Par SPARKE PHILIP. MASQUERADE was commissioned by Stadtmusik Willisau from Switzerland (Reto Güdel, conductor) to celebrate their 175th anniversary in 2003 and first performed by them in November that year. 1. OvertureThe first movement opens with a fanfare-like figure, featuring the brass, before the main them is introduced over staccato chords. After a short, syncopated interlude a legato theme …

Par MOMPOU FEDERICO. Composed by Federico Mompou, Preludes Pour Piano is a set of four pieces with two hands for upper intermediate players. It covers the Preludes n° 1 to 4 written in 1928. Each of these preludes is written on one to four pages and can be played separately. The first one is short, to be played like a romance, with chords only. The second one lasts longer and features distinctive …

Par CAFOLLA ROMA. A modern interpretation of the ancient Dance Suite. Virtuosic writing for the soloist. As a child I was privileged to be introduced to these dances by Ms Watson my ballet teacher. She was an immense talent and explained the nuances and intricacies with care and passion for the subject. 1. Prelude (Allegro) - The introduction to the suite. 2. Allemande (Moderato con moto) An elabo…

Par WEELKES THOMAS. For unaccompanied SSA choir. Edited by E. H. Fellowes. Revised by Thurston Dart For unaccompanied SSA choir. Edited by E. H. Fellowes. Revised by Thurston Dart/ Répertoire / SSA

Le cycle de poèmes 'Die schöne Müllerin' a été écrit par plusieurs auteurs, dont Wilhelm Müller, Achim von Arnim, Luise et Wilhelm Hensel et Ludwig Rellstab.Il a été publié sous sa forme définitive en 1820 par Wilhelm Müller dans la collection 'Sieben und siebzig Gedichte aus den hinterlassenen Papieren eines Reisenden Waldhornisten'.A cette époque, le cycle comprenait 23 poèmes. Schubert omis tro…

Arrangements for Solo Acoustic Guitar 2 - more instrumentals from a national champion.Pete Huttlinger continues his exploration of the guitar arrangements that have won him accolades throughout the acoustic guitar world - and a National Fingerstyle Championship! An engaging and accomplished instructor, Pete brings his spectacular playing with dramatic performance pieces that are as challenging as …

The three pieces in Idaho Gems capture the spirit of this northwestern state. 'White Pine Waltz' begins with a delicate melody in 3/4 meter inspired by the majestic western white pine, Idaho's state tree. The piece builds to a climactic middle section featuring flowing arpeggios in both hands before subsiding into a restatement of the theme. The second piece, 'Craters of the Moon,' paints a pictur…

These well-known words seem endlessly fruitful for the composer and conjure up such lovely images which strike each of us in our own way. For me it was the beauty of the language with its flower imagery which made me want to set the words with richly warm harmony and to temper that with gently imitative refrains. The important element in approaching the performance of this carol is the blend and b…

The 8th volume of Kurtág's outstanding piano miniatures includes 16 of his personal musical notes, messages composed between 1982 and 2005. Just as in the case of the earlier volumes Kurtág dedicates most of these pieces to members of his artistic and intellectual circle of friends, although some of them are homages.
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1. Flower we are ... (embracing sounds)
2. One more voi…

Description The celebrated and award-winning series continues with a selection of pieces in a wide range of styles and varieties, chosen to give you a superb repertoire of music at an early stage. From well-known classical melodies and showstoppers of the stage, to jazz hits, folk songs and film themes - the diversity of these accessible arrangements will provide vital early experience in all …

Cette collection de chansons expansive fournira des années de plaisir pour toute personne qui aime la musique folk. Nulle part ailleurs trouverez-vous telle une riche variété de chansons de travail, les ballades traditionnelles, les chansons d'amour, chansons, cabanes de mer, blues, chansons de cow-boy, bataille hymnes, chants, spirituals et hymnes de loisirs. Mention juste une mélodie folklorique…

Dance to a Forgotten Memory for Flute Duet. Par DRESNER LAURENCE. Bailar A Una Memoria Olvidada ('Dance to a Forgotten Memory') is a duet for high flute and low flute, premiered at the 2018 International Low Flutes Festival in Reston, Virginia. The low part was originally played by Paige Dashner Long on her Double Contrabass Flute in C. Parts included accommodate a variety of combinations and can …