The quartet in a minor is one of the chamber music works with which Schubert wanted to 'pave the way to the great symphony? in spring 1824. At the same time he was paving his way to a wider audience, as the 'Rosamunde? Quartet was the first and only string quartet that was not only publicly performed in Schubert's lifetime but also published in parts. It is fortunate for us that this was the case …

'Undecim' is Latin for 'eleven,' referring both to the 'eleventh hour' (the last opportunity to get something done) and the opening metric feel of the piece (7/8 + 2/4 = 11 eighth notes). This high-energy opener is the perfect way to begin your next concert! (3:15) / Concert Band

Arranged for TTBB chorus and Piano accompaniment. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One, with support from radi…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Beginning with a beautiful, modal soliloquy, the euphonium soloist establishes the molto espressivo style of the opening section of the composition. This is followed by an exciting scherzo which gives way to a brilliant finale. Nicely done! / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie et Baryton ou Tuba

Arranged for TTBB chorus and Piano accompaniment. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One, with support from radi…

For a Young Childrens Choir In 2 Parts. Par ABOULKER ISABELLE / RENARD. Known for her Operas and Vocal works, contemporary composer, Isabelle Aboulker has won numerous prizes for her compositions. Le Chat, Le Papillon, La Feuille Et Les Autres appeals to all as it is sublimely composed for a children's choir. Aboulker has done a significant amount of work with children and as a result, she has spe…

Written for SSA chorus and Piano. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, sele…

Sainte-Colombe (2nd half of 17th century) Pour la Basse The pieces for Viola da Gamba solo from the manuscript M.3 of the Bibliothèque municipale of Tournus In 1992, in the French town of Tournus, an extensive anonymous music manuscript was discovered, which for insiders was nothing less than a sensation. For it turned out that 143 of the pieces in this collection of music for viola da gamba solo…

Traditional Slavic, Spanish, And Oriental Melodies For Classic Gtr. Par JOVAN JOVICIC. Dr. Jovan Jovicic is one of the greatest twentieth-century Yugoslav guitar pioneers. It is by no means an exaggeration to say that, thanks to him, today a large part of the creative and interpretive work being done in all six republics of the former Yugoslavian federation is focused on the expressive possibiliti…

Arranged for SATB chorus and Piano accompaniment. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One, with support from radi…

Par . Favourite composer Dennis Alexander has done it again with two new Christmas collections that Intermediate level piano students are sure to enjoy! Inspired by the composer?s love of improvisation, each collection includes creative arrangements of some of the most beloved holiday carols. Each solo blends a colourful mix of harmonies with rhythms and textures to create an elegant improvisation…

Mathias' Sonatina, originally composed in 1953 but revised in 1986, is a slighter yet more approachable work. A considerable amount of straight repetition renders the music easily assimilable. For instance, both main themes in the opening sonata movement are repeated during the exposition; similarly a large stretch of the development consists simply of a transposed version of a previous passage. O…

Kantaten. Urtext Der Neuen Bach-Ausgabe. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. The present vocal score follows the , Neue Bach- Ausgabe ', Series I, Vol. 10. At the same time it contains the addition introduced into the performing material of the practical edition (BA 5107) restricted by the necessity of being compressed between two staves. The notation of the vocal parts, however, was faithfully taken over,…

A gentle, lilting waltz for unison choir, treble solo and piano. The angel being addressed is reassured that he/she has done well in her attempt to find the Beloved. Written for the Anima Young Singers, Emily Ellsworth, conductor, this is a wonderful piece for melodic independence for a young choir. / Choeur Et Instruments Divers

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