Ravel's 'Valses nobles et sentimentales? created a stir when they were anonymously premiered in Paris's Société nationale indépendante in 1911: many listeners thought they were by Satie, or even Kodály!For our new Urtext edition of this work, the famed musicologist Nicolas Southon, a co-editor of the 'oeuvres Complètes de Gabriel Fauré?, has examined a large body of sources to present a musical te…

Par CUI CESAR. Russian composer, Cesar Cui (1835-1918) was a member of 'The Five', a group of Russian composers dedicated to the production of a specifically Russian type of music. His 1916 composition for Flute and Piano, Scherzetto, also incorporates Russian characteristics. Cui composed for all genres, however, his style was often compared to Robert Schumann or Charles Gounod, rather than his R…

Una de Dos (One Or the Other) is No. 6 of the Indianas suite by Carlos Guastavino, which may be performed individually or as a suite. 1. Gala del Dia (Finery of the Day) KJS8911 2. Quien Fuera Como El Jazmin' (Who Could Be Like the Jasmine') KJS8912 3. Chanarcito, Chanarcito (A Thorny Bush) KJS8913 4. Viento Norte (Northern Wind) KJS8914 5. Al Tribunal de Tu Pecho (For the Court of Your Heart) KJ…

Regarded as the greatest Spanish composer of the 20th century, Manuel De Falla (1876-1946) had a distinctively nationalistic style. His Andalusian influences are clearly seen in his 1915 ballet El Amor Brujo , which is often praised for its originality, while at the same time preserving the beauty of the Andalusian folk themes. The most famous movement of the ballet is Danza Rituel Del Fuego (The …

- Chopin : Trois Nouvelles Études. Nouvelle édition Urtext de Roy Howat au sein de la série « The Complete Chopin ? A New Critical Edition » (rédacteur en chef John Rink)
- Édition critique faisant autorité basée sur l'autographe de Chopin. Celle-ci restaure le texte original de Chopin et corrige les notes importantes présentées de façon erronée dans les éditions précédentes.
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Par VERDI GIUSEPPE. Among Verdi’s many compositions, as a work of sacred music, the Requiem remains unique. It was composed as a musical memorial for the Italian national poet Allessandro Manzoni, deeply admired by Verdi, and was first performed on the first anniversary of his death on 22 May 1874 in Milan Cathedral. The exploration of many extremes places Verdi’s tonal language with musical means…

Par VERDI GIUSEPPE. The first critical edition of Verdi's Requiem with complete performance material for sale. The edition is based on the autograph as the primary source and makes accessible one of the most important requiem settings of the 19th century in a modern scholarly edition. In particular, articulation, phrasing and dynamics are often indicated more precisely than in previous, well-known…

Guitar Styles from Around the World Series: National Guitar Workshop: Guitar Atlas Category: Guitar Method or Supplement Format: Book and CD Instrument: Guitar Discover the rich traditions, history, origins, and pioneering artists of exciting styles from around the globe. Learn the characteristic rhythms and techniques used in some of the world's most remarkable music. All the music in this book…

Par BRIDGE FRANK. Frank Bridge was one of the finest English composers of the first half of the 20th century. The Pageant of London is his only work for wind band, comprising of two marches, one scored from Bridge’s best known organ piece and including the chimes ofBig Ben, plus three short renaissance pastiche items, one arranged from Playford (later used by Peter Warlock in Capriol Suite). The m…

Par BRIDGE FRANK. Frank Bridge was one of the finest English composers of the first half of the 20th century. The Pageant of London is his only work for wind band, comprising of two marches, one scored from Bridge’s best known organ piece and including the chimes ofBig Ben, plus three short renaissance pastiche items, one arranged from Playford (later used by Peter Warlock in Capriol Suite). The m…