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This arrangement uses the main themes of the second and third movements of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2. It opens with the haunting Adagio sostenuto. At measure 16, the third movement's rhapsod...

Scarlatti's Sonata in B Minor, K. 87, L. 33 is a plaintive work originally written for keyboard. This beautiful transcription by Yukiko Nishimura presents the piece in the key of a minor, making the m...

Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony was written in 1937 and premiered that year in Leningrad (St. Petersburg). It was a major success with an ovation lasting over 30 minutes. The symphony is approximately 4...

From the larger collaborative work Yet Another Set of Variations (on a Theme of Paganini) written by a number of composers to celebrate Leonard Slatkin's 75th birthday, this string orchestra work was...

Originally composed in 1989 for a commission by the Northern Virginia Honors Orchestra, David Ott revised the work in 2020. Movements: I. Joyride on the Old Milwuakee RR; II. Sunday Stroll Hand in Han...

Originally composed in 1989 for a commission by the Northern Virginia Honors Orchestra, David Ott revised the work in 2020. Movements: I. Joyride on the Old Milwuakee RR; II. Sunday Stroll Hand in Han...

A festive spirit of refreshment reigns in this delightful musical depiction of Magnolia Park, a wayside of spectacular shade trees and water springs that offer relief from the oppressive heat of south...

A festive spirit of refreshment reigns in this delightful musical depiction of Magnolia Park, a wayside of spectacular shade trees and water springs that offer relief from the oppressive heat of south...

Composer David Ott takes a musically captivating look at four types of birds in his highly creative series entitled, 'One for the Birds'. Movements: I. Relentless Woodpecker (driving and infectious);...

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

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...

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...

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 througho...

This arrangement is a wonderful introduction to the music of one of Mozart's lesser-known contemporaries. In sonata-allegro form, D Major and ¾ time, the first theme is dramatic and bold, while the se...

This arrangement is a wonderful introduction to the music of one of Mozarts lesser-known contemporaries. In sonata-allegro form, D Major and ¾ time, the first theme is dramatic and bold, while the sec...

These two movements from a trio sonata exemplify the best of the English baroque, with their delightful quirky chromatic twists. Violin 1 is independent, while Violin 2 and Viola support each other as...

These two movements from a trio sonata exemplify the best of the English baroque, with their delightful quirky chromatic twists. Violin 1 is independent, while Violin 2 and Viola support each other as...

Originally composed for full orchestra, the movement opens with a powerful C minor introduction before turning to a bright, cheerful and graceful C major. Later in the work, the tonality turns to E-fl...

Originally composed for full orchestra, the movement opens with a powerful C minor introduction before turning to a bright, cheerful and graceful C major. Later in the work, the tonality turns to E-fl...

In the key of G Major, the work begins with a Moderato where dotted rhythms are abundant. A brief Adagio intervenes and we continue with a slightly fugal, crisply rhythmic Allegro, with 16th note pass...

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...

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...