The motif of flowing water - an important aspect of Impressionism - is represented by numerous 16th notes in various voices. The first main lyrical theme is contrasted by a second thought (rigoroso). The increase in movement in this section ebbens towards the end (resumption of the main theme). A new key and other elements make this beautiful piece suitable for your orchestra.

Key: BbMaj, Level: medium - advanced

The original composition for piano for four hands from the composer's early phase in a version for youth orchestra. First of all, a lyrical piece in which the motif of flowing water is translated. Then a merry entry march, followed by a light movement with a modal tendency in three-quarter time. At the end, a dance-like piece that alternates between two quarter and three-eighth bars. Memorable themes, striking rhythms and colourful harmonies define the work. It was facilitated by new keys and other subtleties.

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After a shawm-like introduction by 3 woodwinds the first, slightly modally colored main theme starts in the high strings. Also the 2nd theme has a modal tendency, it is presented in tenor presentation. The altogether lovely piece in three-quarter time ends with the resumption of individual theme fragments in the pianissimo.

Key: FMaj, Level: medium - advanced

This version contains the first three Polovtsian-Dances from Borodins opera Prince Igor, finished by the ritornell of the entrance. The important english horn was replaced by the alto sax. Many facilities make this arrangement playable for a youth orchestra.

level: medium - advanced

Alexander Borodin: 3 Polowetzer Tänze

Intermezzo from L'Arlesienne 2.

Level: medium - advanced.

Menuetto from L'Arlesienne 2.

Level: medium - advanced.

The late, eight-part choral work in a version for youth orchestra. Brahms refers to the multi-choral compositions of the early baroque period (Venetian era). The dense, imitative movement stands for seriousness and solemnity. The transfer to the instruments of the orchestra lends colour to the voices and structures the work.

1. Unsere Väter - 2. Wenn ein starker 02:20 - 3. Wo ist ein so herrlich Volk 04:50

Level: medium - advanced

The main theme begins with powerful, pounding steps in a harsh minor. It is contrasted by a lyrical secondary theme in the major parallel. After the resumption of the main idea in a somewhat softer manner, a further side theme is heard, set in third and sixth parallels. Toward the conclusion, the themes are taken up again and again, ending elegiacally broadened.

The key has been shifted from D minor to C minor, and some relief has been provided by the instrumentation.

The striding main theme is introduced in a strong horn sound, interrupted by soft interjections from the woodwinds. A more agitated episode in the full orchestra follows before the main theme is heard again, with further episodes leading to the solemn conclusion and an ending in pianissimo. The original keys are retained, with some relief provided by the orchestration.

In a dance-like style - like a polka - this piece comes along. The tempo is quite fast. Although in the minor key, the character is joyful and propulsive.
A slow, lyrically voiced middle section in the parallel major key brings a nice contrast. The finale is a reprise of the opening with a new ending. The original keys have been retained, with some relief provided by the instrumentation.