Par MAHLER GUSTAV. The Song of the Earth , composed in the summer of 1908, is Mahler’s best-known and most personal work. Reflecting drastic changes in his life, its immense emotional density is very moving. Until the very end, Mahler continued to refine the extremely differentiated instrumentation, as is evident in numerous retouchings in the autograph score and engraver’s model. It is therefore …

Par VERDI GIUSEPPE. Verdi's penultimate opera and tragic masterpiece, Otello. With an inspired libretto by Arrigo Boito, this adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello is a true masterpiece! Technically and aesthetically, in the mastery of orchestration, harmony and vocal writing, this work represents a profound leap forward from earlier Verdi triumphs, an example of his brilliant compositional powers. …

Le Petit Trompettorama est un répertoire de morceaux pour violonistes débutants permettant de jouer aussi bien du classique que des musiques de films ou de la variété et du traditionnel. L'ouvrage réunit Dominique Le Guern, pédagogue chevronnée, et Gérard Boulanger, sommité de la trompette, largement reconnu pour son travail pédagogique et pour ses qualités de soliste, notamment à l'Orchestre phil…

Par CHRISTIANSEN COREY. Clifford Brown was one of the most influential jazz trumpeters and was a true master of jazz. His fantastic tone, time, feel and command of the jazz language have been inspiring jazz musicians on all instruments for decades. This book breaks down many of the one and two-bar phrases played by Clifford and helps students apply them to their own playing. Lines played over mino…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Many anecdotes surround String Quartet op. 131: Beethoven is said to have considered it to be his finest quartet and of his late period works, the one dearest to his heart. It is also believed that the composer invested so much of himself in it: his ailing health, the social isolation brought about by his deafness and the suicide attempt of his nephew Karl. In addition it…

This is a beginning fake book for players new to faking. By using a fake book, musicians learn to fake an accompaniment to a melody, playing chords as indicated. This book is designed for those players just acquiring this important musical skill. It includes 100 favorite songs that belong in all musicians' repertoire library, including standards, pop hits, Broadway and movie songs, folk favorites,…

Also available: Blues Hanon Boogie Woogie Hanon Inspired by Charles-Louis Hanon's The Virtuoso Pianist - the essential technical method for any classical player - these new volumes present a modern-day equivalent for the musician seeking to play the key piano styles of the 20th century. Each book develops basic technique and true facility in each genre through authentic, progressive exercises and …

Revised edition of HN 1360 without fingerings. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Bach's three-part Sinfonias acquaint pianists of every age with the art of playing three equal parts with just two hands - a true phenomenon! It is no accident that these pieces, together with the two-part Inventions, are considered indispensable to every pianist. This beautiful music has lost nothing of its relevance to us …

Engel auf den Feldern singen. Par KERNEN ROLAND. This beautiful arrangement begins with a festive opening following which the chorale melody is introduced. A lofty intermezzo follows, after which the chorale returns with the joyful atmosphere of the opening. The work concludes with a splendid climax that creates a true Christmas mood for both musicians and audience. / Niveau : 2.5 / Date parutio…

Using themes of Mozart's Symphony No. 40, Earlene has arranged a choral that celebrates Mozart's life and creative works in a fun and humorous way. Many facts are contained in the piece making this an outstanding way for studentsto musically remember key information about the composer. True music education! / Partitions classique / Vocale - chorale / Choeur et ensemble vocal / SHAWNEE PRESS

The autograph of a composition always makes fascinating reading - and this is particularly true of Schubert's Trio in Eb major op. 100, as it underwent many changes during its composition. The manuscript, parts of which were greatly revised, bears eloquent witness to this and offers an opportunity to trace the intricacies of Schubert's phrasing and articulation. This source is in a private collect…

Par SCULTHORPE PETER. '. . .true quartet-music, admirably conceived for the medium. I found it a most vivid and compelling piece.'The Sunday Times (Desmond Shawe-Taylor), 7 December 1975/ Répertoire / Quatuor à Cordes

With optional Chorus and Narrator. Par HOSAY JAMES L.. A magnificent offering for your Christmas performance! James L. Hosay has taken the story of the birth of Christ, according to the Gospel of Luke, and set it to heart lifting music. A stunning and unforgettable performance can be had with a chorus or with a narrator. Either way, this piece will add to the festive mood of your Holiday concert a…

Here is the chance to become a true classical soloist! Step into the spotlight and play-along with the superb backing tracks on the specially recorded CDs, containing eleven of the world's best-loved classical melodies, all arranged for Flute. From Handel's Water Music and Mozart's Musical Joke to Beethoven's Allegretto Theme and Schubert's Entr'acte , these wonderful works are firm favourites wit…