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Spotlight! Fanfare: A New Beginning
Sep 15, 2011 • Philadelphian composer Ari Sussman was chosen to write the opening fanfare for the 2011 JCC Maccabi Games, which were held in Philadelphia. Ravel Virtual Studios created the performance and recording of Ari’s Fanfare: A New Beginning, which was played during the opening ceremonies. Click here to learn more.
Demos
Here are some demos of well known pieces that we have performed for your listening pleasure. Each piece is available in two versions:
To listen to these demos, you’ll need an audio player plug-in, such as QuickTime, for your web browser. For best results, listen with high quality professional headphones or speakers.
The audio files are quite large in order to offer the best sound quality, so please be patient as they download.
Upon request, we can send you a free demo CD that can be played in any standard CD player.
Version 1 is the piece played with synthesized MIDI instruments that come pre-installed with most computers. This is what most composers are forced to use now.
Version 2 is the piece performed by us, using our expertise and top-shelf sample libraries. This shows the superior quality we can offer.
We think the comparison speaks for itself! Check back often, because more demos will be added over time.
Concert Pieces
| Composer | Piece | Year | Dur. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Purcell | Dioclesian, Z 627, “Ritornello” | 1690 | 0:44 |
| Henry Purcell | Suite in G major, Z 660, “Corant” | 1696 | 0:57 |
| Joseph Haydn | Symphony No. 94 in G major, Mvt. II “Andante” | 1791 | 3:00 |
| Peter Tchaikovsky | The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71, “Danse Chinoise” | 1892 | 1:09 |
| Antonín Dvořák | Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World”, Op. 95, Mvt. IV | 1893 | 1:33 |
| Claude Debussy | Nocturnes, L 91, Mvt. I “Nuages” | 1899 | 0:53 |
| Claude Debussy | Danses pour harpe et orchestre à cordes, L 103, Mvt. I “Danse sacrée” | 1904 | 2:07 |
| Gustav Mahler | Symphony No. 5, Mvt. I “Trauermarsch” | 1902 | 1:14 |
| Igor Stravinsky | L’Oiseau de feu, “Danse infernale du roi Kastcheï” | 1919 | 1:17 |
| Benjamin C.S. Boyle | Suite Sylvanesque, Mvt. V “Bacchanale” | 2006 | 0:59 |
Cinematic Pieces
| Composer | Piece | Year | Dur. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravel Virtual Studios | Roger’s Theme excerpt | 2008 | 0:40 |
| Ravel Virtual Studios | “Drama” excerpt | 2010 | 0:58 |
| Ravel Virtual Studios | “Horror” excerpt | 2010 | 0:37 |
| Dan Lazarescou | Crazy Pig | 2010 | -- |
| Dan Lazarescou | I Become Gilgamesh | 2010 | -- |
| Dan Lazarescou | Darker Night excerpt | 2011 | 0:37 |
Client Pieces
| Composer | Piece | Year | Dur. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Hazzard | Ceremonial Wedding Music for Flute and Harp, Op. 73, Mvt. I “Processional” | 2005 | 3:39 |
| Peter Hazzard | Ceremonial Wedding Music for Flute and Harp, Op. 73, Mvt. II “Recessional” | 2005 | 3:11 |
| J. Eric Schmidt | Pictures at an Animation Exhibition | 2009 | -- |
| Dan Lazarescou | Two Maria | 2009 | -- |
| Magen Miller | Jingo | 2010 | -- |
| Gary Smart | Wabi Sabi | 2010 | -- |
| Gary Smart | Bye-bye | 2010 | -- |
| John Winsor | Reverie | 2010 | -- |
| Alec Schumacker | Piano Concerto No. 1: The Elements | 2010 | -- |
| Ilona Kudina Quintet | Nothing But Illusion | 2011 | -- |
| Ari Sussman | Fanfare: A New Beginning | 2011 | -- |
