Small Ensemble Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.601828

By YO YO MA and Kathryn Stott. By Sergei Rachmaninoff. Arranged by Flavio Regis Cunha. 20th Century,Classical,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Instructional. 8 pages. Flavio Regis Cunha #6669111. Published by Flavio Regis Cunha (A0.601828).

Rachmaninoff: Zdes' Khorosho, Op. 21, No. 7 (as played by Yo Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott) ARRANGED for VIOLIN and Piano.

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Зде�ь хорошо (Zdes' khorosho, How nice is here) was written in April 1902, in a sweet moment in the composer's life: he had overcome a creative block and had just married his cousin Natalia Sarina. Zdes' khorosho is n. 7 from Twelve Romances, op. 21, a beautiful song that talks about the bond between man, nature and God. It’s also a love song; One of the things I like the most is the balance between contemplation and passion that Rachmaninov accomplishes. The poem, by the Countess Glafira Adolfovna Einerling, a contemporary writer of the composer who wrote under the pseudonym of Galina, simply describes a sunset. I don't know if the landscape portrayed is similar to what Rachmaninov could see from his home but no doubt he felt it part of his own; he even changed the beginning of the poem so he said that the nice place was here. Zdes' khorosho is a song full of lyricism, seemingly simple but demanding for the singer (please pay attention to the pianissimo at the last verse, which seems to arise from nowhere), with an exquisite accompaniment. Some scholars think that the true essence of Rachmaninov is found in songs like that, rather than in his athletic piano concerts.
Songs of Comfort and Hope is inspired by the series of recorded-at-home musical offerings that Ma began sharing in the first days of the COVID-19 lockdown in the United States. Over the course of the last year, Yo-Yo Ma’s #SongsofComfort grew from a self-shot video of Antonín Dvořák’s Goin’ Home into a worldwide effort that has reached more than 20 million people. Ma and Stott marked the next chapter in the project with this album, offering consolation and connection in the face of fear and isolation. The album includes 21 new recordings, which span modern arrangements of traditional folk tunes, canonical pop songs, jazz standards, and mainstays from the western classical repertoire.

Official Video by Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott, performing Rachmaninoff 'Zdes' khorosho' from Songs of Comfort and Hope

https://youtu.be/bcBcXV3lmKs 8 pages.

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SKU: HX.361910

By No Doubt and Talk Talk. Pop. Ukulele. 2 pages. Published by Hal Leonard Europe (HX.361910).

Piano,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.948808

Composed by Serghei Rachmaninov. Arranged by Adrian F. Pipas. 20th Century. 7 pages. Adrian F. Pipas #6642575. Published by Adrian F. Pipas (A0.948808).

ЗдеÑ�ÑŒ хорошо (Zdes' khorosho, How nice is here) was written in April 1902, in a sweet moment in the composer's life: he had overcome a creative block and had just married his cousin Natalia Sarina. Zdes' khorosho is n. 7 from Twelve Romances, op. 21, a beautiful song that talks about the bond between man, nature and God. It’s also a love song; One of the things I like the most is the balance between contemplation and passion that Rachmaninov accomplishes. The poem, by the Countess Glafira Adolfovna Einerling, a contemporary writer of the composer who wrote under the pseudonym of Galina, simply describes a sunset. I don't know if the landscape portrayed is similar to what Rachmaninov could see from his home but no doubt he felt it part of his own; he even changed the beginning of the poem so he said that the nice place was here. Zdes' khorosho is a song full of lyricism, seemingly simple but demanding for the singer (please pay attention to the pianissimo at the last verse, which seems to arise from nowhere), with an exquisite accompaniment. Some scholars think that the true essence of Rachmaninov is found in songs like that, rather than in his athletic piano concerts.

In 1963, the Russian composer Vladimir Michailovich Jurowski (father and grandfather of conductors) orchestrated ten songs by Rachmaninov, including Zdes' khorosho, and there is a later orchestration of this song by Michael Rot. You know that I usually find it difficult to renounce the original piano versions, especially when the composer didn't orchestrated them, but I recommend you to listen to Anna Netrebko singing this song with the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra conducted by Valery Gergiev.

You might wonder why I don't share this version here, there are two reasons: first, I can’t do without that beautiful piano; two, I chose my version months ago (something that lately happens quite often). I said before that Zdes' khorosho is between contemplation and passion; Most of singers enhance the most contemplative perspective, that's the case of the lovely performance by Anna Netrebko. Others sing the most passionate version, like the one we’re listening today. Its tempo is faster than usual, it lasts about a minute and a half; maybe it would surprise you if you're used to slower versions. I hope you enjoy this song as much as me; I think this performance by Nicolai Gedda and Gerald Moore, recorded live in 1966, is wonderful.

Source: Liederabend.cat
https://www.liederabend.cat/en/bloc/entrades/400-how-nice-it-is-here

By No Doubt and Talk Talk. For piano, voice, and guitar (chords only). Pop; Rock. 6 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music

By No Doubt and Talk Talk. Pop; Rock. Bass TAB. 7 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music

Bass Guitar TAB - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1405640

By No Doubt. By Mark Hollis and Tim Friese-Greene. Arranged by Jared Plane. Pop,Punk,Rock,Ska. Score. 4 pages. Jared Plane #988702. Published by Jared Plane (A0.1405640).

American Rock band, No Doubt's cover of the Talk Talk song, It's My Life from the 1984 album, It's My Life. This song was released on a No Doubt Greatest Hits album entitled, The Singles 1992-2003, although this track was never previously released as a single. The bass part in this song features electronic / synthesized bass which has been transcribed and arranged for performance on the bass guitar. This PDF download comes with both Standard Notation, bass TAB and chord symbols.

Choral Choir (3-Part Mixed) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829027

Composed by David Neff and Traditional. Arranged by David Neff. Christian,Concert,Gospel,Spiritual. Octavo. 5 pages. David Neff #4368744. Published by David Neff (A0.829027).

The anonymous song Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel is one of many African-American spirituals that borrow biblical imagery to talk about hope for freedom from oppression. The classic arrangement of this spiritual by H. T. Burleigh will no doubt remain a standard, but I hope the rhythmic variety, jazz harmonies, and big finish of this version will add spice to your church and recital repertoire. The audio accompanying this catalog listing features soprano Alexandria Bradshaw Crichlow singing the high-voice edition.  This arrangement is be available in high-, medium-high, medium-, and low-voice editions.

Medium Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829030

Composed by David Neff. Sacred,Spiritual. 5 pages. David Neff #4404950. Published by David Neff (A0.829030).

The anonymous song Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel is one of many African-American spirituals that use biblical imagery to talk about hope for freedom and an end to oppression. The classic arrangement of this spiritual by H. T. Burleigh will no doubt remain a standard, but I hope the rhythmic variety, jazz harmonies, and big finish of this version will add spice to your church and recital repertoire. The audio accompanying this catalog listing features soprano Alexandria Bradshaw Crichlow singing the high-voice edition. This arrangement is be available in high-, medium-high, medium, and low-voice editions.

Bass Guitar TAB - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1402526

By No Doubt. By Mark Hollis and Tim Friese-Greene. Arranged by Jared Plane. New Age,Pop,Rock. Score. 4 pages. Jared Plane #985747. Published by Jared Plane (A0.1402526).

Paul Webb's original fretless bass line as played to the Talk Talk song, It's My Life from the 1984 album, It's My Life. This PDF download comes with both Standard Notation and bass TAB.

Medium-High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829024

Composed by David Neff. Sacred,Spiritual. 5 pages. David Neff #4108123. Published by David Neff (A0.829024).

The anonymous song Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel is one of many African-American spirituals that borrow biblical imagery to talk about hope for freedom from oppression. The classic arrangement of this spiritual by H. T. Burleigh will no doubt remain a standard, but I hope the rhythmic variety, jazz harmonies, and big finish of this version will add spice to your church and recital repertoire.  This arrangement (which tops out at a high F#) will also be available in high-, medium- and low-voice editions.

High Voice,Vocal Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.829020

Composed by David Neff. Sacred,Spiritual,Traditional. 5 pages. David Neff #3575379. Published by David Neff (A0.829020).

The anonymous song Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel is one of many African-American spirituals that borrow biblical imagery to talk about hope for freedom from oppression. The classic arrangement of this spiritual by H. T. Burleigh will no doubt remain a standard, but I hope the rhythmic variety, jazz harmonies, and big finish of this version will add spice to your church and recital repertoire.  This arrangement (which tops out at a high G#) will also be available in medium-high, medium- and low-voice editions.