Actus tragicus. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit (Mighty God, His time is ever best) BWV 106 'Actus tragicus' Cantata for a funeral service. Since there are no original sources or documents concerning the first performance of the funeral cantata Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit BWV 106, it is impossible to establish the year of origin of this work, called Actus tra…

Par SARASATE PABLO DE. George Bernard Shaw once remarked that although there are many composers of music for the Violin, there are only a few composers of Violin music. But where Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) is concerned, Shaw declared that the Spanish musician's talents as both a performer and composer 'left criticism gasping miles behind him. ' Famous for his fiery, forceful, and passionate pla…

Par HEATH DAVID. This short piece for oboe and piano was inspired by the music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Lasting around six minutes, a laid-back blues-infected introduction gives way to a more rhythmic central section before a reprise of the opening music. The composer writes ?Out of the Cool was written to be enjoyed, so have fun with it!? / Date parution : 2022-04-26/ Répertoire / Hautbo…

Description The 'Sonata d'arpeggione' was originally written for the guitarre d'amour or arpeggione - a kind of enlarged guitar that could be bowed cello-style. The instrument did not survive longer than a few years, but this piece by Schubert is a lovely reminder. This edition is transcribed for flute by James Galway and edited by Phillip Moll for the Great Performer's Edition series. The…

Par WOOLRICH JOHN. This lullaby for large unaccompanied SATB chorus was commissioned by the Crouch End Festival Chorus in 1993. John Woolrich interweaves various folk texts in his lilting musical setting, which juxtaposes the peacefulness of sleep with moments of anxiety and tension for the parent whose son is far from home. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently …

Par THOMAS MACE. The first complete anthology of lute music contained within Thomas Mace's historic treatise Musick's Monument (1676), transcribed and edited for classical guitar by Andrew Shepard-Smith. An exquisite and intriguing collection of early English Baroque lute music containing twelve preludes, eight complete lute suites, transcription notes, and a detailed table of ornaments (as outlin…

Migas is a selection of pieces composed over 33 years by, British Composer, Simon Holt . Migas translates, in English, to Crumbs . This collection of 11 brief Piano pieces was written over a period of 33 years, most of them for the pianists Rolf Hind and Andrew Zolinsky . / Piano

Workbook With More Exercises on Theory of Music Grade 2 gives pupils additional exercises and support in preparation for their theory examinations. The exercises are designed to help meet the new syllabus requirements of the ABRSM. Written by Guy C. Cremnitz, an ABRSM examiner since the 1980’s. / Exams, Methods & Tutors / Théorie / Tout Instrument

Written for the Madison Youth Choirs, composer Dan Krunnfusz has set the traditional 'Ave Maria? text in a contemporary style. Creating two, equal in range and importance vocal lines, the hand chimes add a beautiful legato feel that should be reflected in the singing. / Voix Et Instruments Divers

Written as a 70th birthday tribute to Paul Sacher and based on the letters of his name. The work was requested by Mstislav Rostropovich, who gave the first performance in May 1976. / Violoncelle