Blogs
Philip Glass ‘Music in Similar Motion’: Experimental Voicing
Philip Glass: Music in Similar Motion Context Composed in 1969, Philip Glass’ Music in Similar Motion is an open score that can be played by Read more…
Blogs
Ottorino Respighi ‘Pines of Rome’: Harmonious Horticulture
Ottorino Respighi: Pines of Rome Context Ottorino Respighi was born on July 9th, 1879 in Bologna, Italy. From a young age he was taught piano Read more…
Blogs
Robert Simpson ‘Energy’: A Slow Burn
Robert Simpson: Energy Context Robert Simpson composed Energy in 1971 for the Brass Band Championships. GUS won playing Energy, and since then the piece has Read more…
Blogs
Florence Price ‘Memory Mist’: Coming of Age
Florence Price: Memory Mist Context Born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1887, Florence Beatrice Smith Price received early musical training from her mother. Price went Read more…
Blogs
Francis Poulenc ‘Cello Sonata’: Talking Cello
Francis Poulenc: Cello Sonata Context Francis Poulenc began sketching his Cello Sonata in 1940, but the work was considered complete until 1948. The premiere performance Read more…
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ‘Don Giovanni Overture’: A Dramatic Entry
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Don Giovanni Overture Context Composed in 1787, Don Giovanni is an opera in two acts. Its popularity when it premiered shot it into immediate success, Read more…
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John Williams ‘Raiders March’: Adventure and Exploration!
John Williams: Raiders March Context Also known as the ‘Indiana Jones Theme’, John Williams’ Raiders March was originally used in the 1981 film Raiders of Read more…
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Arnold Bax ‘Tintagel’: Taking the Scenic Route
Arnold Bax: Tintagel Context Arnold Bax’s (1883-1953) most popular orchetsral work Tintagel is a symphonic poem that was inspired by Tintagel Castle, which can be found in Read more…
Ballet
Aaron Copland ‘Hoe-Down’: Yee-Haw!
Aaron Copland: Hoe-Down Context Composed as part of the 1942 ballet Rodeo, this vivacious hoe-down is full of American spirit. Based on the theme from Read more…
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William Walton ‘Two Pieces from Henry V’: Touch Her Soft Lips and Part
William Walton: Two Pieces from Henry V No.2 – Touch Her Soft Lips and Part Context William Walton was asked to compose the music for Read more…