Messa d'morti. Par DURANTE FRANCESCO. The Requiem in C minor by Francesco Durante (1684–1755) is one of the most important works of this genre written in the first half of the 18th century. In his Messa de’ morti, Durante shows great creativity in combining traditional elements of church music with new ideas originating from instrumental writing and opera. The quality and originality of his Requie…

The title Still Life, whilst being a term borrowed from painting, refers to the two temporal states of the piece, status and motion, which are juxtaposed and superimposed throughout.The static sections often lead into choral-like music, one of the references to Bach in the piece, which was commissioned by the Harper Ensemble for the 250 th anniversary of his death. The other principle reference co…

The third book in The Graded Piano Player series offers popular repertoire for pianists at Grades 4-5. - Filled with classic tunes and songs from Disney, TV and film, jazz, pop and musical theatre. - Rigorously researched, edited and fingered by top educationalists. - Meticulously arranged to progress in line with the ABRSM and Trinity graded piano examinations. - Ideal for anyone seeking well-cra…

Easy Keyboard Library: Ballads features some of the best-loved and popular ballads arranged with simplified melodies and chords for beginner keyboard players. Song listing subject to change. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Clavier

Opera in Seven Scenes. Par BENJAMIN GEORGE. Picture a day like this is the fourth collaboration between George Benjamin and Martin Crimp, whose acclaimed partnership produced Written on Skin, Lessons in Love and Violence, and Into the Little Hill. The 60-minute opera is cast in seven scenes and scored for five voices (S-S-MS-Ct-Bar) and twenty-two instrumentalists. It premiered at the Aix-en-Prove…

Will Todd's Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd's characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmansh…

One of the finest singer-songwriters to have emerged from the 1960s, Neil Young is truly a living legend with an extensive and influential discography that encompasses some 50 years of popular and rock music history. Featuring exclusive interviews with fellow musicians and other fascinating figures, Harvey Kubernik's Heart Of Gold is an essential read for any fans of Neil Young or the many musical…

John Thompson?s Easiest Piano Course . First published in 1954, John Thompson?s Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling Piano methods in the world. John Thompson?s timeless approach to teaching has been trusted by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey. Featuring themes from popular children?s movies, this book includes 15 repertoire p…

This collection of Broadway classics contains 101 fabulous songs from the shows, all specially arranged for the Trumpet.This instrumental album features pieces by many much-loved composers for musical theatre, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Irving Berlin, Boublil and Schönberg and more.Songs include: As Long As He Needs Me (Oliver!), I Dreamed A Dream (Les Miserables), Tom…