Par MUHLY NICO. Spring Figures is a short reaction to Charline von Heyl’s reimagination of Botticelli’s Primavera . The piece, for solo cello, takes its cue from the menace of the vertical lines of the background of the painting, which is reflected in unmoving and uncompromisingly high sustained notes. The rest of the piece is a series of ascending and descending and crabwise figures, establishing…

Par OKAZAKI MILES. This book is designed to be useful for guitarists at any skill level. Beginners can use it as an introduction to the foundational concepts of the instrument, intermediate players can use it for training and theoretical work, and advanced players can explore the sections on advanced theory, extended technique and the exhaustive tables of melodic and rhythmic possibilities. It is …

This new collection of folk songs - 'Laula kultani' (Finnish for 'Sing, my sweetheart') - offers choirs attractive literature to expand their repertoires and to perform concerts for many different occasions. The creative choral director has many possibilities for performing this music: thus instruments can be added, or - if there are difficulties due to pronouncing a foreign language - a small ens…

Par ZUBEL AGATA. The musical axis of the opera Bildbeschreibung consists of the relations between the soloistically treated instruments, the parts of which are based on the realisation by the performers of layers of sound ? understood not just as the exploration of their own instrument, but above all the presentation or representation in sound of the text. Each of the parts forges an area of ?pict…

Brown Christine (Editor). Par BROWN CHRISTINE. The Real Repertoire series introduces players to a wealth of original works by the great composers. The volumes are carefully selected and edited by leading Piano teacher and pedagogue Christine Brown, and contain timeless masterworks and unmissable modern pieces to encourage and inspire. Helpful background notes on the composers are also included./ R…

Christmas fiddlers can draw on a rich and varied repertoire. This collection spans seven centuries, from the boisterous medieval Song of the Ass to contemporary tunes like Sleigh ride, taking in such traditional carols as Away in a manger and O little town of Bethlehem along the way. There is music in The Christmas Fiddler from England, Wales, France, Germany and North America.Of course Christmas …

Rockschool is about singing the songs you love. Your Vocals Grade 4 book contains six of the biggest tracks from the past six decades arranged for you to sing for your Grade 4 exam. This book also includes examples of all the supporting tests found in the Rockschool Grade 4 exam.This book for female vocalists contains the songs:Rolling In The deep - AdeleClosest Thing To Crazy - Katie MeluaIf I We…

Handel's opera Lotario was first heard at the King's Theater in the Haymarket on 2 December 1729 and had a run of nine performances. Though never revived in the composer's lifetime, Handel reused many of its arias in his later operas, sometimes altering the words.The historical background of the plot is the conflict between Otto I (912-973) and Berengar of Ivrea for the Italian crown and Otto's ma…

Following the success of the first two volumes, the Autumn and Winter edition of Really Easy Piano Chart Hits contains 17 of 2016's biggest and best pop songs, complete with informative background notes for each song as well as handy hints and playing tips. / Piano

Winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, Bob Dylan is undoubtedly one of the greatest songwriters the world has ever seen and has been credited with 'having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition'.These volume features 16 Bob Dylan classics, including Mr. Tambourine Man, Make You Feel My Love, All Along The Watchtower, Blowin' In The Wind, Knockin' On Heaven's…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This fantastic opener opens with a soft and lyrical middle section follows on the powerful opening fanfare which, if the technical equipment is available, can be used as background music for a spoken text or presentation. The finale is distinctly rhythmical in character, and develops into a somewhat unusual ending. Here, the composer piles ten different notes on top of each …

This edition features fresh engravings with the Organ part printed on three staves. It also includes a paragraph explaining the historical background and context of the work. / SATB Et Orgue

Par SLAWSON BRIAN. In Santa’s Strut, Brian Slawson combines a funky drumset beat and blues-like melodies to form an easy level percussion ensemble piece that’s perfect for a holiday-themed concert requiring minimal rehearsal time. After a brief introduction, the central section of the piece features the mallet instruments playing melodies based on a blues scale, which are contained in a 12-bar blu…

Vocal score for SATB with Piano accompaniment. Includes a paragraph explaining the historical background and context of the work. / Chant/Vocal/Choeur

These 11 well-known pieces composed especially for Flute make an ideal introduction to playing more advanced solos. Each piece reveals something about the Flute's capabilities as a solo instrument and there are selected background notes about some of the music featured, plus pictures and a brief introduction to the Flute's history and development - an ideal book for any aspiring Flute soloist! / F…