{"product_id":"mozart-overture-to-the-marriage-of-figaro-digital-pdf-download-arr-mark-mcdonald","title":"Mozart - Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, arr. M. Randall McDonald","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/ayottemusic\/docs\/636266665589\"\u003eClick HERE to browse the music.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMozart's Most Brilliant Overture — Arranged for Concert Band by M. Randall McDonald\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003caudio controls style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:1em;\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"http:\/\/www.ayottemusic.com\/music\/636266665589.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003eYour browser does not support the audio element.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003cp\u003eWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) composed the overture to \u003cem\u003eLe nozze di Figaro\u003c\/em\u003e (“The Marriage of Figaro”), K. 492, in 1786. It is one of the most exhilarating and perfectly crafted overtures in all of opera — a breathless, sparkling \u003cem\u003ePresto\u003c\/em\u003e that sets the tone for the comic chaos and brilliant wit of the opera to follow. From its famous hushed opening to its explosive conclusion, the overture is a tour de force of orchestral writing that has delighted audiences for nearly two and a half centuries. \u003cem\u003eThe Marriage of Figaro\u003c\/em\u003e itself, based on Beaumarchais's controversial play, is widely regarded as one of the greatest operas ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition presents the overture in an \u003cstrong\u003earrangement by M. Randall McDonald\u003c\/strong\u003e, adapted for concert band by a specialist in bringing overlooked and underperformed orchestral works to new performing forces. A guaranteed showstopper for any concert program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most exhilarating overtures in all of opera — arranged for concert band by M. Randall McDonald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA breathless, sparkling \u003cem\u003ePresto\u003c\/em\u003e of brilliant wit and energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Mozart's \u003cem\u003eThe Marriage of Figaro\u003c\/em\u003e — one of the greatest operas ever written\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for classical programming, opera-themed concerts, and major concert events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital PDF download — print-ready score and parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Arranger\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/mcdonald.jpg?v=1777672456\" alt=\"M. Randall McDonald\" style=\"max-width:180px;margin:0.75em 1.25em 0.75em 0;float:left;\"\u003eM. Randall McDonald, EdD, studied music theory with Dr. Paul Reale at UCLA and arranging with John Prince and Marvin Branson at Cal State Long Beach. He has worked in public education for twenty-five years as a band and choir director, science teacher, and math teacher, and has lived in Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Germany. He currently resides in Midland, Texas, where he leads the Midland Community Band. As an arranger, Dr. McDonald specializes in bringing overlooked orchestral compositions into the concert band repertoire. He is married to the soprano and author Mary Lou Brice.\u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45150887051373,"sku":"636266668182","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/636266668182-l.jpg?v=1777498673","url":"https:\/\/www.ayottemusic.com\/products\/mozart-overture-to-the-marriage-of-figaro-digital-pdf-download-arr-mark-mcdonald","provider":"Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}