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Rossini- William Tell Overture- Final

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Debussy-Nature Myth Legend

Reverie

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Santa Clause Is Coming To Town BONUS

Official recording now available for purchase at www.boulderbassoons.com.

A great arrangement of some music from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet by our own Brian Jack.

Performed here at the Estes Park Music Festival on December 29, 2013.

Nutcracker Trepak - live

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The essential Claude Debussy collection, featuring all the favourites from this sublime French composers repertoire.

Claude Debussy - The Essential Collection

YouTube Music

Track 1:
MAHLER Songs from the Youth’s Magic Horn: Solace in misfortune

Track 2:
MAHLER Songs from the Youth’s Magic Horn: St Anthony’s sermon to the fish

Track 3:
MAHLER Songs from the Youth’s Magic Horn: The Sentinel’s Nightsong
Thomas Quasthoff, baritone, with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by
Claudio Abbado
DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 477 8825

Track 4:
TCHAIKOVSKY Nutcracker: Tea (Chinese Dance)
Kirov Orchestra conducted by Valery Gergiev
PHILIPS 462 114-2

Audio kindly supplied by Silver Partner Universal Music


TCHAIKOVSKY Nutcracker: Tea (Chinese Dance)

A mockup of one of my favorite pieces of music by Claude Debussy. Done using Eastwest's Hollywood Series orchestral samples.

Prelude to the afternoon of a Faun - by Claude Debussy

La fille aux cheveux de lin is a musical composition by French composer Claude Debussy. It is the eighth piece in the composer's first book of Préludes, written between late 1909 and early 1910. The title is in French and translates roughly to "The Girl with the Flaxen Hair". The piece is 39 measures long and takes approximately two and a half minutes to play. It is in the key of G♭ major.

The piece, named after the eponymous poem by Leconte de Lisle, is known for its musical simplicity, a divergence from Debussy's style at the time. Completed in January 1910, it was published three months later and premiered in June of that same year. The prelude is one of the most recorded pieces of Debussy's, both in its original version and in subsequent various arrangements.

3 Prèludes, Livre 1: I. La fille aux cheveux de lin

Tidal

From the Bardi Orchestra's Tchaikovsky Gala concert.

Conductor - Claus Efland
Leader - Adam Summerhayes

Dance of the Mirlitons from The Nutcracker - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Claude Debussy’s Clair de Lune is the third movement of his Suite Bergamasque, written for solo piano and completed in 1905. The title, meaning “Moonlight,” is inspired by Paul Verlaine’s poem, evoking a serene and reflective atmosphere. The piece epitomizes French Impressionism, focusing on mood and imagery over traditional form.
Structure and Atmosphere

The piece is in ternary form (ABA):

    Opening (A):
    A soft, flowing melody emerges over delicate arpeggios. The music feels weightless, like moonlight shimmering on water. Debussy uses rich harmonies and seventh chords to create a dreamlike quality, with a tender, introspective mood.

    Middle Section (B):
    The dynamics intensify, with fuller textures and soaring melodic lines. This section brings a sense of emotional depth and urgency, contrasting with the calm opening. Arpeggios cascade dramatically, giving the impression of moonlight suddenly brightening or revealing hidden beauty.

    Closing (A):
    The opening material returns, slightly varied, fading into a gentle, whisper-like conclusion. The piece ends as quietly as it began, leaving a sense of stillness and wonder.

Musical Features

    Harmonics: Debussy’s use of whole-tone scales, parallel chords, and non-functional harmony creates a suspended, ethereal soundscape.
    Melody: The lyrical melody floats effortlessly above the accompaniment, expressing both simplicity and emotional depth.
    Texture: Light, transparent textures alternate with moments of lush, resonant fullness, embodying the interplay of light and shadow.

Mood and Interpretation

Clair de Lune evokes the quiet magic of a moonlit night, combining serenity with subtle melancholy. Its poetic quality invites listeners to imagine moonlight reflecting on a calm lake, whispering through trees, or illuminating a tranquil landscape. The music feels timeless, blending stillness with fleeting moments of intensity.

Cultural Impact

This iconic piece has been widely used in films (Ocean’s Eleven, Twilight) and pop culture, often accompanying scenes of romance, nostalgia, or quiet reflection. Its universal appeal lies in its ability to evoke deep emotion while remaining understated.
Performance Notes

Expressive dynamics, fluid phrasing, and careful pedaling are essential to capturing its delicate atmosphere. A balance between freedom and control ensures its dreamlike flow remains intact.

Clair de Lune is a masterpiece of impressionistic music, celebrated for its ability to transport listeners into a realm of quiet beauty and introspection.

Clair de Lune

Clair de Lune - Debussy

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The Nutcracker Suite: March

Michael Bublé's "Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas" off of his holiday album "Christmas."

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Christmas

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Country Christmas Favorites

A Holly Jolly Christmas

"Waltz of the Flowers" from Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker"
Щелкунчик, Балет-феерия
Casse-Noisette

Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” was adapted from E.T.A. Hoffman’s “the Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” which was premiered in St. Petersburg in December 1892. Interestingly, the first production was not a success, but the suite from the ballet was.  Today, it is a staple of almost all ballet companies.

This performance was captured and programmed using Notion Music software which incorporates the Vienna Instruments Symphonic Library.  The library consists of actual instruments sampled and stored digitally.

Each instrument is programmed and performed with Notion one instrument and phrase at a time until the entire orchestral score is performed. Dynamics, tempo, etc. are also tweaked in Notion and saved, then saved as a digital audio file.

NOTICE TO AGENCIES CLAIMING COPYRIGHT OR ROYALTY INFRINGEMENT: The original ballet score was published by P. Jurgenson in 1892, therefore the music is in the public domain. The music is performed by myself and therefore no copyright or royalty claims can legally be challenged.

"Waltz of the Flowers" from Tchaikovsky's Ballet "The Nutcracker"

PI Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy, my favourite Christmas music piece.

Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker, III. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy

Enjoy the Stacey Peasley Band's rendition of "Frosty the Snowman!"

Frosty the Snowman

We are the Bardi Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Claus Efland, led by Adam Summerhayes, based at De Montfort Hall in Leicester.