Par . This rousing traditional sea chanty from New Zealand has benefitted from the recent resurgence of interest in sea chanties in general. Robert Longfield\'s arrangement in B minor for string orchestra gives all the sections a chance at the melody, and provides interestingtextural changes, as well. For added energy, get the audience to stomp along! / Date parution : 2022-07-28/ Répertoire / Orc…

Beethoven's four-movement Sonata in A-flat major op. 26 belongs to his most popular works. It is dedicated to Prince Lichnowsky, one of his most generous patrons and the dedicatee of, for example, the Grande Sonate pathétique op. 13 and Symphony No. 2 op. 35. The work's initial drafts date from 1800-01 - it was first published in March 1802. This demanding sonata is highly varied in its form: it b…

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. In this two-volume edition of Bach’s cello suites, Andrew Talle now presents an entirely new view of the relationships between existing sources. The first volume contains the edited musical text, which comes as close to the composer’s original intention as the surviving source material allows: “This edition does not constitute a perfect reconstruction of the lost autogra…

The Maccabaean Revolt in the second century B.C. provided the background to the story that unfolds in Judas Maccabaeus . It is part of the history of the Ptolemaic and Seleucid Empires. This oratorio follows the story from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. up until Judas' march on Jerusalem in 164 B.C. With a libretto supplied by Thomas Morell, Handel's great work was first performed at…

Intermediate Violin Solos or Duets with Piano for Advent, Christmas, and the Holiday Season. Par . This collection of intermediate level Advent and Christmas pieces for violin(s) and piano includes some well-loved classics as well as pieces that will be new discoveries. While both beautiful and fun to play as duets, these pieces can also be performed as solo works using the Violin I part with the …

Robert Schumann's Kreisleriana for piano is a cycle of eight contrasting pieces composed in 1838. The work belongs to one of Schumann's most creative periods. It was influenced by the writings of author E. T. A. Hoffmann and was inspired by Schumann's love for his wife, Clara. The current edition has been thoroughly researched, with comparisons made between all early sources. The 1850 second editi…

Par COHEN JONATHAN. Springtide Exaltation for Flute and Piano by Jonathan Cohen. From the composer: 'Springtide Exaltation recalls scampering out of the house into the colors of a promising spring day, reveling in the new warmth, the fresh green appearing on the trees, the exploits of a carefree weekend. Out in nature, we sit in a favorite spot and, closing our eyes, slip into a reverie, the sun a…

Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. The Serenade in C K648 ‘Ganz kleine Nachtmusik’ for two violins and basso (‘cello’) is a previously unknown piece by Mozart that was discovered by researchers in Leipzig, Germany, and included in the 2024 edition of the Köchel catalogue. Thought to have been composed when he was in his teens, the piece consists of seven movements for string trio, lasting around 12 minu…

« La Sérénade en ut K648 « Ganz kleine Nachtmusik » pour deux violons et basse (violoncelle) est une pièce de Mozart jusqu'alors inconnue, découverte par des chercheurs de Leipzig, en Allemagne, et incluse dans l'édition 2024 du catalogue Köchel. On pense qu'elle a été composée pendant l'adolescence de Mozart. Elle se compose de sept mouvements pour trio à cordes, d'une durée d'environ 12 minutes.…

Par JONES PAUL / ORAM JAMES. Ukulele Quest is an ideal first ukulele book that teaches many musical styles, including rock, reggae and the blues. This colourful tutor provides a great introduction to chord charts, how to read music and musical concepts such as dynamics, pitch and tempo. Accompanying audio at every stage brings the music to life. Come on a quest into the world of music and learn ho…

for Piano and Orchestra. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 22 E-flat major K. 482. Piano Solo, Flute, Clarinet (in B-flat) (2), Bassoon (2), Horn (2), Clarin trumpet (2), Kettledrum, Violin (2), Viola (2), Violoncello, Double bass. The New Mozart Edition offers researchers a musicologically unimpeachable text based on all the available sources (first and foremost Mo…

Par DOVE JONATHAN. Into Thy Hands contains two prayers of St. Edmund, beautifully set for a cappella choir by Jonathan Dove. Technically, this piece is well within the grasp of most choirs and would make a memorable concert work, anthem or introit. The Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a …