Par BRANDER SIRI. Siri Brander (1866-1934) was one of the first female composers to be played by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. Elegie (originally for piano) was arranger for string orchestra by A. E. Westerlind and first performed in 1894. More than 120 years later it was recovered in the archives. The small treasure of pure salon romanticism has the duration of 4 minutes. The package inclu…

Kantate. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. The Vienna Musicians’ Society, a pension fund for the widows and orphans of professional musicians, asked Mozart, among others, to compose a choral work for performance at their benefit concert series. Presumably it was due not just to the pressure of a deadline, but also for the chance to have the music of the torso of the great C minor Mass, K. 427, performe…

Arr. Jacob De Haan. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Viele der zahlreichen Werke von Johann Sebastian Bach sind bis heute bei einem großen Publikum bekannt und beliebt. Hierzu zählen die Matthäus-Passion, das Weihnachtsoratorium und das Air aus der dritten Orchestersuite. Das Arioso aus BWV 156 gehört ebenfalls zu seinen bekanntesten Kompositionen. Jacob de Haan arrangierte dieses Werk, ohne den Charakt…

Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. This critical edition of Vivaldi 's masterpiece is based on the Manchester manuscript source, which originates from Vivaldi 's circle, and represents an alternative (in many cases, more explicit) version of these famous concertos. The Manchester source has until now not been used as the primary source for a modern edition. First study score to be based on the Manchester source…

En un week-end, Irma est passée d'auteur-compositeur-interprète de l'ombre à artiste produite par plus de 400 membres du site Mymajorcompany. Elle nous livre son 1er album ' Letter to the lord ' enregistré à New York par le producteur de Lenny Kravitz. De retour en France, elle décide que le résultat final ne correspond pas à l'ambiance acoustique ' brute ' qu'elle veut transmettre, et décide d'e…

The 25 Easy Exercises that comprise Friedrich Burgmüller's Opus 100 are perennial favourites for both Piano students and teachers alike. Originally entitled 25 Etudes faciles et progressives, composées et doigtées, expressément pour l'etendue des petites mains , the pieces offer a uniquely melodic and elegant opportunity to develop your Piano technique whilst learning a real repertoire of performa…

Par HORST MICHAEL. Louis Vierne (1870-1937) raised the organ symphony to its stylistic zenith. One of his pupils, Marcel Dupré, was the teacher of Thierry Escaich, the co-editor of this complete edition. Vierne's 'Symphony” #4 is one of the most important works in the organ repertoire. Until now it was thought to have originated during the three months of summer 1914. However, the editor has disco…

Arrangements Pour Piano, Chant, Guitare et Paroles. Par DAVIS JR.SAMMY. Take the place of this Rat Pack legend with ten songs for you to learn and perform. Sammy Davis Jnr's characteristic performances of standards like Mr Bojangles and Let's Face The Music And Dance are as unforgettable as the man himself. . . and those classic moments are recreated here for you! Ten songs have been specially arr…

In his choice of the title La Follia, Krzysztof Penderecki recalls the tradition of virtuosic variations on a Sarabande originating from the Baroque period. The theme is introduced first in pizzicato, then arco, and is developed in nine variations which exploit the full range of playing techniques on the violin. The breakneck speed of double stopping passages, artificial harmonics, extensive melod…

Par FRANCK CESAR. The Sonata In A Major is one of Franck's best-known works. Originally for Violin, it was composed as a wedding present for the famous Belgian Violinist Eugene Ysaÿe, who performed it at his matrimonial celebrations onSeptember 26, 1886. It is set in this edition for Cello and Piano accompaniment and has been selected for the ABRSM Grade 8 Cello Syllabus. / Répertoire d'Examen / …

Arr. Frederik Kampstra. The Lion Sleeps Tonight was originally recorded in 1939 and was an instant hit in many countries. Since then, countless artists have recorded this well-known song. The Lion Sleeps Tonight was also used in the famous Disney movie The Lion King. Add a little Disney magic to any concert with this stirring arrangement. / Niveau : 2.5 / Pop and rock / Recueil / Brass Band

Par BAY WILLIAM. A collection of classical pieces arranged for flatpicking guitar, together with a few modern flatpicking originals in the classical style by William Bay. Includes works by J.S. Bach, Dowland, Handel, Krieger, Mouret, Playford, Praetorius, Quantz, Rameau, Sanz, and St. Jacome, as well as music by a couple of anonymous Renaissance lutenists-21 pieces in all. All selections appear in…

This three movement piano trio from Giselher Klebe's late period of creativity originates from his estate. The composition's appeal lies in the clear, restrained diction whilst at the same time a high intensity of expression is achieved. Two diverse slow outer movements with eruptive injections frame a lively middle movement. This work which has a duration of 20 minutes undoubtedly represents an i…

A shimmering a cappella refrain provides an especially memorable highlight at the end of Mark Hayes', otherwise accompanied, choral arrangement. Originally penned by the 'Father of American Music,' this beloved song has long been associated with the grand pageantry of the Kentucky Derby. / Choeur SAB

For Fingerstyle Guitar. Par BAKER DUCK. This volume is intended as a folio of arrangements from the repertoire of a working musician. As such, there is only a minimum of discussion about the technical aspects of playing. Students who have already dealt with the American style called fingerpicking or fingerstyle guitar, which is quite distinct from other kinds of guitar playing, will be at an advan…