Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.869321

Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. 20th Century,Baroque,Classical,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score and parts. With 2014-09-16. 6 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #2289. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.869321).

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/user/thomasoboelee/videos

When the Reed sisters, Elizabeth & Lydia, asked me to write a new work for two pianos, I wasn't quite sure where or how to begin. Then I came upon a book on numerology by Annemarie Schimmel, The Mystery of Numbers. In it I discovered a lot of fascinating things, mystical and magical, associated with each number from one to 10,000.

Since I would be writing a piece for a duo, double digits would do the trick. Number 22 stood out. It has two important associations: the Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters, and there are 22 major arcana cards or allegories of the Tarot. Perfect! I could write 22 pieces, each a musical rendering of a card.  And, coincidentally, this work will opus 66.

For pictorial inspiration, I bought a Pierpont Morgan Library copy of the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards from 15th century Italy.

For musical inspiration, I listened to the wonderful salon music of the Polish composer Frederic Chopin, the American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk, and the Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth.

The 22 pieces in the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards are:

Zero Il Matto The Fool entertains the gathered guests with a tarantella.
I. Il Saltimbanco The Mountebank shuffles his cards and does a samba.
II. La Papessa The High Priestess concocts a magic potion.
III. L'Imperatrice The Empress dances all night.
IV. L'Imperatore The Emperor promenades into the Great Hall and inspects the courtiers.
V. Il Papa The Pope makes a proclamation that all sinners will be pardoned.
VI. L'Amore Love in a tropical paradise.
VII. Il Carro Triumphant in battle, the gladiators ride into town on chariots.
VIII. La Giustizia Justice is swift and unrelenting.
IX. Il Vecchio The Old Man reminisces.
X. La Ruota della Fortuna Fortunes rise and fall unpredictably.
XI. La Fortezza Strength and fortitude will prevail.
XII. Il Penduto Lamentation for the Hanged Man.
XIII. Il Morte Death lurks around the corner.
XIV. La Temperanza Temperance in A major.
XV. Il Diavolo The Devil seduces with his charm and wit.
XVI. La Torre The tower topples and crashes onto the populace gathered below.
XVII. La Stella Twinkle, twinkle, little star ...
XVIII. La Luna Minuet for moonstruck lovers.
XIX Il Sole Sunshine, margaritas and salsa cubana.
XX Il Giudizio On the Day of Judgment, the angels blow their trumpets ...
XXI. Il Mondo The world would be a happier place if we all dance together.

Performance option: Shuffle the 22 allegory cards from the Tarot deck to determine the order of performance.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.869320

Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. 20th Century,Baroque,Classical,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 5 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #2032481. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.869320).

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/user/thomasoboelee/videos

When the Reed sisters, Elizabeth & Lydia, asked me to write a new work for two pianos, I wasn't quite sure where or how to begin. Then I came upon a book on numerology by Annemarie Schimmel, The Mystery of Numbers. In it I discovered a lot of fascinating things, mystical and magical, associated with each number from one to 10,000.

Since I would be writing a piece for a duo, double digits would do the trick. Number 22 stood out. It has two important associations: the Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters, and there are 22 major arcana cards or allegories of the Tarot. Perfect! I could write 22 pieces, each a musical rendering of a card.  And, coincidentally, this work will opus 66.

For pictorial inspiration, I bought a Pierpont Morgan Library copy of the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards from 15th century Italy.

For musical inspiration, I listened to the wonderful salon music of the Polish composer Frederic Chopin, the American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk, and the Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth.

The 22 pieces in the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards are:

Zero Il Matto The Fool entertains the gathered guests with a tarantella.
I. Il Saltimbanco The Mountebank shuffles his cards and does a samba.
II. La Papessa The High Priestess concocts a magic potion.
III. L'Imperatrice The Empress dances all night.
IV. L'Imperatore The Emperor promenades into the Great Hall and inspects the courtiers.
V. Il Papa The Pope makes a proclamation that all sinners will be pardoned.
VI. L'Amore Love in a tropical paradise.
VII. Il Carro Triumphant in battle, the gladiators ride into town on chariots.
VIII. La Giustizia Justice is swift and unrelenting.
IX. Il Vecchio The Old Man reminisces.
X. La Ruota della Fortuna Fortunes rise and fall unpredictably.
XI. La Fortezza Strength and fortitude will prevail.
XII. Il Penduto Lamentation for the Hanged Man.
XIII. Il Morte Death lurks around the corner.
XIV. La Temperanza Temperance in A major.
XV. Il Diavolo The Devil seduces with his charm and wit.
XVI. La Torre The tower topples and crashes onto the populace gathered below.
XVII. La Stella Twinkle, twinkle, little star ...
XVIII. La Luna Minuet for moonstruck lovers.
XIX Il Sole Sunshine, margaritas and salsa cubana.
XX Il Giudizio On the Day of Judgment, the angels blow their trumpets ...
XXI. Il Mondo The world would be a happier place if we all dance together.

Performance option: Shuffle the 22 allegory cards from the Tarot deck to determine the order of performance.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.869314

Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. 20th Century,Baroque,Classical,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 5 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #2032469. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.869314).

When the Reed sisters, Elizabeth & Lydia, asked me to write a new work for two pianos, I wasn't quite sure where or how to begin. Then I came upon a book on numerology by Annemarie Schimmel, The Mystery of Numbers. In it I discovered a lot of fascinating things, mystical and magical, associated with each number from one to 10,000.

Since I would be writing a piece for a duo, double digits would do the trick. Number 22 stood out. It has two important associations: the Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters, and there are 22 major arcana cards or allegories of the Tarot. Perfect! I could write 22 pieces, each a musical rendering of a card.  And, coincidentally, this work will opus 66.

For pictorial inspiration, I bought a Pierpont Morgan Library copy of the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards from 15th century Italy.

For musical inspiration, I listened to the wonderful salon music of the Polish composer Frederic Chopin, the American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk, and the Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth.

The 22 pieces in the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards are:

Zero Il Matto The Fool entertains the gathered guests with a tarantella. 
I. Il Saltimbanco The Mountebank shuffles his cards and does a samba. 
II. La Papessa The High Priestess concocts a magic potion. 
III. L'Imperatrice The Empress dances all night. 
IV. L'Imperatore The Emperor promenades into the Great Hall and inspects the courtiers. 
V. Il Papa The Pope makes a proclamation that all sinners will be pardoned. 
VI. L'Amore Love in a tropical paradise. 
VII. Il Carro Triumphant in battle, the gladiators ride into town on chariots. 
VIII. La Giustizia Justice is swift and unrelenting. 
IX. Il Vecchio The Old Man reminisces. 
X. La Ruota della Fortuna Fortunes rise and fall unpredictably. 
XI. La Fortezza Strength and fortitude will prevail. 
XII. Il Penduto Lamentation for the Hanged Man. 
XIII. Il Morte Death lurks around the corner. 
XIV. La Temperanza Temperance in A major. 
XV. Il Diavolo The Devil seduces with his charm and wit. 
XVI. La Torre The tower topples and crashes onto the populace gathered below. 
XVII. La Stella Twinkle, twinkle, little star ... 
XVIII. La Luna Minuet for moonstruck lovers. 
XIX Il Sole Sunshine, margaritas and salsa cubana. 
XX Il Giudizio On the Day of Judgment, the angels blow their trumpets ... 
XXI. Il Mondo The world would be a happier place if we all dance together. 

Performance option: Shuffle the 22 allegory cards from the Tarot deck to determine the order of performance.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.869330

Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Latin,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 4 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #2032509. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.869330).

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/user/thomasoboelee/videos

When the Reed sisters, Elizabeth & Lydia, asked me to write a new work for two pianos, I wasn't quite sure where or how to begin. Then I came upon a book on numerology by Annemarie Schimmel, The Mystery of Numbers. In it I discovered a lot of fascinating things, mystical and magical, associated with each number from one to 10,000.

Since I would be writing a piece for a duo, double digits would do the trick. Number 22 stood out. It has two important associations: the Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters, and there are 22 major arcana cards or allegories of the Tarot. Perfect! I could write 22 pieces, each a musical rendering of a card.  And, coincidentally, this work will opus 66.

For pictorial inspiration, I bought a Pierpont Morgan Library copy of the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards from 15th century Italy.

For musical inspiration, I listened to the wonderful salon music of the Polish composer Frederic Chopin, the American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk, and the Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth.

The 22 pieces in the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards are:

Zero Il Matto The Fool entertains the gathered guests with a tarantella.
I. Il Saltimbanco The Mountebank shuffles his cards and does a samba.
II. La Papessa The High Priestess concocts a magic potion.
III. L'Imperatrice The Empress dances all night.
IV. L'Imperatore The Emperor promenades into the Great Hall and inspects the courtiers.
V. Il Papa The Pope makes a proclamation that all sinners will be pardoned.
VI. L'Amore Love in a tropical paradise.
VII. Il Carro Triumphant in battle, the gladiators ride into town on chariots.
VIII. La Giustizia Justice is swift and unrelenting.
IX. Il Vecchio The Old Man reminisces.
X. La Ruota della Fortuna Fortunes rise and fall unpredictably.
XI. La Fortezza Strength and fortitude will prevail.
XII. Il Penduto Lamentation for the Hanged Man.
XIII. Il Morte Death lurks around the corner.
XIV. La Temperanza Temperance in A major.
XV. Il Diavolo The Devil seduces with his charm and wit.
XVI. La Torre The tower topples and crashes onto the populace gathered below.
XVII. La Stella Twinkle, twinkle, little star ...
XVIII. La Luna Minuet for moonstruck lovers.
XIX Il Sole Sunshine, margaritas and salsa cubana.
XX Il Giudizio On the Day of Judgment, the angels blow their trumpets ...
XXI. Il Mondo The world would be a happier place if we all dance together.

Performance option: Shuffle the 22 allegory cards from the Tarot deck to determine the order of performance.

Accordion - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1068887

Composed by Lars Ek. Folk,World. Full Performance. Duration 198. Lars Ek Cosmos Music c/o Musik & Underhållningsskrädderiet AB #1905199. Published by Lars Ek Cosmos Music c/o Musik & Underhållningsskrädderiet AB (A0.1068887).

Lars Ek is one of Sweden's best accordionists, and include known for its fine interpretation of Pietro Frosini, Nisse Lind and even his own more than 100 compositions! Lars Ek is from Stockholm and started playing the accordion as a 5 year old and a year later - in 1953 he made radio debut! TV debut in 1958! Lars is working as an accordionist in different contexts, including has he worked as a teacher, accompanist for numerous artists and toured a lot in Sweden and abroad. He has also toured with his popular Hot-trio and as a solo accordionist in Europe, Asia and North America! Lars has over the years recorded several records, which he actually managed to reflect the old accordion masters' compositions! Lars Ek is the initiator of Frosinisociety founded in 1985, which is to preserve the old accordion music. Lars is now as chairman of the International Frosinisociety and is one of the founders of The World Accordion Music Expo in Ransäter Sweden! The International Frosinisociety he makes through the site www.frosinisociety.org a huge fine job of promote the accordions development and popularity both in Sweden and abroad. Lars works alongside music by an artist agency Music & Underhållningsskrädderiet AB, which he runs together with the family since inception in 1980.

Vocal Solo,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.933773

Composed by Annemarie Lewis Thomas. Contemporary,Musical/Show. 4 pages. A L Thomas #2922869. Published by A L Thomas (A0.933773).

A comedy song, originally from the musical Celebs Anon - this self contained song tells the ridiculous story of a girl who lost her parents in the most bizarre circumstances. Ideal for cabarets etc.

SKU: M2.MOS-91043

Hofkapellmeister und Komponist zwischen Renaissance und Barock. Composed by Siegfried Vogelsanger. Möseler Verlag #MOS 91043. Published by Möseler Verlag (M2.MOS-91043).

ISBN 9783787730438.

Die Lebenszeit von Michael Praetorius fallt in jene Jahrzehnte um 1600, die zu den spannendsten in der Musikgeschichte uberhaupt gehoren: Ende der Vokalpolyphonie und Beginn der generalbassgestutzten Barockmusik, Herausbildung der Mehrchorigkeit und des konzertierenden Stils, Entstehung von Monodie und Oper. Der stets neugierige und umtriebige Praetorius war nicht nur Augen- und Ohrenzeuge dieses gravierenden stilistischen Umbruchs, sondern auch der bedeutendste Musik-Enzyklopadist seiner Zeit. Neben dem autodidaktischen Studium aktueller Musikdrucke (Claudio Monteverdis Marienvesper etwa war ihm wohlbekannt), bezog Praetorius sein umfassendes Wissen aus zahlreichen Reisen im Auftrag oder im Gefolge des Wolfenbutteler Herzogs. Diese fuhrten ihn vor allem auch nach Prag, wo er am kaiserlichen Hof wichtige Kontakte zu fuhrenden Musikern knupfen konnte. So lernte Praetorius, obgleich er Norditalien nie besucht hat, den neuen italienischen Stil in allen Auspragungen kennen und stand ihm sehr aufgeschlossen gegenuber. Prag wurde sein Venedig, um es mit Siegfried Vogelsanger zu sagen. Das kompositorische Werk zeigt eindrucksvoll, wie eigenwertig und kunstvoll Praetorius mit dem stile nuovo umzugehen vermochte. Leider hat sich die Musikforschung mit Michael Praetorius nicht annahernd soviel befasst, wie mit seinem Zeitgenossen Heinrich Schutz. So blieben der musikhistorische Rang und vor allem die kompositorische Substanz des Wolfenbutteler Hofkapellmeisters bis heute unterbewertet. Um so verdienstvoller ist daher diese Monographie des in Wolfenbuttel ansassigen Praetorius-Forschers Siegfried Vogelsanger. Das unter Mitarbeit von Winfried Elsner aufschlussreich bebilderte Buch liefert bei einem uberschaubaren Gesamtumfang ein ausgezeichnetes Resumee des aktuellen Forschungsstandes und bietet somit die solide Basis fur weiterfuhrende Studien. Der in allgemeinverstandlicher Form abgefasste Text kann auf der Grundlage solider wissenschaftlicher Quellen sowohl dem Musikliebhaber als auch dem Musikstudierenden als reiches Kompendium dienen, sich uber Leben und Werk von Michael Praetorius zu informieren.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.869318

Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. 20th Century,Baroque,Classical,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 3 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #2032475. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.869318).

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/user/thomasoboelee/videos

When the Reed sisters, Elizabeth & Lydia, asked me to write a new work for two pianos, I wasn't quite sure where or how to begin. Then I came upon a book on numerology by Annemarie Schimmel, The Mystery of Numbers. In it I discovered a lot of fascinating things, mystical and magical, associated with each number from one to 10,000.

Since I would be writing a piece for a duo, double digits would do the trick. Number 22 stood out. It has two important associations: the Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters, and there are 22 major arcana cards or allegories of the Tarot. Perfect! I could write 22 pieces, each a musical rendering of a card.  And, coincidentally, this work will opus 66.

For pictorial inspiration, I bought a Pierpont Morgan Library copy of the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards from 15th century Italy.

For musical inspiration, I listened to the wonderful salon music of the Polish composer Frederic Chopin, the American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk, and the Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth.

The 22 pieces in the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards are:

Zero Il Matto The Fool entertains the gathered guests with a tarantella.
I. Il Saltimbanco The Mountebank shuffles his cards and does a samba.
II. La Papessa The High Priestess concocts a magic potion.
III. L'Imperatrice The Empress dances all night.
IV. L'Imperatore The Emperor promenades into the Great Hall and inspects the courtiers.
V. Il Papa The Pope makes a proclamation that all sinners will be pardoned.
VI. L'Amore Love in a tropical paradise.
VII. Il Carro Triumphant in battle, the gladiators ride into town on chariots.
VIII. La Giustizia Justice is swift and unrelenting.
IX. Il Vecchio The Old Man reminisces.
X. La Ruota della Fortuna Fortunes rise and fall unpredictably.
XI. La Fortezza Strength and fortitude will prevail.
XII. Il Penduto Lamentation for the Hanged Man.
XIII. Il Morte Death lurks around the corner.
XIV. La Temperanza Temperance in A major.
XV. Il Diavolo The Devil seduces with his charm and wit.
XVI. La Torre The tower topples and crashes onto the populace gathered below.
XVII. La Stella Twinkle, twinkle, little star ...
XVIII. La Luna Minuet for moonstruck lovers.
XIX Il Sole Sunshine, margaritas and salsa cubana.
XX Il Giudizio On the Day of Judgment, the angels blow their trumpets ...
XXI. Il Mondo The world would be a happier place if we all dance together.

Performance option: Shuffle the 22 allegory cards from the Tarot deck to determine the order of performance.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.869323

Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. 20th Century,Baroque,Classical,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 8 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #2032483. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.869323).

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/user/thomasoboelee/videos

When the Reed sisters, Elizabeth & Lydia, asked me to write a new work for two pianos, I wasn't quite sure where or how to begin. Then I came upon a book on numerology by Annemarie Schimmel, The Mystery of Numbers. In it I discovered a lot of fascinating things, mystical and magical, associated with each number from one to 10,000.

Since I would be writing a piece for a duo, double digits would do the trick. Number 22 stood out. It has two important associations: the Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters, and there are 22 major arcana cards or allegories of the Tarot. Perfect! I could write 22 pieces, each a musical rendering of a card.  And, coincidentally, this work will opus 66.

For pictorial inspiration, I bought a Pierpont Morgan Library copy of the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards from 15th century Italy.

For musical inspiration, I listened to the wonderful salon music of the Polish composer Frederic Chopin, the American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk, and the Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth.

The 22 pieces in the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards are:

Zero Il Matto The Fool entertains the gathered guests with a tarantella.
I. Il Saltimbanco The Mountebank shuffles his cards and does a samba.
II. La Papessa The High Priestess concocts a magic potion.
III. L'Imperatrice The Empress dances all night.
IV. L'Imperatore The Emperor promenades into the Great Hall and inspects the courtiers.
V. Il Papa The Pope makes a proclamation that all sinners will be pardoned.
VI. L'Amore Love in a tropical paradise.
VII. Il Carro Triumphant in battle, the gladiators ride into town on chariots.
VIII. La Giustizia Justice is swift and unrelenting.
IX. Il Vecchio The Old Man reminisces.
X. La Ruota della Fortuna Fortunes rise and fall unpredictably.
XI. La Fortezza Strength and fortitude will prevail.
XII. Il Penduto Lamentation for the Hanged Man.
XIII. Il Morte Death lurks around the corner.
XIV. La Temperanza Temperance in A major.
XV. Il Diavolo The Devil seduces with his charm and wit.
XVI. La Torre The tower topples and crashes onto the populace gathered below.
XVII. La Stella Twinkle, twinkle, little star ...
XVIII. La Luna Minuet for moonstruck lovers.
XIX Il Sole Sunshine, margaritas and salsa cubana.
XX Il Giudizio On the Day of Judgment, the angels blow their trumpets ...
XXI. Il Mondo The world would be a happier place if we all dance together.

Performance option: Shuffle the 22 allegory cards from the Tarot deck to determine the order of performance.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.869426

Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Latin,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 4 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #2071133. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.869426).

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/user/thomasoboelee/videos

When the Reed sisters, Elizabeth & Lydia, asked me to write a new work for two pianos, I wasn't quite sure where or how to begin. Then I came upon a book on numerology by Annemarie Schimmel, The Mystery of Numbers. In it I discovered a lot of fascinating things, mystical and magical, associated with each number from one to 10,000.

Since I would be writing a piece for a duo, double digits would do the trick. Number 22 stood out. It has two important associations: the Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters, and there are 22 major arcana cards or allegories of the Tarot. Perfect! I could write 22 pieces, each a musical rendering of a card.  And, coincidentally, this work will opus 66.

For pictorial inspiration, I bought a Pierpont Morgan Library copy of the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards from 15th century Italy.

For musical inspiration, I listened to the wonderful salon music of the Polish composer Frederic Chopin, the American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk, and the Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth.

The 22 pieces in the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards are:

Zero Il Matto The Fool entertains the gathered guests with a tarantella.
I. Il Saltimbanco The Mountebank shuffles his cards and does a samba.
II. La Papessa The High Priestess concocts a magic potion.
III. L'Imperatrice The Empress dances all night.
IV. L'Imperatore The Emperor promenades into the Great Hall and inspects the courtiers.
V. Il Papa The Pope makes a proclamation that all sinners will be pardoned.
VI. L'Amore Love in a tropical paradise.
VII. Il Carro Triumphant in battle, the gladiators ride into town on chariots.
VIII. La Giustizia Justice is swift and unrelenting.
IX. Il Vecchio The Old Man reminisces.
X. La Ruota della Fortuna Fortunes rise and fall unpredictably.
XI. La Fortezza Strength and fortitude will prevail.
XII. Il Penduto Lamentation for the Hanged Man.
XIII. Il Morte Death lurks around the corner.
XIV. La Temperanza Temperance in A major.
XV. Il Diavolo The Devil seduces with his charm and wit.
XVI. La Torre The tower topples and crashes onto the populace gathered below.
XVII. La Stella Twinkle, twinkle, little star ...
XVIII. La Luna Minuet for moonstruck lovers.
XIX Il Sole Sunshine, margaritas and salsa cubana.
XX Il Giudizio On the Day of Judgment, the angels blow their trumpets ...
XXI. Il Mondo The world would be a happier place if we all dance together.

Performance option: Shuffle the 22 allegory cards from the Tarot deck to determine the order of performance.

String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.921227

Arranged by Carl Van Pevenage. Folk,World. Score and parts. 19 pages. Carl Van Pevenage #5776971. Published by Carl Van Pevenage (A0.921227).

A well knows traditional in Belgium.

Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.933774

Composed by Annemarie Lewis Thomas. Contemporary,Musical/Show. Octavo. 4 pages. A L Thomas #2922871. Published by A L Thomas (A0.933774).

A great revue number. A pastiche on Kander and Ebb. Generic comedy song, ideal for cabarets. Originally from the show The Girl In The Ashes.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Piano - Digital Download

SKU: A0.869341

Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. Contemporary. Score and parts. 6 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #32741. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.869341).

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/user/thomasoboelee/videos

When the Reed sisters, Elizabeth & Lydia, asked me to write a new work for two pianos, I wasn't quite sure where or how to begin. Then I came upon a book on numerology by Annemarie Schimmel, The Mystery of Numbers. In it I discovered a lot of fascinating things, mystical and magical, associated with each number from one to 10,000.

Since I would be writing a piece for a duo, double digits would do the trick. Number 22 stood out. It has two important associations: the Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters, and there are 22 major arcana cards or allegories of the Tarot. Perfect! I could write 22 pieces, each a musical rendering of a card.  And, coincidentally, this work will opus 66.

For pictorial inspiration, I bought a Pierpont Morgan Library copy of the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards from 15th century Italy.

For musical inspiration, I listened to the wonderful salon music of the Polish composer Frederic Chopin, the American composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk, and the Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth.

The 22 pieces in the Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards are:

Zero Il Matto The Fool entertains the gathered guests with a tarantella.
I. Il Saltimbanco The Mountebank shuffles his cards and does a samba.
II. La Papessa The High Priestess concocts a magic potion.
III. L'Imperatrice The Empress dances all night.
IV. L'Imperatore The Emperor promenades into the Great Hall and inspects the courtiers.
V. Il Papa The Pope makes a proclamation that all sinners will be pardoned.
VI. L'Amore Love in a tropical paradise.
VII. Il Carro Triumphant in battle, the gladiators ride into town on chariots.
VIII. La Giustizia Justice is swift and unrelenting.
IX. Il Vecchio The Old Man reminisces.
X. La Ruota della Fortuna Fortunes rise and fall unpredictably.
XI. La Fortezza Strength and fortitude will prevail.
XII. Il Penduto Lamentation for the Hanged Man.
XIII. Il Morte Death lurks around the corner.
XIV. La Temperanza Temperance in A major.
XV. Il Diavolo The Devil seduces with his charm and wit.
XVI. La Torre The tower topples and crashes onto the populace gathered below.
XVII. La Stella Twinkle, twinkle, little star ...
XVIII. La Luna Minuet for moonstruck lovers.
XIX Il Sole Sunshine, margaritas and salsa cubana.
XX Il Giudizio On the Day of Judgment, the angels blow their trumpets ...
XXI. Il Mondo The world would be a happier place if we all dance together.

Performance option: Shuffle the 22 allegory cards from the Tarot deck to determine the order of performance.

Vocal Solo,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.933777

Composed by Annemarie Lewis Thomas. Children,Contemporary,Musical/Show. 9 pages. A L Thomas #2922923. Published by A L Thomas (A0.933777).

The hard luck tale of your average panto princess. Complete with optional sarcastic backing vocals.

Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.921228

Arranged by Carl Van Pevenage. Folk,World. Score and parts. 56 pages. Carl Van Pevenage #5776975. Published by Carl Van Pevenage (A0.921228).

A well known traditional in Belgium
The arrangement can easily be adapted for any ensemble.