Par SCOTT ANDY. Composed in 2005, this arrangement for flute and guitar has been completed by the virtuoso guitarist and arranger James Girling, in conjunction with the composer. Fujiko is a melancholy and reflective journey, evoking a Japanese-influenced soundscape. One of Andy Scott's most popular pieces, Fujiko is available for many instrumental combinations, it's character and melody captivati…

Bach composed his oratorio for the Feast of the Ascension in Leipzig in 1735. Though this work has the duration of a cantata, the choice of text places it among the oratorios. It combines the biblical account of the Ascension with chorales and free madrigal poems.As in other works which were composed during this same year (e.g. the 'Christmas Oratorio'), Bach reveals a special fondness for colourf…

Bach composed his oratorio for the Feast of the Ascension in Leipzig in 1735. Though this work has the duration of a cantata, the choice of text places it among the oratorios. It combines the biblical account of the Ascension with chorales and free madrigal poems.As in other works which were composed during this same year (e.g. the 'Christmas Oratorio?), Bach reveals a special fondness for colourf…

Par MUSSORGSKY MODEST. The Russian composer Mussorgsky was for the most part self-taught. His contemporaries were not always enthusiastic about the innovations in his music and accused him of lacking technique. Today, however, Mussorgsky is considered the innovator of Russian music par excellence. Although he gained fame primarily as a composer of operas and songs, Mussorgsky also wrote a number o…

Bach composed his oratorio for the Feast of the Ascension in Leipzig in 1735. Though this work has the duration of a cantata, the choice of text places it among the oratorios. It combines the biblical account of the Ascension with chorales and free madrigal poems.As in other works which were composed during this same year (e.g. the 'Christmas Oratorio'), Bach reveals a special fondness for colourf…

Par FRANGLEN SIMON. Immerse yourself in the magical world of Avatar: The Way of Water with Leaving Home, arranged for string quartet by Paul Murtha. Let the haunting melody and evocative harmonies transport you to the breathtaking landscapes of Pandora. Perfect for an intermediate-level string ensemble (Grades 3-4), this arrangement mixes the essence of sadness at leaving home with a sense of wond…

Par CAMPO REGIS. A la suite des reprises de mes Cris de Marseille par l'ensemble Musicatreize et par Les Jeunes Solistes, la scène nationale de Valenciennes, Le Phénix, m'a proposé d'écrire pour Dominique Visse et son ensemble Clément Janequin pour un concert en hommage à Claude Lejeune. La confrontation d'une création avec un univers vocal éloigné du nôtre est une démarche que j'affectionne depui…

Par . What better way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Disney than with 100 magical songs in a beautiful, collectible hardcover edition' Beginning with a foreword by composer and Disney legend, Alan Menken, and a preface by Walt Disney Records Supervising Producer and Music Historian, Randy Thornton, and featuring colorful art throughout, Disney 100 Songs will take you on a century-long music…

Par BARLOWE AMY. This haunted dance in G minor will capture the hearts and souls of your students and their audiences. From its hypnotic opening to its swaying sicilienne rhythms, MYSTERIOUS SHADOWS has the power to transport its performers and listeners to mystical realms, whileencouraging the kind of communication among players that heightens musical awareness and strengthens ties between instru…

Par DESSAU PAUL. Paul Dessau described his Third String Quartet, begun at Laguna Beach near Los Angeles in 1943, as predominantly lyrical. The song-like, melodious main theme of this one-movement work emerges from a series of notes grounded in tonality. A contrapuntally separated little semiquaver figure acquires increasing importance and points the way ahead to the greater rhythmical turbulence o…

Par . The Piano Prep Test is an ideal introduction to the ABRSM exam experience: it gives students a goal to work towards and a certificate on the day - something to be really proud of. The test covers many elements that beginner pianists will be working on, including pitch, time, tone and performance. / Niveau : EASY / Répertoire d'Examen / Etude / Piano

Canticle. Par JALBERT PIERRE. Canticle (String Quartet No. 6) was commissioned by the Chiara String Quartet. It consists of seven movements, highly contrasting in character, with movements I and VII serving as similar bookends to the overall arch of the work. The piece opens with the quartet members striking various crotales, producing bell sounds that eventually blend with the string quartet – ev…

Concertino in Dance Styles is a work in three movements that highlights skills in articulations, dynamics, tempo, and mood. From the joyous first movement to the mysterious second movement, followed by a delightful jig for the third movement, this piece provides unique technical challenges, harmonic variety, and stylistic moods. The second piano part can be played by a teacher, older sibling, pare…