St. Michael. Par BOURGEOIS LOUIS. The French composer Louis Bourgeois lived from c. 1510 to 1560. Bourgeois was cantor in Geneva and, commissioned by John Calvin, he composed melodies for metrical (rhyming) versions of the psalms. After completing about a hundred one-part psalms, he made some four-part arrangements, which were denounced and even resulted in his imprisonment for a day. Later, Bourg…

Symphonie der Tausend. Par MAHLER GUSTAV. All my earlier symphonies are mere preludes to this one. In the other works everything is subjective tragedy, - this one is a huge giver of joy.' (Gustav Mahler) Gustav Mahler's 'Symphony No. 8' is a work of exceptions. Seen from the outside, this is true of the forces that are used: with its three choirs, eight soloists and an orchestra of far more than o…

Organ and percussion, one of the most exotic instrumental combinations in modern music, invariably produce delightful sonic effects and contrasts. This also applies to Zsigmond Szathmary's Sense of Rhythm, where this renowned concert organist and performer of contemporary organ music explores the duo format as a vehicle for conversation, conflict and reconciliation in a rich array of shades and hu…

Par BOSVELD JAN. Shortly after the Second World War, a combative movement of Danish, Belgian and Dutch artists chose the cobra snake - extremely dangerous yet considered sacred - as a symbol of their resistance to strict guideliness of form. The name 'Cobra' also happens to contain the first letters of the cities Copenhagen, Brussels ans Amsterdam, from where most of the movement's members came. T…

Par MILHAUD DARIUS. French composer and teacher, Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a prolific composer of the 20th century as a member of 'Les Six'. His compositions remain highly regarded, Jacob's Dreams being no exception. Milhaud 's compositions are influenced by jazz and polytonality, as exemplified in Jacob's Dreams. Composed in 1949, Jacob's Dreams is a dance suite, written for Oboe, Violin, Vi…

The Groovy Version of OX. Par SCHONHERR CHRISTOPH. Christoph Schönherr, Professor at the Hamburg Conservatory of Music, is a respected expert in the field of jazz and pop choirs and he is a much sought after choral composer. He has written of his work: “I have been especially influenced by the polarity of the text. On one hand it expresses Mary's joy at her pregnancy, but on the other Mary present…

Sinfonisches Tongemälde. Par RHEINBERGER JOSEF GABRIEL. Rheinberger’s first Symphony was among the most successful and frequently performed new symphonies following its premiere in 1866. This “symphonic tone painting” in four movements [Prelude, Thekla, Wallenstein’s Camp, Wallenstein’s Death], which is based on Schiller’s trilogy of dramas, was Rheinberger’s only excursion into the realm of progr…

Par HALL ALEX. Suitable to be sung as an Evensong anthem, this is a very simple and practical setting for Keyboard and Voice - which might be a solo soprano or treble, or unison - of a Victorian children's hymn that can still be found in numerous contemporary collections. Its flowing, unforced melody is an ideal counterpart to Sabine Baring-Gould 's words which, like the poems of Robert Louis Stev…

Rockschool Acoustic Grade 8 s?adresse aux élèves maîtrisant un contrôle technique avancé ainsi qu?une maîtrise compétente des techniques stylistiques. En Grade 8, cela se manifeste par une conviction stylistique mature, l'exécution d'une complexité rythmique, un travail créatif et stylistique en solo et d'improvisation ainsi qu'un sens confirmé de la communication et de la performance. Le program…

Arrangeur: Bob Chilcott. Par CHILCOTT BOB. Pour SATB accompagnés et non accompagnés Spirituals de Noël des chorales est une collection fraîche et inspirante de 12 nouveaux arrangements spirituels et des pièces originales dans un style gospel pour les groupes SATB de toutes tailles et capacités. Tous les spirituals les plus aimés sont là tandis que les nouvelles chansons sont sûr de devenir demain …

Songs by Women Composers. Par . Women composers and their lieder long eked out a shadowy existence in music research and practice, though ever since the early 19th century, the lied had become a central female compositional genre, softening gender-related restrictions and opening up new artistic spheres of action. It is true that names such as Clara Schumann and Fanny Hensel are now far more estab…

Par WAR CHILD. One child dies every three minutes because of armed conflict. War Child believes children should never be affected by war. Full stop. Released in September 2005, the War Child Help: A Day In The Life album has helped to raise generous funds and vital awareness for the need to protect and save children in areas devastated by warfare. The album instantly became one of the fastest sell…

Création du 11 juin 2009 au CNSM de Paris, par Abdellah Lasri (voix), Alexandre Castro-Balbi (violoncelle) et Bénédicte Harlé (piano).Le Kaddish, généralement appelé prière des morts est l'une des prières centrales de la liturgie juive et à influencé plusieurs prières chrétiennes dont le Notre Père.Je n'ai pas utilisé la musique de ce chant liturgique mais le texte intégralement en me servant de l…

Musique originale de la série télévisée à succès Abbaye Downton.Emmy Award remporté séries télé Downton Abbey est l'histoire d'une famille aristocratique et leurs serviteurs, fixé à l'époque édouardienne tard dans la succession fictive de Downton Abbey dans le Yorkshire en vedette Maggie Smith.Ce drame période primé bénéficie d'une bande brillante de la musique originale composée par John Lunn. In…

Par HAHN. Having been considered as a 'fashionable' and 'cliche' composer of his day, Hahn 's compositions are possibly not as well-known as they ought to be. Rondels for SATB choir and Piano however, shatter these prejudices held, representing the engaging diversity of the composer's music. Venezuelan born Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947) entered the Paris Conservatoire at 10 years old. He received a hi…