Par RAUTAVAARA EINOJUHANI. Piano reduction for Einojuhani Rautavaara's Concerto for harp and orchestra (2000) available for the first time (2024)! This product includes also the solo part edited by Kalen Smith. The composer tells about the three-movement work: 'The concerto is in three movements. After the orchestral introduction, the harp leads into a gradually thickening texture that progresse…

Arr. Wil Van Der Beek. Par NESSLER VICTOR E.. Farewell Song has been taken from Der Trompetervon Säckingen by Victor E. Nessler (1841-1890). Thisopera tells the sentimental story of a plain musicianwho is eventually allowed to marry the daughter ofa baron. From the first performance in 1884, thisopera was well liked - not so much because of thestory but because of its musical features. Impressivet…

Par ROREM NED. Rorem is as well known for his candid diaries as for his musical endeavors. This work is a blend of intense and powerful violin solos with lyrical and meditative sections. This is the full score and parts. For Violin, Clarinet and Piano./ Répertoire / Clarinette, Violon et Piano

Tonalité : D-Moll - Horn, Paul (Arr.) -. Par NAUMANN JOHANN GOTTLIEB. Johann Gottlieb Naumann, who today is becoming increasingly well known, achieved recognition during his lifetime as a composer of operas, among them the first Swedish “national opera, ” Gustaf Wasa. In addition he wrote a large number of sacred compositions for the Court of Dresden, where he was employed for many years, includin…

Par YE XIAOGANG. Xiaogang Ye (b. 1955) is one of the best-known composers in China. He studied at the Central Conservatory of Music of China, won First Prize in the Alexander Tscherepnin Composition Competition and at the end of his studies became Composer in Residence and lecturer at the Central Conservatory. After further studies at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester in A…

Par BLANKEN JOHN. John Blanken has created a swinging arrangement of the famous Scottish traditional tune Scotland the Brave. The usual version with bagpipes is the best known and there is a similarity in Swingin’ Kilts owing to its long, drone-like tones in the accompaniment. The theme has been rhythmically adapted but it is still easily recognisable. Swingin’ Kilts holds a challenge for every br…

Par ELGAR EDWARD. Chanson de Matin ('Morning Song') (Op. 15, No. 2) was likely written by Edward Elgar around 1889, originally for violin and piano. He later created an orchestral version. The premiere of this version in 1901 was conducted by none other than Henry Wood. Wood conducted the Promenade Concerts in London for almost 50 years and is considered the 'father' of The Proms. The English comp…

Par HAHN. Composed by Reynaldo Hahn, Romance In A Major is a chamber piece for Violin and Piano, for upper-intermediate players. This melodious piece is written in one main movement and is perfect for a recital. Starting 'Très modere' with the main theme, the piece later become quieter 'calme' with some variations of this main theme. Really romantic, it is sometimes indicated which string to play …

Par STRATFORD DIZZY. In a pop style that is characteristic for Dizzy Stratford, this composition contains famous and lesser-known spirituals which are brought back to life in a refreshing manner. / Niveau : 3 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Brass Band

1001 Nights in the Harem. Par SAY FAZIL. 'My Violin Concerto consists of four movements whose inspiration is loosely connected with Scheherazade’s One Thousand and One Nights. The first movement is set inside the harem; a variety of women from the harem are introduced, each with her own different personality. The second movement is a frenzy of dance – in effect a party night with an abundance of d…

Par ANDRE MARC. Un-fini I is the first composition for harp in which a known weakness of the instrument—the blurring of sound in the low register—is transformed into a strength: through preparation of the instrument, complete clarity is achieved. The preparation makes the use of a unique micro-interval scale possible./ Répertoire / Harfe (Tamtam et Grosse Caisse)

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par BYRD WILLIAM. The Battell was written during the late 14th Century when England was in a mood of national celebration after victory over the Spanish and French Armadas. The movement which Byrd called Marche Before The Battell became known as The Earl of Oxford?s Marchand it appears with that title in an early manuscript copy of the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. Written while B…

Par SCULTHORPE PETER. Mountains was commissioned by the Sydney International Piano Competition, 1981, with assistance from the Music board of Australia Council. It was first performed by Gabriella Pusner in Verbugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of music, on 4 July 1981. The work is a response to the mountainous terrain of Tasmania, often known as 'Isle of Mountains', where the composer was born. …

Arr. Klaas Van Der Woude. Par RUTTER JOHN. For a long time John Rutter has been the composer of contemporary music for choirs. His Gloria is world-known and also his Nativity Carol is sung all around the world at Christmas time. A simple melody of great beauty accompanied by perfect chords get you in the true Christmas spirit. / Niveau : 3 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par SUSATO TIELMAN / KING. Tilman Susato (1515-1570) was primarily known for owning a publishing house in Antwerp during the Renaissance era. However, he was also an established composer and his Three Dances from Het derde musyck boexken prove his accomplishment. Much of Susato 's compositions are adaptable to many arrangements, with this score being no exception. The Three Dances, Ronde, Salterel…