Par HAHN. Having been considered as a 'fashionable' and 'cliche' composer of his day, Hahn 's compositions are possibly not as well-known as they ought to be. Rondels for SATB choir and Piano however, shatter these prejudices held, representing the engaging diversity of the composer's music. Venezuelan born Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947) entered the Paris Conservatoire at 10 years old. He received a hi…

Voice and Sovtes. Par FABRO CLAUDIO. What drives a physician, a speech therapist, and a singing teacher to collaborate on a book dedicated to semi-occluded vocal tract exercises? There has long been significant interest from both the scientific and artistic communities in the topic of what are known internationally as Semi Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVTEs). Such exercises are recognized worl…

Par SUK JOSEF. First scholarly-critical edition The single-movement String Quartet #2 by Josef Suk (1874-1935) was written at the height of his compositional powers. Completed in Krecovice in May 1911, this demanding work, with its complex harmonies and motivic structure, seemed avant-garde for its day: the Berlin premiere of November 1912 was accompanied by protests from the audience. Now Zdene…

First scholarly-critical editionThe single-movement String Quartet #2 by Josef Suk (1874-1935) was written at the height of his compositional powers. Completed in Krecovice in May 1911, this demanding work, with its complex harmonies and motivic structure, seemed avant-garde for its day: the Berlin premiere of November 1912 was accompanied by protests from the audience.Now Zdenek Nouza has edited …

The matching folio to the debut album by seattle band Fleet Foxes , easily the most critically acclaimed band of 2008. The album featured in several 'best-of-year' polls such as Uncut, Pitchfork, Mojo, Q, Drowned In Sound and Rolling Stone . This esteem is translating into commercial success, as despite being signed to indie label Bella Union, the band have achieved Gold sales in the UK and become…

14 OF THE GREATEST STANDARDS EVER WRITTEN NOW IN KEYS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SINGERS. INCLUDES A BOOK AND 2 CDS - ONE CD FOR HIGH VOICE AND THE OTHER CD FOR LOW VOICE - SO ALL SINGERS, MEN AND WOMEN, CAN FIND A KEY COMFORTABLE FOR THEIR PERSONAL RANGE. THE BOOK INCLUDES ALL OF THE SONGS WRITTEN IN BOTH KEYS WITH LYRICS CLEARLY NOTATED OVER THE MELODY LINE. RHYTHM SECTION: STEVE ALLEE (P) TYRO…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. This musical fantasy depicts the history of the Dutch fortified town of Elburg. The work begins with an atmospheric medieval picture of the Convent of St Agnes, the nunnery that was built in the first half of the 15th century. We hear the sound of the convent bells together with an upward motif, which will reappear later in the work. Next, the rest of Elburg is featured, includi…

Par VANDE GINSTE STEPHANE. On January 1st, 2016, Stephane Vande Ginste had an extraordinary intention: he planned to compose a 1-minute piece for piano every single day for the whole year. The result is an impressive collection of piano miniatures which - although contemporary - result in a variety of musical styles: apart from some experimental pieces, there are jazzy- and poppy pieces, more trad…

Par VANDE GINSTE STEPHANE. On January 1st, 2016, Stephane Vande Ginste had an extraordinary intention: he planned to compose a 1-minute piece for piano every single day for the whole year. The result is an impressive collection of piano miniatures which - although contemporary - result in a variety of musical styles: apart from some experimental pieces, there are jazzy- and poppy pieces, more trad…

Par VANDE GINSTE STEPHANE. On January 1st, 2016, Stephane Vande Ginste had an extraordinary intention: he planned to compose a 1-minute piece for piano every single day for the whole year. The result is an impressive collection of piano miniatures which - although contemporary - result in a variety of musical styles: apart from some experimental pieces, there are jazzy- and poppy pieces, more trad…

Rockschool is about singing the songs you love. Your Vocals Grade 1 book contains six of the biggest tracks from the past six decades arranged for you to sing for your Grade 1 exam. This book also includes examples of all the supporting tests found in the Rockschool Grade 1 exam.This book for male vocalists contains the songs:Dear Darlin' - Olly MursLazy Song - Bruno MarsFireflies - Owl CityChasin…