The quartet in a minor is one of the chamber music works with which Schubert wanted to 'pave the way to the great symphony? in spring 1824. At the same time he was paving his way to a wider audience, as the 'Rosamunde? Quartet was the first and only string quartet that was not only publicly performed in Schubert's lifetime but also published in parts. It is fortunate for us that this was the case …

Scored for large orchestra The Keening was only the second of MacMillan's orchestral works, written between 1985-87 when he was a student of John Casken at the University of Durham. The composer explains that 'keening' is a form of vocal lament associated with mourning, found in folk traditions of Ireland, northern Scotland and other cultures. Much of this work is based on the Gaelic lament tune '…

Par GRIEG EDVARD. Of Grieg ’s three Violin sonatas, the great C-minor Sonata op. 45 is the best known today. And unjustly so, because the two early sonatas are captivating in their joy to play and their fresh, youthful tone. And what is more, they can also be played by advanced students due to their somewhat lesser technical demands. Written in 1867, the G-major Violin Sonata op. 13, palpably draw…

Learn virtuoso pieces in the styles of Doc, Merle, Chet and Jerry with the Mastering Thumbpicking With Richard Smith instructional DVD.Richard Smith is one of today's hottest fingerstyle guitarists, a sensational musician who is equally at home playing blues, country, jazz or pop.In this tutorial DVD he takes apart his rhythmic 'thumbpicking? style while breaking down four challenging tunes: Happy…

This three movement piano trio from Giselher Klebe's late period of creativity originates from his estate. The composition's appeal lies in the clear, restrained diction whilst at the same time a high intensity of expression is achieved. Two diverse slow outer movements with eruptive injections frame a lively middle movement. This work which has a duration of 20 minutes undoubtedly represents an i…

10 Waltzes And Nocturnes. Par CHOPIN FREDERIC. World-renowned flutist, Robert Stallman says, 'Chopin transports us into a realm of mystery, of peace, and celestial beauty.' Robert Stallman has long made it his mission to expand the flute repertoire with apt transcriptions, gratifying flutists everywhere, and has emerged as the preeminent editor and arranger of flute music active today. Stallman's …

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The title track from Jim Brickman's 2015 Christmas album, 'Comfort and Joy' actually uses the holiday classic 'God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen' as a jumping-off point. Brickman has explained that while his 'Comfort and Joy,' a piano instrumental, musically quotes that mainstay, it is its own self-contained composition. This original sheet music edition presents a piano solo arrangement of the song, c…

Here's a snappy jazz waltz treatment of the popular Christmas carol 'We Three Kings.' Perfect holiday programming solution to bring the beat up a notch while introducing your developing band to swing style. Cool kings indeed! (2:00) / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Carol Matz's Famous and Fun Jewish Songs, Book 5 is filled with well-known, beloved Hebrew melodies. The collection contains songs for various Jewish holidays, Israeli and Yiddish folk songs, as well as treasured traditional pieces. The arrangements can be used to supplement any method. / Piano

Alfred's Christmas and holiday sheets are designed with the developing pianist in mind. These carefully arranged solos of student favorites reinforce concepts introduced in lessons. / Piano

Par CURNOW JAMES. This sparkling arrangement of Ding Dong Merrily On High is full of the festive sounds of bells that ring from church steeples, street corners, and stores throughout the holiday season! It's a vibrant work that captures the jubilant and triumphant sounds of Christmas! Wonderful! / Niveau : 3 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Brass Band

2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the Christmas Truce of 1914, where opposing soldiers engaged in World War I combat laid down their arms and celebrated the Christmas holiday together. Combining fragments of Gustav Holst's 'Mars, the Bringer of War' from The Planets with the beautiful carol 'Silent Night? this musical study of dramatic contrasts, combined with the engaging story is sure to provi…