Obras instrumentales para orquesta de viento

Carol Symphony is one of Victor Hely-Hutchinson's most popular works. It is in four linked movements that may be played separately. Includes: Prelude: Adeste Fideles; Scherzo: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentl...

The piece depicts scenes from the mythological kingdom of Elfegen, the North European home of a ferocious race of warriors. From the tranquillity of the opening, where first can be heard the eerie 'wa...

The opening 'Carousel' takes a leaf out of the American minimalist composers' book and is energetic and resourceful throughout, conjuring up images of a fairground ride that is not too much of an intr...

BATTLES AND CHANTS is in three movements. The solo clarinet can be heard in the role of Cassivellaunus defending his territory against the Romans (the wind and brass instruments), and on occasions the...

Malcolm Arnold's Second Symphony Op.40 was written in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra. The first two movements are featured in this arrangement by Peter Parke...

Malcolm Arnold's Second Symphony Op.40 was written in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra. The first two movements are featured in this arrangement by Peter Parke...

Inspired by themes based on '100' this work is broadly described as a 'Dance Overture'. It is a 'moto perpetuo' with its energy maintained throughout by a fast 'allegro' tempo. (Grade 5) (Recorded on...

This work is cast in four movements based on Spanish subjects. No 'folk-elements' are used but the Spanish atmosphere is created by means of melody, rhythm, harmony and orchestration. (Grade 4-4.5) (R...

The four movements are entitled: Fantasy; Capriccio; Rhapsody (for Luis) and Diversions. (Recorded on QPRM143D DREAMSCAPES, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra)

This piece reflects the musical philosophy of the composer and uses traditional techniques juxtaposed to some of the harmonic and rhythmic influences of jazz. (Grade 5) (Recorded on QPRM138D BREAKING...

A suite in four movements, each depicting in a dramatic and colourful way, four cities of the imagination: Eldorado, Avalon, Shangri-La and Xanadu! are explored and the composer's dreams are laid bare...

Master arranger Irwin Bertoff (son of the famous Ivan) has updated Flemish composer Tylman Susato's well-known 'Danserye' with added synthesizer and massed drums to form 'Dancing and Drumming' as a sa...

Big Sky Country was the prize-winning work of the Worshipful Company of Musicians' Competition for a new wind band piece, 1984. This suite for Military Band depicts different aspects of Canada: The Mi...

Described as a 'Celebratory Prelude', Ovation was commissioned for the 500th anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Musicians in London. The first performance was given at Symphony Hall Birmingham a...