Dessau's String Quartet movement was written while he was also working on Brecht's opera Puntila. After Brecht's death in 1956 Dessau found himself looking for a new direction. On the one hand he was still working on music begun in collaboration with the poet, while on the other hand Dessau was trying to work towards a socially oriented musical aesthetic, which led him to compose songs for politic…

Ed. Critica A. Borin. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Casa Ricordi Milano in partnership with Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venezia (Istituto Antonio Vivaldi). Critical edition by Alessandro Borin. The six Concerts op. VI for violin, strings and continuo by Antonio Vivaldi were published in Amsterdam by Roger in 1719. Although the contribution of Vivaldi was probably modest – even to assume that the collection wa…

With a variety of musical styles ranging from classical and jazz through to showtunes and popular songs, these collections will bring enthusiasm to learning and provide an entertaining alternative for pupils who are working towards, or have recently completed a graded exam. Each piece offers suggested breathing, dynamics and tempo together with technical tips, performance notes and a simple but ef…

Par SANTOS YAGO. Classic and flamenco guitarists alike will benefit from these etudes as they bridge the gap between traditional mechanical studies and engaging practice and concert material. Although relatively short in duration, a few of these etudes could be combined in a medley to form an effective suite or set. In addition, fourteen of the twenty etudes are provided with chord accompaniment f…

Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. Quartet in C Minor is in four movements with a total duration of about 25 minutes. The opening Allegro is Dvorák-ish in its lyricism, though there is a darker, more brooding atmosphere towards the close. It is tempting to detect a hint of folk-song in the theme of the Andantino, played by the Viola, but that may be stretching hindsight too far. The movement has a wistfu…

Suito Sketches. Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. The Landing (“Les bâtisseurs”) - Sword Dance (“La danse du sabre”) - Nightfall by the River (“La rivière à la tombée de la nuit”) - Towards the Future (“Regards vers le futur”) : La ville d'Osaka vit de l’eau et vit avec l’eau. C'est pourquoi on la surnomme « la capitale de l’eau » ( suito, en japonais) depuis les temps anciens. Le sous-titre s’imposait comme…

How To Blitz! ABRSM Theory Grade 4 includes everything you'll need to blitz your Grade 4 ABRSM Theory exam. With full guidance on the entire syllabus, more information, revision exercises and worksheets than any other theory textbook and clear and easy introductions to new concepts. This book also features revision tests, quizzes and games that make working towards ABRSM Theory exams accessible an…

Piano Star is an exciting series for young pianists, offering a rich selection of new repertoire to help players build confidence and musical skills. Piano Star 3 moves from Prep Test level towards Grade 1 and includes compositions by Alan Bullard, David Blackwell, Peter Gritton, Mike Cornick, Mark Tanner, John Madden, Karen Marshall, Andrew Eales, Edmund Jolliffe, Nikki Illes, and Nancy Litten. /…

A collection of light repertoire pieces for violin players aiming towards grade two standard. Includes 'The White Cliffs Of Dover', 'Cavatina' and 'What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor'. Includes piano accompaniment./ Recueil / Violon et Piano

Par GREGORY THOMAS. Vamoosh Book 2 for Trumpet is a fun, easy to use book for young trumpeters. 28 varied and engaging pieces that gently guide the player towards grade 1 level. Books are compatible with Book 2 for Clarinet and Saxophone and ideal for group lessons. Backing Tracks are available online via Spotify, YouTube, the Vamoosh website and many other platforms. A piano accompaniment book is…