Música clásica moderna para orquesta de cuerda

CORCOVADO (Noche tranquila de estrellas tranquilas) será un momento destacado en cualquier concierto. El arreglo para cuerdas y sección rítmica de jazz es un eficaz contraste con las cuerdas solas. La...

Este versátil conjunto de cuartetos incluye: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God; Nearer, Still Nearer; Be Thou My Vision; What A Friend We Have In Jesus y O Store Gud (Himno popular sueco). Nivel medio.

Grades 3-4

Commissioned by (and dedicated to) the American String Teachers Association on the occasion of its silver anniversary.

Esta pieza cantable funciona muy bien como un breve interludio lírico en un programa. Escrita para el conjunto de nivel intermedio avanzado, la partitura presenta un uso ampliado de ritmos, gamas y to...

Prokoviev escribió su sinfonía en si bemol en un mes, 16 años después de su última sinfonía. Utilizó bocetos que había recopilado en sus omnipresentes cuadernos. Escrita en 1944, sus cuatro movimiento...

Este arreglo utiliza los temas principales de los movimientos segundo y tercero del Concierto para piano nº 2 de Rachmaninoff. Se abre con el inquietante Adagio sostenuto. En el compás 16, se introduc...

La Quinta Sinfonía de Shostakovich fue escrita en 1937 y estrenada ese año en Leningrado (San Petersburgo). Fue un gran éxito, con una ovación que duró más de 30 minutos. La sinfonía dura aproximadame...

Intermediate

Easy

Originally composed in 2003 for a commission by the Central Iowa Honors Orchestra, David Ott revised the work in 2020. Movements: I. Andante moderato; II. Lento; III. Allegro

Composed during the summer of 1964 at the Aspen Music Festival, performed by students under the direction of Leonard Slatkin. The composer writes: The first movement has much the feel of a Mozart stri...

One of America's foremost composers, William Grant Still (1895-1978) had the distinction of becoming a legend in his own lifetime. From a musical family, he studied at Wilberforce University, Oberlin...

One of America's foremost composers, William Grant Still (1895-1978) had the distinction of becoming a legend in his own lifetime. From a musical family, he studied at Wilberforce University, Oberlin...

The title is taken from Lincoln's address at Gettysburg and is a dramatic and emotional musical depiction of war, sacrifice and loss. A dissonant version of My Country 'tis of Thee is woven throughout...

Otherwise known as the 'Classical' symphony, Prokofiev utilized transparent textures and traditional form in this early masterpiece. The solo string quartet covers mostly woodwind and brass parts whil...

Dion Morales arranged 'Through Moanin' Pines' by Harry T. Burleigh allowing younger musicians to celebrate and perform music by a composer of color. A masterful edition of this spiritual, soulful tune...

Flowing in the Wind inspires imagination and memories about a carefree time or place. The legato bow strokes and intricate harmonies, surround the listener with a beauty and sense of well-being. Yukik...

Mimosa Shower was written with a sense of anticipation for spring. The brightness of D Major is perfect for string orchestra, and the yellow color of the mimosa flower reminds me of this key. Mimosa S...

Imagine arriving at Fair Isle between Scotland and Norway, a remote island where shipwrecks and rare birds exist, as you breathe in the tranquility of an older time. Fair Isle Walkabout musically tran...

Blue Hook will stimulate the imaginations of the players and audiences alike. As the music drives through modes, students are practicing their hooked bows without realizing they are working. Blue Hook...