Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. 'Quartet In C Minor' is in four movements with a total duration of about 25 minutes. The opening Allegro is similar in style to Dvorak in its lyricism, though there is a darker, more brooding atmosphere towards the close. It is tempting to detect a hint of folk-song in the theme of the Andantino, played by the viola, but that may be stretching hindsight too far. The mov…

From Coppelia Ballet. Par DELIBES LEO. French composer Léo Delibes (1836-1891) was primarily known for his operettas and short comic operas. He was also famous for the ballet Coppelia from which arranger Wil van der Beek has transcribed the czardas for concert band. Characteristic of this work and the music of Delibes' in general are rhythmic, alternating melodies. Another trademark of Delibes' wo…

Par DE HAAN JAN. Sunset - the sun heads towards the western horizon and slowly slips from view. The sky creates a dazzling display of yellows, oranges, and reds, before turning a calm blue, then purple, and finally black. Such sunsets inspired Jan de Haan to write this piece for solo oboe and concert band. It is dedicated to his daughter, Hermanda. / Niveau : 2.5 / oeuvre solo et Orchestre / Ré…

Suito Sketches. Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. The Landing (“Les bâtisseurs”) - Sword Dance (“La danse du sabre”) - Nightfall by the River (“La rivière à la tombée de la nuit”) - Towards the Future (“Regards vers le futur”) : La ville d'Osaka vit de l’eau et vit avec l’eau. C'est pourquoi on la surnomme « la capitale de l’eau » ( suito, en japonais) depuis les temps anciens. Le sous-titre s’imposait comme…

2 Exemplare zur Auffuhrung notig. Par ZIMMERMANN BERND ALOIS. In January 1964 Bernd Alois Zimmermann interrupted the completion of his opera Die Soldaten [The Soldiers] in order to rearrange his orchestral work Dialoge for two pianos. Monologe resulting therefrom takes up the original material but develops it towards a different direction: Zimmermann‘s collage technique based on quotations extends…

Par BEARD RICHARD. This is part of a series of inter-related instrumental workbooks for keyboard, guitar, bass guitar and percussion. Planned so that concepts are carefully introduced, consolidated and extended, the workbook comprises three progressive volumes each containing twenty-five units. They support and complement the teacher's resource through an innovative approach that encourages a crea…

Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. Quartet in C Minor is in four movements with a total duration of about 25 minutes. The opening Allegro is Dvorák-ish in its lyricism, though there is a darker, more brooding atmosphere towards the close. It is tempting to detect a hint of folk-song in the theme of the Andantino, played by the Viola, but that may be stretching hindsight too far. The movement has a wistfu…

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Skrjabin?s 9th Sonata is often referred to as the ?Black Mass?. Unlike the 7th Sonata, the so-called ?White Mass?, this name did not stem from the composer. He writes: ?In the ninth sonata I came closer than ever before to the Satanic ...?. The mystic-dark sphere fascinated Skrjabin. Anyone who listens to this bizarre work will invo…

Cohen Mary (Editor). Par COHEN MARY. Concert Repertoire for Violin combines imaginative arrangements with original pieces, all of which have been carefully selected and written for players of Grade 4-7 standard. The pieces are varied and fun and will help players to improve technically as they move towards tackling the more advanced repertoire. Air From Suite In D BWV 1068 (JS Bach) Badinerie From…

This method by Tim Kliphuis is the first book to teach Gypsy Jazz Violin in the style of Stephane Grappelli. Have you ever listened to Stephane Grappellis' solos thinking 'I wish I could do that, but it is way over my head'' Here is the answer. Simple theory, licks and stylistic lessons point you towards your first authentic Gypsy Jazz improvisations, which you can try out with the swinging…

Par BACEWICZ GRAZYNA. Studying the sketches for works which a composer considers to be finished, perfected, is a fascinating activity. It enables one to penetrate the secrets of creative work, to compare the initial outline of a composition with its final version. A sketch is generally left untitled, but it does occur that a composer enhances the status of such a draft by giving it a title, before…

Harmonische Fantasie über ein Thema von Tallis. Par KNOX GARTH. Thomas Tallis (1505–1585) was one of the great figures of English Renaissance music and the Third mode melody is probably his best known work, largely thanks to Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis. In the manner of an illuminated manuscript, I wanted to illuminate this fascinating theme in three ways: from behind …

from Symphony No 6. Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. This beautiful melody is taken from the final movement of Beethoven's sixth symphony, which has the title, Shepherds' Song: grateful feelings towards God after the storm. Bring the classic period alive with this great arrangement by Philip Sparke. / Niveau : 1 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par KOH JOSEPHINE. Teachers' Choice, Selected Piano Repertory and Studies for Grades 6 and 7 is compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the 2019 and 2020 ABRSM piano examinations. This series of interesting and appealing piano pieces contains editorial suggestions for pedagogical purposes. Most teachers will find helpful teaching points to develop stylistic awareness in the…

Par WILSON CHRISTOPHER. This is part of a series of inter-related instrumental workbooks for keyboard, guitar, bass guitar and percussion. Planned so that concepts are carefully introduced, consolidated and extended, the workbook comprises three progressive volumes each containing twenty-five units. They support and complement the teacher's resource through an innovative approach that encourages a…