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Alban Berg ‘Three Pieces for Orchestra’: Präludium
Alban Berg: Three Pieces for Orchestra Context Composed between 1913-15, Alban Berg’s Three Pieces for Orchestra were dedicated to his teacher at the time, Arnold Read more…
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John Williams ‘Duel of the Fates’: An Epic Battle
John Williams: Duel of the Fates Context The musical theme Duel of the Fates was first composed by John Williams for the first of the Read more…
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Philip Glass ‘Etude No.2’: A Hypnotic Dream
Philip Glass: Etude No. 2 Context Philip Glass’ first set of Etudes were composed in the mid 1990s. In a recent interview about this set Read more…
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Gustav Holst ‘A Moorside Suite’: Mature Brass
Gustav Holst: A Moorside Suite Context Gustav Holst’s A Moorside Suite is the composer’s only work for brass band. Commissioned by the BBC and the Read more…
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George Frideric Handel ‘Thou Art Gone Up On High’: Psalm 68
George Frideric Handel: Thou Art Gone Up On High Messiah Part II Context George Frideric Handel’s Messiah has remained one of the composer’s most beloved Read more…
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Libby Larsen ‘A Lover’s Journey’: All You Need Is Love
Libby Larsen: A Lover’s Journey Context Commissioned by The King’s Singers, Libby Larsen’s six-part male vocal suite A Lover’s Journey tells the story of love. Read more…
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Richard Addinsell ‘Warsaw Concerto’: A Romantic Homage
Richard Addinsell: Warsaw Concerto Context Richard Addinsell is now most remembered for his work on film music. He wrote music for films such as Goodbye, Read more…
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Antonio Vivaldi ‘Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major’: A Brass Celebration
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Trumpets in C Major Context Antonio Vivaldi’s Double Trumpet Concerto in C Major has stood the test of time and Read more…
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Franz Schubert ‘Overture in D Major’: In the Italian Style
Franz Schubert: Overture in D Major “In the Italian Style” Context Composed in 1817, Franz Schubert’s Overture in D major (D.590) is one of seven Read more…
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Gerald Finzi ‘Eclogue’: A Gentle Conversation
Gerald Finzi: Eclogue Context Although largely remembered now as a choral composer, Gerald Finzi also wrote some breathtaking orchestral music. Eclogue is composed for a Read more…