Par SPOHR LOUIS. Louis Spohr?s technically, extremely demanding concertos have long been part of clarinetists? standard repertoire. Like the first clarinet concerto, this second concerto was composed for the clarinetist Johann Hermstedt, probably in the spring of 1810. Critics praised the concerto at its premiere, stating that it was ?undeniably one of the most accomplished works of art of its kin…

Par JANACEK LEOS. This Urtext edition of Janácek's works includes lesser-known piano pieces and miniatures from his late years. They complete our picture of Janácek the piano composer, best known for the cycles 'On an Overgrown Path” and 'In the Mists”. The late miniatures, entered in the album of Kamila Stösslová, reveal his compositional style at its most concise. The editor Ondrej Pivoda, the c…

Simple play of different frames, interlocking and coming near one another in different ways. The style is very close to early structuralism, with intrusions of repetitive minimal patterns and a lot of care for 'physiological? and 'idiomatic? solutions on this particular instruments. / Mandoline Et Guitare

Par HAHN. Written for the Paris Conservatoire contest of 1903, Sarabande Et Thème Varie is a piece by Reynaldo Hahn for Clarinet and Piano. Quite challenging, this piece is perfect for advanced students and would work well for a contest or a recital. As the name mentions it, this work is composed with a main sarabande. It is dedicated to Charles Turban, a French clarinettist. Reynaldo Hahn was a n…

Instrument edition - Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter & Ordinary Time. Par ALONSO TONY. Created with the same care and vision as the best-selling The Lyric Psalter, The Lyric Gospel Acclamations is a two-volume collection containing lyric settings of every Gospel Acclamation verse from the Lectionary for Mass for Sundays, Solemnities, and Feasts. The all-around accessibility of this collection stan…

Par STRAUSS RICHARD. The 'Serenade' for 13 wind instruments enjoys a special position among the works of Richard Strauss's youth (and suggests that this period was coming to an end): it is the work that brought recognition to Strauss as a composer outside his native environment./ Répertoire / 13 Instruments à Vent

Learn the nuances of music notation, and create professional looking scores. This reference presents a comprehensive look at contemporary music notation. You will learn the meaning and stylistic practices for many types of notation that are currently in common use, from traditional staffs to lead sheets to guitar tablature. It discusses hundreds of notation symbols, as well as general guidelines f…

Par PERRIN ROLAND. Imagine turning on the radio, hearing a good song and being able to write the whole thing down ? tune, chords, bassline and drums. That is what you will learn with this course. Real Ear Training is the ultimate book for learning to hear, write down and understand melodies, chords, basslines, rhythms and drum kit grooves. No instrument is required and only basic music notation kn…

Par BALAZS ARPAD. Árpád Balázs (*1937) composed the first version of the work between 1994 and 1996 for tárogató and concert band. Since this traditional Hungarian instrument is rarely found in ensembles abroad, a soprano saxophone can serve as an alternative solo instrument. The composer uses melodies from the early 18th century, from the age of Rákóczi's war of independence. An ambitious framewo…

Par KRAUS JOSEPH MARTIN. Joseph Martin Kraus [1756 1792] composed his Requiem in 1775at the age of 19 for the parish church in his hometown of Buchen, Odenwald. This followed the Miserere of 1773, and is the second of his surviving sacred compositions. Already in this early work Kraus shows that he was a representative of the musical ?Sturm und Drang.? With all its youthful unconcern towards compo…

Polnische Meister. Par TEUCHERT HEINZ. In this series 'European Guitar and Lute Music', seven albums will be published on original 16th to 18th century music. Each album will be devoted to music from one country. Choice of pieces for transcription for the guitar, selected from the vast amount of tablature available, has been made with consideration for their particular musical merit and for their …

Par OSTRANDER ALLEN. Basic Techniques For The Double Valve Bass Trombone is a method by Allen Ostrander for the Double Valve Bass Trombone. Written in English, it includes much advice and instruction to obtain the best sonority while gaining in speed and agility. The positioning is part of the legend in the book and each lesson is followed by some direct applications and exercises. This method is …