Brass, Reeds, and Percussion: September 9, 2023

Count Enrico Toselli (1883-1926) was an Italian pianist and composer. Born in Florence, he had a career as a concert pianist, playing in Europe and North America. His most popular composition is Serenata Rimpianto, Op.6, No.1. Toselli's fame largely derives not from his musical ability but from his scandalous elopement, in 1907, with Archduchess Louise of Austria, the former crown princess of Saxony. Toselli’s serenade has always been popular. Originally composed for piano and voice, the serenade now has numerous arrangements downloadable for numerous combinations of instruments. Today’s edition of Brass, Reeds, and Percussion opens with an arrangement for big band, recorded in 1946 by Les Brown and His Band of Reknown.

1. Years and Years Ago (based on Toselli's Serenade
   Composer:  Enrico Toselli, arranged by Jack Segal & Dewey Bergman
   Performer:  Les Brown & His Orchestra
   Album:  Best of the Rare Les Brown & His Orchestra
     
   
2. Festive Overture
   Composer:  Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
   Performer:  Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Central Band
   Album:  Wind Master Overtures, Vol. 1
     
   
3. Ticonderoga March
   Composer:  Leroy Anderson (1908-1975)
   Performer:  Keystone Wind Ensemble
   Album:  Leroy Anderson: Phantom Regiment and Other Tales
     
   
4. Moonlight Serenade
   Composer:  Glenn Miller (1904-1944)
   Performer:  Universal International Orchestra
   Album:  Sound Track from "Glenn Miller Story"
     
   
5. Das Kreuz des Sudens (The Southern Cross)
   Composer:  Michael Schiegg & Peter Markus
   Performer:  Blech & Co.
   Album:  Best of Woodstock der Blasmusik, Vol. 11
     
   
6. Das is' es (That's It)
   Composer:  Jurgen Malterer
   Performer:  Die Schlenkerer
   Album:  Best of Woodstock der Blasmusik, Vol. 11
     
   
7. Windmills of Your Mind
   Composer:  Michel Legrand (1932-2019)
   Performer:  Philharmonic Wind Orchestra
   Album:  Movie and Light Music Highlights
     
   
8. MacArthur Park
   Composer:  Jimmy Webb (1946- )
   Performer:  Philharmonic Wind Orchestra
   Album:  Movie and Light Music Highlights
     
   
9. Semiramis Aria from "William Tell"
   Composer:  Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) arranged by Wenzel Sedlak (1776-1851)
   Performer:  Consortium Classicum
   Album:  Music from Rossini's "William Tell"
     
   
10. Prelude to Act 4 of "William Tell"
    Composer:  Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) arranged by Wenzel Sedlak (1776-1851)
    Performer:  Consortium Classicum
    Album:  Music from Rossini's "William Tell"
      
    
11. Finale to "William Tell"
    Composer:  Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) arranged by Wenzel Sedlak (1776-1851)
    Performer:  Consortium Classicum
    Album:  Music from Rossini's "William Tell"