Music played an enormous role in the works of William Shakespeare, while his own sonnets, poems and soliloquies have provided continuing inspiration for many composers through the years. The Novello Shakespeare Choral Collection, inspired by the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death in 2016, is an exciting anthology of choral works that are settings of Shakespeare's words. For choirs of all types …

Following the birth of her first child, violinist Rachel Barton Pine went looking for a collection of lullabies written for violin and piano. After finding nothing in existence, she set about gathering sheet music and recording her own versions with pianist Matthew Hagle. This new collection celebrates the beauty of new life and parenthood with familiar tunes and new discoveries by composers such …

Par BURGAN PATRICK. Du parlé au chanté, du réel à l\'imaginaire ' : une mise en abîme. L\'histoire de Peter Pan - surtout connue à travers la lecture simplificatrice du dessin animé de Walt Disney - se révèle, dans le conte originel de James Matthew Barrie, une étonnante parabole sur l\'existence et sur la mort. L\'opéra renforce la mise en abîme et le jeu sur l\'éternel retour en mettant en scène…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Philip Sparke a composé cette pièce pour le Western Plains Wind Consortium, placé sous la direction de son fondateur, Daniel Baldwin. La création fut assurée par l’Orchestre d’Harmonie de l’Université d’État de l’Oklahoma Panhandle (Dr. Matthew C. Saunders, direction), le 1er décembre 2009, au Centennial Theatre à Goodwell en Oklahama (États-Unis). Les orchestres membres du West…

Le Concerto pour harpe et orchestre, dédié au harpiste et pédagogue français Pierre Jamet et créé par lui le 31 mars 1946 avec l’orchestre des Concerts Colonne sous la baguette de Paul Paray, n’est pas sans rappeler la Sonate pour harpe de Germaine Tailleferre. C’est un concertino de style léger, chaleureux et plein de surprises. À la première représentation par les Concerts Colonne, Henry Malherb…

Par PART ARVO. Composed in 1990, and revised in 1991, for SATB Choir or soloists with organ accompaniment, Pärt's setting of The Beatitudes is one of only a handful of works ('Litany' and 'And One of the Pharisees' also falling into that category) composed in English. Taken from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, as found in Matthew 5:3-12, The Beatitudes provide a fitting structure for Pärt's setting. E…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Philip Sparke a composé cette pièce pour le Western Plains Wind Consortium, placé sous la direction de son fondateur, Daniel Baldwin. La création fut assurée par l’Orchestre d’Harmonie de l’Université d’État de l’Oklahoma Panhandle (Dr. Matthew C. Saunders, direction), le 1er décembre 2009, au Centennial Theatre à Goodwell en Oklahama (États-Unis). Les orchestres membres du West…

Weihnachtskantate. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX / LUTHER MARTIN. During Mendelssohns years of study with Zelter, the arrangement of chorales already played an important role, and he continued to be occupied with the protestant chorale throughout his symphonic and oratorical work. The break Bach’s works in connection with the reperformance of the St. Matthew Passion led to a series of cantatas b…

By Twila Paris. Arranged by Lloyd Larson. (SAB or Three-Part). Commemoration, Communion, Cross of Christ, Discipleship, Good Friday, Life of Christ, Lord's Supper, Maundy Thursday, Sacrifice, Unity, Communion, Contemporary, Wedding and Sacred. Print Music Single (SAB). 8 pages. P…

By Gloria; William Gaither. Arranged by Jack Schrader. (SAB or Three-Part). Funeral and Sacred. Print Music Single (SAB). 8 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

Arranged by Jack North. For SAB or Three-Part Mixed Choir (2-part (any combination) (with Opt. Descant)). Christmas Hymntune, Sacred. Choral octavo

Composed by Don Besig. For SAB choir. Text: John 20:1-10|Matthew 28:1-10|Mark 16:1-8|Luke 24:1-11|Revelation 19:12. Choral octavo. Published by Hope Publishing Company

By American Authors. By Aaron Accetta, David Rublin, James Adam Shelley, Matthew Sanchez, Shep Goodman, and Zachary Barnett. Arranged by Deke Sharon. For Choral (SSA A Cappella). Pop Choral Series. 8 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Matthew Emery. Octavo. Published by Alliance Music Publications (AN.AMP-1023).

By Robert Charlton Bayley. For SAB or Three-Part Mixed choir (2-part). Sacred Praise. Choral octavo

By Buddy Greene. Arranged by Jack Schrader. For Choir. (SAB or Three-Part). Gospel, Contemporary and Sacred. Print Music Single (SAB). Published by Hope Publishing Company.

By The Newsboys. By Matthew Hooper, Richie Fike, and Travis Ryan. Arranged by Heather Sorenson. Glory Sound. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Glory Sound (HL.35031637).

By Michael Culloton. For SSA choir (a cappella). Matthew and Michael Culloton Choral Series. Concert, General. Octavo. Published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing

By J. Paul Williams and Michael Barrett. For Choral. Shawnee Press. Choral, Bass/Percussion, Tracks, Christmas, Epiphany, Youth Choirs and Sacred. 8 pages. Shawnee Press #D5477. Published by Shawnee Press

By Michael Joncas. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. For Choir. (SAB or Three-Part). Comfort, Confidence, Encouragement, Funeral, Guidance, Hymntune, Promise, Funeral, Hymntune and Sacred. Print Music Single (SAB). Published by Hope Publishing Company.

By Matthew H. Corl. For SAB choir and organ. Choral Music. Pentecost. Easy

Composed by Maria Christensen, Matthew Tishler, Shridhar Solanki. Arranged by Mac Huff. Pop Choral Series. Pop. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.198737).

Composed by Joel Raney. Easter, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6059).

By Lloyd Larson. Arranged by Lloyd Larson. Atonement, Blood, Cross of Christ, Good Friday, Gratefulness, Holy Week, Lamb of God, Life of Christ, Maundy Thursday, Redemption, Sacrifice and Sacred. Print Music Single (SAB). 8 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

Composed by Chris Rice. Arranged by Mark Hayes. For SAB choir. Funeral and Memorial, General Worship, Funeral. Octavo. Published by Hope Publishing Company