The works of Scott Joplin, probably the most successful ragtime composer, are undoubtedly among the timeless classics and standard works in piano lessons. This volume of the series Schott Piano Classics contains a carefully selected compilation of his 20 best-known ragtimes in the original version. In addition, the edition contains a School of Ragtime written by Joplin himself, in which the st…

Par GAGNEUX RENAUD. Opus 52, duo pour violon et violoncelle (ecrit lorsque j'ai eu 52 ans !!), est une parenthèse dans ma production. C'est une fantaisie qui debute par l'utilisation de la tessiture commune aux deux instruments (4ème corde du violon, 1ère corde du violoncelle), traitee chromatiquement par 'frottements' sonores. S'ensuivent des series d'harmoniques naturels (sons etheres obtenus en…

The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey and Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others. Carefully selected by Janet Way,…

Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Christopher Hogwood's first ever critical edition of the much performed concert overture goes back for the first time to all the sources. Hogwood examines not only Mendelssohn's autograph but also the first edition of the score and orchestral parts which Mendelssohn saw to print. A manuscript copy with additional music thought to have been performed under Mendelsso…

Par WITHERS BILL. Lean On Me is a classic soul song written by Bill Withers. Complete with finger clicks and a 'Doo-Wop' feel, this heart-warming ballad is the perfect sing-a-long for your audience. Recently adapted for the hit Television series 'Glee', this hit is proven as a favourite for young and old alike. Lean On Me has here been arranged by Christopher Hussey for SSA with Piano accompanimen…

The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey and Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others. Carefully selected by Janet Way,…

Blue Moon , written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934, has had many treatments over the decades. Mel Tormé made a smooth hit version in the 1940s, Elvis Presley put it on his first album in 1956 and The Marcels had a doo-wop hit with it in 1961, but 'An American Werewolf in London' was the first movie to associate this most romantic of songs with lycanthropy. This brand new arrangement by…

The best solos from the In Recital® series, all under one cover. Book 1 features 13 pieces: eight original solos, three folk tunes, and two classical arrangements. There is a wide-range of styles: lyrical pieces from Melody Bober, Mary Leaf, and Elizabeth Greenleaf- a rag from Jason Sifford- a jazz piece from Christopher Goldston- and a gospel number from Edwin McLean. Some have optional duet part…

The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey and Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others. Carefully selected by Janet Way,…