Par MARTIN FRANK. Swiss composer Frank Martin was exposed to the two folk songs during a trip into the mountains, and was immediately taken with them. He took pains to transcribe the verses and melodies, then wrote piano accompaniments to complete the settings. The two songs, Chanson de métamorphoses and Il faut partir pour l'Angleterre, are lighter fare from Martin, but fine additions to the voca…

This new book is the matching folio to the debut album by the band of the summer! The Ukuleles are the incredibly talented Logan Wilson and Martha Paton, and their debut album contains brilliant, chilled-out ukulele versions of songs such as Cee-Lo Green's Forget You and Adele's Rolling In The Deep alongside classics like Over The Rainbow . The songs from the album are presented here with ukulele …

Par CHOPIN FREDERIC. In 1845/46 Chopin composed his bel canto inspired “Barcarolle” in F-sharp major op. 60, which became a model for subsequent generations of composers. In his evaluation of the divergent and partly even contradictory sources – due to the different engraving models (Stichvorlagen) for the first editions published almost simultaneously in Paris, London, and Leipzig – the editor o…

St. Michael. Par BOURGEOIS LOUIS. The French composer Louis Bourgeois lived from c. 1510 to 1560. Bourgeois was cantor in Geneva and, commissioned by John Calvin, he composed melodies for metrical (rhyming) versions of the psalms. After completing about a hundred one-part psalms, he made some four-part arrangements, which were denounced and even resulted in his imprisonment for a day. Later, Bourg…

St. Michael. Par BOURGEOIS LOUIS. The French composer Louis Bourgeois lived from c. 1510 to 1560. Bourgeois was cantor in Geneva and, commissioned by John Calvin, he composed melodies for metrical (rhyming) versions of the psalms. After completing about a hundred one-part psalms, he made some four-part arrangements, which were denounced and even resulted in his imprisonment for a day. Later, Bourg…

64 hits from the best musicals the West End has to offer, specially arranged for piano and voice with chord symbols, guitar chord boxes and full lyrics. Includes songs from Cats, The Lion King, Matilda, The Sound of Music, Blood Brothers, Dear Evan Hansen, Waitress and many more!
1. Anthem from Chess
2. As Long as He Needs Me from Oliver!
3. Any Dream Will Do from Joseph…

Par SAKAI ITARU. This work takes both its name and inspiration from a lighthouse “Sword Cape” that keeps watch near Japan’s naval base. The piece describes how, come rain or shine, the lighthouse bids a safe journey to departing ships, guides them during their travels and eventually welcomes them home again. The music evokes many musical images - grand ships sailing by, white-capped waves, the dee…

Klezmer Miniatures has been compiled for young musicians who, by playing an instrument, would like to become acquainted with the musically varied world of Klezmer. The series comprises two duos, four trios and two quartets, which can be performed with different combinations of instruments - violin, clarinet, flute, cello, double bass, bass guitar and trumpet. The composer, Ferenc Jávori, is a majo…

Including many of the themes from the hit movie in a single piece, this tune is dramatic and pensive. While remaining true to the original, this arrangement is designed for educational use. (5:10) / Orchestre

Par KLOSS BERTHOLD. Mozart’s “Adagio”, Bach’s “Bourrée” and “Solveig’s Song” by Grieg are amongst this selection of popular pieces set for flute and guitar. The flute plays the melody, and the guitar’s notated chordal accompaniment provides harmonic and rhythmical structure while remaining light and subtle. From the contents “Bourrée” (BWV 966) (J. S. Bach), “Les coucous bénévoles” (F. Couperin), …

One of the earliest Verdi operas remaining in the repertory. Tragic story of the jester and his daughter is remarkable for bold characterization, superb drama, glorious music filled with atmosphere and color. Reproduced from the standard Ricordi edition.