Renaissance Reimagined by Balmages (FJH)
Renaissance Reimagined by Brian Balmages (FJH)
Grade 3.5
Publisher: FJH Music Company
This stunning work pays homage to Renaissancestyle music while completely reimagining it with contemporary twists and turns. Eventually, several lines come together as the music juxtaposes duple and triple meter in an aggressive and glorious musical statement.
Inspired by an incredible display of stars the composer experienced in Hawaii, this piece portrays the ponderous and expansive beauty of the night sky. Broad, sustained notes make extensive use of full bows, ideal for reinforcing bow control and purity of tone. A stunning work with gorgeous harmonies and colors sure to charm your audience. (3:45)
Composer Chris Thomas
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH String Orchestra
Stock Code ST6484
Composer Kathyrn Griesinger
Publisher FJH Music Company
Series FJH Beginning Strings
Stock Code ST6470
This cleverly titled work includes three famous themes from The Planets. The swooping and fluttering sounds of Mercury, the Winged Messenger give way to the mystical tone clusters and serenity of Venus, the Bringer of Peace. The arrangement closes with the iconic militant ostinato and extreme dissonance of Mars, the Bringer of War. An exceptional arrangement. (4:30)
Voyage of the Dragon Armada (The Maritime Expeditions of Zheng He) by Loest (FJH)
Bringer of War (After Holst) by Balmages (FJH)
