Make the silence talk'La Muette knew how to make the silence talk like no one', writes Djavann in his book (La Muette, © Flammarion 2008). Those words deeply touched me for they express one of the most beautiful metaphors in music. Through the lines of discourse, beyond words, I was listening to the silence of 'La Muette'. A rare and intense listening which joins the same internal listening I use …

Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Among Mozart's most popular works, The Magic Flute has enchanted listeners since it was first performed in 1791. Originally intended to be a singspiel, filled with traditional comic, exotic, and fairytale elements, the work greatly transcended those limitations, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest operas of the entire repertoire. This publication contains the…

Par PANUFNIK ROXANNA. When the London International Festival of Early Music came to me with a commission to write a solo harpsichord piece for Jane Chapman, they asked me to relate the new piece to Byrd, as it’s the 400th anniversary of his death, this year. Jane introduced me to Byrd’s arrangement of Dowland’s wonderful Pavana Lachrymae (‘Pavan of tears’) – a piece of many layers but simple and e…

With solemn passages as well as fanfare passages this piece culminates as a celebration. A contest piece that features several opportunities to teach bow placement techniques along with position work, it is suitable for any occasion, especially those in which you wish to celebrate America's veterans (5:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

Par BATESON THOMAS. Thomas Bateson: Second Set of Madrigals in 3, 4, 5 & 6 parts (1618) Contents: Songs of three parts: Love is the fire My Mistress after service due One woman scarce of twenty If I seek to enjoy Pleasure is a wanton thing Sweet, those trammels of your hair Songs of four parts: Live not, poor bloom The nightingale in silent night O what is she? (the first part) See forth her eyes …

Sing, Choirs! is a library in miniature. It contains many of the Christian church's popular traditional anthems, including at least one example that will be suitable for each of the major services of the year. A number of Anglican chants (Psalms, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) are included, set out in a way that should enable those who are unfamiliar with the style to perform them easily. The selec…

Par EWAZEN ERIC. Originally composed for Trumpet and Piano, A Song from the Heart is one of those rare new works that immediately captures performers and listeners in a wide range of settings. A beautiful melodic solo sings over a lush piano accompaniment, with passages that stick in the mind well after the performance. A Song from the Heart will be at home on any program, whether memorials, recit…

Par . C. Paul Herfurth's classic series of tutor books have now been completely revised and updated with a host of innovations to suit a new generation of musicians. A New Tune A Day features the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and photographs help guide you through the lessons and achiev…

In 1929 Paul Wittgenstein, a pianist and war veteran who lost his right arm in the Great War, commissioned Maurice Ravel to write a concerto for him to perform. The result was one of Ravel's most thrilling compositions and, for Wittgenstein, the most important of the many works he commissioned over the course of his career. The piano reduction in our edition contains both Ravel's and Wittgenstein'…

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…

Rory Gallagher's Irish Tour '74 has gone down in history as one of the greatest series of rock concerts ever. Now, you can Play Guitar With the Irish blues legend with these accurate Guitar Tab transcriptions, as well as a convenient download card for instant access to backing tracks mixed from the original masters. With an exclusive foreword by one of the countless guitarists that Rory Gallagher …

One of the most monumental rock bands ever, AC/DC, return with their 15th album, Rock Or Bust, the first without founding member and rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young. This matching folio features accurate arrangements of all 11 songs, including the lead single Play Ball, for Guitar Tab with full lyrics.Ever since bursting onto our airwaves in the 1970s, Australian group AC/DC have brought their uniq…

This School of Organ Playing presupposes a certain technical facility on the piano. The pedal exercises at the beginning are rudimentary and should be practiced in all keys, gradually accelerating the tempo. The studies are graded according to their polyphony, beginning with simple two part exercises, followed by those in three and more parts. This acquaintance with the strict principles of po…

Par BRALEY BERNARD. A memorial volume to celebrate the life of Fred Pratt Green Compiled by Bernard Braley over 60 photographs and illustrations, many in colour compiled from Fred Pratt Green's papers, photograph albums, scrapbooks and diaries memories contributed by those who still remember him from as early as 1924 Fred's poems and sonnets addressed to his friends and other previously unpublishe…

with Chord Arrangement. Par . Through the fun arrangements for the kalimba, experience the nostalgic melodies of Japanese songs from the Showa songs and new music! This is the newest edition to the popular 'Kalimba' series! This book contains 20 popular standard songs from the Showa era and new music genres (arranged with 17-note kalimba) with “melody accompaniment” chord arrangements that sound…