Classical Instrumental Works for Orchestra

Gesang und Orchester / Streicher / Oboe und Orchester

This volume in the Masterworks Library contains the full score of Rachmaninoff's last orchestral work, as well as the orchestrations by Respighi of five of his Etudes tableaux (which were made with th...

Partitur - Orchester

Composed in 2002 for large ensemble with two conductors. The work explores the relationship between solo performers positioned at 'stations' on the platform, and two tutti ensembles with constantly sh...

Composer's Notes:'Masquerade draws inspiration from the original mid-18th century promenade concerts held in London's pleasure gardens. As is true today, these concerts were a place where people from...

Byron Adams writes about his orchestral work *Midsummer Music*: *Midsummer Music* was inspired by a painting titled *Summer*, which the American Impressionist Thomas Wilmer Dewing (1851–1938) complete...

Byron Adams writes about his orchestral work *Midsummer Music*: *Midsummer Music* was inspired by a painting titled *Summer*, which the American Impressionist Thomas Wilmer Dewing (1851–1938) complete...

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First written for string orchestra, Water Reflections by Yukiko Nishimura has now been beautifully scored for full orchestra. In this setting, the gorgeous melodies are expanded with new harmonic dept...

In this multi-level arrangement for string or full orchestra, both new and experienced students get to enjoy the excitement of Offenbach's lively dance. This abbreviated rendition captures the energy...

Premiered in 1930 by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Howard Hanson's Symphony No. 2 has long been the best-known and most popular of his pieces. In three colorful movements, the symphony has a heart-on...

From Webern's early period (pre-opus one), this tone poem is inspired by a poem by the German novelist-philosopher Bruno Willle (1860-1928), famous as a liberal and progressive thinker. Written in 190...

Prolific and influential, many call William Grant Still the 'Dean of African American composers' and it's not hard to see why. The first African-American to conduct a major American symphony orchestra...

William Grant Still’s PAGES FROM NEGRO HISTORY is set in three movements: Africa, Slavery, and Emancipation, and contains text by pianist and writer Verna Arvey, Still’s wife. Still employs his tradem...

The music of Grieg is expressed very well in this two-part suite for full orchestra. The melodies are familiar, and Merle Isaac's fine arrangement is an excellent choice for either concert or contest...

One of the most exciting of Verdi's works, this ballet scene is a favorite of opera lovers the world over. As arranged by America's premier orchestra arranger, this selection will sparkle on any progr...