Antonín Dvo?ák was a Czech composer. Following the nationalist example of Bed?ich Smetana, Dvo?ák frequently employed aspects, specifically rhythms,of the folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia. Dvo?ák's own style has been described as 'the fullest recreation of a national idiom with that of the symphonic tradition, absorbing folk influences and finding effective ways of using them'.The Pian…

Perhaps some of the most exciting works for men's chorus that exist in our repertoire today. Iconic Estonian composer Veljo Tormis celebrates the tradition of 'runosongs,' music that has been passed down through generations. These dynamic works use a minimalistic compositional style reminiscent of Estonian folksong. Simple in construction and unbelievably dynamic - and often humorous - in sound. T…

Joni Mitchell's music includes some of the most distinctive protest songs of the 1960s. Blessed with a voice that is instantly heart-warming, gentle and poignant, Joni's performances grew to reflect her life and surroundings in a delicate but always direct manner. With hits including Both Sides Now and the evergreen Big Yellow Taxi her voice remains, alongside those of Paul Simon and Bob Dylan, a …

The Belgian Charles Auguste de Bériot (1802-1870) was not only a violinist but also a teacher and composer.'Scène de Ballet?, perhaps his best-known composition, is a favourite with violin students. One such student was the young Itzhak Perlman, who included it in his collection 'Concertos from my Childhood?. The piece captivates with its beautiful melodies and refined rhythms.The EditorKurt Sassm…

The candle is a universal symbol of peace and hope. This seasonal selection honors the tradition with its captivating music and heartwarming text. At the end, four spoken greetings embrace various holidays. As a special touch, project animated images from the VideoTrax DVD on a large screen during performance. / Choeur SSA

Although quite some time has passed since the multifaceted organ music from Spain's Golden Age could be called an 'insider's tip?, it had yet to attain popularity with any wide audience outside the countries of the Iberian Peninsula. The three-volume Urtext edition of selected works by Joan Cabanilles, the cathedral organist from Valencia, now has every chance of becoming a milestone in its own ri…

Italian composer Franceso Paolo Tosti (1846-1916) wrote more than 350 songs, among which were favorites of famous singers, from Caruso and Tetrazzini in his day to Pavarotti and Carreras in ours. With a direct and simple grace and sensual Italianate vocal lines, his works were in some ways an art music reply to the Neapolitan folk tradition. Featuring 30 Tosti songs available for the first time in…

Par JENKINS KARL. La musique d'Adiemus, rendue célèbre par le spot publicitaire de Delta Air Lines et dont l'album s'est vendu par millions. Adiemus conjugue influences classiques et ethniques pour créer une sonorité envoûtante, tribale. Songs of Sanctuary est une oeuvre chorale qui se fonde sur la tradition classique européenne mais qui, dans son traitement de la voix, se rapproche de la 'world m…

Pantomime in einem Akt nach dem Libretto von Menyhért Lengyel. Par BARTOK BELA. In the Mandarin he finally breaks with the romantic tradition and also turns away from the artistic endeavours typical of the turn of the century. The pantomime refl ects for the fi rst time what Bartók had learnt from folk music, refined into a personal expression, an individual phraseology. He consciously settles a s…

arranged for Classical Guitar Solo. Par GUERRA STEPHEN. Choro is a popular instrumental-music tradition flourishing in Brazil and around the world. It preceded, influenced, and in turn was influenced by samba and bossa nova. Its repertory is vast, including thousands of choros composed by all manner of string, wind, keyboard, and percussion players?in addition to the guitar classics by João Pernam…

Cool Through Styles And Centuries. Par KALLMEYER ULRICH. Cool Cat Piano Goodies - What's that? To begin with, watch as Ulrich Kallmeyer explores various pop idioms in cool pieces conceived for easy to medium difficulty and for contrasting harmonies and rhythms. Such a claim still doesnt do justice to the Goodies, however, since references to the classical tradition shimmer through these pieces. Be…

One hundred titles in six categories: pop hits; movie and TV music; pop, rock and country classics; folk and children's songs; classical themes; and all-time favorites. Titles include: All for Love * I Swear * Charlie Brown Theme * Looking Through Your Eyes * Star Wars (Main Title) * Talk to the Animals * Journey to the Past * Tradition * To Life! * As Time Goes By and more.

Par FILTER. Title of Record' is still firmly within the industrial-metal tradition. There's trippy neo-psychedelic pop vocals that close 'Captain Bligh, ' and even when the music rages (which it does throughout the record), there are subtle differences in tension and dynamics that keep it fresh and engaging throughout. / Pop & rock / Tablatures / Guitare Tablatures