Passionskantate. Par HOMILIUS GOTTFRIED AUGUST. He was without argument our greatest church composer, wrote the lexicographer E. L. Gerber a few years after Homilius's death in 1785. As a result of the destruction of the Kreuzkirche during the Seven Years War, the longtime Kreuzkantor, a pupil of Bach, performed his professional musical duties primarily at the Frauenkirche in Dresden. The Passions…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Philip Sparke was so inspired and moved by his first visit to New York, that he had to capture the moment in one of his compositions. At first a general picture of New York is presented as all the sights and sounds are taken it. Eventually the composer finds himself in Manhattan. Walking along a street, music can be heard wafting from one of the jazz-clubs. This musical represen…

Offertorium. Tenor-Arie Mit Chor. Par SCHUBERT FRANZ. In contrast to his earlier short church works, some of which rely stylistically on baroque and classical models, in this work Schubert has discovered his own personal and romantically coloured church music idiom. Elements of this new church style include iteration which creates atmosphere, the subtle introduction of wind instrument, and sounds …

Offertorium. Tenor-Arie Mit Chor. Par SCHUBERT FRANZ. In contrast to his earlier short church works, some of which rely stylistically on baroque and classical models, in this work Schubert has discovered his own personal and romantically coloured church music idiom. Elements of this new church style include iteration which creates atmosphere, the subtle introduction of wind instrument, and sounds …

Par KANNEH-MASON SHEKU. Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Song is a kaleidosope of music for solo cello, cello and piano, plus a beautiful cello duet and trio, from the award-winning and internationally acclaimed cellist. This collection presents music from Sheku?s third album, Song, which is a very personal collection that refers to the unique singing tone of the cello. Pieces include Deep River by Samuel Cole…

Par SUZUKI EIJI. Following a successful appearance at a national competition a leading Japanese concert band commissioned the composition of this new work. The presentation of the main theme at the beginning of the piece, along with its eventual development and variations in the middle section, represents a very personal message for the band. It symbolises both the joy felt following the success a…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Many anecdotes surround String Quartet op. 131: Beethoven is said to have considered it to be his finest quartet and of his late period works, the one dearest to his heart. It is also believed that the composer invested so much of himself in it: his ailing health, the social isolation brought about by his deafness and the suicide attempt of his nephew Karl. In addition it…

Offertorium. Tenor-Arie Mit Chor. Par SCHUBERT FRANZ. In contrast to his earlier short church works, some of which rely stylistically on baroque and classical models, in this work Schubert has discovered his own personal and romantically coloured church music idiom. Elements of this new church style include iteration which creates atmosphere, the subtle introduction of wind instrument, and sounds …

Par BARTOK BELA. Bartók?s Second String Quartet was composed ? with several long interruptions ? between 1915 and 1918, after he had spent several years almost solely devoted to collecting folk music. The melody and rhythms of the riotous middle movement ?Allegro, molto capriccioso? provide impressive testimony of how his research trips had taken him as far as North Africa. The first edition of th…

Within Three-Part Harmony. Par HAAGE JOHANNES. This book focuses on the intersection of melody and harmony. While valuable for all instrumental and choral composers and arrangers, it specifically explores ways to move melodic voices independently within three-part harmony on the guitar. All you need to benefit from this book is the ability to read standard notation on the guitar. Working through t…

Sinuhe the Egyptian is a historical novel written in 1945 by the Finnish author Mika Waltari (* 19. SeptemberHelsinki). He was one of the best known authors in Finland and his works were translated into 30 languages. 1908 in Helsinki, ? 26. August 1979 also in This is the story of the adventures of the doctor SinuheCrete and other regions of the known world at that time. who lived from 1390 to1335…

Par FLINT TOMMY. Fingerstyle guitar is extremely popular today. This is because it lends itself to very personal and lyrical solo and accompaniment styles. This method is one of the very best at teaching the basics of fingerpicking. Written by Nashville's fine guitarist, Tommy Flint, you will learn chording, Travis picking, soloing, scales and accompaniment patterns, playing over the entire finger…

The Christmas Praise Carols series features six compatible books that can be used alone or in any combination. The arrangements are designed to aid the flow of live congregational worship, and the level is suitable for amateurs and pros alike. Section numbers and lyric cues are included in each book so your musicians can play together easily. Use the audio tracks in lieu of a live band, or to enha…

with a foreword by Dom Famularo. Par . The Rhythmic Journey: Unleashing the Beat Within is an inspiring and transformative exploration of the profound impact learning drums and embracing rhythm can have on an individual's life. Written with passion and expertise by acclaimed veteran drummer, studio musician, and educator Bart Robley, this book takes readers on a captivating journey through the vas…

This short suite, much inspired by Bartók's Six Romanian Folk Dances, is based on traditional dances and songs of Argentina. Although the original rhythms and melodies are often transformed by the use of contemporary techniques, the piece preserves the authentic spirit of each of these folk forms.Zamba de Vargas, a well known folk song, refers to a battle in Argentina between two armies of gauchos…