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…

In 1848, after finishing an album of little piano pieces for his daughter Marie, Schumann devised the plan of compiling a 'children's album?. Since then the resultant collection of 43 pieces has enjoyed unparalleled success. Schumann's 'Album for the Young? is now presented in an Urtext edition which meets the needs of performers. In addition to the famous 'Advice to Young Musicians?(in German, En…

The six pieces in this little suite were written between 1893 and 1896. They were inspired by Hélène Bardac, the daughter of a singer with whom he was friends. The girl was born in 1892 and called 'Dolly? on account of her small, delicate figure. The pieces, composed mainly for her birthday or the New Year, reflect the world as experienced by the growing child, from a lullaby to a temperamental da…

Par DE HAAN JAN. The sky creates a dazzling display of yellows, oranges, and reds, before turning a calm blue, then purple, and finally black. Such sunsets inspired Jan de Haan to write this piece for solo flugelhorn and brass band. It is dedicated to his daughter, Hermanda. / Niveau : 2.5 / oeuvre solo et Orchestre / Répertoire / Bugle et Brass Band

for SSAATTBB and Organ. Par DOVE JONATHAN. Praise Him with the Sound of the Trumpet was commissioned by Alan and Victoria Young to celebrate the eighteenth birthday of their daughter, Kate, to whom the anthem is dedicated. The first performance was given by the Choir of Guildford Cathedral, in which Kate had been a chorister for some time. Kate's great love of music guided the composer's choice of…

One of the earliest Verdi operas remaining in the repertory. Tragic story of the jester and his daughter is remarkable for bold characterization, superb drama, glorious music filled with atmosphere and color. Reproduced from the standard Ricordi edition.

Grieg's incidental music for Henrik Ibsen's drama 'Peer Gynt? contains some of his best-known compositions, such as 'Morning Mood? and 'In the hall of the Mountain King?. Grieg later extracted the most beautiful pieces to form two orchestral suites and arranged himself these versions for piano solo and piano four-hands. There was a surprise in store for us when we were preparing our Urtext edition…

Par DVORAK ANTONIN. Antonin Dvorák?s impressive Stabat Mater for soloists, chorus and orchestra is probably the best-known of the composer?s sacred works. Some painful experiences in 1875 his first daughter died, and in 1877 he lost two other children in quick succession may have led to Dvorák?s preoccupation with the suffering of the Mother of God, who stands weeping beneath the cross of her son.…

30Th Anniversary Edition. Par WAYNE ERBSEN. On the 30th anniversary of the publication of the original book, Banjo for the Complete Ignoramus, Wayne Erbsen has completely rewritten this banjo classic, and now it's even better! Clear and humorous instruction. Includes: 'Cluck Old Hen,' 'Poor Wayfaring Stranger, 'Sugar Hill,' 'Shady Grove,' 'Little Birdie,' 'Darlin' Corey,' 'Will Bill Jones,' 'Rain …

Par LLOYD WEBBER JULIAN. Julian Lloyd Webber originally composed Jasmine with his daughter, Jasmine, in mind. The short 3-minute work for cello and piano (also available for violin and piano) carries the feeling of a new birth or a new beginning, particularly in nature. / Date parution : 2025-05-20/ Répertoire / Violoncelle et Piano

Par STEPHENSON JOSEPHINE. Josephine Stephenson est une compositrice, arrangeuse, chanteuse et instrumentiste franco-britannique. Une “combinaison envoûtante de dissonance et de douceur cantabile” (Bachtrack), sa musique est commandée par des institutions telles que la BBC, Radio France, le Wigmore Hall, l’Arcal Lyrique, Kings Place, Spitalfields Music et Nonclassical, et diffusée sur France Musiqu…

Arr. Wil Van Der Beek. Par NESSLER VICTOR E.. Farewell Song has been taken from Der Trompetervon Säckingen by Victor E. Nessler (1841-1890). Thisopera tells the sentimental story of a plain musicianwho is eventually allowed to marry the daughter ofa baron. From the first performance in 1884, thisopera was well liked - not so much because of thestory but because of its musical features. Impressivet…

Par SZYMANOWSKI KAROL. (VII) The Polish idiom appeared in Szymanowskis music in 1920, foreshadowing the beginning of a new period of creativity, later called nationalistic. Before this idiom was realised and such compositions typical of the Polish style as the ballet Harnasie, the Mazurkas, Stabat Mater, Fourth Symphony and Second Violin Concerto had been written, the change in musical thinking an…

Arr. Herman Oldenstijl. Par TRADITIONAL. This lovely Scottish hymn, also known as The Lord’s My Shepherd, first appeared in 1929 in the Scottish songbook Northern Psalter, where it was incorrectly credited to David Grant, an Aberdeen businessman and amateur musician. It was, in fact, composed by Jessie Irvine the daughter of the parish minister at Crimond. This arrangement will be a musical jewel …

Par MARTIN FRANK. From revered Swiss composer Frank Martin, Universal Edition presents a simple, lilting work written for his wife and daughter. For intermediate-level players./ Répertoire / Piano 4 Mains