Discover the legendary voices of 20th century musical theatre. This book and CD features popular songs, hits from the shows and songs associated with key vocalists of the era, with arrangements and backings based on the authentic broadway productions where possible. Information on singers, songs and shows is also included. A great resource for every singer!

Par BARTOK BELA. Bartok's 'String Quartet No. 5' was commissioned by the formidable Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, leading patron of chamber music in the U.S. in the first half of the 20th century. Bartok is alleged to have composed the work in a one-month span of isolation in 1934, and it received its premiere in Washington, D.C. by the Kolisch Quartet in 1935. The String Quartet No. 5 was published…

The score (UE 35757) also serves as the piano part.. Par WALTER BRUNO. Better known as one of the foremost conductors of the 20th century, Walter also found a place in contemporary composition in Vienna in the early part of the 1900s. Of particular importance is the Quintet, which was premiered by the Rosé Quartet, with the composer at the piano, and described as a resounding success. Universal Ed…

from Children's Corner. Par BIRTEL WOLFGANG. The famous Golliwogg’s Cakewalk is the final piece from Debussy's cycle Children’s Corner which consists of 6 miniatures for piano, written for his daughter in the years 1906-1908. The style corresponds to that of ragtime, a dance which was in vogue around the turn of the century. In the middle section, he parodies several times the beginning of the ope…

Par BENJAMIN GEORGE. Full score Following the enormous success of George Benjamin’s first opera Into the Little Hill (2006), there has been huge anticipation in the musical world at the prospect of his first full-length work in this genre. After a period of intense work and isolation for Benjamin, his much-awaited new opera, Written on Skin, was premiered at the Aix-en-Provence Festival on 7 Jul…

Considered as one of the masterworks of 20th century piano literature, this critical edition utilizes interpretive clues from such noted French pianists and pedagogues as Casadesus, Perlemuter, and Ciampi, who knew Ravel and studies this piece with him. The original Durand score has not been altered, but editorial changes are pointed out as they occur by means of footnotes. Through her expertis…

Discover the legendary voices of 20th century musical theatre. This book and CD features popular songs, hits from the shows and songs associated with key vocalists of the era, with arrangements and backings based on the authentic broadway productions where posSible. Information on singers, songs and shows is also included. à great resource for every singer! / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil …

'When Gabriel Fauré was appointed Director of the Paris Conservatoire in 1905, one of his most pressing concerns - and first achievements - was a complete reform of the teaching of singing. He was determined to introduce mandatory study of art song, along with 'exercises developing vocal suppleness, articulation, and voice placement and production, which are the basis of singing teaching'. To this…

Stuart Nicholson's arrangement of this well known 16th Century French tune, with the traditional lyrics from George Ratcliffe Woodward. 'Finally, a new and vibrant arrangement of Ding Dong! Merrily on High! ... Nicholson crosses off-beat rhythms, a tonic pedal point and a florid accompaniment providing what I believe to be an inspired arrangement.' - David Hill, Choir and Organ / Choeur SATB Et Or…

Par BERG ALBAN. Alban Berg's Sonata Opus 1 for Piano has often been termed as a milestone in early 20th century music. The sonata clearly stems from the Romantic period, but the 'modern' harmonies and complex thematic developments play a part in transcending boundaries and ushering in a new era. The arrangement by Christophe Dejour is as close to the original source as possible./ Répertoire / Guit…

The Richard Wagner Complete Edition presents the composer's entire output for the first time in a reliable form. The conductor Michael Balling, in the early years of the 20th century, attempted to make Wagner's work more accessible for research and performance, but the edition only reached 10 volumes - some with grave shortcomings - and was discontinued after Balling's death in 1925. A further att…

Partition pour orgue Nombre de pages : 350 Louis Marchand, probablement le musicien le plus brillant, le plus novateur et le plus expérimental du Grand Siècle, en reste toujours le plus méconnu, peut-être en partie du fait de la destination quasi exclusive de son ?uvre au grand orgue. Secret, irritable et fantasque, il savait certes moins bien que son rival François Couperin s'attirer les faveurs…

NTM : La légende, LE GROUPE de Rap français par excellence, celui par qui tout est arrivé ! 20 ans de carrière, 2 millions d'albums Mars 2008, 10 ans après leur séparation, Joeystarr et Kool Shen annoncent leur réformation. Elle se fera non pas sur un album mais sur scène avec une tournée exceptionnelle avec un coup d'envoi à Paris Bercy ils y resteront 5 soirs de suite ! du jamais vu ! Un POPB go…

A Tribute to Jules Verne (1828-1905). Par SPARKE PHILIP. Three Extraordinary Journeys was commissioned to mark the centenary of the death of the famous author Jules Verne. Based on three novels from his Voyages Extraordinaires series of travel stories, the music aims to capture the excitement and adventure of these famous books. A fantastic new major concert or contest piece. / Niveau : 4 / Pièc…