Lieder der Vergänglichkeit for three soloists (SMezBar), mixed choir and orchestra. Par PENDERECKI KRZYSZTOF. The form of this work is not so much based on the classical symphony, but is closer to a song cycle structure which has now grown to include 13 movements for choir and orchestra. The Romantic characteristics and form of the 8th Symphony are both reminiscent of Gustav Mahler’s choral sympho…

Vocal selections from Stephen Schwartz's 1970 musical, Godspell - a series of parables, taken primarily from the Gospel of Matthew. These are then interspersed with a variety of modern music set primarily to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ treated briefly near the end of performance.

Arr. Timothy Johnson. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. 'Melody is the very essence of music. ' -W. A. Mozart (1786)Mozart confirmed this view on melody by writing the Ave Verum Corpus near theend of his short life. Originally written for chorus, strings, and organ, this work standsamong the most beautiful musical expressions of all time. Timothy Johnson has skillfullymade Mozart's wondrous achievement…

The eclectic and versatile Mexican acoustic Guitar duo have taken the world by storm with their fiery blend of a rock and heavy metal sensibility, a Flamenco flavour and a near-telepathic virtuoso partnership on duelling classical Guitars. This songbook features standard notation and TAB for six of their best songs, as well as professionally-recorded demonstration and backing tracks, so you truly …

Par BERTINI HENRI. The Etudes op. 29 and op. 32 are among Bertini’s best-known and most influential tutorial works. For aspiring pianists there is much to discover: Pieces with interesting harmonies in keys with up to four sharps or flats display various musical characteristics using a range of different rhythms, articulation and dynamics. With teaching notes by editor Ruth Taneda. When Henri Jer…

The Girl from Ipanema | One Note Samba | Meditation | Desafinado | No More Blues. Par JOBIM ANTONIO CARLOS / WESTBY OIVIND (Arr.). Øivind Westby has written a number of excellent but demanding instrumental arrangements for Concert Band. In the present one, he has transcribed five of the most famous by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994) grew up near Ipanema, t…

Arr. Timothy Johnson. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. 'Melody is the very essence of music. ' -W. A. Mozart (1786)Mozart confirmed this view on melody by writing the Ave Verum Corpus near theend of his short life. Originally written for chorus, strings, and organ, this work standsamong the most beautiful musical expressions of all time. Timothy Johnson has skillfullymade Mozart's wondrous achievement…

Par CURNOW JAMES. The islands come to a stage near you with this three movement suite of Jamaican folk songs. Titles include the round Mi Gallo, When the Moon Gone Round which is a Jamaican stone game, and Yes, Bar Limbo, a traditional ring game. This is a great opportunity to expose your students to the rich musical heritage of the Caribbean. / Niveau : 0.5 / Musique légère originale / Réperto…

Ricordi Vocal Score Series. Par DONIZETTI GAETANO. Gaetano Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux, written to a libretto by Salvadore Cammarano, was first performed at the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples on 29 October 1837. Although it largely disappeared from the repertory at the end of the nineteenth century, it has now consolidated a position as one of Donizetti’s most innovative late operas and is very of…

For Solo Piano. Par ANDERSON JULIAN. The work may be performed as a complete cycle, in single movements or in combinations chosen by the player. She Hears is a study in listening; Toucher is a celebration in musical texture and colour. Sight Lines is a short, hyperactive study in near chaos. Nuits presents the sounds and perfumes of the night. Alba is a celebration of the sounds and sensations o…

Par . This collection of Argentinean tangos for voice and piano offers a cross-section of tango across the ages, from the beginnings, through the Gardel era, the golden age and Tango nuevo (of Piazzolla and others), right up to contemporary compositions ? creating a perfect tango concert program. Whether used within a song recital, as encores, or as music for dance events, the repertoire in Tango …

Par DRUEL GUILLAUME. Après Quatre façons d'oiseau, le Concerto à plumes est un nouvel hommage à l'ordre des oiseaux. Tout au long de ces trois mouvements pour clarinette seule, la musique s'inspire de l'énergie de ces volatiles (ici cormoran, moineaux et étourneaux), du contraste entre leurs immobilités, leurs allures légères et leurs soudaines fulgurances. Si la pièce n'utilise pas les technique…

Tecniche tradizionali e contemporanee per chitarra acusticaL'arte di suonare il blues con le dita della mano destra viene proposta da uno dei più qualificati esponenti della chitarra acustica, Franco Morone. In questo dvd il chitarrista ripercorre le tecniche sia tradizionali che contemporanee del blues conosi esercizi sulla linea dei bassi (il basso ostinato, quello alternato, il walking bass, la…

Par MURAIL TRISTAN. Contes Cruels est le titre d'un recueil de nouvelles de Villiers de l'Isle-Adam (1838-1889). La pièce est écrite pour 2 guitares électriques et petit orchestre (bois par 2). La 2ème guitare est accordée un 1/4 de ton plus haut. Les deux guitares sont transformées électroniquement, en particulier par des modulateurs en anneau, échos, distorsions. Les guitares jouent parfois en …