Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. The New International Edition of Suzuki Piano School, Volume 2 includes French, German and Spanish translations, new Romantic and 20th-century pieces, as well as a newly recorded CD performed by internationally renowned recording artist Seizo Azuma. Now the book and CD can be purchased together or separately. The contents have changed slightly with minimal reordering of the mu…

Arrangeur: Agnes Lakos. Pedal use is a fundamental part of expressive piano playing. But proper pedalling skills are not easy to acquire. Thus, it is important that piano students become acquainted with the use of the three pedals as early as possible. The stopgap Introduction to Pedalling is a collection of pieces adapted to all levels of manual dexterity, enabling learners to improve their maste…

Béla Bartók composed his 44 Violin Duos in 1931, at the urging of the German violin pedagogue Erich Doflein. With two exceptions, all the pieces are based on original folk music themes, most of which the composer himself collected in the course of his numerous collecting trips to the Carpathian Basin and in Algeria. Although conceived as parts of a pedagogically motivated set, these little pieces …

Flute solos from the 18th century
In this edition, the Dutch flutist Rien de Reede undertakes a journey into the 18th century. The collection contains 34 works for solo flute, which have been selected with great care and edited according to music history aspects. Thus, the edition not only shines with a colourful compilation of solo works that stand out from one another in regard to their cha…

'A l'écart des tendances emblématiques de la musique contemporaine, Edith Canat de Chizy révèle une personnalité à saisir entre les lignes, tantôt franche et passionnée, tantôt secrète et spirituelle.'Pierre Gervasoni,Le Monde'C'est la liberté d'aller où elle veut qui est admirable, d'admettre ses propres détours. Tout change constamment, passe du léger au profond, du cauchemar à la lumière. Edith…

Par RAE JAMES. James Rae is such a prolific editor, arranger, and composer for Universal Edition's educational catalog, we might forget that he is also a dedicated composer of original concert works. UE presents Rae's new clarinet Sonata, which was premiered in 2014 by its dedicatée, clarinettist David Campbell. Enjoy sample excerpts of Movements 1 and 2 by Campbell with pianist Caroline Jaya-Ratn…

EDITION : SCORE INSTRUMENTATION : FOR ENSEMBLE EDITOR : WEBERN, ANTON

Par PART ARVO. Psalm 133, a pilgrim song of David with three verses, is one of the short psalms. It describes the blessing of brotherly unity: 'Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to live in unity!' Arvo Pärt set this verse to music in a brightly reflective choral piece and dedicated it to his long-standing music editor at Universal Edition, Józef Stanislaw Durek. / Musique contempora…

Par WILLIAMS ANTHONY. A compilation of the best Grade 5 piano pieces ever selected by the major examination boards. Selected and edited by Anthony Williams. Features the works of - Bach - Bartok - Benda - Brahms - Burgmuller - Cornick - Diabelli - Gillock - Handel - Heller - Jarrett - Kabalevsky - Kuhlau - Lyadov - Mompou - Mozart/ Recueil / Piano

Par DALTON JAMES. The Faber Early Organ Series is among the most comprehensive anthologies of early organ music ever published. In 18 volumes it spans two centuries and six geographical regions, presenting a broad and balanced view of the main forms, styles and composers. Within each geographical region the pieces, most of which are for manuals only, are arranged by date of composition or publicat…

Par WILLIAMS ANTHONY. A compilation of the best Grade 3 piano pieces ever selected by the major examination boards. Selected and edited by Anthony Williams. Features the works of - Anon - CPE Bach - JS Bach - Bartok - Beethoven - Cornick - Dieupart - Handel - Iles - Kabalevsky - Maikapar - Mayer - Merath - Mozart - Rameau - Rebikov - Schumann - Seiber - Tchaikovsky./ Recueil / Piano

Par DALTON JAMES. The Faber Early Organ Series is among the most comprehensive anthologies of early organ music ever published. In 18 volumes it spans two centuries and six geographical regions, presenting a broad and balanced view of the main forms, styles and composers. Within each geographical region the pieces, most of which are for manuals only, are arranged by date of composition or publicat…

A collection of songs by the hottest bands of recent years, all arranged with full lyrics and Guitar chords. From the power-disco of Bloc Party and Arctic Monkeys, to the ramshakle pop perfection of Babyshables and Editors, this is a veritable 'who's who' of guitar bands for the new rock generation. Parental advisory - explicit lyrics. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Piano, Chant et Guitare