Par SIBELIUS JEAN. Five multi-movement trios for piano and two string instruments by Sibelius are known from the years 1883?1888. The ?large? trios, such as the Havträsk and Korpo Trio (JS 207, JS 209), were written for the classical piano trio scoring of violin, violoncello and piano. Apparently, Sibelius kept composing trios to play among his family and friends, having in mind to be one of the m…

Par RAMEAU JEAN-PHILIPPE. Rameau’s only extant opera based on a libretto by Voltaire has come down to us in two versions (1745 and 1746), that of 1745 having long been regarded as lost. Volume IV.12 of the “Opera omnia Rameau” now provides a complete edition for the first time and thus the means to perform both versions. Voltaire refers to Metastasio in his libretto, in that he wanted to liberate …

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par GRIEG EDVARD. The melodies, harmonies, moods and rhythms of Norwegian folk songs and dance (even the sounds of Norwegian folk instruments) permeate the music of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). After studying in Leipzig and Copenhagen he returned to Norway and a chance meeting with Norwegian nationalist Rikard Nordraak ignited his interest in folk music and laid the foundation for…

Georg Frideric Händel 's Serse (Xerxes) has everything one would expect from a Baroque opera - many intertwining love stories, affairs, intrigues, scheming, misunderstanding and forgiving - all presented in the great master's magnificent music. The opera is set in Persia in 480 BC and is very loosely based upon Xerxes I of Persia, though there is little in either the Baroque libretto or music that…

Par DUNCAN PHIL. Attention all harmonica enthusiast! Join in the fun of playing at a bluegrass festival with a bluegrass band. This book brings to you the often performed tunes by every bluegrass and country player of all instruments. Select a few of these tunes and play them on your harmonica and you will be an instant hit! The book contains diatonic, cross harp, and chromatic stylings on 48 coun…

Par SIBELIUS JEAN. Five multi-movement trios for piano and two string instruments by Sibelius are known from the years 1883?1888. The ?large? trios, such as the Havträsk and Korpo Trio (JS 207, JS 209), were written for the classical piano trio scoring of violin, violoncello and piano. Apparently, Sibelius kept composing trios to play among his family and friends, having in mind to be one of the m…

Par ROLLIN CATHERINE. This tribute to the vitality and harmonies of American music captures the spirit of the America of both the past and the future. Enjoy the hoedowns, square dances, still and starry nights on the prairie, horses galloping on the plains and the many other sounds that represent America and the pioneering spirit that created our country! / Instrumental Music, Miscellaneous, Piano…

Arr.Collatti Diego. Par GARDEL CARLOS. The name of Carlos Gardel is synonymous with the Tango - his compositions in the genre have long been considered classics. Diego Collatti has collaborated with Universal Edition for several years now, producing arrangements for instrumental solo and duet of many of Gardel's best loved works. In this publication, he returns to the original versions and present…

Latin Brass Soloist by Gabriel Rosati provides an extensive study into the various trumpet and trombone styles including: Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Calypso, Cha Cha, and more! These 50 exciting examples will have you spending many enjoyable hours learning the intricacies of Latin brass playing. The book is transcribed note for note from the superbly recorded audio CD. Each example is recorded tw…

Par HAHN. Written for the Paris Conservatoire contest of 1903, Sarabande Et Thème Varie is a piece by Reynaldo Hahn for Clarinet and Piano. Quite challenging, this piece is perfect for advanced students and would work well for a contest or a recital. As the name mentions it, this work is composed with a main sarabande. It is dedicated to Charles Turban, a French clarinettist. Reynaldo Hahn was a n…

Par SCHUTZ H.. Published in 1648, Heinrich Schutz's ; Geistliche Chor-Music is still regarded as one of his seminal works. A two-volume performance edition based on Werner Breig's revised new text is available (BA 5901/BA 5902). ; Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt & one of the most well-known motets (SWV380) from Heinrich Schutz‘ ; Geistliche Chor-Music is now appearing in a revised separate ed…

FROM THE OLD VIENNESE DANCE TUNES INSTRUMENTATION : CLARINET IN BB AND PIANO DESCRIPTION : 'ALT WIENER TANZWEISEN' [OLD VIENNESSE DANCE TUNES] ARE PRETTY MINIATURES, VIBRANT AND CATCHY (THE SECOND ONE WITH A SLIGHTLY ELEGIAC COLOURING), BUT ALL HAVE MELODIC CHARM AND MUSICAL ELEGANCE. AND WHAT KREISLER ONCE SAID ABOUT HIS A MINOR STRING QUARTET EQUALLY APPLIES TO THESE MINIATURES: 'IT IS MY PROF…

Anton Bruckner (1824-1896). Par BRUCKNER ANTON / DOSS THOMAS (Arr.). Anton Bruckner (b. 4.9.1824, Ansfelden, d. 11.10.1896, Vienna) didn?t have it easy. Throughout his life, the Austrian composer was plagued by self-doubt. Anton Bruckner came from a simple, rural background. After the death of his father, he was accepted as a choirboy at the monastery of Sankt Florian in 1837. After several years …

Woody Mann 's teaching method for acoustic blues Guitar is exactly what every aspiring blues player needs. Using his vast first-hand knowledge of the genre he has written a selection of pieces that distil different blues styles into individual performances which make their essential techniques accessible as never before. The 51 instrumentals featured include many styles of acoustic blues that span…

Monteverdi's opera 'L'Orfeo', based on the legend of Thracian singer Orpheus and his love of Eurydice, is a masterpiece of musical declamation and ornamentation. It was first performed during the 1607 carnevale in the 'Palazzo Ducale' in Mantua.When an edition remains true to its sources, this certainly does not mean that it is not also practical to use, as is demonstrated in this Bärenreiter edit…