Variationen über die Caprice Nr. 24 im Stil des Modern Jazz. Par SAY FAZIL. The concert piece Paganini Jazz by Fazil Say, which was inspired by classical, modern and jazz styles, is reminiscent of the music of such greats as Scott Joplin, Art Tatum, Gershwin and Bernstein, and was originally designed as a charming encore work (1988); following the appreciative response of music lovers and, in part…

No. 4 from Goyescas. Par GRANADOS ENRIQUE. This 'Lament, or the maiden and the nightingale” is the fourth movement of Granados' six-part piano cycle Goyescas (1909-11). The cycle's title is derived from the name of the Spanish painter Francisco de Goya, whose paintings inspired Granados. The Goyescas conjure up Goya's Spain of the late 18th century - chivalrous and sensual, but also melancholic an…

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Bach's Goldbergs were reportedly written for one of his most talented pupil, who ised them to entertain and soothe his insomniac master during bouts of sleeplessness. Though authenticity of this story is doubted by some historians, they are certainly a diversion for listeners. historians. With virtuosic hand crossing and thrilling sections typical of Bach. Both Arias and…

Orchestra and concert promoters long for a public that is excited by music and curious about the modern repertoire. Today there are many ways to awaken this excitement. Musicians as well as music educators are forming new alliances to bring young people and adults into close contact with music.Listening Lab is a new series that offers practical and inspiring approaches for children, young people a…

This collection contains 39 easy-to-play piano pieces from the Baroque to the Early Modern period and presents an ideal repertoire for music schools and private music-making.Conceived as a current supplement to Bärenreiter's popular anthology 'Easy Classics for Piano? (BA 8758), it offers a wide-ranging repertoire which includes popular classical pieces but also small gems such as Chopin's 'Contre…

Par OGDEN NIGEL. Reflecting his admiration for the age of flying boats and Bakelite radios, the 'Art-Deco Suite' is an affectionate study in nostalgia - a trio of images from the 1920s and 30s set in music of timeless elegance. The first piece 'Ritzy', speaks for itself: classy, carefree and full of elite syncopations. 'Acacia Avenue', in contrast, is a miniature tone poem, its languidly flowing m…

Par WIDOR CHARLES-MARIE. Widely regarded as the culmination of French romanticism on the organ, Widor's symphonies include some of the most frequently performed and recorded works in the modern organ repertoire. Most of these 'symphonies' - so called to emphasise the orchestral wealth of timbres offered by the new French organs - were written specifically to exploit the capacities of the modern Ca…

Since first hitting the scene with New Quicksilver in the early 1980s, Alan Bibey has been making a name for himself as one of the most creative and technically gifted mandolinist in bluegrass and acoustic music. Subsequent recordings and performances with IIIrd Tyme Out, Lou Reid and Carolina and Blue Ridge have cemented this reputation. In this instructional video from AcuTab, Alan shares his kn…

For music lovers who've always wanted to play guitar but have been put off by traditional guitar methods, these books get you playing right away without having to pick through heavy theory and music-reading lessons first. Every book in the For Beginners series progresses from the very basics of buying your first instrument through the fundamentals of playing your favorite style of music. 48 pages …

This collection of 15 pieces, transcribed and edited by the Howells scholar Jonathan Clinch and published for the first time to coincide with Matthew Schellhorn?s recording of the complete piano music by Howells for Naxos, reveals a previously neglected aspect of this celebrated English composer.
The pieces chart the musical development of Howells, from his earliest known work The Arab?s Song…

This edition contains compositionally free arrangements of folksongs; quasi 'folksong fantasias en miniature' they are not to be mistaken for simple folksong arrangements. Only moder-ately difficult they should appeal to a wide circle of recorder lovers. Contents: Folksongs from England, Ireland, Russia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Greece, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland and Italy./ Recueil /…

Das musikalische Notizbuch - A5. Par . The beautifully produced Notes: The Musical Notebook from Edition Peters is the perfect companion for all music lovers. This quality hardback A5 notebook contains 160 pages of 140gsm ivory cream paper. Featuring 130 pages of 5mm dot grid for bullet journalling and 30 pages of 10-stave manuscript paper for musical ideas. It also includes a circle of fifths pag…

Casken's inspired double concerto for violin and viola makes reference to a John Donne poem depicting two lovers on the bank of a river with their hands entwined. The dialogue between soloists is organic in its complexity with the orchestra providing a fragmented yet driving backdrop. / Violon, Alto Et Orchestre

Par GREENBERG STEVE. This treasury of part songs and sacred music for one to six voices will delight all lovers of medieval and Renaissance music. Containing a wealth of both religious and secular music from the 12th to the 17th centuries, the collection covers a broad range of moods. Approximately half the songs are secular, some from the popular tradition and others from the courtly poets and mu…

This collection presents well-known folk songs - with a twist: the tunes, newly arranged for melodic instrument and piano, are slightly jazzy and mixed with pop music elements - making traditional songs sound fresh and interesting again! All pieces are very melodic in character and work well even without piano accompaniment, which makes them particularly suitable for use in the classroom. The pia…