Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. This critical edition of Vivaldi 's masterpiece is based on the Manchester manuscript source, which originates from Vivaldi 's circle, and represents an alternative (in many cases, more explicit) version of these famous concertos. The Manchester source has until now not been used as the primary source for a modern edition. First study score to be based on the Manchester source…

En un week-end, Irma est passée d'auteur-compositeur-interprète de l'ombre à artiste produite par plus de 400 membres du site Mymajorcompany. Elle nous livre son 1er album ' Letter to the lord ' enregistré à New York par le producteur de Lenny Kravitz. De retour en France, elle décide que le résultat final ne correspond pas à l'ambiance acoustique ' brute ' qu'elle veut transmettre, et décide d'e…

Par GARDEL CARLOS. Carlos Gardel is one of the most significant figures in the history of the Tango. Now, string players will certainly welcome Diego Collatti's arrangements of some of Gardel's most famous pieces. The arrangements retain all the alluring, captivating qualities of the originals and players will soon become familiar with the diverse and expressive characteristics of the genre. Suita…

Arranger: Haan, Stefan de Composer: Seiber, Mátyás Preface: Haan, Stefan de The Dance Suite for alto saxophone and piano is an arrangement of selected pieces from Mátyás Seiber's Easy Dances, originally composed as piano pieces on the popular dance-styles of the 1920s and 30s and focusing particularly on the rhythmic characteristics of each. Seiber's life and work linked and developed many diver…

Par AAGAARD-NILSEN TORSTEIN. This exciting brass band work is written in the form of a rhapsody based on folk tunes originating from the region where this young Norwegian composer was born. In addition to traditional harmonies the composer makes use of modal chords to create the appropriate atmosphere for this beautiful region of Norway. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band…

for voice and piano. Par ROTA NINO. Between 1921 and 1938 Nino Rota composed twenty-one pieces for voice and piano, five of which he approved for printing. These early works made him known in the music world. The lyrics are of different origin: poems by the Indian Nobel Prize winner Tagore, a sonnet by Petrarch as well as a Tuscan folksong which was at the same time his last vocal chamber music wo…

Par BAY WILLIAM. A collection of classical pieces arranged for flatpicking guitar, together with a few modern flatpicking originals in the classical style by William Bay. Includes works by J.S. Bach, Dowland, Handel, Krieger, Mouret, Playford, Praetorius, Quantz, Rameau, Sanz, and St. Jacome, as well as music by a couple of anonymous Renaissance lutenists-21 pieces in all. All selections appear in…

This three movement piano trio from Giselher Klebe's late period of creativity originates from his estate. The composition's appeal lies in the clear, restrained diction whilst at the same time a high intensity of expression is achieved. Two diverse slow outer movements with eruptive injections frame a lively middle movement. This work which has a duration of 20 minutes undoubtedly represents an i…

A shimmering a cappella refrain provides an especially memorable highlight at the end of Mark Hayes', otherwise accompanied, choral arrangement. Originally penned by the 'Father of American Music,' this beloved song has long been associated with the grand pageantry of the Kentucky Derby. / Choeur SAB

For Fingerstyle Guitar. Par BAKER DUCK. This volume is intended as a folio of arrangements from the repertoire of a working musician. As such, there is only a minimum of discussion about the technical aspects of playing. Students who have already dealt with the American style called fingerpicking or fingerstyle guitar, which is quite distinct from other kinds of guitar playing, will be at an advan…