O Take My Hand, Dear Father. Par SILCHER FRIEDRICH. This celebrated song is based on a poem by Julie Hausmann (1826-1901), a Latvian teacher who was probably blind. The text draws on her personal experience and unshakeable faith in God, death and eternal life. The melody by Friedrich Silcher is written in a simple and delicate style but also draws on the grand romantic tradition of Wagner and Bruc…

Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. When it comes to musical skill, why is it that some people achieve so much more than others? We are frequently led to believe this is because of a talent hardwired into their DNA. Now, music educator Michael Griffin dismisses that age-old notion in favour of another known factor: practice. His new book, Learning Strategies for Musical Success illustrates how the quantity and q…

Par TAILLEFERRE GERMAINE. A cycle of songs from the Les Six composer setting French texts from the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries. This version for voice and piano from 1930 follows the version for voice and orchestra from 1929. This is regarded as Tailleferre's most feminist work, the poems addressing the difficulties experienced by women, especially marital and affairs of the heart, and per…

Par SZYMANOWSKI KAROL. The composition of the Princess Songs marked the beginning of a particularly productive phase for Karol Szymanowski. Based on a series of poems by his sister Zofia, Szymanowski composed this colorful and glittering music in 1915; its exotic, lyrical and fantastical world is expressed in the coloratura soprano’s many passages, featuring trills and rapid runs. The princess her…

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Par . These soft glasses pouches are the perfect accessory for all (and for kids too) to pop their glasses or sunglasses into. These pouches feature a drawstring feature for easy opening and closing. They offer protection from scratches and knocks that may occur.the cases are made of soft, durable fabric. Protect your glasses from scratching, easily fits in to your purse, backpack or glove box. /…

Classiques populaires, opéra et thèmes de Film pour les guitaristes. La musique dans le volume fournit l'occasion pour tous les joueurs fingerstyle émuler les performances très acclamés de l'un des meilleurs guitaristes de l'Australie. Il est drawm de ABC Classics CD de Jason Waldron 'Mosaïque de guitare', plus tard réédité sous le titre la Romance de la guitare sur le label ABC Classics éloquence…

Par KNUSSEN OLIVER. Study for “Metamorphosis” for solo bassoon was composed by Oliver Knussen in the early 1970s but was withdrawn and later revised by the composer in 2018. Two earlier versions of the piece exist: an incomplete copy of the work’s earliest incarnation – entitled Study in Metamorphosis and dated 1972 – and a revised version from 1973, which uses the current title.   / Instrumental…

Finger Clawhammer for Bluegrass, Melodic Style, and Ragtime. Par KAHN STEVE. This book opens an entire new world for the clawhammer banjo player. In Mel Bay’s Pawhammer Banjo, the banjoist will discover new realms in clawhammer play with the use of a technical extension called “pawhammer” developed by Steve Kahn. With this extension in hand, a banjo player will be able to play notes on higher stri…

Par SHAZZ. Auteur: Didier DELESALLE, Ronald MULDRAW and Ricky BYARDS/ Feuillet / Chant et Piano

Intermediate-level arrangements of well-known Classical and Romantic works. Par AUTEURS DIVERS / BROOKER DAVID (Arr.). In his preface to 'Piano Trios on Stage”, the arranger, David Brooker, reminds us that, just as the string quartet, the piano trio has always been one of the pillars of chamber music. In the 19th and early 20th century, it was almost like the later invention of the gramophone reco…

in E flat major. Par STEFANI JAN. Composition was completed at the beginning of 1825, in stylistic terms it falls between Classicism and Romanticism. The straddling of stylistic epochs is evident in the four-movement design of the quartet, which refers do Classical solutions established during the previous centrury also in other genres. Nethertheles, it is worth drawing attention to the third move…

Drawing its inspiration from 'the land down under' and featuring quotations from the traditional Australian tunes 'Waltzing Matilda,' 'Bound for South Australia,' and 'Advance Australia Fair' in a glorious overture-style medley, this composition salutes the spirit, diversity, and proud heritage of the people of Australia. The musical emotions alternate between the hauntingly beautiful, reverent th…

Viola Part. Par COBB CELIA. Top Banana is a collection of 20 performance pieces for young string players (Grades 1–2+), for solo or group playing, composed by Celia Cobb and Naomi Yandell. Drawing on a wide range of moods and styles, the pieces are intended to inspire communicative and committed performances in any concert or exam situation. Each piece aims to capture the musical imagination and t…