Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Danny Boy (the melody of which is also known as Londonderry Air), is often assumed to be an old, traditional tune, however its structure and meter do not fit any of the known Irish folksong forms. As for the words most commonly associated with it for the last hundred years or so, they were written by an English lawyer who apparently never set foot in Ireland! Still…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Low-down on the Hoe-down is a rollicking romp through a selection of light-hearted line-dance tunes. It’s a tribute to Ward Swingle, founder and arranger of the legendary vocal group The Swingle Singers, whose idea it was to make a show-stopping concert-piece out of a number of barn-storming American square-dance songs, using a song called The Arkansas Traveler to …

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Auld Lang Syne (meaning ‘old long since’) recalls days gone by, promising always to remember them with friends. A popular New Year’s Eve song in many parts of the world and a perfect encore piece for any New Year or celebratory concerts. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity o…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). English song in the first half of the twentieth century was largely defined by the wonderful output of Roger Quilter and Gerald Finzi, both of whom delighted in setting fine poetry by Wordsworth, Shakespeare and others. She Walks in Beauty was inspired by these two composers, with a particularly musically evocative and colourful text by Byron and a glorious new mel…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal entreats a lover to emulate nature’s patterns, imploring that they first waken like the firefly and then ‘slip into my bosom and be lost in me’. Alexander L’Estrange was inspired by composers Gerald Finzi and Roger Quilter, two of the most prominent figures in English song in the first half of the twentieth century, and the poem is by T…

Par PORFIRI AURELIO. Né en 1968, Aurelio Porfiri est un compositeur, chef d’orchestre, organiste et auteur italien. Il a occupé les fonctions d’organiste suppléant au vicariat du Vatican à la basilique Saint-Pierre, ainsi que dans de nombreuses églises importantes en Italie. Il est régulièrement invité à participer à des jurys de concours internationaux de musique chorale, notamment à Xiamen (Chin…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). The Lark In The Clear Air is an exquisite Irish folksong celebrating the beauty of nature. Unusually for a folksong lyric, it also presents a positive outlook on love! This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel an…

Par PARRY BEN. This Spiritual Medley comprises three songs that speak of a journey through trial to eventual salvation and liberty. It should gradually gather pace and energy from a slightly more reflective start, though retaining a lively feel throughout. All My Trials developed into a popular protest song in the 1950s and 60s and has been recorded by, amongst others, Joan Baez, Paul McCartney an…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Love’s Philosophy, a beautiful setting by Alexander L’Estrange, explores the marvellous comparison of couplings in nature – the mountains and the river, the moonbeams kissing the sea – and amongst humans. The music is inspired by composers Gerald Finzi and Roger Quilter, two of the most prominent figures in English song in the first half of the twentieth century, a…

Par CAPPELLARI ANDREA. Arrangement and Orchestration by Andrea Cappellari. Full score and 16 instrumentals parts : 1) C Instr. (Recorder) / 1) C Instr. (Flute, Violin) / 1) Bb Instr. (Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Trumpet) / 1) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 2) C Instr. (Recorder) / 2) C Instr. (Flute, Violin, Oboe) / 2) Bb Instr. (Clarioprano Sax, Trumpet) / 2) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 3) C Instr. (Violin, Viola)…

Arrangement and Orchestration by Andrea Cappellari. Full score and 16 instrumentals parts : 1) C Instr. (Recorder) / 1) C Instr. (Flute, Violin) / 1) Bb Instr. (Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Trumpet) / 1) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 2) C Instr. (Recorder) / 2) C Instr. (Flute, Violin, Oboe) / 2) Bb Instr. (Clarinprano Sax, Trumpet) / 2) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 3) C Instr. (Violin, Viola) / 3) Bb Instr. (Clarin…

A German Opera in Two Acts Urtext - réduction piano-voix Compositeur : Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Instrumentation : 6 Soprano solo, 3 KnaSt, 4 Tenor solo, 5 Bass solo, 4 Speaker, Mixed Choir, 2 Flute/ Piccolo, 2 Oboe, 2 Clarinet (b flat), 2 Basset horn, 2 Bassoon, 2 Horn, 2 Trumpet, 3 Trombone, Kettledrum, Chime-bells, Strings

Riduzione Per Canto E Pianoforte Di G. Luporini. Par VERDI GIUSEPPE. Te Deum, together with Ave Maria, Stabat Mater and Laudi alla Vergine Maria, is one of the Quattro pezzi sacri composed by Giuseppe Verdi between 1890 and 1898 and first released by Ricordi in 1898. According to the composer, Te Deum is the best piece and undoubtedly one of the most significant. For double SATB choir, with a shor…

Par BURTON KEN. British composer Ken Burton uses the writing of Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906), the black American son of emancipated slaves, in his 3-minute work A Prayer. The text of the three verses is bitter-sweet, filled with hope and sadness, and the music combines with this to make a rhythmically simple reflective evening hymn. Burton draws on Spiritual, Gospel and Blues to write a piece …