Some days ago I have made a scan of a nice piece for mandolin orchestra and have uploaded it to my website mandoisland and to the IMSLP site.
This is a composition by Alphons Czibulka with the great title:
Songe D’Amour Apres le Bal / Liebestraum nach dem Balle / Love’s Dream after the Ball
This is the article about Alphons Czibulka in the German Brockhaus-Riemann dictionary of music:
Czibulka ['tsibulko], Alphons, * 14.5.1842 Szepes- Várallya (Ungarn), † 27.10.1894 Wien; ung. Komponist, Armeekapellmeister in Wien, schrieb sechs Operetten und zahlreiche Tanzmusikstücke. Bekannt geblieben ist die Stephanie-Gavotte.
[Brockhaus-Riemann Musiklexikon: Czibulka, S. 1. Digitale Bibliothek Band 38: Brockhaus Riemann - Musiklexikon, S. 2386 (vgl. BRM Bd. 1, S. 288) (c) Schott Musik International]
So Czibulka has composed several operettas, and his most famous piece is the Stephanie Gavotte. I think that Love’s Dream after the Ball is a great piece and I like to listen to it very much. So maybe the sheet music of this piece for mandolin orchestra will be played by some mandolni orchestra.
There are some videos of this composition at youtube, with the title in the three different languages.
This is a historical recording of the piece:
“Songe D’Amour Apres le Bal” Waltz (Czibulka) Played by Dajos Bela & His Orchestra C 1930
Historical recordings with compositions by Alphons Czibulka (Love’s Dream after the Ball, Stephanie Gavotte, Nightingale Waltz u. a.) in the National Library of the Library of Congress :
Enrico Toselli (March 13, 1883 Florence – January 15, 1926 Florence) was an Italian pianist and composer. He studied the piano with Giovanni Sgambati and composition with Giuseppe Martucci and Reginaldo Grazzini. At a very early age he started on a brilliant career as a concert pianist in Italy, the principal European capitals and also in Alexandria and North America. Later he settled in Florence, teaching and composing, while still appearing frequently on the concert platform. He composed a number of songs, of which the Serenata ‘Rimpianto’ Op.6 No.1 was the most popular. He also wrote two operettas, La cattiva Francesca (1912) and La principessa bizzarra (1913).
Although a successful performer and composer, Toselli’s prodigious fame was largely due to the international scandal occasioned by his marriage to the former Crown Princess of Saxony, Her Imperial and Royal Highness the Archduchess Luise, Princess of Tuscany in 1907. She had previously deserted her husband, Frederick Augustus III of Saxony, years earlier. Toselli and the Archduchess’ marriage was not a happy one, and they separated in 1912. They had one son together, Carlo Emanuele Toselli (7 May 1908 – 1969). Toselli used his fame as the ex-husband of such an illustrious woman to good effect by writing a successful book of memoirs, Mari d’altesse: 4 ans de mariage avec Louise de Toscane, ex-princesse de Saxe.
The Serenade by Toselli is played frequently until today, and there are many youtube videos of this piece available, including instrumental versions for different instruments and songs in many languages. Famous ingers like Benjamino Gigli, Perry Como, Rudolf Schock, Richard Tauber, Jose Carreras, Mario Lanza have sung the Serenade.
Let’s start with a historical recording played by the violinist Jan Bleumers:
SERENATA – TOSELLI. PLAYED BY JAN BLEUMERS AND PIERRE PALLA. 78RPM PHILIPS.
THIS IS THE SPECIAL LIVE RECORDING OF JAN BLEUMERS PLAYING THIS BEAUTIFUL SERENADE BY TOSELLI ON THE GRAMOPHONE. THE GRANDSONS WERE ASTOUNDED TO HEAR THAT THEIR GRANDPA WAS ON YOUTUBE. THIS IS THE BEST VERSION OF SERENATA I HAVE EVER HEARD!!
LIFE GRAMOPHONE GIVES MORE DETAILS AND SHARPER TONES!
A great version for guitar ensemble with two solo guitars:
VCU Guitar Ensemble performs Serenade, Op. 6 by Enrico Toselli
The VCU Guitar Ensemble performs Serenade, Op. 6 by Enrico Toselli in concert on May1, 2011 at Virginia Commonwealth University. The arrangement is by John Patykula. The soloists are Nathan Mills and Hannah Standiford. The ensemble is directed by John Patykula.
A great version in a popular swinging style with the pianist Peter Kreuder:
I have just bought an old edition of Estudiantina Waltz by P. Lacome – Jean Pietrapertosa has published this version for mandolin and piano. I have also made a scan of this edition which is available now as free download on my website.
I have tried to find some information about this compositiona and recordings of this waltz and here is what I have found.
The Estudiantina Waltz was composed by P. Lacome. Emil Waldteufel has used the melody and some other Spanish melodies in his composition Estudiantina Op. 191.
Jean Pietrapertosa has published the waltz as his Op. 8 for mandolin and piano around 1889. Obviously this waltz was quite popular during the late 19th and early 20th century.
Anmerkung: Wie auch bei ‚España‘ handelt es sich bei ‚Estudiantina‘ um ein Arrangement, welches aus bereits bestehenden Themen anderer Komponisten besteht. Der Verleger Enoch beauftrage Waldteufel, einen Walzer zusammenzustellen, der auf dem berühmten Duett ‚Estudiantina‘ (Bezeichnung für eine Gruppe von Studenten) von Paul Lacome (1838-1920) basiert. Dieses Thema jedoch reichte nur für die ersten eineinhalb Sequenzen von ‚Estudiantina‘. Daher suchte Waldteufel weiter in der Vielfalt der französischen Adaptionen original spanischer Lieder. Die vier Walzerthemen von ‚Estudiantina‘ beinhalten folgende Lieder: 1. Estudiantina (Refrain), 2. Estudiantina (Strophe) und ‚Chanson d’automne‘ (ebenfalls von Lacome), 3. ‚Jota de la Estudiantina‘ und ‚Tirana‘, 4. ‚De Cadiz al Puerto‘ und ‚El Tripili‘. Lacomes ‚Estudiantina‘ wurde im Dezember 1881 veröffentlicht, Waldteufels Walzer im April 1883. Wie auch ‚España‘ ist dieser Walzer ein Muster an Lebhaftigkeit. Die wunderbaren, zügig dahinfliessenden Melodien befördern den Zuhörer geradewegs auf einen wogenden Wellenteppich, welcher ihn für einen Moment in den sonnigen Süden bringt…
Translation: As in “Espana” “Estudantina” is an arrangement which is composed of themes composed by other composers. The publisher Enoch ordered a waltz based on the famous duet “Estudiantina” (i.e. a group of students playing music together) composed by P. Lacome (1838 – 1920). However this theme was not sufficient for the complete composition, so Waldteufel looked for other themes in the large amount of French versions of Spanish songs. The 4 themes of the Estudiantina Waltz contain the following songs: 1. Estudiantina (Refrain), 2. Estudiantina (Strophe) and ‚Chanson d’automne‘ (also composed by Lacome), 3. ‚Jota de la Estudiantina‘ and ‚Tirana‘, 4. ‚De Cadiz al Puerto‘ and ‚El Tripili‘. Lacomes ‚Estudiantina‘ was published in Dec. 1881, Waldteufel composition was published in April 1883.
There are several historical recodings of Estudiantina, mostly short versions that are probably based on the song by Lacome (ca. 3 minutes). There are many versions at youtube, mostly based on the version by Emil Waldteufel (ca. 7 minutes).
Titel page of my copy:
This is a recording by a kind of mandolin orchestra from Chicago named Cuerdas Clasicas String Ensemble from a concert given in the National Museum of Mexican Art (Chicago).
Estudiantina Waltz, Emil Waldteufel.
Cuerdas Clasicas String Ensemble performs Estudiantina Waltz by Emil Waldteulfel at the National Museum of Mexican Art.
A very special version for an old Mira 15 1/2 inch music box:
Mira 15 1/2 INCH Parlor Grand Music Box Playing “Estudiantina” Waltz
Without a doubt one of the sweetest and most highly spirited arrangements on a music box disc is here before you. This is the lovely Estudiantina (Band of Students) Waltz composed by Emile Waldteufel in 1883. When I first listened to this disc on one of our Mira 15 1/2 inch music boxes I was reduced to tears as the disc played. It remains to this day one of my all time favorites for listening. I hope that you enjoy it as well and thanks for stopping in for a visit!
Cuerdas Clásicas is a not-for-profit organization with the attributes of troubadours and bohemians who at times present themselves with tuxedos to interpret melodies of semi-classical nature. In their other appearance as members of an estudiantina , the attire is Spanish as well used in the 16th century with the purpose of promoting art culture.
The organization is composed of individuals with artistic appreciation whose objective is to promote the Mexican and Spanish heritage in the form of music. Converting into satire the quirks of society and the community in general. Like men of the twentieth century, they aspire to the elevation of the human spirit to its maximum potential, without forgetting their Hispanic heritage. They manage to extract the best of the National (Mexican) and international music and masterpieces of music.
Free sheet music of Estudiantina by Emil Waldteufel on the IMSLP site:
I have found Fabrizio Furci in facebook, and in his facebook profile I have found 2 videos of the Orchestra a plettro Città di Codroipo. Codroipo is located in the North-East of Italy, close to Udine.
This orchestra has been founded in 2005. It has a great homepage with information about the history of the orchestra, pictures, newspaper articles and concert programs. On the website there is also a great link collection about sites with free sheet music for the mandolin.
The two videos were made from a concert including the annauncements. The program contains traditional music for mandolin orchestras, but also some modern pieces like a ragtime and music from the movies.
Concerto pro Adao Friuli (Lions C MT e Udine Duomo) Orchestra a plettro Città di Codroipo 1 T.mpg
Concerto dell’Orchestra Città di Codroipo diretta da Fabrizio Furci nell’ambito del service dei Lions Clubs Medio Tagliamento e Udine Duomo a favore dell’Adao Friuli in San Vito al Tagliamento tenutosi nel Teatro Arrigoni di San Vito al Tagliamento in data 16 gennaio 2011
With the waltz No. 2 by Schostakovich, music by Ennio Morricone, Manente and the ragtime “Plettro Rag” by Fabrizio Furci.
Concerto pro Adao Friuli – Lions Club MT e Udine Duomo – 2 T.mpg
second part of teh concert
The following concert program has been taken from the website of the orchestra. This program is similar to the program played in the 2 videos and might help to identify the pieces played during the program.
ORCHESTRA A PLETTRO del Circolo Mandolinistico di CODROIPO Presenta CONCERTO D’ESTATE Monotipo di Tiziana Pauletto Sabato 03 luglio 2010 Ore 21.00 Nella Chiesa di Lido dei Pini Bibione
PROGRAMMA
1 Fabrizio Furci Plettro Rag
2 D. Šostakovič (riel. M. Pacchin) Valzer no. 2
3 M. Maciocchi Rapsodie Tzigane
4 V. Chessi Zefiro (Romanza)
5 A. Prenna Steppa Russa
6 N. Piovani (Arr. D. Furci) La Vita è Bella
7 A&Ennio Morricone (Nakagawa Nobuyoshi) Love Theme (da Cinema Paradiso)
8 M. Jarre Tema di Lara (da Dr Živago)
9 Joaquin Turina Fantasia Sevillana, op.29
10 / 11 B. Szordikowski Celtic Fairies: King of the Fairies / Red is the Rose
12 G. Manente Reverie de Poete
13 C. Munier Valzer Cantabile
14 Francisco Tarrega (Arr. Howard Frye) Recuerdos de La Alhambra
15 M. Maciocchi Milena – Czardas
Notre ensemble musical créé en 1991 , est composé actuellement de 8 musiciens : Jean Pierre Hermer et Sophie Verrier en première mandoline , Jacqueline Mathieu et Michel Petryk en seconde mandoline , Robert Lambert en mandole , Elisabeth Hermer , Chantal Saint-André et Alain Ducret en guitare .
Notre répertoire aborde des styles et des époques variés , allant du classique à la musique légère , de l’Europe de l’est à l’Amérique du sud , avec une ouverture plus particulière sur le répertoire ” contemporain ” .
