Par BENJAMIN GEORGE. Dedicated to the memory of Oliver Knussen, George Benjamin?s 2021 Concerto for Orchestra premiered at the BBC proms by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. Benjamin said that the piece attempts ?to conjure a trace of the energy, humour, and spirit? of Knussen. It is varied and dynamic across its unbroken 18-minute span ? skittish lines play against still, suspended ones ? and full of…

Easy Keyboard Library. Par PORTER COLE. Easy Keyboard Library: Cole Porter contains 15 classic songs from Cole Porter for electronic keyboard and published as part of the Easy Keyboard Library Series. Whether composed for movies, Hollywood musicals, or Broadway shows, Cole Porter's songs symbolized every feasible emotion regardless of time and place and clearly spoke to every listener. Includes su…

Par IGUDESMAN ALEKSEY. Aleksey Igudesman has again been on his travels – this time he takes the developing violinist to wonderful Venice. For Igudesman, Venice is clearly a source of inspiration and he takes us from central Venice to the island of Guidecca and to San Marco. These four pieces, each inspired by the beauty of Venice will make an excellent choice for the concert platform. Four atm…

Par TELEMANN GEORG PHILIPP. Solo for Flute and Basso continuo in B minor (TWV 41:h4) Tafelmusik I If Telemann was regarded by his contemporaries as one of the greatest of all composers, his star, faced with the overwhelming presence of Bach and Handel, paled in the course of the 19th century to the verge of contempt. This assessment changed radically during the course of the last century. Through …

Par CHENIER CLIFTON. This collection of 15 accordion arrangements of tunes by Clifton Chenier (1925-1987) clearly demonstrates why he is known as the undisputed King of Zydeco music. Written for the piano accordion as opposed to the Cajun button accordion, all of the selections in this book are transcribed from Chenier's 1965-1987 recordings on Arhoolie Records. Dix Bruce contributes a fine essay …

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This 4-movement suite is based on authentic folktunes from the beautiful southern province in France: the 'Provence'. The composer used an harmonic language respecting the popular characteristics, but on the other hand also contains some 'spicy' notes (. . . just like the wellknown 'Provençal sauce'! . . . ). The instrumentation is very colourful, paying a lot of attention t…

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. The Sonatas for Violin and Basso Continuo are among some of Handel's most beautiful writings for the Violin, and are a beautiful addition to the repertoire of any advancing violinist. These sonatas are clearly presented with detailed editorial markings and suggestions, along with a commentary on each work. This edition has been edited by Terence Best and the Basso Cont…

Cannata and Kennedy: Improvising And Soloing In The Pocket offers nine pieces from Richie Cannata's self-titled CD in a variety of styles, each clearly notated for melodies, chords and scale forms. Each piece also has a theory worksheet for additional study.The included DVD, professionally recorded in a state-of-the-art studio, includes play-along tracks that let you 'sit in' with the best and a r…

Par EVERS HARM. The inspiration for The Lights of Europe was the continuous growth in unity throughout Europe. The march begins in the minor key (all beginnings are difficult) but unity is found and is clearly audible in the melodious trio of the march. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Brass Band

Confitebor. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. This composition offers an extensive palette of the baroque master's musical ideas and modes of expression. The piece owes ist attractiveness principally to ist characteristically Vivaldian transparency and formal perfection, and to the way in which the voices are allowed to blossom within clearly fashioned structures, while all the tonal possibilities of the small…

This handy reference for beginning students clearly shows the note names and the note positions on the treble and bass clefs. The front of the guide fits behind all 88 keys of any piano, and the back of the guide is a practice keyboard. From the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library. / Clavier

14 OF THE GREATEST STANDARDS EVER WRITTEN NOW IN KEYS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SINGERS. INCLUDES A BOOK AND 2 CDS - ONE CD FOR HIGH VOICE AND THE OTHER CD FOR LOW VOICE - SO ALL SINGERS, MEN AND WOMEN, CAN FIND A KEY COMFORTABLE FOR THEIR PERSONAL RANGE. THE BOOK INCLUDES ALL OF THE SONGS WRITTEN IN BOTH KEYS WITH LYRICS CLEARLY NOTATED OVER THE MELODY LINE. RHYTHM SECTION: STEVE ALLEE (P) TYRO…

The books in the Five-Star Solos series give students and teachers a wide variety of pieces at graded levels. Different styles, colors, tempos, and moods are included in each book. Ballads, waltzes, Latin tunes, contemporary sounds, and 'showstoppers' all combine to make teaching both fun and exciting. Students will be rewarded with music that clearly sets them apart from the crowd. / Piano

Maurice Ravel : Quartet in G Minor Op. 10 Claude Debussy : Quartet in F Major Superb one-volume edition of two influential compositions noted for individuality, unique interpretations of the medium, delicate and subtle beauties. Based on authoritative French editions, this clearly printed volume is sturdily bound for long life on the music stand.

This compact disc correlates directly to the pieces in Christmas Piano Solos Level 5. All track numbers for use with the compact disc are clearly indicated in the book, and are listed on the actual CD as well. These fully-orchestrated accompaniments by Hal Leonard Student Piano Library method author Phillip Keveren are a delightful way to enhance students' lessons, and are a sure way to guarantee …