The Children's and Female Choruses were composed in a single burst of creative activity at the zenith of Bartók's career, in the summer of 1935, between such masterpieces as the String Quartet #5 and the Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta. These short choral pieces are based on folk texts that Bartók further polished and stylized. The music, however, is wholly the composer's own, although i…

A magnificent suite written in 1987 by Eric Wetherell for String Orchestra. The first movement is based on the sea shanty Santiano hinting at the danger as well as the romance of life at sea. The second is a gentle waltz; perhaps the eighteenth century sailor putting into port found an opportunity to show his gentler side. The Polish folk-song River Wisla is the theme of the third movement a…

Celebrated choral composers Bob Chilcott and Susan Knight have searched the globe for the most vibrant and exciting festive music representing a range of styles and cultures. This unique collection has it all - from a melismatic Armenian hymn to a percussive villancico from the Dominican Republic; a US spiritual to a Polish folk carol. The collection features: 31 pieces that are perfect for a wid…

Another addition to the hit series, making authentic folk music available in a flexible format suitable for teaching, busking and performance. Traditional music from Scandinavia - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden. Explore the rich variety of the Nordic tradition, from the Polish-influenced polska dances to a Norwegian Wedding Song. The Complete edition includes a violin part, keyboard acc…

This volume presents easy pieces for piano by great virtuosos. It unites the two greatest, and perhaps best-known, pianists of the 19th century, Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt. The technical requirements of these works are very moderate without muting the stylistic characteristics of these two composers. The ability to play an original composition by Liszt in the first years of lessons can be ver…

A folk song based on Polish words by Julian Tuwim for SSA and piano. Handy as a short item to include in a Junior/Middle school concert.

The original score of Janacek's The Lord's Prayer a work written for Tenor and Mixed Choir with Piano or Harmonium accompaniment was completed in 1901. Six years later the composer reworked it with Harp and Organ accompaniment. This version contained in Barenreiter's catalogue was first performed as a cantata on 18 November 1906 by the Hlahol Choral Association in Prague.The composer was promp…

In Brahms's masterful versions of German folksongs the elegant simplicity of the originals is always maintained. He weaves well-shaped vocal lines and adds delicate harmonies to make polished songs of great charm. This edition uses highly effective and poetic English singing translations making a collection of instantly accessible yet little known repertoire.

Complete Edition-Another addition to the hit series making authentic folk music available in a flexible format suitable for teaching busking and performance. Traditional music from Scandinavia - Denmark Finland Iceland Norway Sweden. Explore the rich variety of the Nordic tradition from the Polish-influenced polska dances to a Norwegian Wedding Song. The Complete edition includes a Violin p…

Par CRAXTON J. / RICHARDSON A.. Collections of easy pieces to introduce players at an early stage to a wide range of music. With Piano Accompaniments. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Hautbois et Piano

Dans le volume des quatuors facile, en plus de mouvements indépendants un certain nombre de travaux peut être trouvé qui peut être effectuée en même temps aux suites de la forme. Ainsi, de petits mouvements qui peuvent également être utilisés séparément cycles peuvent être formés qui peuvent animer un petit concert domestique, une manifestation de l'instrument ou le programme d'un spectacle pour u…

Sept pièces pour piano. Par LAKS SIMON. Simon Laks (1901-1983), who moved from Warsaw to Paris in 1926 at the age of 25, belonged to the large group of composers from Central and Eastern European countries who went down in 20th-century music history as the ?École de Paris?. Slavic temperament amalgamated in their music with French esprit, the folklore of their native countries combined with the st…