Meditation on 'Quem Pastores Laudavere'. Par TRADITIONAL. Carol of the Shepherds is based on the hymn tune 'Quem Pastores Laudavere' which dates back to the 14th century and is widely known throughout the Christian world. Although the melody has been set to a number of different texts in different countries it was originally a carol celebrating the Christmas story, in particular the visit of the A…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. The history of the origins and sources of Beethovens 'Choral Phantasy' is complex and poses considerable difficulties to todays researchers. A definitive 'final version' is not extant. Instead, there are contemporary printed editions which diverge from each other in many details. The English musicologist Clive Brown thus also based part of his text-critical work on his co…

Par SIXTEN FREDRIK. This piece of medium difficulty for eight mixed voices is based on a text of the King James Version that is more than two thousand years old and has spoken to the composer in a way that seems timeless. Hope and the possibility of redemption have existed within the human condition throughout the ages. It is up to us to recognize these signs of renewal and see ourselves as a conn…

Arrangeur: Erik Meyer. Par SOUSA JOHN PHILIP. Created for the Philadelphia-based Lyra Ensemble, Erik Meyer's adaptation of Sousa's greatest march (a celebrated favorite for piccolo players) is both faithful to the original work and freshly inventive in texture. Scored for four piccolos, it is a sure crowd-pleaser, whether in a printed program or as a surprise encore. Meyer's arrangement provides u…

Operatic Arias - Vol. 2. Par RAMEAU JEAN-PHILIPPE. Like Volume 1, Volume 2 contains the lyric soprano parts for the main characters. Soprano arias from the operas: “Les Indes galantes” (Émilie, Zinna) / “Io” (Io) / “Naïs” (Naïs) / “La Naissance d’Osiris” (Pamilie) / “Les Paladins” (Argie) / “Les Surprises de l’amour” (Adonis, Parthénope) / “Zaïs” (Zélidie) / “Zéphyre” (Zéphyre) /“Zoroastre” (Áméli…

Based on the cinematic idea of a curious child climbing up to the attic and discovering a jumble of boxes, trunks, old clothes, and a long neglected instrument, this collection of 20 short recital and study pieces evokes the spirit of musical discovery.Composed by John Walker, these new pieces are specially designed for the intermediate-level musician. Available for Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Alto S…

Already a hit! The theme is based on the music of Astor Piazzolla, but the style is unmistakably Sammut. This work will be featured on Sammut's upcoming CD and requires a 5.0 octave instrument. / Marimba

Par MILHAUD DARIUS. Composed by Darius Milhaud, Quatrains Valaisans is a piece for SATB a cappella, based on poems by Rainer Maria Rilke. This piece features five different parts, each one from a poem, whose lyrics are inspired by the Valais area in Switzerland. The composition includes polytonality and polyrhythms that make it highly lyrical, cheerful and nice to sing. The five poems selected are…

Par HARRIS RICHARD. A hymn by Jonathan Harvey based on a text entitled Vexilla Regis by Bishop Venantius Fortunatus, translated by J. M. Neale, 1851. Commissioned by the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge in 2004. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of contempo…

Sonate nach der Serenade G-dur KV 525 / based on the Serenade in G major K. 525. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Editeur(s) d'origine: Stark, Ludwig/ Répertoire / Piano

This new, completely revised edition of the Gnossiennes is based on Robert Orledge's critical edition of Satie's works for piano (in 3 volumes - catalogue numbers: SLB 5960 - SLB 5961 - SLB 5962). Orledge's work has returned to Satie's manuscripts and first editions to give pianists completely accurate and reliable texts to play from. / Piano

This new, completely revised edition of the Ogives is based on Robert Orledge's critical edition of Satie's works for piano (in 3 volumes - catalogue numbers: SLB 5960 - SLB 5961 - SLB 5962). Orledge's work has returned to Satie's manuscripts and first editions to give pianists completely accurate and reliable texts to play from. / Piano

This new, completely revised edition of the Trois Sarabandes is based on Robert Orledge's critical edition of Satie's works for piano (in 3 volumes - catalogue numbers: SLB 5960 - SLB 5961 - SLB 5962). Orledge's work has returned to Satie's manuscripts and first editions to give pianists completely accurate and reliable texts to play from. / Piano

The largest, most comprehensive, broad-based, Jewish music collection ever published. Compiled, edited and arranged by Velvel Pasternak, the Big Jewish Songbook is a veritable treasure trove of 265 popular Jewish songs including: Israeli, Hasidic, Yiddish, Klezmer, Sephardic, Ladino, English, Shabbat and Holidays, Nigunim, Folk Dances and Rounds. An entire Jewish music library in one convenient co…