With his sonatas op. 31 composed in 1802 Beethoven for the last time grouped together piano sonatas under one opus number. The centrepiece of the collection is undoubtedly the dramatic Sonata in D minor nicknamed 'Tempest' which already fascinated his contemporaries. According to Anton Schindler, who asked the composer about the 'key' to this work as well as to the sonata op. 57 ('Appassionata'), …

If you've been learning guitar and feel ready to start playing your favorite songs, the First 50 Series is designed just for you! This edition features 50 country songs that all beginning guitarists should have in their repertoire, including: Always on My Mind · Beer for My Horses · Body like a Back Road · Boot Scootin' Boogie · Chicken Fried · Crazy · The Dance · Family Tradition · Fishin' in the…

The Beatles 1962-1965 volume from the Play It Right series is for beginner - intermediate guitarists who want to master their favourite songs from the early years of The Beatles . The Beatles 1962-1965 book includes: A book of ten songs each with the guitar part shown in simple diagrams and pictures, plus a matching tutorial A DVD showing you exactly how to play the pieces, plus an audio track for…

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Bach's Goldbergs were reportedly written for one of his most talented pupil, who ised them to entertain and soothe his insomniac master during bouts of sleeplessness. Though authenticity of this story is doubted by some historians, they are certainly a diversion for listeners. historians. With virtuosic hand crossing and thrilling sections typical of Bach. Both Arias and…

Composed by Armando Ghidoni , Jazzy Flute Challenge is a piece for Flute and Piano accompaniment. Lasting approximately ten minutes, it is dedicated to Maxence Larrieu and was commissioned for the International Flute Contest. Quite technical, this piece requires some upper intermediate/advanced skills and a good knowledge of the instrument. It is an enjoyable notated jazz work which will definitel…

Par LUKASZEWSKI PAWEL. In 2012, at the initiative of Pawel Wojciechowski, Pawel Lukaszewski composed Aria for cello and piano. The work was soon published, and a few years later further versions appeared for other solo instruments: soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, viola and violin. The composer wrote the original version for cello with his son Wojtek in mind, who had just completed his fourth ye…

Par DVORAK ANTONIN. The piano reduction, which was prepared by the composer himself, has been edited according to text-critical criteria for the first time as well. Döge was able to rely on a renowned performer for this part of his work: Heinrich Schiff, who arranged the solo part and provides valuable interpretative tips in his commentaries on performance practice./ Répertoire / Violoncelle et Or…

for piano and woodwind quintet. Par JALBERT PIERRE. Wind Dances is in seven short contrasting movements, each containing dance-like rhythms, both slow and fast. Having two sons who both play the clarinet, I've heard many a woodwind quintet, so I've been wanting to write for the medium for quite a while. In this instance, I also added my own instrument, the piano. The work opens with a fast moveme…

Par BARTOK BELA. Bartok's 'String Quartet No. 5' was commissioned by the formidable Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, leading patron of chamber music in the U.S. in the first half of the 20th century. Bartok is alleged to have composed the work in a one-month span of isolation in 1934, and it received its premiere in Washington, D.C. by the Kolisch Quartet in 1935. The String Quartet No. 5 was published…

Par DARIN BOBBY. Darin is widely respected for being a multi-talented, versatile performer who conquered many music genres, including pop, jazz, folk and country. He was also an actor, songwriter and music business entrepreneur. This songbook, part of the Budget Series, brings together a significant number of Darin hits arranged for voice and piano with guitar chord boxes, making it great fun to …

Aus: Israelsbrünnlein. Geistliche Madrigale. Par SCHEIN JOHANN HERMANN. Johann Hermann Schein’s Israelsbrünnlein, published in Leipzig in 1623, is a supreme achievement not only among the works of this composer, who had been Thomaskantor in Leipzig since 1616, but also for the entire body of German music written during the first half of the 17th century. Among the 26 motets written “in the Italian…

For Violin. Par WAGENMAKERS SIJTSE. Tango Variety is an ideal book for violin players who want to explore playing the popular tango. Written in keys suitable for the violin -with uncomplicated position changes up to the third position - this volume provides lots of playing fun. Enjoy this wonderful tango music! The piano accompaniment is available separately but you also have the option of using t…

Par CURNOW JAMES. This work strives to capture the beauty of Apple Island, a small island located in the centre of Orchard Lake in Michigan, and the surrounding area. It also pays homage o the colourful Native American leader Chief Pontiac who lived and is buried on the island. The main theme, which appears throughout the work, is based on an original Native American chant that is still used today…

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…

Aus: Israelsbrünnlein. Par SCHEIN JOHANN HERMANN. Johann Hermann Schein’s Israelsbrünnlein, published in Leipzig in 1623, is a supreme achievement not only among the works of this composer, who had been Thomaskantor in Leipzig since 1616, but also for the entire body of German music written during the first half of the 17th century. Among the 26 motets written “in the Italian madrigal manner” 23 a…