Originally written as the slow movement of a string quartet, this musical treasure was singled out by conductor Arturo Toscanini, who asked Barber for a string orchestra arrangement. It was played on a
Day of Wrath (translated from the Latin "Dies Irae") with its dramatic extremes of emotion is a great choice for any concert or festival. This setting by Verdi in his Requiem Mass was first
This multicultural piece explores world music using a unique and exciting format. Two side-by-side orchestras share one conductor, with one group performing traditional American songs and the other playing
This valuable addition to the string world comes from three piano pieces. The writing calls for solo passages for violin and cello and the melodies and harmonies are pure Ravel! Includes, Menuet sur le
Inspired by Washington Irving's classic story, this selection presents a set of vibrant, richly textured, evocative portraits of the ancient and mysterious fortress. Students will be swept up by exotic,