Books talk to each other' - Umberto Eco's statement could just as easily apply to music, as Les Citations for Oboe, Harpsichord, Double Bass and Percussion by Henri Dutilleux (1916-2013) brilliantly proves. Written in 1991, the score was reworked by the composer for the Festival d'Auvers-sur-Oise, where the new version premiered in June 2010. The origin of this work goes back to For Aldeburgh 85.…

Six composed (not improvised) originals. / Piano

Quelle Est Cette Odeur Agreable. Whence is that Goodly Fragrance Flowing?' is the first line of an old French Christmas song that originated in the 17th century. In 1728 John Gay used this joyous and markedly festive melody that honours Jesus Christ and His miraculous birth in his Beggar's Opera. Philip Sparke has given this melody a new lease of life with his charming and imaginative arrangement …

This popular torch song was originally composed for Ella Fitzgerald, but ended up being dropped from the film Pete Kelly's Blues. She would eventually record it six years later, but in the meantime, a recording by Julie London introduced it to the world. Jay's sweet harmonies make for a bluesy arrangement. / Choeur SAB

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…

Par RESPIGHI OTTORINO. Si l’année de composition est connue, les origines de l’oeuvre Huntingtower (1931) restent néanmoins très floues. Cette ballade pour Orchestre d’Harmonie du compositeur italien Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) est une oeuvre de commande pour Edwin Franko Goldman et l’Association des Chefs d’Orchestres à Vent américains (American Bandmaster Association). Huntingtower a été créé …

Par GOUNOD CHARLES. Funeral March of a Marionette dates from the 1850s and was originally written for orchestra, since when it has appeared in numerous other guises. One of the best known is the bassoon ensemble arrangement, used as the theme forthe Hitchcock series of f/ Répertoire / Basson et Piano

from the oratorio 'Goodbye my Fancy'. Par ROREM NED. Originally from the Oratorio Goodbye my Fancy, Lead, Kindly Light is arranged for SATB Choir a cappella. / Oratorio / Feuillet / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Par KERSALE PATRICK / GUILLAME T.. Avec la participation de Thomas Guillaume et de l'ensemble Fa Kiyen Yiyiwa. Choix et entretien de l'instrument, fonctionnement, préparation au jeu, initiation aux rythmes traditionnels, utilisation ludique, origines, histoire et mythes, le langage tambouriné...La rapidité d'apprentissage d'un instrument de musique dépend plnotre niveau de conscience, de notre dét…

This is a complete edition in seven volumes of the collections of dances for instrumental ensemble published by Pierre Attaingnant of Paris between 1529 and 1557. Our edition of this series, which we originally published in the 1970s, has now been extensively revised, and a detailed commentary provided for each volume. All pieces are playable on recorders (ATTB or SATB), viols (TrTTB), violin fami…