
The Irish Blessing by Stephen Chin
The Irish Blessing has been an inspiration for generations. This three-movement work for strings, SSAA choir, and optional bagpipes will make an impact on your audience.
Pablo Sarasate (1844-1908) was a brilliant Spanish composer and violinist known for his expressive and technically challenging pieces like "The Carmen Fantasy" and "Zigeunerweisen". While retaining the original's virtuosity, this arrangement is accessible to younger musicians.
For String Orchestra Grade 2.
Pablo Sarasate (1844-1908) was a virtuosic violinist and a talented composer from Spain, born in the year 1844. His musical creations are known for their emotional depth, technical brilliance, and ability to evoke various moods and sensations. Some of his most popular works include "The Carmen Fantasy," a series of Spanish Dances, and "Zigeunerweisen" (Gypsy Airs). These pieces are renowned for their complexity, challenging even the most accomplished violinists. However, this particular arrangement preserves the expressive and virtuosic elements of the original work while making it more accessible and playable for younger musicians.
For String Orchestra Grade 2.
The Irish Blessing has been an inspiration for generations. This three-movement work for strings, SSAA choir, and optional bagpipes will make an impact on your audience.
On a stormy night, a carriage leaves for an unknown destination. Chased by someone, urgency intensifies with repeated quavers. Different string ensemble sections are highlighted—a warm middle section followed by an even greater sense of urgency. The journey ends quietly, igniting players' imaginations.
For String Orchestra Grade 1.5
These pieces are from English folk songs. The Greens Bushes is about a lover who lost his beloved. The Wraggle Taggle Gypsies is about a group of nomads and their adventures.
For String Orchestra Grade 1.5
Nicolo Paganini was an exceptional violinist, and this particular piece is the final one in a series of caprices that represent the pinnacle of violin technique. It has inspired other great composers such as Rachmaninov. This arrangement preserves the melody, harmony, and structure, allowing players of all levels to experience and appreciate the beauty of Paganini's work.
For String Orchestra Grade 3.5
Lux Angelis is an advanced string orchestra piece with optional grade 1 and 2 strings, keyboard, and percussion. It represents light pervading the universe through harmonics and suspended chords. The seventh interval symbolizes the seven days of creation, while the two sections portray the challenges of dark forces. The piece ends with a chorus of angels bathed in light, symbolizing light's resilience.
Beijing's summer gardens are a wondrous place for a nocturnal stroll. "Jasmine Nights" and "Dragon Fire" are two musical pieces that capture the essence of the city's beauty and excitement.
1. Jasmine Nights
2. Dragon Fire
For String Orchestra Grade 1.5
Your beginner string orchestra will love these expressive pieces. They're mostly composed using pentatonic scales, making them easy to learn and play. Enjoy the sustained chords in "Sleeping Pandas" and the fun acrobatics in "Acrobats".