A larger than life, circus themed take on this favourite March, inspired by the sounds of the Wurlitzer fairground organ. After the rousing opening Fucik's themes are used to imply clowns and a flying
This is perhaps Grieg's most famous composition, and comes from the first Peer Gynt Suite. It was originally a piece of incidental music to accompany the scene in Ibsen's play where Peer ventures
Birds do it, bees do it... This charming arrangement for mixed ability choir is in a slinky, slow swing style, with plenty of frilly bits for the more advanced players...including some subtle cheeping,
These are two of the pieces from Mussorgsky's famous Pictures At An Exhibition suite, arranged from the original piano score for clarinet choir. "Promenade" has a very Russian, hymn-like quality,
Edvard Grieg based many compositions on an extensive collection of folk tunes compiled by the Norwegian composer and organist Ludvig Lindeman. This charming little set features six of them: three lively
This piece was originally written as a piano duet, and is subtitled Flamenco (Gypsy Dance).
This miniature symphony is set here for Flutes, including Cuckoo, Duck Call, Nightingale, Crow and Quail. Charming an a little bit eccentric!
This lively Polka was written shortly after Strauss returned from a successful tour of Russia. There are various explanations of the quirky title, translated as "Chit Chat"; possibly it refers to the
A light-hearted setting of the famous song, (opening with a tiny music box tribute to another tulip-based song) which uses the similarities to Waltz of the Flowers to best advantage. Sort of Max Bygraves
This rousing march from Beethoven's 'The Ruins of Athens' suggests a passing procession, starting quietly, building up to a fortissimo and then receding back to a pianissimo finish.
A cheeky and entertaining version of this classic film tune in which the themes scuttle through the different lines, with plenty of sudden dynamic contrasts to keep you on your toes!