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European Composers - Haydn to Wagner
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Joseph Haydn's Violin Concerto in G Major
Allegro movement has been arranged on
Marimba, Steel Drums and Vibraphone which
brings out the rhythmic character of the piece.
We have now added the second movement
(Adagio) of the Cello Concerto where the
vibraphone is replaced by a gamelan and the
cello part is carried on the Ocarina. Cello
Concerto 2nd Movement (Adagio) A delicate,
stately piece where the Cello is replaced by an
Ocarina and the Steel Drums, Gamelan and
Marimba stand in for the orchestra.
Johann Nepomuk Hummel's Aire Variations
and Finale Rhapsodique show the influence of
Mozart on his pupil in this piano piece which is
transcribed here on to Celtic Harp and Steel
Drums for extra dramatic effect.
Aram Khachaturian’s Sabre Dance from his
ballet Gayane is probably his most popular
piece and is arranged here on our accustomed
percussion combination with Ocarina and Harp.
Fritz Kreisler's Liebesfreud (Love's Joy) is a
charming piece originally composed for violin
and piano in the Viennese style that is
transcribed here on Harp and Steel Drums.
Jules Massenet’s Meditation on Thais is an
intermezzo from his opera Thais originally
composed for solo violin and orchestra and
played between acts. But in this arrangement
the violin part is taken by a pan flute and the
Harp is given extra prominence above the
percussion orchestra.
Johann Pachelbel’s Canon was originally
arrange for three violins and a basso continuo
and here the violins are replaced by steel drums
and the continuo part is taken by a combination
of ocarina, gamelan and marimba. Pachelbel
was one of JC Bach’s teachers and may have
composed this for his wedding.
Paderewski’s Minuete a l’antique in G, Op
14_1, is the piece that established his
international reputation. The piano score is re-
arranged on our established combination of
steel drums, gamelan and marimba augmented
on this occasion by a sustaining synthesiser.
Allegro movement has been arranged on
Marimba, Steel Drums and Vibraphone which
brings out the rhythmic character of the piece.
We have now added the second movement
(Adagio) of the Cello Concerto where the
vibraphone is replaced by a gamelan and the
cello part is carried on the Ocarina. Cello
Concerto 2nd Movement (Adagio) A delicate,
stately piece where the Cello is replaced by an
Ocarina and the Steel Drums, Gamelan and
Marimba stand in for the orchestra.
Johann Nepomuk Hummel's Aire Variations
and Finale Rhapsodique show the influence of
Mozart on his pupil in this piano piece which is
transcribed here on to Celtic Harp and Steel
Drums for extra dramatic effect.
Aram Khachaturian’s Sabre Dance from his
ballet Gayane is probably his most popular
piece and is arranged here on our accustomed
percussion combination with Ocarina and Harp.
Fritz Kreisler's Liebesfreud (Love's Joy) is a
charming piece originally composed for violin
and piano in the Viennese style that is
transcribed here on Harp and Steel Drums.
Jules Massenet’s Meditation on Thais is an
intermezzo from his opera Thais originally
composed for solo violin and orchestra and
played between acts. But in this arrangement
the violin part is taken by a pan flute and the
Harp is given extra prominence above the
percussion orchestra.
Johann Pachelbel’s Canon was originally
arrange for three violins and a basso continuo
and here the violins are replaced by steel drums
and the continuo part is taken by a combination
of ocarina, gamelan and marimba. Pachelbel
was one of JC Bach’s teachers and may have
composed this for his wedding.
Paderewski’s Minuete a l’antique in G, Op
14_1, is the piece that established his
international reputation. The piano score is re-
arranged on our established combination of
steel drums, gamelan and marimba augmented
on this occasion by a sustaining synthesiser.
Sergei Prokofiev’s Toccatta Opus 11 is
rendered here on a combination of Steel
Drums, Gamelan and Marimba.
Robert Schumann's Toccata in C Major Op 7
is a wonderfully tuneful exposition of
counterpoint reminiscent of the best of Bach
and it works really well on a combination of
vibes with steel drums and bass.
Jean Sibelius’ Symphonies are the core of his
work and we just have the first movement
from his Second Symphony and Finlandia.
Both are relatively early works around the turn
of the century and are arranged here on our
New World Percussion Orchestra.
Louis Vierne’ s Organ Smphony No1 Finale is
arranged here on Vibraphone, Steel Drums
Marimba and ocarinas in both the right and left
hand parts. He had been an assistant to Widor
you can hear some similarities but this is a
uniquely refreshing piece.
Carl Maria von Weber's Hungarian Andante
and Rondo for Bassoon and Orchestra is
rendered here by a synthesized Moog
xylophone/marimba combination taking the
bassoon part and steel drums with the
orchestral part and highlights the rhythmic
playful aspects of this piece. His Rondo
Brilliante lives up to its name in sparkling
fashion in this arrangement of harp and vibes
with steel drums.
Charles-Marie Widor's Fifth Organ
Symphony Toccata is presented with an
unusual xylophone/marimba duo in the lead
supported by steel drums and a bass ocarina
replacing the pedal reed organ. This takes the
music right out of the church for which it was
composed and into the sunshine of the
Caribbean.
Richard Wagner’s The Ride of the Valkyries
from Act three of the Walkure which is the
second of the four operas in the Ring Cycle.
This is a very well known piece and was used
unforgettably as the accompaniment for a
helicopter gunship attack in the film
Apocalypse Now.
rendered here on a combination of Steel
Drums, Gamelan and Marimba.
Robert Schumann's Toccata in C Major Op 7
is a wonderfully tuneful exposition of
counterpoint reminiscent of the best of Bach
and it works really well on a combination of
vibes with steel drums and bass.
Jean Sibelius’ Symphonies are the core of his
work and we just have the first movement
from his Second Symphony and Finlandia.
Both are relatively early works around the turn
of the century and are arranged here on our
New World Percussion Orchestra.
Louis Vierne’ s Organ Smphony No1 Finale is
arranged here on Vibraphone, Steel Drums
Marimba and ocarinas in both the right and left
hand parts. He had been an assistant to Widor
you can hear some similarities but this is a
uniquely refreshing piece.
Carl Maria von Weber's Hungarian Andante
and Rondo for Bassoon and Orchestra is
rendered here by a synthesized Moog
xylophone/marimba combination taking the
bassoon part and steel drums with the
orchestral part and highlights the rhythmic
playful aspects of this piece. His Rondo
Brilliante lives up to its name in sparkling
fashion in this arrangement of harp and vibes
with steel drums.
Charles-Marie Widor's Fifth Organ
Symphony Toccata is presented with an
unusual xylophone/marimba duo in the lead
supported by steel drums and a bass ocarina
replacing the pedal reed organ. This takes the
music right out of the church for which it was
composed and into the sunshine of the
Caribbean.
Richard Wagner’s The Ride of the Valkyries
from Act three of the Walkure which is the
second of the four operas in the Ring Cycle.
This is a very well known piece and was used
unforgettably as the accompaniment for a
helicopter gunship attack in the film
Apocalypse Now.
All rights to the contents of this site are retained © 2004-2015 by
Download2MP3 under UK law
DOWNLOAD2MP3*
Donationware - How it works
Copyright: we retain the copy right on our arrangements for public performance or any other commercial application but grant you the right to download it free of charge for your own personal use. Donation: If you enjoy the music I would be grateful if you would make a donation to the charitable Trust Fund run by Croydon Whitgift Rotary Club.
European Composers
Haydn to Wagner
Joseph Haydn's Violin Concerto in G Major Allegro movement has been arranged on Marimba, Steel Drums and Vibraphone which brings out the rhythmic character of the piece. We have now added the second movement (Adagio) of the Cello Concerto where the vibraphone is replaced by a gamelan and the cello part is carried on the Ocarina. Cello Concerto 2nd Movement (Adagio). A delicate, stately piece where the Cello is replaced by an Ocarina and the Steel Drums, Gamelan and Marimba stand in for the orchestra. Johann Nepomuk Hummel's Aire Variations and Finale Rhapsodique show the influence of Mozart on his pupil in this piano piece which is transcribed here on to Celtic Harp and Steel Drums for extra dramatic effect. Aram Khachaturian’s Sabre Dance from his ballet Gayane is probably his most popular piece and is arranged here on our accustomed percussion combination with Ocarina and Harp. Fritz Kreisler's Liebesfreud (Love's Joy) is a charming piece originally composed for violin and piano in the Viennese style that is transcribed here on Harp and Steel Drums. Jules Massenet’s Meditation on Thais is an intermezzo from his opera Thais originally composed for solo violin and orchestra and played between acts. But in this arrangement the violin part is taken by a pan flute and the Harp is given extra prominence above the percussion orchestra. Johann Pachelbel’s Canon was originally arrange for three violins and a basso continuo and here the violins are replaced by steel drums and the continuo part is taken by a combination of ocarina, gamelan and marimba. Pachelbel was one of JC Bach’s teachers and may have composed this for his wedding. Paderewski’s Minuete a l’antique in G, Op 14_1, is the piece that established his international reputation. The piano score is re- arranged on our established combination of steel drums, gamelan and marimba augmented on this occasion by a sustaining synthesiser. Sergei Prokofiev’s Toccatta Opus 11 is rendered here on a combination of Steel Drums, Gamelan and Marimba. Robert Schumann's Toccata in C Major Op 7 is a wonderfully tuneful exposition of counterpoint reminiscent of the best of Bach and it works really well on a combination of vibes with steel drums and bass. Jean Sibelius’ Symphonies are the core of his work and we just have the first movement from his Second Symphony and Finlandia. Both are relatively early works around the turn of the century and are arranged here on our New World Percussion Orchestra. Louis Vierne’ s Organ Smphony No1 Finale is arranged here on Vibraphone, Steel Drums Marimba and ocarinas in both the right and left hand parts. He had been an assistant to Widor you can hear some similarities but this is a uniquely refreshing piece. Carl Maria von Weber's Hungarian Andante and Rondo for Bassoon and Orchestra is rendered here by a synthesized Moog xylophone/marimba combination taking the bassoon part and steel drums with the orchestral part and highlights the rhythmic playful aspects of this piece. His Rondo Brilliante lives up to its name in sparkling fashion in this arrangement of harp and vibes with steel drums. Charles-Marie Widor's Fifth Organ Symphony Toccata is presented with an unusual xylophone/marimba duo in the lead supported by steel drums and a bass ocarina replacing the pedal reed organ. This takes the music right out of the church for which it was composed and into the sunshine of the Caribbean. Richard Wagner’s The Ride of the Valkyries from Act three of the Walkure which is the second of the four operas in the Ring Cycle. This is a very well known piece and was used unforgettably as the accompaniment for a helicopter gunship attack in the film Apocalypse Now.
