This 2-movement work was written for Goto's wife, Akiko. The first air features a rhapsodic opening alternating between mallets and hands, followed by a dance-like 6/8. The second air expands on the dance-like nature of the first and even has a nod to…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Yo Goto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dirges for solo timpani consists of four short movements representing a sense of mourning in four different musical forms.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 9:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Yo Goto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These four settings for solo organ showcase Zaninelli's versatility - whether scoring for organ, choir, or wind orchestra, he will win your heart.Program NotesUntil 2010 had written only one work for organ. Thanks to the gentle prodding of renowned organist…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Because it is a “recital piece,” this work does not employ any experimental techniques and concepts; however, it is based on an idea of musical simultaneity. In fact, different rhythm structures, pitch structures, timbres, and musical characteristics are…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Yo Goto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Shadow Ridge Rag • The River • Flash…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(1) SHADOW RIDGE RAG - A spirited dance with infectious syncopation and some charming harmonic surprises. (2) THE RIVER - An elegant new setting of a lovely English folk song. (3) FLASH and DASH - A showy, extroverted piece filled with energy and unexpected…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Toccata Espressiva is a concert work for organ. The forceful opening is for pedals only and is marked "quasi recitativo." Then, without preparation, the toccata theme (played only on the manuals) appears. It develops and evolves into an espressivo middle…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opposite musical characteristics such as soft and loud, comfort and angular, static and active, hesitant and steadfast are contrastingly employed in this piece.Program NotesValse Éxcentrique is composed as a part of series of pieces written by three composers…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Yo Goto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A War in Wonderland is a suite for solo euphonium that is a caricature of old-fashioned war, complete with the sound of bugles and drums, court music, and marching on a battlefield.Program NotesA War in Wonderland, a suite for euphonium solo, was commissioned…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Yo Goto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications