Par PART ARVO. Fratres (original setting for violin and piano) was commissioned by the Salzburg Festival and premiered on August 17th, 1980 at that very place (violin: Gidon Kremer, piano: Elena Kremer). Daniel Hope, internationally acclaimed violin soloist, says about the piece: 'Fratres opened up my ears in a completely new way. Recently when I recorded it, I was extremely pleased about the edit…

Par COHEN MARY / SPEARING ROBERT. Quartetstart Level 1 is a break-through for string quartet teaching! Combining the multitudinous talents of Mary Cohen ? whose acclaimed Superseries materials have transformed modern string teaching methods ? and composer Robert Spearing, Quartetstart Level 1 provides a first-class collection of original pieces written specially for string players of around ABRSM …

Par DUNSER. Step by step, beginners learn how to play the trumpet joyfully and with enthusiasm. Many new, but also approved methodical processes are elaborated into this book. Within the last years, Trumpet Fox became one of the most successful tutorial books. The complete school comprises of 3 volumes and is ideal for both, individual or class lessons and as well for self study. It is also suitab…

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par HENRY VIII. The English king, Henry VIII (1491-1547), is mainly remembered for disposing of his wives on a regular basis and breaking with the Catholic Church when the Pope Clement VII refused to grant him a divorce so he could marry Anne Boleyn. He was, however, a gifted athlete, dancer and composer, writing many songs, poems and consort pieces (though not Greensleeves, as…

Par LANGGAARD RUED. Rued Langgaard (1893-1952) is one of the most important Danish composers of the 20th century. He has, however, only acquired this status many years after his death. Langgaard was an eminent musical talent, but with his romantic and symbolist view of art, he ended up as an outsider in an era when the trend-setting Musical life of the time was dominated by Carl Nielsen?s sober an…

With optional Chorus and Narrator. Par HOSAY JAMES L.. A magnificent offering for your Christmas performance! James L. Hosay has taken the story of the birth of Christ, according to the Gospel of Luke, and set it to heart lifting music. A stunning and unforgettable performance can be had with a chorus or with a narrator. Either way, this piece will add to the festive mood of your Holiday concert a…

for piano and woodwind quintet. Par JALBERT PIERRE. Wind Dances is in seven short contrasting movements, each containing dance-like rhythms, both slow and fast. Having two sons who both play the clarinet, I've heard many a woodwind quintet, so I've been wanting to write for the medium for quite a while. In this instance, I also added my own instrument, the piano. The work opens with a fast moveme…

Best-selling author Fred Sokolow teaches you how to play blues on the banjo with this instructional book and audio pack! You'll learn: how to play the blues in several banjo tunings- how to play in the styles of blues greats like Mississippi John Hurt, Lightnin' Hopins, B.B. King, Skip James, and many more- licks, scales, chords, turnarounds and boogie backup- several approaches to soloing- how to…

Par DARIN BOBBY. Darin is widely respected for being a multi-talented, versatile performer who conquered many music genres, including pop, jazz, folk and country. He was also an actor, songwriter and music business entrepreneur. This songbook, part of the Budget Series, brings together a significant number of Darin hits arranged for voice and piano with guitar chord boxes, making it great fun to …

Considered by many as one of the greatest songs of the 2000s, Seven Nation Army continues to be heard at sporting and special events around the world. Its instantly recognizable riff has made it the signature sound for the alternative rock duo, White Stripes. / Ensemble A Cordes

In 1929 Paul Wittgenstein, a pianist and war veteran who lost his right arm in the Great War, commissioned Maurice Ravel to write a concerto for him to perform. The result was one of Ravel's most thrilling compositions and, for Wittgenstein, the most important of the many works he commissioned over the course of his career. The piano reduction in our edition contains both Ravel's and Wittgenstein'…

This solo record from Vai was many years in the making but it captures completely the style and panache of this guitar virtuoso. Play like a rock legend if you dare! This volume contains guitar transcriptions, an introduction about the making of the record and artwork from the album.

10 Easy Tuneful Pieces. Ideal graded supplementary material whilst studying for your music examinations. Includes: How Great Thou Art, BRAHMS - Lullaby, STANFORD - A Soft Day, SCHUBERT - The Secret and many more / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Recueil / Clarinette

Par VERVE THE. While Oasis and Blur battled for superficial chart supremacy at the height of the 'Britpop' phenomenon, Richard Ashcroft and The Verve set about creating some of the most poignant and touchingly personal songs of the decade. The Drugs Don't Work , Lucky Man and many others became anthems for a disillusioned generation, and paved the way for the likes of Coldplay, Snow Patrol and Ath…

Grades 2-5. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. This 5-volume graded series of organ music by J. S. Bach includes all the essential pieces and many lesser known works. Each volume contains advice on registration, ornamentation, articulation, fingering and pedalling, etc., and background notes on each piece. The whole is an authoritative and practical introduction for all players. / Niveau : Très Avancé / …