words and melody, however, predate this...

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) stands, with Handel and J.S. Bach, as one of the titanic figures of late Baroque composition. Not only was he lauded as a composer of vocal and instrumental works both sacr...

Christina Rossetti wrote the words to this famous Christmas carol in 1872 in response to a request from the magazine Scribner's Monthly for a Christmas poem. They were set to music by Gustav Holst (18...

Christina Rossetti wrote the words to this famous Christmas carol in 1872 in response to a request from the magazine Scribner's Monthly for a Christmas poem. They were set to music by Gustav Holst (18...