Symphonic Etudes. Par SHCHEDRIN RODION. Many of Rodion Shchedrin’s compositions are distinguished by deeply Slavonic feeling and thrilling virtuoso displays. Even though Shchedrin has won recognition all over the world for his work, he remains an essentially Russian composer who has not broken off his ties to Russian musical folk traditions and poetry. It is thus not surprising to learn of his pro…

After a twelve-year interval, Dvo?ák once again turned his attention to the string quartet in summer 1893. He had been musical director in New York since autumn 1892 and spent the summer in Spillville (Iowa) where a group of Czech immigrants had settled, thus making him feel at home. The beautiful natural surroundings led him to write this unconventional string quartet in the tradition of Beethove…

Experiencing Music Expressing Culture-Mariachi Music in America: Experiencing Music Expressing Culture is one of the case study volumes in the Global Music Series edited by Bonnie Wade and Patricia Shehan Campbell. This volume describes the social cultural and economic circumstances surrounding mariachi music in the United States. Massive immigrations of Mexicans to the U.S. the power of th…

Après avoir perdu ses deux premiers quatuors à cordes au cours du 2ème La Première Guerre mondiale, Laks troisième Quatuor à cordes, le premier ouvrage qu'il composa après la libération d'Auschwitz, 1945e Son sous-titre, Sur des Motifs Populaire Polonais 'sur des airs polonais populaires', se réfère au programme que le travail est fondée, à savoir une sorte de carte musicale de la Pologne à dessin…

C'est la première d'une série de livres de méthode à partir qui utilise la musique traditionnelle américaine pour enseigner les techniques authentiques et chansons. De la musique folk, blues et musique old-time d'hier sont venus de la roche, le pays et le jazz d'aujourd'hui. Cette méthode vous donnera une Fondation pour comprendre, à jouer et à profiter de ces traditions essentielles et les styles…

Kids love to drum! No matter what instruments you have or don't have Beatbox will let you experience a variety of world drumming styles as you accompany folk melodies and original songs. Create a basic rock pattern recreate the sound of a mbira (thumb piano) form your own Haitian meringue ensemble learn lively body percussion from the long tradition of hambone and step-dancing or a lively fidd…

The first of Joaquin Rodrigo's attempts at composition for the concerto genre Concierto De Aranjuez quickly became the most popular and recognizable of his works. Written for Solo Guitar and Orchestra it reveals the composer's great affinity for those two mediums as well as his reverence for the long-standing traditions of Spanish Classical music. It was composed in 1939 after Rodrigo's return t…

Calvin Custer's wonderful medley includes some of the most beloved folk songs that create a festive musical montage honoring the spirit and traditions of Chanukah. The original symphonic version has been skillfully adapted for string ensemble by veteran arranger and conductor Sean O'Loughlin.

Par GRIEG EDVARD. Rooted in the Norwegian Folk tradition, the piano music of Edvard Grieg offers spirited rhythms, novel harmonies and a refined lyrical sense. Included in this volume are the perennial favorites, Peer Gynt Suites Nos. 1 and 2, in Grieg's own piano arrangement, and the Holberg Suite, as well as a rich selection of other pieces. Reproduced from authoritative editions published by C.…

String Parts-One of the biggest hits of all music composed for the Tapiola Choir based on the Kalevala melody in the Finnish folk tradition. Available: SSAA Instrumental Score and Parts String Parts.