Scored for clarinet, cello and piano Clarinet Trio (BH 12624) is in three movements, with a total duration of 20 minutes. The first movement, 'Ljud stort, ljud' (Sound big, sound), was commissioned in 2008 to celebrate the centenary of Svenska kulturfonden. 'Som det stilla vi söker' (Like the tranquillity we seek) and 'Slå våg, slå' (Crash wave, crash) were commissioned in the same year by the Ber…

Classical Treasures for the Sanctuary. Par . Brad Nix has compiled this treasure trove of music, written by the great composers, for use in worship services and recitals. Some arrangements pair a hymn with a well-known classical piece, while others provide the church pianist with an accessible version of a keyboard masterwork. Seasonal pieces are included as well, thereby making this a useful volu…

Par WALTON WILLIAM. Reduction for solo instrument and piano of a central concerto from the repertoire Derived from the new Walton Edition volume and fully consistent with that and the new hire material Violin and piano reduction of Walton's Violin Concerto, based on the edition published in the Walton Edition Violin and Cello Concertos volume. Commissioned by Jascha Heifetz, the work was completed…

Par SIBELIUS JEAN. After preparing his Scenes historiques op. 66 for print in spring 1912, Sibelius had many grand plans but had to turn towards more profitable piano works first, due to his financial situation. Within only one month, he wrote the Three Sonatinas op. 67 in June 1912, which were published by Breitkopf already in November the same year. Although by his own accounts he did not like w…

Titre 1 What's Another Year ' Compositeur: Logan, Johnny2 Everything I Do (I Do It For You) Compositeur: Adams, Bryan3 There Must Be an Angel Compositeur: Lennox, Annie4 Jealous Guy Compositeur: Lennon, John5 Fallin' Compositeur: Augello-Cook, A.6 Banana Boat Song Compositeur: Traditional7 Memories Are Made of This Compositeur: Dehr, Richard8 Telstar Compositeur: …

Par SPARKE PHILIP. MASQUERADE was commissioned by Stadtmusik Willisau from Switzerland (Reto Güdel, conductor) to celebrate their 175th anniversary in 2003 and first performed by them in November that year. 1. OvertureThe first movement opens with a fanfare-like figure, featuring the brass, before the main them is introduced over staccato chords. After a short, syncopated interlude a legato theme …

Alban Berg's String Quartet can be considered to be one of the founding works of the Second Viennese School. Already composed in 1910 and first published in 1920, it was the last composition the 25-year-old wrote under the tutelage of Arnold Schoenberg, who admired 'the fullness and unconstraint of his musical language, the strength and sureness of its presentation, its careful working and signifi…

One of the world's greatest musicals has returned to London's West End after a 21 year absence! Based on the life story of Eva Peron 1919-1952, Evita features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. This edition contains vocal selections of 14 fabulous songs from the original stage production, all arranged for Piano, Vocal and Guitar chord accompaniments. Also includes some fantastic …

Par MARTIN MATTHEW. Written for the choristers of Westminster Abbey, Matthew Martin’s canticles offers upper-voice choirs a welcome alternative to more established settings. The bright, fanfare-like theme of the Magnificat is complemented by an atmospheric Nunc dimittis, with the organ part adding texture and unity to the whole. This innovative work is suitable for Evensongs throughout the year. /…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Arsenal was composed for the 50th anniversary of the ‘Harmonie van het Spoorwegarsenaal’[railroad arsenal], based in Mechelen (Belgium). Rather a stately concert march, it has beautiful themes and a broad melody in the trio. It was premiered in the Mechelen Cultural Center on the 11th of May 1996 during the solemn ceremony, opening the anniversary year and conducted by the c…

Compiled and arranged by Liz and Jim Beloff, The Daily Ukulele: To Go features 365 well-known songs with easy ukulele arrangements in one 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 compact songbook. Featuring the same songs and arrangements from the original full-size Daily Ukulele, this streamlined edition is smaller, lighter and perfect for those who want to travel with their favorite songbook. All arrangements feature melo…

Par PART ARVO. Arvo Pärt wrote the prayer of peace Da pacem Domine to fulfil a commission from Jordi Savall. He began to set this ninth-century Gregorian antiphon two days after the Madrid bombings on 11 March 2004 as his personal tribute to the victims. Since then Da pacem Domine has been performed every year in Spain to commemorate the victims of this terrorist attack. Even while originally comp…

Par ROZYCKI LUDOMIR. The third volume of Ludomir Rozycki's Selection of Songs for Voice and Piano is the result of more than half a year of archival research conducted by the singer Urszula Kryger and the pianist Piotr Clapinski. This publication contains 12 songs in their performance arrangements, based on discovered manuscripts and first editions. These are various pieces from different periods …

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Soaring themes intertwine with compelling rhythms and inventive harmonies to render an unforgettable musical experience through acclaimed composer James L. Hosay’s impressive new overture. This one may well be the “signature” piece for your band this year. Every section will be challenging and rewarding as you prepare this magnificent offering. The expressive Andante Cantabile …

Par WINTERBERG HANS. Hans Winterberg's four string quartets were composed over a period of four decades between 1936 and 1961 and reflect the four stages of his eventful biography. He composed the first in what were probably the happiest moments of his life in his native city of Prague, the second under great hardship in the terrible war year of 1942, the third in 1957 during a phase of great comp…