Belkis, Queen of Sheba-Suite for Wind Orchestra. Par RESPIGHI OTTORINO. In 1931 Ottorino Respighi began composing the music for his most ambitious theatre work: Belkis, regina di Saba. The ballet describes the journey of Belkis, the Queen of Sheba, to Solomon, the King of Israel, with whom she was in love. She travels with a large caravan including elephants, camels, slaves and many valuable treas…

Par WOLF HUGO. This volume contains two of the composer's most celebrated song collections. The Spanisches Liederbuch of 44 songs, largely religious or erotic. The Italienishces Liederbuch comprises 46 songs, full of masterly invention. Reproduced from an authoritative C.F.Peters edition, these songs include many acknowledged masterpieces. Peters edition. With separate English translations of th…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Many anecdotes surround String Quartet op. 131: Beethoven is said to have considered it to be his finest quartet and of his late period works, the one dearest to his heart. It is also believed that the composer invested so much of himself in it: his ailing health, the social isolation brought about by his deafness and the suicide attempt of his nephew Karl. In addition it…

Par WILSON CHRISTOPHER. This is part of a series of inter-related instrumental workbooks for keyboard, guitar, bass guitar and percussion. Planned so that concepts are carefully introduced, consolidated and extended, this is the last of the three workbooks, containing twenty-five units. They support and complement the teacher's resource through an innovative approach that encourages a creative att…

Some of Chopin's best-loved works are contained in this volume. More advanced than 14 of His Easiest Piano Selections, familiar preludes, waltzes and mazurkas are joined by Fantaisie-Impromptu, Etude in E Major and Polonaise in A Major. This versatile collection could be used over the span of several years as a student's facility develops. Helpful biographical and historical materials are provided…

Par ROLLIN CATHERINE. The strumming of Spanish guitars, the lyrical tribute to a great Spanish composer, the passionate excitement of Iberian sensations, the breathtaking exuberance of Spanish rhythms, the reminiscence of Spanish culture-Spanish elements are infused in each of these five pieces. Rolled chords evoking a Spanish guitar, enhanced rhythms with alternating hands, and lyrical passion ar…

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. G F Handel (1685-1759) was a German-born British composer and organist who spent his life working in London. He is credited with popularising opera in Britain, both importing Italian works, and composing his own. Giulio Cesare was composed in 1723-4 and first performed at the King's Theatre, Haymarket, London in February 1724. It remains today one of the most popular o…

Par WILLIAMS JOHN. This new string orchestra arrangement by James Kazik captures all the wonder (and waggish humor) of the hit 1990 movie Home Alone. Retaining many of the quirky rhythms and chromaticism of the original, this arrangement will provide opportunities for your students to grow and develop in the context of this fun and accessible medley. / Date parution : 2023-01-24/ Répertoire / Orch…

This collection of Celtic Music for Violin by Jessica Walsh contains 40 pieces ranging from lovely portraits to lively jigs. They come from traditions including Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Manx and span several hundred years. They are all complemented by the unique personality and sound of the violin. All have that inexplicable but necessary magic, the quality that draws the player to begin the tun…

This beginner's guide takes you through the basics of the instrument and its techniques. The accompanying online videos include demonstrations of many examples in the book. Topics covered include: notation - bass and slap tone exercises - three- and four-tone exercises - basic rhythms - traditional djembe rhythms - modern technqiues - and much more. / Djembé