Par FRACKENPOHL ARTHUR. Divertimento is an original trio by Arthur Frackenpohl that was written at the request of a trio for a senior flute recital at the Crane School of Music. The first movement, Introduction, is in sonata form with two contrasting themes, closing section, short development and recapitulation. In the second movement, Passacaglia, the dorian theme is stated canonically, with vari…

Songes, ombres et fumées : le titre est emprunté à un vers du Sonnet 123 de Pétrarque (l'un des sonnets qui ont inspiré à Liszt trois pièces de ses Années de Pélerinage). Ces mots figurent aussi dans La Vallée Close, sur des sonnets de Pétrarque, pour voix, clarinette et trio à cordes, écrite cette même année 2016.
Il s'agit avant tout d'un travail sur la grande forme ; une vaste trajectoir…

Edward Elgar's The Dream Of Gerontius is a splendid oratorio for Mezzo-soprano, Tenor and Bass with Chorus and Orchestra. It is based on the epic poem, The Dream of Gerontius by John Henry Newman written in 1865. The original vocal score of Gerontius was actually printed before Elgar's had even finalised or completed his final orchestration and as such it was printed without many of the markings t…

My Violin Concerto is scored for a Classical-sized orchestra, with the addition of a harp and celeste, and lasts around 17 minutes. Although the work sets out to explore the lyrical characteristics of the solo instrument, it is only gradually that the violin finds its full, lyric voice, and thence, as the work progresses, a more dominant role. This, in one sense, is the 'journey' of the piece.The …

Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. The Requiem was Mozart's final composition. It was commissioned by the widow of the Countess von Walsegg who died in February 1791. After working on the Requiem through October and November, however, Mozart fell ill and died without completing it. Mozart's widow, needing money, asked Joseph Eybler to complete the work. Unfortunately, he could not finish the work, and i…

Compiled and edited by Lionel Dakers & John Scott, SATB accompanied & unaccompanied. Par DAKERS LIONEL. Les éditeurs ont sélectionné une collection riche et variée de pièces sacrées pour cette période de l'année de l'Eglise, en gardant toujours à l'esprit des considérations pratiques et les besoins liturgiques. Les pièces sont présentées dans l'ordre selon le calendrier de l'Eglise, le déplacement…

In the bleak midwinter is a setting for four-part choir of the famous poem by Christina Rossetti. This poem came to mind when I was walking down a Cornish lane on a cold, bleak November day, and I began to put the words to music as I walked. I was a little hesitant to write a setting of this text in the light of other much loved versions, but I felt inspired so decided to go for it! An atmosphere …

Mozart's masterpiece, the PostHorn Serenade, was composed in 1779 for the Salzburg University's 'Finalmusik' ceremony that year. While the serenade gained its nickname from the call of the postHorn in the final minuet, the interior movements feature compelling concertante sections for Flute and Oboe.It is from the fourth movement that English composer Anthony Collins has skillfully adapted this cv…

Par CURNOW JAMES. This is sure to be one of those orchestral transcriptions that finds a permanent place in the realm of concert band literature. Holst’s ability to develop and explore folk melodies with rich, lyrical treatment is fully realised in this sterling example of the final phase of this remarkable composer’s career. The smooth and peaceful declivities of the Prelude, the expressive Canta…

Comme son titre le sugge?re, cette oeuvre (compose?e en 01/01/12) a pour but d'e?tre un reflet musical, une amplification, de la parole biblique, La musique ici est ne?e presque naturellement des sonorite?s des textes choisis, chante?s en allemand (dans la traduction de Luther), Quoique le langage musical soit fort diffe?rent, l'esprit qui est a? l'origine de l'oeuvre est tout a? fait le me?me que…

Comme son titre le sugge?re, cette oeuvre (compose?e en 01/01/12) a pour but d'e?tre un reflet musical, une amplification, de la parole biblique, La musique ici est ne?e presque naturellement des sonorite?s des textes choisis, chante?s en allemand (dans la traduction de Luther), Quoique le langage musical soit fort diffe?rent, l'esprit qui est a? l'origine de l'oeuvre est tout a? fait le me?me que…

Par CURNOW JAMES. This is sure to be one of those orchestral transcriptions that finds a permanent place in the realm of concert band literature. Holst’s ability to develop and explore folk melodies with rich, lyrical treatment is fully realised in this sterling example of the final phase of this remarkable composer’s career. The smooth and peaceful declivities of the Prelude, the expressive Canta…