Par BALAZS ARPAD. Árpád Balázs (*1937) composed the first version of Rhapsody for Hungarian cimbalom and concert band in 2001; in 2021, on the encouragement by a Japanese marimba player he arranged the solo part for marimba, and therefore the opportunities for the work to be played have significantly widened. The Rhapsody follows the one-movement structure created by Franz Liszt. The beginning sol…

Easy popular pieces for young pianists, selected and arranged by Jerry Lanning. This revised and updated collection of 15 popular tunes provides additional attractive repertoire to complement the first books in the Making The Grade series. The standard of pieces progresses to Associated Board Grade 1. Includes A Whole New World , and No Matter What . / Piano

Par SZYMANOWSKI KAROL. The composition of the Princess Songs marked the beginning of a particularly productive phase for Karol Szymanowski. Based on a series of poems by his sister Zofia, Szymanowski composed this colorful and glittering music in 1915; its exotic, lyrical and fantastical world is expressed in the coloratura soprano’s many passages, featuring trills and rapid runs. The princess her…

Par . More fun, flexible arrangements for junior string ensemble from David Brooker. Leading on from Stringplay his first collection of arrangements for beginners, David has now produced arrangements of five pieces from around the world: Rocky Mountain, O du lieber Augustin, Tumbalalaika, Kalinka and Jasmine Flowers. / Date parution : 2023-03-21/ Recueil / Ensemble à Cordes Flexible et Piano en op…

James Rae’s “Jazz Ensemble” series was first published in the 1980s and quickly proved very popular. There were six separate titles in the series written for a flexible mixed ensemble, with parts provided for C, Bb, Eb, Bass, Easy Bass and Drums with a supporting piano part in the score. It was and still is ideal for the practical part of GCSE studies, catering as it does for almost any imaginable…

Homage to Anish Kapoor and his sculpture 'Marsyas'. Par PART ARVO. Arvo Pärt about Lamentate: 'Lamentate is music for piano solo and orchestra. With respect to its form, however, the composition cannot really be described as a typical piano concerto. I chose the piano to be the solo instrument because it fixes our attention on something that is 'one'. This 'one' could be a person, or perhaps a fir…

The full collection compiled to celebrate the first 1000 UK #1 singles, in a special presentation slipcase. These two huge anthologies are packed with your very favourite hits from across the decades, from Elvis to the Spice Girls. Over 100 number ones from years passed are featured in this unmissable selection, all presented in Piano, Voice and Guitar arrangements. Slipcase contains 1x AM91903 an…

A first book of very easy pieces for violin. Par BLACKWELL KATHY / DAVID. lively original pieces, traditional tunes, and easy duets using open strings to finger pattern 0-1-23-4 audio play-along and backing (accompaniment only) tracks available on major streaming platforms or to download from a companion website audio practice tracks (recorded at a slower tempo) for some pieces fantastic illustrat…

Pierre Boulez wrote two pieces for solo violin, called 'Anthèmes' I and II. This is the first and shorter of the pair and was composed in 1991 for the Yehudi Menuhin Violin Competition. Taking inspiration from childhood memories of Catholic church services, Boulez created a piece of two distinct sonic worlds, in seven short parts, ending with a 'col legno battuto', characteristic of Boulez's witty…

The complete guitar method - both of the Absolute Beginners guitar tutor books together in one volume. Practical advice, clear layout, and a playalong CD gives you all you need to know from when you first pick up a guitar. / Guitare