These two lively dances come from a collection of keyboard pieces by Italian composer Pasquini. The music is very rich, and all instruments have melodically interesting roles.

A four-note motive pushes the piece forward and is contrasted by a lush middle section. The unrelenting motive comes back and brings the piece to a dramatic finish.

Ventus is the Latin word for "wind," and this work depicts the beauty and fury of the wind through both E minor and G Major tonalities. Bow articulations range from powerful staccato and lyrical

Explore mature harmonies with this powerful piece. Orchestrated for strings and piano, the music moves through a series of sections that become increasingly intense, all while the note G sounds nonstop from

A stunningly beautiful piece for the more advanced ensemble, the melodies are gorgeous and the harmonies are thick and lush. There is nice interplay between all of the sections of the orchestra that serve