The Czech composer Franti?ek Xaver Du?ek (1731-1799) was a leading figure in Prague's music life in the latter half of the 18th century. He was an outstanding pianist, composer and piano teacher whose pupils included Leopold Ko?eluch.Now all of Du?ek's 21 sonatas, many of which have until now been available only in old prints or manuscripts, are appearing in two volumes.The editor, Vojtech Spurný,…

Oratorium. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Mendelssohn composed his first oratorio Paulus under the impression of his own revival of J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion in 1829. He integrated chorale settings into St. Paul, for which he was accused by his contemporaries of making a stylistic break, using an element unsuitable to church music. In spite of these reservations, during Mendelssohn’s life…

Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. This fourth volume of Haydn's String Quartets contains full scores of the twelve masterful quartets from Opp. 20 and 33 (six quartets from each). Composed in 1771 and 1781 respectively, these popular quartets are among the most performed and recorded pieces in the repertoire. This inexpensive volume would be an invaluable addition for any music student or Haydn fan. Joseph H…

Following the composition of Harold En Italie for Viola and orchestra in 1834, Berlioz began work on the opera Benvenuto Cellini , which subsequently failed on its first performances at the Paris Opera in 1838. Berlioz withdrew the opera for substantial revision, and from some of the discharged material he later fashioned this Reverie Et Caprice (in versions both for Violin and orchestra and Violi…

Alfred Cortot est l'un des plus grands pianistes du XXe siècle. Ses cours d'interprétation musicale sont légendaires dans toute l'Europe et ont influencé d'innombrables interprètes et musiciens. Cortot était l'un des plus célèbres interprètes au piano de Franz Liszt et a en tant que tel produit des éditions papiers de ses oeuvres pour piano, remarquables pour leur commentaire méticuleux sur les pr…

Après 10 ans d'attente en Amérique et pour la première fois en Europe, retrouvez la tournée évènement la plus attendue d'une des légendes de la musique! Sur chacune de ses dates, cette artiste d'exception a entièrement conquis son auditoire et les critiques. Retrouvez ces instants magiques, ses plus grands titres et des images rares et inédites dans un coffret luxueux. Un incontournable. DVD 1 : L…

Oratorium. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Mendelssohn composed his first oratorio Paulus under the impression of his own revival of J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion in 1829. He integrated chorale settings into St. Paul, for which he was accused by his contemporaries of making a stylistic break, using an element unsuitable to church music. In spite of these reservations, during Mendelssohn’s life…

Romani Dance. Par PAGE NICK. Niska Banja is a folksong and dance popular throughout Yugoslavia and Central Europe. The vocal parts are arranged almost exactly as they would be sung authentically./ Feuillet / Choeur d'Enfants (SA) et Piano 4 Mains

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This major concert work cosists o five movements. 1st movement: La Laguna del ShimbeSituated high up in the Andes mountains in Northern Peru are the Huaringas, a group of lagoons in isolated and mysterious surroundings. The water has healing powersand for centuries traditional healers have settled there in small villages. From far the sick come to the Huaringas to be treated…