The second of the Quartets commissioned by the Naxos label was completed in January 2003. This work swings between nervous virtuosic energy to the serene calm of an extended Lento with exotic harmonies reminiscent of Bartok andis characterised by it's sharp and unpredictable contrasts. First performed by the Maggini Quartet on 11 July 2003 at the Pittville Pump Room Cheltenham as part of the C…

8 Four-Part Settings for Choir a cappella [mix ch]. Par STOLARZ OHAD. The Sephardic culture originates from the Jewish population of Spain that was banished at the end of the 15th century and afterwards spread to the whole of the Mediterranean area, the Balkan and North Africa. Its unique Spanish dialect Ladino was preserved, finding musical expression in ballads, lyrical and paraliturgical songs …

The composer writes: 'This volume constitutes new works written for pedal harp alongside some pieces reworked from my earlier volume of the same name for lever harp which lended themselves equally well to the pedal environment. As with the the former works these aim to exploit the idiosyncrasies of the instrument while opening up new technical challenges to the player within a stylistically fam…

TRIUMPHANT SPIRIT was written to capture the essence of the spirit of triumph that exists when we endure hardship and prevail. Those who took part in the rescue efforts resulting from the attacks on America on September 11 2001 vividly personified this spirit.TRIUMPHANT SPIRIT displays impressive compositional techniques colorful orchestration and dazzling rhythmic counterpoint. Exotic harmon…

Comédie (Laxenburg 1765) Gluck Complete Works IV/4. Par GLUCK CHRISTOPH WILLIBALD. The critical edition presents the music to the verse comedy “Soliman second, ou Les Trois Sultanes” by Charles-Simon Favart (1710–1792), which was performed before the Viennese courtly audience in the Schlosstheater Laxenburg by the French troupe of the Burgtheater on 18 May 1765. This is the first time that Gluck’s…

Latin music has it all - hot rhythms, passionate melodies, lush harmonies and all the exotic percussion! Latin music is enjoying a level of popularity it has never known before. These books cover almost every kind of Latin style including Latin-rock and Latin-jazz, together with new hybrid styles as well. / Flûte Traversière / 20 pages / niveau : Elémentaire - Moyen / Partition + Cd

Par COURT DOUGLAS. The unmistakable sound of Spain! You can almost taste the red dust in the air! Douglas Court’s SONG OF THE MATADOR will add a wonderful exotic touch to your next performance. Great melodic exposure for the Trombones, Tubas and other low Brass and Woodwinds, as well as lots of wonderful dynamic and articulation considerations, make this a terrific teaching tool as well!The fiery …

Christmas fiddlers can draw on a rich and varied repertoire. This collection spans seven centuries, from the boisterous medieval Song of the Ass to contemporary tunes like Sleigh ride, taking in such traditional carols as Away in a manger and O little town of Bethlehem along the way. There is music in The Christmas Fiddler from England, Wales, France, Germany and North America.Of course Christmas …

Par EVERS HARM. The inspiration for this piece came from an e-mail received by the composer from a friend who was travelling around Brazil. The music depicts the countries great contrasts, from the extreme poverty of the street children to the lavish lifestyle of the top footballers and the carnival revellers in Rio de Janeiro. Bring an exotic feel to any concert with the lively Latin American rhy…

The Faber Graded Rock and Pop Series: Drums Songbook - Grades 4-5 provides the perfect resource for the budding rock and pop musician. Specially arranged to follow the parameters for Grades 4 and 5 as set out by Trinity for the 'own choice song” option in their Rock and Pop exams, each song also includes handy hints and tips and a fantastic sound-alike backing track suitable for practice, performa…

The Faber Graded Rock and Pop Series: Bass Songbook - Grades 4-5 provides the perfect resource for the budding rock and pop musician. Specially arranged to follow the parameters for Grades 4 and 5 as set out by Trinity for the 'own choice song” option in their Rock and Pop exams, each song also includes handy hints and tips and a fantastic sound-alike backing track suitable for practice, performan…

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Par MUSE. The Resistance is the fifth studio album by alternative rock band Muse . On its release, it topped the album charts in 19 countries and reached number 3 on the American album chart. It also beat its predecessor, Black Holes and Revelations , in relative album sales. This book contains all the songs from the album arranged for Piano, Vocal and Guitar, along with four pages of colour photo…

Par MUSE. The Resistance is the fifth studio album by alternative rock band Muse. On its release, it topped the album charts in 19 countries and reached number 3 on the American album chart. It also beat its predecessor, Black Holes and Revelations , in relative album sales. Includes the single Uprising . This book contains all the songs from the album arranged for Guitar tab with vocals, along wi…