Diego Ortiz's Trattado is a classic in the art of musical ornamentation. Part 1 provides examples of every cadence while part 2 discusses the interplay between viola da gamba and harpsichord, including many pieces for this combination of instruments as illustrations. All lovers of early music are familiar with Ortiz's standard work, but how many of them have actually read it' This new edition mak…

Ballet in one prologue and three entrées. Par RAMEAU JEAN-PHILIPPE. 'Les Fêtes d'Hébé' or 'Les Talents Lyriques' (1739) belong to the highly opulent ballet opera genre, which was only common in 18th century courtly France. Rameau's 'Indes Galantes' (1735) is often considered the pinnacle of this “mixed” genre, which connects instrumental music, song and dance in the form of a prologue with subsequ…

Par HUWS JONES EDWARD. Play Jazztime presents a selection of world-famous hits from this brilliant, brittle era- from the seductive melodies of Arlen to the archetypal Twenties hits Charleston and Five foot two, eyes of blue. Relive the age of Gatsby- and Play Jazztime!     / Instrumental Music / Recueil / Violon et Piano

With this DVD course, you will learn all of the basic fundamentals of this marvelous instrument, including the first steps in starting to read music. Learning gradually, you will be able to impress your friends and family with your interpretations of popular pieces such as 'El Himno de la Alegria', 'Las Mañanitas' and 'Ella'. On-screen graphics guide you note by note! In a brief segment, the instr…

Realised by Benjamin Britten. Par PURCELL HENRY. The music of Henry Purcell formed a major influence across Britten’s output. The numerous editions of Purcell housed in Britten and Pears’s Library and Archive in Aldeburgh indicate the lasting importance for both men of his music. Among these editions are the 1698 and 1702 printings of Orpheus Britannicus, the two-volume song collection published b…

Par SQUIRE WILLIAM HENRY. William Henry Squire was known in his day as a virtuoso Cellist and also composed many pieces for the instrument. His compositions have become staples of the Cello repertoire, the most popular and remembered ofwhich are featured in this collection. The online audio includes professionally recorded backing tracks for all the pieces recorded by Pianist, John Walker. / Date…

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…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. This exciting medley of American spirituals is sure to please! Mike Hannickel's carefully crafted THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS helps young bands develop those all-important listening skills. They'll hear how each tune contrasts and complements the others when “Go Tell It On The Mountain”, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Who did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah” all come together in rousing cou…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. This exciting medley of American spirituals is sure to please! Mike Hannickel's carefully crafted THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS helps young bands develop those all-important listening skills. They'll hear how each tune contrasts and complements the others when “Go Tell It On The Mountain”, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Who did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah” all come together in rousing cou…

Par PART ARVO. Following an initiative by Princess Caroline of Monaco/Hannover to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of his Highness, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, composer Arvo Pärt was commissioned to compose a work for choir and orchestra. The finished work, Cantique des degrés, received its premiere on 19 November 1999 during a special service in the Cathedral of Monte-Carlo in the …

This book and companion audio include twenty of the most popular kids' tunes of all time, arranged for small hands to play on the ukulele. Chords are supplied for other instruments to join in the fun, as well as lyrics for singing. The ukulele tablature makes learning fun and easy, while the arranger (with 25 years of teaching experience) has laid the foundations for good fingerstyle technique. T…

Par PUSCOIU COSTEL. A definitive method book for the study of the pan flute. An acknowledged master of the pan flute, Costel Pusciou presents essays on fundamental technique and the history and evolution of the instrument, as well as detailed instructions on correct posture, embouchure, articulation, execution of ornaments and more. The book provides a generous amount of repertoire pieces and tech…

Par . The world loves to sing. From barbershop groups to madrigal choirs to vocal rock bands, there are tens of thousands of vocal groups in America. The success of mainstream television programs such as Glee and The Sing-Off not only demonstrates the rising popularity of vocal music; it reflects how current trends inspire others to join in. In addition, through various online and on-the-ground vo…