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Franz Waxman
Affiliation: ASCAP
Born on: 12 / 24 / 1906 - Deceased: 2 / 24 / 1967

Waxman Centenary Concert Program:

PRINCE VALIANT
SUNSET BOULEVARD
THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Fanfare
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
Katsumi Love Theme from SAYONARA
Ireland from THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS
The Ride of the Cossacks from TARAS BULBA


Franz Waxman Concert Work Choices:
Orchestral & Choral
Violin & Orchestra
Viola & Orchestra
Cello & Orchestra
Bass & Orchestra
Trumpet & Orchestra
Tuba & Orchestra
Orchestral
Chamber Orchestra
String Orchestra
Jazz Orchestra
Concert Band
Guitar
Violin & Piano
Viola & Piano
Cello & Piano
Bass & Piano
Flute & Piano
Trumpet & Piano
Tuba & Piano
Piano
Piano Trio
Piano Quartet
Piano Sextet
Piano Octet
Cabaret
Orchestral Arrangements
Other works



Orchestral & Choral


A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Orchestral & Choral 1943
[ Details ]
Words & Music by Martin Luther
For chorus and orchestra

Arranged by Franz Waxman and Hugo Friedhofer
 

Joshua
Play Sample
Orchestral & Choral 1959
80:00 [ Details ]
A Dramatic Oratorio In Two Parts For Soloists,
Narrator, Mixed Chorus & Orchestra (1959)
Text by James Forsyth

I. Prelude: (orchestra) 4:02
Chorus: Thus Stood Time 3:03
Interlude: (orchestra) -- Moses Gazing at the Promised Land 1:41
Narrator: But with your New Morning
Aria: (Baritone) But with your New Morning 2:41
Aria: (Moses) Be Strong and of Good Courage (Baritone) 4:41
Chorus: Joshua, Son of Nun 2:49
Duet: (Tenors) - Tale of Rahab & Spies: In All the Land of Promise 2:42
Aria: (Rahab's Plea) I Know Your God is Lord on High (Alto) 5:15
Duet: And for She Feared God (Tenors) 1:56
Aria: (Joshua) Sanctify Yourselves! (Baritone) 1:08
Aria of Perplexity: (Joshua) The Walls are Great (Baritone) 1:18
Narrator: Then Joshua Lifted Up His Eyes 2:17
Aria: (Rahab's Prayer) The Terror is About Us (Alto & Chorus) 2:43
Sinfonia: (orchestra) Siege of Jericho 3:49
Chorus: Shout! For the Lord Has Given You the City 5:14

II. Fanfare - Narrator: And Jericho, amid her ruined walls 1:27
Joshua & Chorus: (Ambassadors of Gibeon)
We Come From A Far Country 3:05
Joshua: Free servants of our God then be
Narrator: And it came to pass - Chorus: Come!
Chorus: (Cry of the Watch by Gibeon) Jerusalem! Awake! 0:32
Sinfonia: The Battle of Gibeon - Narrator: And until the sinking of the sun 1:18
Fanfare: (orchestra)
Aria: (Joshua) Sun, Stand Thou Still (Baritone) 3:18
Chorus: (Priests) All the Cities 2:12
Aria: (Joshua) The Lord Has Given You (with Chorus) 2:32
Narrator: So He came to the tree - Aria: (Joshua) This Day I am Going the Way of All the Earth 3:38
Aria: (Rahab) Oh, Your Sisters (Alto) 3:32
Aria: (Joshua) The Lord Has Given You a Land (with Chorus) 4:00
Aria: (Joshua) I Am Old (with Chorus) 4:06

Recorded by Maximilian Schell, Narrator, Rod Gilfrey, Baritone, (Moses/Joshua), Ann Hallanberg mezzo-soprano (Rehab), Peter Buchi, Tenor and Patrick Poole Tenor (Spies)

James Sedares, conductor. Prague Philharmonia, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Jirka Kratochvil (chorus master) Produced for DGG by Michael Fine

 

Song of Terezin, The

aka
Das Lied von Terezin
Orchestral & Choral 1966
45:00 [ Details ]
A Dramatic Song Cycle For Mezzo Soprano, Mixed & Children's Choruses & Orchestra (1966)

1. On A Sunday Evening / An einem sonnigen Abend - Adagio 3:53
2. Forgotten / Versunken - Moderato 6:29
3. The Little Mouse / Das Mauschen - Allegro 1:51
4. Bird Song / Vogellied - Andante 7:22
5. Now It's Time / Es ist Zeit - Andante 4:11
6. Concert In The Old School Garret / Dachbodenkonzert in einer alten Schule - Andante Espressivo 7:10
7. The Garden / Das Garten - Slow 2:49
8. Finale: Fear / Finale: Die Furcht - Decisive 5:18

Della Jones, mezzo-soprano soloist, Lawrence Foster, conductor, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Rundfunkchor and Kinderchor Berlin (Decca)
 

Violin & Orchestra


Carmen Fantasie
Play Sample
Violin & Orchestra 1947
9:25 [ Details ]
For Violin soloist and orchestra

Also available for violin and string orchestra + percussion (3) players)

Based On Themes From The Bizet Opera (1947)

First recorded by Jascha Heifetz with Donald Vorhes and the RCA Symphony Orchestra (RCA/BMG)
 

Dvorak: Humoresque Violin & Orchestra 1947
4:16 [ Details ]
Op 101 No. 7

Arranged by Franz Waxman

Recorded by Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg on "Humoresque" CD (Nonesuch)
 

Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumble Bee, The Violin & Orchestra 1947
1:12 [ Details ]
Arranged by Franz Waxman

Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin soloist. Andrew Litton conductor. London Symphony Orchestra (Nonesuch)
 

Romanian Rhapsody No. 1
Play Sample
Violin & Orchestra 1947
2:32 [ Details ]
In A Major For Violin Soloist
Based On The Enesco Suite

Arranged by Franz Waxman

Recorded by Mark Kaplan with Lawrence Foster conducting the Orchestra Sinfonica de Barcelona on the CD "Goyana" (Koch International Classics)
 

Tristan & Isolde Fantasie
Play Sample
Violin & Orchestra 1947
11:02 [ Details ]
For Violin & Piano Soloists
Based On Themes From The Wagner Opera

Recorded by Chloe Hanslip, soloist, Leonard Slatkin, conductor. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as part of John Adams Violin Concerto CD (Naxos)
 

Viola & Orchestra


Carmen Fantasie Viola & Orchestra 1990
9:10 [ Details ]
For Viola soloist strings & percussion (1990)

Based On The Violin Version: Viola Arrangement by Michael Kugel
 

Dvorak: Humoresque Viola & Orchestra 1947
4:10 [ Details ]
Arranged by Franz Waxman
 

Cello & Orchestra


Carmen Fantasie Cello & orchestra 1947
9:25 [ Details ]
For Cello soloist and orchestra

Based On Themes From The Bizet Opera (1947)
 

Introduction & Scherzo
Play Sample
Cello & Orchestra 1954
4:00 [ Details ]
Recorded by Vincent Ellegiers with Lawrence Foster and the Orquestra Sinfonica de Barcelona on the CD "Goyana" (Koch International Classics)
 

Ruth Cello & Orchestra 1960
4:52 [ Details ]
Elegy for cello and orchestra (1960/1998)

Edited, developed and arranged by Angela Morley
 

Bass & Orchestra


Carmen Fantasie Bass & Orchestra 1990
9:25 [ Details ]
For Bass soloist and orchestra

Arranged by DaXun Zhang

Based On Themes From The Bizet Opera (1947)
 

Trumpet & Orchestra


Athaneal the Trumpeter
Play Sample
Trumpet & Orchestra 1949
6:45 [ Details ]
A Comedy Overture (1949)

Geoffrey Spiller, trumpet soloist, Richard Mills, conductor and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol I. CD (Varese Sarabande)
 

Carmen Fantasie
Play Sample
Trumpet & Orchestra 1947
11:32 [ Details ]
For Trumpet soloist and orchestra

Based On Themes From The Bizet Opera (1947)
 

Tuba & Orchestra


Carmen Fantasie Tuba & orchestra 1947
11:32 [ Details ]
For Tuba soloist and orchestra

Based On Themes From The Bizet Opera

Arranged by Patrick Sheridan (1947/2008)
 

Orchestral


Cafe Waltzes
Play Sample
Orchestral 1945
8:56 [ Details ]
Recorded by John Mauceri and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on "The Great Waltz" (Phillips Classics)
 

DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE
Play Sample
Orchestral 1941
10:05 [ Details ]
Suite

The Laboratory
The Transformation
The Music Hall
Fight & Pursuit
Finale

Arranged by Christopher Palmer

Oscar nominated film score

Recorded by John Mauceri and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on "Hollywood Nightmares" (Phillips Classics)
Suggestions
40's
Halloween: Reel Chillers

Dusk Orchestral 1949
10:14 [ Details ]
A Setting For Orchestra (1949)

Recorded by John Mauceri and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for "Songs of the Earth" (Phillips Classics)
 

Forsaken Orchestral 1944
3:48 [ Details ]
A Lament For Orchestra (1944)
 

Hemingway Orchestral 1962
14:04 [ Details ]
A Symphonic Suite

1. The Northern Woods - Moderato 4:15
2. A Soldier Home - Allegro 1:24
3. On His Own - Lento 2:50
4. War - Allegro 2:35
5. Home Again - Moderato 3:00
 

Nightmoods Orchestral
14:30 [ Details ]
For Orchestra 14:30
1. Blind Pursuit - Allegro Ritmico
2. Whispering Shadows - Andante
3. Longing - Lento
4. Delirium - Intense
5. Panic - Allegro Furioso
 

Nightride Orchestral 1950
8:05 [ Details ]
For Orchestra (1950)
 

NUN'S STORY, THE
Play Sample
Orchestral 1958
11:02 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
I Accuse Myself
Haircutting
Killing of Aurelie
Finale

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood Vol. 2" (Varese Sarabande)

Oscar nominated film score

. Also avialable for Concert Band
Suggestions
Actresses, Best
Concert Band: Franz Waxman
Inspirational
Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993)

NUN'S STORY, THE
Play Sample
Orchestral 1958
11:02 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
I Accuse Myself
Haircutting
Killing of Aurelie
Finale

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood Vol. 2" (Varese Sarabande)

Oscar nominated film score

 

Passacaglia Orchestral 1948
6:58 [ Details ]
For Orchestra (1948)
 

PLACE IN THE SUN, A
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Orchestral 1951
8:34 [ Details ]
A Suite for Alto Sax (or Guitar) solo and orchestra

Prelude
Angela
Loon Lake
Farewell & Frenzy
The Farewell

Recorded on SUNSET BOULEVARD: The Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman. Charles Gerhardt conducts the National Philharmonic. Ronnie Chamberlin alto sax soloist (RCA)

Recorded by John Mauceri with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra on "Hollywood Dreams" Kenneth Radnofsky, alto sax soloist (Phillips Classics)

Oscar winning film score

. Arrangement for Guitar and alto sax by Greg Nestor also available

Suggestions
Academy Award Winning Film Scores
Actresses, Best
All-American Favorites
50's
Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011)
Valentines & Love Themes

PRINCE VALIANT Orchestral 1954
9:46 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude, King Aguar's Escape, The Fens. The First Chase, The Tournament, Sir Brack's Death & Finale

Recorded on SUNSET BOULEVARD: Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman. Charles Gerhardt conducts the National Philharmonic (RCA)
 

REBECCA Orchestral 1940
7:45 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude, After The Ball, Mrs. Danvers, Confession Scene, Manderley In Flames

Recorded on SUNSET BOULEVARD: Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman. Charles Gerhardt conducts the National Philharmonic. (RCA)
 

Reminiscences Orchestral 1953
5:12 [ Details ]
For Orchestra
 

Ride of the Cossacks, The Orchestral 1962
5:00 [ Details ]
For Orchestra

Recorded by Eric Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops on "Vintage Hollywood" (Telarc)

 

Ride of the Cossacks, The Orchestral 1962
4:59 [ Details ]
For Orchestra
 

Ruth
Play Sample
Orchestral 1960
12:28 [ Details ]
A Work For Narrative Poem With Music

Poem by James Forsyth, (opt.)

1. Prelude - Largamento, Scherzando, Andante Espressivo 5:31
2. Allegro Con Forza, Andante, Molta Espressivo 3:54
3. Allegro Feroce, Sereno E Misterioso, Cantabile E Celeste 4:03

George Shirley, narrator. Lawrence Foster conductor, Runffunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin (Capriccio/Naxos)
 

SILVER CHALICE, THE Orchestral 1955
16:11 [ Details ]
Symphonic Suite

1. Prelude - Maestoso 3:05
2. The Chase - Allegro 2:20
3. Deborah's Lament - Largo 1:54
4. Simon the Magician - Moderato 4:00
5. Fight for the Cup - Allegro 2:50
6. Finale - Broadly 2:47

Mini Suite: Prelude, Fight for the Cup & Finale

Recorded by Richard Mills and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for "Franz Waxman: Legends of Hollywood, Vol. 3" (Varese Sarabande)
 

SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS, THE
Play Sample
Orchestral 1957
32:07 [ Details ]
Suite for Narrator and orchestra

Poem by James Forsyth

(Narration optional)

Part I: Building the Spirit 5:00
Part 2: In Flight 10:00
Part 3: Arrival 17:07
- Plymouth 3:15
- Ireland 4:20
- Le Bourget 6:29

Recorded on SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS & RUTH. Lawrence Foster conducts Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra Berlin (Capriccio/Naxos)
 

SUNSET BOULEVARD (A Sonata for Orchestra) Orchestral 1993
13:44 [ Details ]
A Sonata For Orchestra

Arranged by John Mauceri

Recorded by John Mauceri with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for "Hollywood Nightmares" (Phillips Classics)
 

SUNSET BOULEVARD (Suite) Orchestral 1950
7:44 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
Norma Desmond
The Studio Stroll
The Comeback: Norma as Salome

Recorded by Charles Gerhardt with the National Philharmonic on SUNSET BOULEVARD: The Classic Film Scores by Franz Waxman (RCA)
 

TARAS BULBA Orchestral 1962
17:20 [ Details ]
Suite

1. Overture - Allegro Vivace 3:28
2. Torchlight Parade - Allegro Ritmico 2:20
3. Pastorale - Andante Espressivo 2:28
4. The Black Plague - Cherzando 3:52
5. Finale: The Ride of the Cossacks Allegro - Con Spirito 5:30

Recorded on SAYONARA Concert Suites with Elmer Bernstein conducting the Rundfunk Symphony Orchestra Berlin (RCA)

 

Chamber Orchestra


Charm Bracelet, The
Play Sample
Chamber Orchestra 1949
7:08 [ Details ]
For Chamber Orchestra

1. Two Little Shoes - Allegro 1:06
2. Four Leaf Clover - Andante 1:06
3. The Little Soldier - March 1:11
4. The Golden Heart - Lento 1:28
5. The Pony - Allegro 1:46

Recored by Lawrence Foster and the Orquestra Sinfonica de Barcelony i. Nacional de Catalunya on "Goyana" CD (Koch International Classics)
 

FLORIAN Chamber Orchestra 1940
4:50 [ Details ]
(1940/2007) 4:50
Arranged by Patrick Russ
 

PEYTON PLACE Chamber Orchestra 1957
6:17 [ Details ]
Suite

Arranged by Patrick Russ
 

REBECCA Chamber Orchestra 1940
3:23 [ Details ]
. Manderley Ball Waltz

. Rebecca Waltz

 

Scherzetto Chamber Orchestra 1936
5:00 [ Details ]
Theme & Variations
 

Souvenirs de Paris Chamber Orchestra 1939
6:22 [ Details ]
Three Waltzes

1. Allegro 1:12
2. Allegro Moderato 1:31
3/ Allegro 2:35
 

String Orchestra


Auld Lang Syne Variations
Play Sample
String Orchestra 1947
13:56 [ Details ]
Variations For String Orchestra & Piano

1. Eine Kleine Nichtmusik - 2:54
2. Moonlight Concerto - 4:57
3. Chaconne a Son Gout - 4:01
4. Hommage to Shostakofiev - 1:46

Recorded by Mark Kaplan and Christina Ortiz with Lawrence Foster and the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra for "Goyana" (Koch International Classics)
 

Elegy String Orchestra 1948
3:30 [ Details ]
For Strings & Harp(s)
 

Goyana
Play Sample
String Orchestra 1960
12:30 [ Details ]
Four Sketches For Piano Solo 12:30
Percussion & String Orchestra (1960)

1. La Marquesa de Santa Cruz - 3:07
2. Country Dance - 2:40
3. The Miracle of St. Anthony - 3:49
4. The Witches' Sabbath - 2:54

Recorded by Christina Ortiz with Lawrence Foster and the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra on "Goyana" CD (Koch Internationl Classics)
 

Sinfonietta
Play Sample
String Orchestra 1955
12:38 [ Details ]
For String Orchestra & Timpani (1955) 12:38
1. Allegro 4:25
2. Lento 4:45
3. Scherzo 3:30
 

Jazz Orchestra


CRIME IN THE STREETS Jazz Orchestra 1956
23:29 [ Details ]
1. The Plot 5:21
2. The Crime 13:26
3. The Celebration 4:43

Recorded by the composer for CRIME IN THE STREETS (Varese Sarabande)
Suggestions
Jazz in Films

Spectrum: A Color Cycle for Jazz Ensemble Jazz Orchestra 1951
12:55 [ Details ]
1. Smoky Blue - Moderato
2. Silver Gray - Andante: Espressivo e Con Rubato
3. Raven Black - Slow: Molto Martellato

 

Theme, Variations & Fugato Jazz Orchestra 1956
8:00 [ Details ]
For Jazz Orchestra

Theme
Variation
Variation
Variation
Variation
Fugato

Recorded by the composer and soloists from the Los Angeles Music Festival Orchestra on CRIME IN THE STREETS (Varese Sarabande(
 

Three Sketches Jazz Orchestra 1956
10:21 [ Details ]
For Jazz Orchestra

1. Nostalgia 3:30
2. Song 3:55
3. Blues 2:56

Recorded by the composer with soloists from the Los Angeles Festival Orchestra as part of CRIME IN THE STREETS CD (Varese Sarabande)
 

Concert Band


Black-Foxe, March Concert Band 1958
[ Details ]
March for Concert Band
 

CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS Concert Band 1937
7:00 [ Details ]
Suite
 

Carmen Fantasie Concert Band 1947
10:11 [ Details ]
Concert Band arrangement with violin soloist

Based on Themes from The Bizet Opera

Transcribed for the United States Marine Band by Stephen Bulla (1947/2008)
 

DEMETRIUS & THE GLADIATORS Concert Band 1954
14:46 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude, Lucia, Messalina & Demetrius, The Marriage of Life & Death, Return to Faith
 

HORN BLOWS AT MIDNIGHT, THE Concert Band 1945
6:45 [ Details ]
"Athaneal The Trumpeter": A Comedy Overture with Trumpet Solo in C or Bb

Arranged by J. Durwood Morsch

 

HUCKLEBERRY FINN Concert Band 1939
6:17 [ Details ]
Overture

Main Title, The River Queen, At Night, Huck's Disappointment, The First Adventure, End Title

Also Available for Piano Sextet
 

Medal of Honor, The Concert Band
5:48 [ Details ]
Suite

DESTINATION TOKYO
OBJECTIVE, BURMA!
MISTER ROBERTS
TASK FORCE

Arranged by J. Durwood Morsch

 

NUN'S STORY, THE Concert Band 1958
11:02 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude
I Accuse Myself
Haircutting
Killing of Aurelie
Finale


Arranged by J. Durwood Morsch
 

PRINCE VALIANT Concert Band 1954
1:36 [ Details ]
Fanfares for Brass & Percussion
 

PRINCE VALIANT Concert Band 1954
9:46 [ Details ]
Suite

Prelude, King Aguar's Escape, The Fens, The First Chase, The Tournament, Sir Brack's Death & Finale

Arranged by J. Durwood Morsch
 

REAR WINDOW Concert Band 1954
8:40 [ Details ]
Suite

1.Prelude 2:20
2.Rhumba 1:58
3.Lisa: Intermezzo 3:52
4.Ballet 1:42
5.Finale 2:03

Arranged by J. Durwood Morsch
 

Ride of the Cossacks, The Concert Band
[ Details ]
For Concert Band

Arranged by J. Durwood Morsch
 

SILVER CHALICE, THE Concert Band 1954
16:11 [ Details ]
Suite

1. Prelude - Maestoso 3:05
2. The Chase - Allegro 2:20
3. Deborah's Lament - Largo 1:54
4. Simon the Magician - Moderato 4:00
5. Fight for the Cup - Allegro 2:50
6. Finale - Broadly 2:47

Arranged by J. Durwood Morsch
 

SORRY, WRONG NUMBER Concert Band 1948
6:58 [ Details ]
Passacaglia For Concert Band

Arranged by J. Durwood Morsch
 

TARAS BULBA Concert Band 1962
18:00 [ Details ]
Suite for Concert Band

1. Overture 3:31
2. Torchlight Parade 2:22
3. Pastorale 2:31
4. The Black Plague 3:56
5. Finale: The Ride of the Cossacks 5:36

Arranged by J. Durwood Morsch
 

THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS Concert Band 1956
32:07 [ Details ]
Suite (1956) 32:07
Part One: Building the Spirit 5:00
Part Two: In Flight 10:00
Part Three: Arrival 17:07
"Barnstorming" available for Piano Sextet
 

Guitar


"Katsumi" Love Theme from SAYONARA Guitar 1957
3:00 [ Details ]
For two guitars
 

"Rosanna" from HEMINGWAY'S ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG MAN Guitar 1960
4:30 [ Details ]
For 2 guitars and violin
 

"Wishing Star, The" from TARAS BULBA Guitar 1962
2:42 [ Details ]
For guitar
 

HUCKLEBERRY FINN Guitar 1939
2:15 [ Details ]
Overture

for violin and guitar

Recorded by Greg Notor for "Do You Remember This?" CD (Cambria)
 

PEYTON PLACE Guitar 1957
7:30 [ Details ]
Suite 7:30
for two guitars
 

PHILADELPHIA STORY, THE Guitar 1939
3:45 [ Details ]
For two guitars
 

PLACE IN THE SUN, A Guitar 1951
8:25 [ Details ]
For alto sax and guitar
Suggestions
Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011)

Violin & Piano


Carmen Fantasie Violin & Piano 1947
9:10 [ Details ]
For Violin and piano

Based on Themes From The Bizet Opera

Edited and first performed by Jascha Heifetz
 

Charm Bracelet, The
Play Sample
Violin & Piano 19449
6:08 [ Details ]
For Violin and Piano

1. Two Little Shoes - Allegro 0:55
2. Four Leaf Clover - Andante 1:34
3. The Little Soldier - March 1:13
4. The Golden Heart - Lento 1:24
5. The Pony - Allegro 1:23

Recorded by the St. Clair Trio and Friends on "Old Acquaintances" (Koch International Classics)
 

Dvorak: Humoresque Violin & Piano 1947
4:16 [ Details ]
Op 101 No. 7

Arranged by Franz Waxman

Recorded by Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg on "Humoresque" CD (Nonesuch)
 

Four Scenes of Childhood
Play Sample
Violin & Piano 1948
8:35 [ Details ]
Good Morning, Promenade, Playtime, Bedtime Story: The Fairy Princess

Recorded by the St. Clair Trio and Friends for "Old Acquaintances" (Koch International Classics)
 

Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 In A Major Violin & Piano 1947
2:32 [ Details ]
Based On The Enesco Suite

Arranged by Franz Waxman
 

THE TRISTAN & ISOLDE FANTASIE
Play Sample
Violin & Piano 1947
10;55 [ Details ]
Based On Themes From The Wagner Opera
 

Tristan & Isolde (Love Music)
Play Sample
Violin & Piano
6:16 [ Details ]
Love Music

Based on Themes on the opera by Wagner

Recorded by Mark Kaplan, violin, and Christina Ortiz, piano, for "Goyana" (Koch International Classics)
 

Viola & Piano


Carmen Fantasie Viola & Piano 1990
9:10 [ Details ]
For Viola and piano

Based On The Violin Version: Viola Arrangement by Michael Kugel
 

Cello & Piano


Carmen Fantasie Cello & Piano 1990
9:10 [ Details ]
For Cello and piano

Based on Themes From The Bizet Opera
Arranged by David Grigorian
(www.davidgrigorian.de)
 

Introduction & Scherzo Cello & Piano 1954
4:00 [ Details ]
 

Ruth: Elegy Cello & Piano 1960
4:52 [ Details ]
Edited, developed and arranged by Angela Morley
 

Bass & Piano


Carmen Fantasie Bass & Piano 1947
9:10 [ Details ]
For Bass and piano

Based on Themes From The Bizet Opera
 

Flute & Piano


Carmen Fantasie Flute & Piano 1947
9:10 [ Details ]
For Flute and piano

Based on Themes From The Bizet Opera
 

Trumpet & Piano


Carmen Fantasie Trumpet & Piano 1947
10;11 [ Details ]
For Trumpet & Piano

Based on Themes from The Bizet Opera

Arranged by Alexander Markovich & Edited by Sergei Nakariakov

Recorded by Sergei Nakariakov on his "Carmen Fantasie" CD (Phillips Classics)
 

Tuba & Piano


Carmen Fantasie Tuba & piano 1947
10:11 [ Details ]
For Tuba and piano

Based on Themes from The Bizet Opera

Transcribed by Patrick Sheridan (1947/2008)
 

Piano


Charm Bracelet, The
Play Sample
Piano 1947
6:15 [ Details ]
For Piano

1. Two Little Shoes - Allegro 1:04
2. Four Leaf Clover - Andante 1:90
3. The Little Soldier - March 1:06
4. The Golden Heart - Lento 1:17
5. The Pony - Allegro 1:15

Recorded by David Buechner as part of "The Paradine Case: Hollywood Piano Concertos" (Koch International Classics)
 

Piano Improvisation Piano 1949
6:24 [ Details ]
 

Ride of the Cossacks, The Piano 1962
[ Details ]
For 4 and/or 6 hands

Arranged by Paul Henning

Go to franzwaxman.com home page for YOU TUBE performance. Release of CD to be announced soon.
 

Piano Trio


"The Little Mouse" from THE SONG OF TEREZIN
Play Sample
Piano Trio 1965
3:00 [ Details ]
 

Piano Quartet


Auld Lang Syne Variations Piano Quartet 1947
12:21 [ Details ]
Variations for Piano Quartet

1. Eine Kleine Nichtmusik - 2:54
2. Moonlight Concerto - 4:57
3. Chaconne a Son Gout - 4:01
4. Hommage to Shostakofiev - 1:46

Recorded by Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica for "Happy Birthday" (Nonesuch)
 

Souvenirs de Paris Piano Quartet 1936
5:12 [ Details ]
Three Waltzes

1. Allegro 1:12
2. Allegro Moderato 1:31
3/ Allegro 2:35
 

Piano Sextet


Barnstorming Piano Sextet 1956
3:00 [ Details ]
For Piano Sextet
 

Cafe Waltzes Piano Sextet 1946
6:00 [ Details ]
 

Dusk Piano Sextet 1949
8:37 [ Details ]
Release of recording pending
 

Elegy Piano Sextet 1943
3:30 [ Details ]
Recorded by the St. Clair Trio and Friends for "Old Acquaintances" (Koch International Classics)
 

HUCKLEBERRY FINN Piano Sextet 1939
4:17 [ Details ]
Overture

Recorded by the St. Clair Trio & Friends for "Old Acquaintances" CD (Koch Internatonal Classics)
 

Reminiscences Piano Sextet 1953
4:12 [ Details ]
For Piano Sextet

Recorded by the St. Clair Trio & Friends for "Old Acquaintances" (Koch International Classics)
 

YOUNG IN HEART, THE Piano Sextet 1938
2:59 [ Details ]
Suite

Main Title
The Rivera
The Yacht Club
Engineering Office & Finale

Arranged by Patrick Russ

Recorded by the St. Clair Trio & Friends of "Old Acwuintances" (Koch International Classics)
 

Piano Octet


Eine Kleine Cabaret Musik for Piano Octet Piano Octet 1934
7:00 [ Details ]
Gruss Und Kuss-Veronika
Die Madels Von Montparnasse
Ich Hab' So Was Im Blut, from Paprika

Arranged by Arnold Freed
 

In A Parisian Cabaret Piano Octet 1933
8:00 [ Details ]
(Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Percussion & Piano)
 

Cabaret


1. Franz Waxman Songbook: Original Stock Arrangements Cabaret
[ Details ]
1. Allein In Einer Grossen Stadt Condensed Piano Conductor score, Vocal, Lyric by Max Colpet. Violins 1,2 & 3, Bass, Eb Alto Sax 1 & 3, Bb Tenor Sax 2 & 4, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone, Guitar & Accordion. Bb

1a. Allein In Einer Groben Stadt (arr. Gunther Gursch)
Conductor score, Lyric by Max Colpet. 4 saxes ( 2 alto, 1 tenor, 1 baritone), 1 trumpet, 1 trombone, 1 guitar, 1 bass, 1 piano, 1 drums/percussion, 1 violin.

2. Ach Wie Ist Das Leben Schon – from the film “Scampolo” (1932)
Condensed Piano Conductor score, Vocal, Bass, Cello, 3rd Violin, 1st & 2nd Violin, Drums, Banjo, Eb Alto Sax 1 & 3, Bb Tenor Sax 2, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone, Clarinet 1 & 2, Flute, Oboe, Organ or Harmonium. F – Bb - Ab

3. Fur’nen Groschen Liebe – from the film “Scampolo” (1932)
Condensed Piano Conductor score, Vocal, Lyrics by Max Colpet. Bass, Cello, 3rd Violin, 1st & 2nd Violin, Drums, Banjo, Eb Alto Sax 1 & 3, Bb Tenor Sax 2, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone, Clarinet 1 & 2, Flute, Oboe, Organ or Harmonium. Un Peu D’Amour (French Translation lead sheet) Eb – `Db - F

4. Das Gluck Kommt Nur Einmal Im Leben - from the film “Paprika” (1932)
Condensed Piano Conductor score, Vocal, Lyrics by Kurt Schwabach. Eb Alto Sax/Bb Clarinet, Drums, 1st Violin. Bb – G - Ab

5. Ach, Wie Oft Komnt Die Liebe Unverhoft! - from the film “Paprika" (1933)
Piano/Conductor, Lyrics by Kurt Schwabach. Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Eb Alto Sax 1 & 3, Bb Tenor Sax, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone, Drums, Banjo, Harmonium, Violin 1, 2 & 3, Cello, Bass. Mon Coeur Bat (French Translation + parts) C – F – Eb

5a. French Translation of Ach, Wie Oft Komnt Die Liebe Unverhoft!: Mon Coeur Bat (Fox Trot) - from the film “Paprika” (1933)
Condensed Piano Conductor score, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet 1 & 2, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone, Alto Sax l & 3, piano-melody, Tenor Sax 2, sax melody in E Flat, accordion, banjo, Drums, Violin I, 2 & 3, Cello, Bass.

6. Das Gluck Kommt Nur Einmal Im Leben - from the film “Paprika” (1933)
arr: Gunther Gursch. Conductor score, 4 saxes (2 alto, 1 nenot, 1 baritone), 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 guitar, 1 bass, 1 piano, 1 drums/percussion, 1 violin. Bb- G – Ab

7. Gruss und Kuss-Veronika - from the film “Gruss und Kuss-Veronika” (1933)
Piano/Vocal, Lyrics by Kurt Schwabach. Flute, Oboe, Clarinet 1 & 2, Eb Alto Sax 1 & 3, Bb Tenor Sax, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone, Banjo, Harmomium, Violin 1, 2 & 3, Cello, Bass, Drums. Eb

8. Die Kleinen Madchen Mit Dem Truen Blick - from the film “Gruss und Kuss-Veronika” (1933)
Piano/Vocal, lyrics by Kurt Schwabach. Flute, Oboe, Clarinet 1 & 2, Eb Alto Sax 1 & 3, Bb Tenor Sax, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone, Banjo, Harmomium, Violin 1, 2 & 3, Cello, Bass, Drums. C – F - Eb

9. La Crise Est Finie - from the film “La Crise Est Finie” (1934)
Piano-Vocal, Lyrics by Jean Lenoir & Max Colpet. Piano melody, Piano/Conductor, Eb Alto Sax 1 & 3, Eb Alto Sax Melody, Bb Tenor Sax 2, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone, Accordion, Violin A, B & C, Cello, Bass, Banjo, Drums. C-Ab

10. On Ne Voit Ca Qu’a Paris - from the film “La Crise Est Finie” (1934)
Vocal, Lyrics by Jean Lenoir & Max Colpet. Piano melody, Piano/Conductor, Eb Alto Sax Melody, Eb Alto Sax 1 & 3, Bb Tenor Sax 2, Trumpet 1 & 2, Trombone, Drums, Banjo, Violin A, B & C, Cello, Bass, Accordion-Melody. Bb - Ab

11. So Ein Dalles geht Uber Alles! - from the film “Die Madels von Montparnasse” (1932)
Lyrics by Robert Gilbert (also available in English translation by Jeremy Lawrence), arr; Gunther Gursch. Conductor score, 4 saxes (2 alto, 1 nenot, 1 baritone), 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 guitar, 1 bass, 1 piano, 1 drums/percussion, 1 violin

12. Die Madels von Montparnasse - from the film “Die Madels von Montparnasse” (1932)
Lyrics by Robert Gilbert. (also available in English translation by Jeremy Lawrence). arr: Gunther Gursch.
Conductor score, 4 saxes (2 alto, 1 nenot, 1 baritone), 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 guitar, 1 bass, 1 piano, 1 drums/percussion, 1 violin.

13. Sag mir nur, einmal, ich liebe dich. arr: Gunther Gursch.
Conductor score, Text by Schubert. 4 saxes ( 2 alto, 1 nenot, 1 baritone), 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 guitar, 1 bass, 1 piano, 1 drums/percussion, 1 violin.

14. Ewige Liebe girt’s nur im Roman! (aka English Waltz)
arr: Nico Dostal from the film “Das Kabinett des Dr. Larifari” (1930).
Conductor’s score. 1 vocal. 3 saxes (2 alto, l tenor), 2 trumpets, l piano, 1 banjo, 1 drums/percussion, 1 flute, l clarinet, l violin, 1 cello, 1 bass.

15. Mir ist so millionar zu Mut’ lyrics by Robert Gilbert. Arr: Fred Ralph from the film “Ich und die Kaiserin” (1933)
Lyrics by Robert Gilbert, arr: Fred Ralph. Conductor's score. 1 vocal, 3 saxes (2 alto, l tenor), 2 trumpets, l banjo, l drums/percussion, l flue, l clarinet, 1 violin, l cello, l bass.
 

2. Franz Waxman Songbook: Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental) Cabaret
[ Details ]
1. Ach Wie Ist Das Leben Schon – from the film “Scampolo”

2. Die Kleinen Madchen Mit Dem Truen Blick - from the film “Gruss und Kuss-Veronika”

3. Gruss und Kuss-Veronika - from the film “Gruss und Kuss-Veronika”

4. Ach, Wie Oft Komnt Die Liebe Unverhoft! - from the film “Paprika”

5. La Crise Est Finie - from the film “La Crise Est Finie”

6. On Ne Voit Ca Qu’a Paris - from the film “La Crise Est Finie”

7. Lied Der Kaiserin (Kaum Sind Wir Entre Nous) - from the film “Ich und die Kaiserin” (1933)

8. Mir ist so millionar zu mut - from the film “Ich und die Kaiserin” (1933)

9. So Ein Dalles geht Uber Alles! - from the film “Die Madels von Montparnasse (1932)

10. Ewige Liebe Gibt’s nur Im Roman! - from the film “Das Kabinett Des Dr. Larifari” (1930)

11. Die Madels von Montparnasse (1932)

 

3. Franz Waxman Songbook: Piano/Vocal Arrangements
Cabaret 1932
[ Details ]
By Arnold Freed

English Lyrics by Jeremy Lawrence

1. Ach, Wie Oft Komnt Die Liebe Unverhoft! - from the film “Paprika” (1933) (also available in English translation)

2. Ach Wie Ist Das Leben Schon – from the film “Scampolo” (1932)

3. Die Kleinen Madchen Mit Dem Truen Blick - from the film “Gruss und Kuss-Veronika” (1933)

4. Gruss und Kuss-Veronika-from the film “Gruss und Kuss-Veronika” (1933)

5. La Crise Est Finie - from the film “La Crise Est Finie” (1934)

6. Sans Un Mot - from the film “La Crise Est Finie” (1934)

7. Sans Un Mot - Duet for Soprano and Tenor (or Baritone) from the film “La Crise Est Finie” (1934) (also available in English translation)

8. On Ne Voit Ca Qu’a Paris - from the film “La Crise Est Finie” (1934)

9. Ich Hab’ So Was Im Blut - from the film “Paprika” (1933)

10. Das Gluck Kommt Nur Einmal Im Leben - from the film “Paprika” (1933) French title: L’Amour vient s’installer chez nous (duet for soprano & tenor (or baritone)

11. L’Amour Vient S’installer Chez Nous - Duet for Soprano & Tenor (or Baritone)- -from the film “Paprika” (1933)

12. Die Madels von Montparnasse - from the film “Die Madels von Montparnasse” (1932) (also available in English translation)

13. So Ein Dalles geht Uber Alles! - from the film “Die Madels von Montparnasse” (1932) (also available in English translation)

14. Fur’nen Groschen Liebe – from the film “Scampolo” (1932) (also available in English translation)

15. Lied Der Kaiserin (Kaum Sind Wir Entre Nous) - from the film “Ich und die Kaiserin” (1933) for chamber ensemble. Fl, ob, 2 cl, 2 alto saxophones, tenor sax, 2 tpt, tbn, SD, xulo, Sus cym, BD, WB, Gloc, xylo, violins, cello, bass

16. Mir ist so millionar zu Mut’ –from the film “Ich und die Kaiserin” (1933)

17. Ewige Liebe Gibt’s nur Im Roman! – from the film “Das Kabinett Des Dr. Larifari” (1930) (also available in English translation)
 

4. Franz Waxman Songbook for Chamber Orchestra (Instrumental only) Cabaret 1933
[ Details ]
1. Ach Wie Ist Das Leben Schon – from the film “Scampolo”

2. Die Kleinen Madchen Mit Dem Truen Blick - from the film “Gruss und Kuss-Veronika”

3. Gruss und Kuss-Veronika - from the film “Gruss und Kuss-Veronika”

4. Ach, Wie Oft Komnt Die Liebe Unverhoft! - from the film “Paprika”

5. La Crise Est Finie - from the film “La Crise Est Finie”

6. On Ne Voit Ca Qu’a Paris - from the film “La Crise Est Finie”

7. Lied Der Kaiserin (Kaum Sind Wir Entre Nous) - from the film “Ich und die Kaiserin” (1933)

8. Mir ist so millionar zu mut - from the film “Ich und die Kaiserin” (1933)

9. So Ein Dalles geht Uber Alles! - from the film “Die Madels von Montparnasse (1932)

10. Ewige Liebe Gibt’s nur Im Roman! - from the film “Das Kabinett Des Dr. Larifari” (1930)

11. Die Madels von Montparnasse (1932)

12. Ganz besonders feine Damen (1928) for voice and piano, Lyrics Elliot Kastner
 

5. Franz Waxman Songbook: Full Orchestral Arrangements Cabaret
[ Details ]
1. In A Parisian Cabaret
2(II=picc).1.2.2 - 3.2.1.1 - timp.perc(3): drumset,mar,glsp,xyl,vib,sus cym,cyms,tgl,wdbl - harp - pft - str

Is a Medley of the following songs:

. On Ne Voit Ca Qu’a Paris - from the film “La Crise Est Finie”
. Sans Un Mot - from the film “La Crise Est Finie”
. La Crise Est Finie - from the film “La Crise Est Finie”

2. Eine Kleine Cabaret Music
Instrumentation to come

Is a Medley of the following songs:

. Gruss und Kuss-Veronika - from the film “Gruss und Kuss- Veronika”
. Die Madels von Montparnasse - from the film “Die Madels von Montparnasse”
. Ich Hab’ So Was Im Blut - from the film “Paprika”

3. Cafe Waltzes
2.picc.2.2.2 - 4.3.3.1 - timp.perc(?):
glsp,vib,xyl,SD,BD,tgl,sus cym,cyms,wdbl - harp - str

4. Waltzes For A Midsummer’s Night
2(II=picc).1.2.2 - 3.2.2.1 - timp.perc(4): SD,BD,glsp,mar,vib,xyl,woodblock,tgl,sus cym - harp - pft - str

. Die Madels van Montparnasse from the film of the same name
. Sans Un Mot from the film “La Crise Est Finie”
. Ewige Liebe from the film “Das Kabinett des Dr. Larifari”
. English Waltz (aka Das Gluck kommt nur einmal im Leben) from the film “Paprika”.

5. Alone in a big city (aka: Allein in einer grossen stadt) with German and English lyrics for singer and orchestra arranged by Patrick Russ

2.2.2.2 - 4.0.3.0 - timp.perc(1): BD,sus cym,mar - harp - pft - str

 

6. Franz Waxman Songbook: Chamber Music from the Songbook: Cabaret
[ Details ]
1. In A Parisian Cabaret for Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Percussion and Piano

Is a Medley of the following songs:

. On Ne Voit Ca Qu’a Paris - from the film “La Crise Est Finie”
. Sans Un Mot - from the film “La Crise Est Finie”
. La Crise Est Finie - from the film “La Crise Est Finie”

2. Eine Kleine Cabaret Music for Trumpet, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Bass, Percussion and Piano

Is a Medley of the following songs:

. Gruss und Kuss-Veronika - from the film “Gruss und Kuss- Veronika”
. Die Madels von Montparnasse - from the film “Die Madels von Montparnasse”
. Ich Hab’ So Was Im Blut - from the film “Paprika”

3. Cafe Waltzes for Piano Sextet – Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, Bass and Piano

4. Waltzes For A Midsummer’s Night for chamber orchestra instrumentation to come

. Die Madels van Montparnasse from the film of the same name
. Sans Un Mot from the film “La Crise Est Finie”
. Ewige Liebe from the film “Das Kabinett des Dr. Larifari”
. English Waltz (aka Das Gluck kommt nur einmal im Leben) from the film “Paprika”
 

Waltzes for A Mid Summer's Night Cabaret
[ Details ]
Arranged by Arnold Freed
 

Orchestral Arrangements


British Grenadiers, The Orchestral Arrangements 1955
[ Details ]
March for orchestra
 

Liszt: Second Hungarian Rhapsody Orchestral Arrangements
[ Details ]
Arrangement by Franz Waxman and Hugo Friedhofer
 

Other works


3A. Franz Waxman Songbook: Piano/Vocal Arrangements
[ Details ]
1. Kleinigkeit - Lyrics by Kurt Schwabach

2. Sag mir nur einmal im Leben - Lyrics by Franz Schubert and Franz Waxman

3. Ganz besonders feine Damen (1928) for voice and piano, Lyrics Elliot Kastner

4. Gebet einer 15 3/4 Jaehrigen, for voice and piano (1930). Lyrics by Frederich Hollaender

 

Alone in a Big City

aka: Allein in einer grossen Stadt
1929
4:30 [ Details ]
Original German lyrics by Max Colpet 1929/1964

English lyrics by Jeremy Lawrence 2011

Arranged by Patrick Russ
 

Carmen Fantasie 1947
9:25 [ Details ]
For violin soloist, string orchestra and percussion

Based on themes from an opera by Bizet
 

Ruth 1960
13:29 [ Details ]
A symphonic suite in three movements

Recorded by Richard Mills with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra on the FRANZ WAXMAN: Legends of Hollywood: Vol. 4 (Varese Sarabands)
 

SUNSET BOULEVARD 1950
Act I 53:20 / Act II 54:49 [ Details ]
Screenplay by Charles Backett, Billy Wilder and D.M. Marshmn, Jr.

Adapted for Staged Reading in Two Acts with Orchestra by David Rambo

World Concert Premiere: John Mauceri, conducting Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl, August 6, 2006.

 

PARADINE CASE, THE
Play Sample
Piano & Orchestra 1947
12:20 [ Details ]
Rhapsody for Piano Solo & Orchestra

Recorded by David Buechner and James Sedares and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra on THE PARADINE CASE: Hollywood Piano Concertos by Waxman, Herrmann and North (Koch International Classics)
Suggestions
Hitchcock Thrillers
Gregory Peck (1916 - 2003)

Rhapsody
Play Sample
Piano & Orchestra 1947
12:20 [ Details ]
For Piano Solo & Orchestra (1947)

Recorded by David Beuchner with James Sedares and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra on the CD "The Paradine Case: Hollywood Piano Concertos (Koch International Classics)
 

Eine Kleine Cabaret Muisik For Soprano & Septet Soprano & Septet 1930
10:00 [ Details ]
Gruss und Kuss-Veronika
Die Madels Von Montparnasse
Ich Hab' so was im Blut, from Paprika

Arranged by Arnold Freed