Weihnachtskantate. Par ZECHNER JOHANN GEORG. As the basis for his „Oratorio per il Natale“ Zechner used 4 Verses of the hymn „Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist“ by Johann Rist. He also used some verses by another author. The reason for the reworking of Rist's text was undoubtedly Zechner's idea of writing a dramatic compositon after the model of the Italian cantata, rather than a succession of v…

Welcome to Bethlehem and the Christmas Café, where Polly Porkchop and Mac N. Cheese serve up some home cooking and tell The Greatest Story Ever Told that happened right up the street not long ago. Easily prepared and presented, this funny and touching 20-minute reproducible musical can be performed by large and small children's choirs alike. / Choeur

for Harpsichord and Strings. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. In early 1729 Bach became director of the so-called 'Scottish Collegium Musician' a music organization of students and local citizens. The remarkable results of this undertaking are the concertos for harpsichord. Today it is almost certain that practically all of these concertos were transcribed from concertos for melody instruments (mostly v…

Par BUBLE MICHAEL. Ten timeless classics arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar, as performed and recorded by Michael Buble. In The Book: Freshly engraved Piano, Voice and Guitar arrangements, with complete words. On The CD: Full backings for each song, professionally arranged to recreate the sounds of the original recordings./ Recueil / Piano, Chant et Guitare

/ Baryton, Choeur Mixte (SATB), Instrument(s) A Vent-Cuivres (Piano)

Contents: Rossini: La calunnia (Il Barbiere di Siviglia) ' A un dottor della mia sorte (Il Barbiere di Siviglia) ' Cornelius: Mein Sohn (Der Barbier von Bagdad) ' Smetana: Kezal's Aria (The Bartered Bride) ' Puccini: Vecchia zimarra (La Boheme) ' Mussorgsky: I have attained to power (Boris Godunov) ' Varlaam's Song (Boris Godunov) ' Pimen's Tale (Boris Godunov) ' Verdi: Dormiro sol nel manto mio r…

A selection of timeless classics from this much-loved artist, who during the Second World War became known as 'The Force's Sweetheart', bringing light and hope to all with her clear voice and patriotic songs. All the songs are arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar, and a 7-page section with pictures and a biography is also included. At the age of 92, Dame Vera Lynn became the oldest living artist t…

Discover the legendary voices of 20th century musical theatre. This book and CD features popular songs, hits from the shows and songs associated with key vocalists of the era, with arrangements and backings based on the authentic broadway productions where possible. Information on singers, songs and shows is also included. A great resource for every singer!

Par WATSON SCOTT. The 14th-century carol, 'Personent hodie,' is both mysterious and powerful. On This Day Earth Shall Ring---a festive processional on the ancient melody arranged by Scott Watson---explores both aspects. Beginning quietly, the modal tune emerges over a chant drone with rustic, medieval percussion. Before long, the piece takes on the joyous character alluded to in the tune's most fa…

Faure wrote Pelleas et Melisande in 1898 originally as incidental music to Maurice Maeterlinck's like-named play. After the premiere and subsequent performances, he set about reworking the musical material into an orchestral suite. The premiere of the originally three-movement suite took place in February 1901 under the baton of Camille Chevillard. In December 1912, the four-movement version of Pe…

Par DIX BRUCE. A collection of over 200 great Bluegrass, Old Time, Country and Gospel standards. Melodies are presented with standard notation and tablature along with lyrics and chords. Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Flatt and Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, The Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson and many mo…

Par RIHM WOLFGANG. Universal Edition presents two sets of demanding piano works by pre-eminent and prolific post-war German composer Wolfgang Rihm. Telos Records notes that '...Rihm's music is unpredictable, with wide mood swings and shocking juxtapositions between harsh utter violence and gentle, lovely sounds.' For advanced pianists./ Répertoire / Piano

Scored for Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass soli, SATB choir and orchestra. Haydn composed the Maria Theresa Mass in 1799, between the Creation and the Seasons . Revised edition by Michael Pilkington. Latin text. / Chant Et Piano

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Third edition of the world's biggest songbook. This is a vast bumper collection, perfect for buskers, of 1001 all-time hit songs.Whatever your taste, there's guaranteed to be tonnes of songs you'll want to play, this book will last you years!Inside the spiral bound cover you will find a generous selection of hit songs, golden standards, jazz and blues numbers, classical pieces, hymns, gospel songs…