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Piet Hein Rhapsody – Peter van Anrooij
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Piet Hein Rhapsody – Peter van Anrooij

The Piet Hein Rhapsodie was originally written by Peter van Anrooij for Symphonic Orchestra. This rhapsody is based on a well known Dutch song about the conquest of the Silverfleet.

This arrangement is written for wind quintet and was commissioned by NJON (National Youth Orchestra Netherlands).

Publisher: Janssen Music

Suite de Ballet – Gustav Holst
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Suite de Ballet – Gustav Holst

Gustav Holst’s ‘Suite de Ballet’ (Op. 10) is an orchestral work he composed in 1899. It is one of his lesser-known works, but it shows an interesting use of orchestration and rhythmic variations. The suite is inspired by dance music, although it was not specifically intended to accompany a ballet. The ‘Suite de Ballet’ is rich in orchestral textures and offers a variety of rhythms and styles, from playful and light to more serious and dramatic. It’s part of Holst’s search for a style of his own, in which he combined elements of traditional English music with more modern influences.

The ‘Suite de Ballet’ consists of four movements: 1. ‘Danse Rustique’, 2. ‘Valse’, 3. ‘Scene de Nuit’, 4. ‘Carneval’. Although it is not one of Holst’s best-known works, such as ‘The Planets’, it shows the composer’s versatility and his skill in creating compelling orchestral music.

Publisher: → Baton Music

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