Gerald Oswald

Iron Mountain stages the legend of the Erzberg in Upper Styria in an impressive musical way. At the beginning, the atmosphere of the grotto where Aquarius lives comes alive through imitation drops of...

Yakolo' is originally a dance song from Africa. It reflects the people of Africa's zest for life, following the maxim 'Come and join us!'. In this work, the 'call and response' principle is featured a...

This 1984 doo-wop song by Billy Joel stood out from the crowd and got famous thanks to its inventive and original approach using an a cappella vocal accompaniment a very unusual choice in pop music at...

Bring pure groove and electrifying energy to the concert stage with "All around funk", published by Symphonic Dimensions Publishing! This captivating piece for concert band combines crisp brass lines,...

Gerald Oswald's new composition, The Knight's Castle, takes listeners on a journey to the middle ages and introduces its inhabitants. After hearing the majestic introduction, a knight is seen riding t...

The expression 'groove' is often used as a term for the various rhythmic styles characteristic of Afro-American music. In fact, pretty much any danceable rhythm is called a groove. This even extends t...

This programmatic composition depicts the history and events around the former Roman city of Flavia Solva. It was situated in the southeast province Noricum, the current region of Southern Styria, Aus...

In this work, the composer depicts an adventurous day in the life of a cowboy. As he rides his horse across the plains, clouds of 'cowboy dust' whirl up behind him. He rides over the prairie, faces da...

Music for Joy by Gerald Oswald is a rousing composition that brings the joy of music to life through a festive introduction, cheerful rhythms and optimistic melodies. This musical journey is accompani...

Gerald Oswald presents an impressive new interpretation of the famous Christmas carol "Carol of the Bells", which is based on a Ukrainian folk song, for symphonic wind orchestra. His arrangement combi...

Bring the unforgettable spirit of Beatlemania straight to your concert stage! With "A Beatles Anthology", published by Mitropa Music, you can treat your audience to a thrilling medley of the greatest...

Are you tired of hearing the same Christmas tunes over and over again? Well, try this new medley by Gerald Oswald in which he flavours 'Silver Bells', 'Here Comes Santa Claus', 'Winter Wonderland' and...

The story of the Gipsy Kings is remarkable, and their sound - a fusion between Spanish flamenco and Cuban rumba - conquered the world in the 1980s. Amongst their most famous hits is 'Bamboleo', from 1...

Yakolo' is originally a dance song from Africa. It reflects the people of Africa's zest for life, following the maxim 'Come and join us!'. In this work, the 'call and response' principle is featured a...

As the title suggests, the Austrian composer Gerald Oswald's work Music for Happiness aims above all to convey a message: the great joy in making music together. Music making is joyful and relaxing, a...

Experience an exhilarating piece for concert band with "In the Air", crafted to inspire musicians and audiences alike. Published by Symphonic Dimensions Publishing, this composition unfolds a captivat...

Inspired by the success of Jacques Offenbach's operettas in Vienna, Franz von Suppé (1819-1895) began composing his first stage works in 1860. His comic opera "Isabella", from 1869, was premiered in V...

Inspired by the success of Jacques Offenbach's operettas in Vienna, Franz von Suppé (1819-1895) began composing his first stage works in 1860. His comic opera "Isabella", from 1869, was premiered in V...

Hot off the press! Composer Gerald Oswald bases this new work on an old Austrian folksong, O du lieber Augustin! The Augustin in questions is a ballad singer and an ad lib poet who apparently wrote th...

Kein schöner Land is surely one of the best-known of all German folk songs. The song recounts the story of a group of friends who spend a happy evening singing. The arrangement by Gerald Oswald begins...

If there's one Hebrew folk song that's known the world over, it's Hava Nagila. The title translated means 'let us be happy'. The melody of this festive song - often sung at Jewish weddings - comes ori...

Antonio Capuzzi (August 1, 1755 - March 28, 1818) was an Italian violinist and composer who studied violin with Nazari and composition with Bertoni. In 1805 he moved to Bergamo, where he was professor...

Josef Hellmesberger jr. (1855-1907) was an Austrian violinist, composer and conductor. His works include operettas, ballets, dances and waltzes. His waltz "For the Whole World", composed in 1903, seam...

Josef Hellmesberger jr. (1855-1907) was an Austrian violinist, composer and conductor. His works include operettas, ballets, dances and waltzes. His waltz "For the Whole World", composed in 1903, seam...