Italian opera was at the centre of Handel's output for over 35 years with solo arias constituting one of the most important elements in Baroque opera. Dramatic roles, with their various moods and reactions, are characterised through arias. A large number of Handel's operas also contain at least one entire scene for two to three voices. These numbers make use not only of similar lyrical or expressi…

Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles. Par BAY WILLIAM. A collection of 23 beautiful airs and ballads of the British Isles arranged for guitar solo. These solos capture the beautiful melodies and moods of this genre. All solos are presented in notation and tablature. Each solo has been recorded by the author. Includes access to online audio. A collection of 23 beautiful airs and ballads …

Suite No. 1 for Symphonic Band Christmas Concert Series. Par SHAW ROBERT. This all-new setting of Robert Russell Bennett's enchanting Many Moods of Christmas, Suite No. 1 for wind band alone, consists of approximately eight of the original twelve minutes of the original suite for band with chorus. It is the third offering in an ongoing series which will bring all four of these suites to the repert…

Even for Ralph Vaughan Williams the prospect of two world premieres within 24 hours must have been something of a rarity. Such was the case however on the first two days of June 1953, when his now classic arrangement of The Old Hundredth Psalm was sung at the Coronation of Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, being preceded the evening before by the premiere of 'Silence and Music', fourth of ten par…

Carnival in Paris Op. 9. Par SVENDSEN JOHAN S.. Johan Svendsen (1840-1911) composed “Carnival in Paris” in 1872, inspired by the energy and vibrancy of the Parisian carnival celebrations. The piece showcases a variety of moods and orchestral colours, ranging from jubilant and playful sections to more lyrical and elegant passages. It is a lively and colourful work that reflects Svendsen's skill in …

Par D'OURVILLE LEON. The circumstances of Léon d’Ourville’s life and times remain shrouded in mystery. Although the Soirées Musicales originally appeared in print over one hundred years ago, it is, at the time of writing, impossible to find any hard evidence about when or where d’Ourville lived; indeed nothing can be presently reported concerning anything to do with his life or circumstances. On…

Par HAHN. Having been considered as a 'fashionable' and 'cliche' composer of his day, Hahn 's compositions are possibly not as well-known as they ought to be. Portraits De Peintres for Piano however, is one of many compositions that shatter these prejudices held, representing the engaging diversity of the composer's music. Venezuelan-born Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947) entered the Paris Conservatoire a…

From 'Harry Potter and the Philisopher's Stoine'. Par WILLIAMS JOHN / ROGERS SCOTT (Arr.). Hedwig's Theme is the easily recognizable melody that musically binds together all of the Harry Potter films. Composer John Williams has used the tune as a leitmotif, setting it in different moods according to the situations in the movie, yet always reminding the listener of it’s connection to the main chara…

Composed between 1906 and 1908, the Children's Corner Suite was written to capture the essence of childhood with charm, grace and humor. Debussy's intention was to create moods and sensations and, utilizing his typical harmonic richness, he succeeds in an appealing and joyous fashion. This edition is based on not only the original autograph manuscripts but also on Debussy's sound recording of thes…

Piano Playbook: Film Music features superb new solo Piano arrangements of 45 inspiring film music pieces. Chosen to reflect a variety of moods, this selection has been produced to the highest standards and comes in a handy 6 x 9 in. format that combines convenience with durability. The spiral binding ensures that the Piano Playbook sits flat on a piano or other music stand, while the crisp engravi…

Par ZANON FABIO. Brazil guitar sensation Fabio Zanon exploded on the international scene in 1996 when he won the first prize at the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Competition, just weeks after having won the first prize at the 30th Francisco Tarrega International Competition... the most prestigious guitar contest in Europe. This was an unprecedented achievement in the guita…

Par COUPERIN FRANCOIS / GILBERT. The second volume of Couperin 's Pieces for Harpsichord does not contain a date of publication, however, it is thought to have been composed during 1716-1717, due to the address which the composer gave on his other Harpsichord compositions. Yet, the compilation remains a favourite. François Couperin (1668-1733) is often nicknamed 'Couperin the Great' to distinguish…