Par PINK FLOYD. This masterpiece has undoubtedly become one of the most influential albums from the 1970s to the present day. Groundbreaking sound effects and production techniques have made this a cult album among so many music lovers. Since its release in 1973 it has sold in excess of 34 million copies worldwide and holds the record for the longest consecutive time on the US billboard charts - a…

Hier Liegt Vor Deiner Majestät. Par HAYDN JOHANN MICHAEL. Although the music of the younger Haydn brother was highly regarded by his contemporaries, his music was forgotten in the 19th century and still waits to be rediscovered. One of his more well-known works is the central piece on the present CD, the German Mass “Hier liegt vor deiner Majestät” MH 560 [Here before thy majesty], a work which is…

Hymnes. Par PETTI A. / LAYCOCK G.. Since early Victorian times, music in church has lagged increasingly behind the developments in the secular field. The New Catholic Hymnal includes a number of new settings which are nearer the technique and spirit of the day than was hitherto customary. Whilst most congregations would baulk at contemporary dodecaphonic music, simple diatonic dissonance and other…

7 European Salon Pieces. Par POPP WILHELM. In the 19th Century nationalist themes came into fashion. Composers drew on songs and dances from their native lands, working them into paraphrased adaptations, pot pourri arrangements and sets of variations or incorporating folk elements from various cultures in their compositions. Flautist Wilhelm Popp (1828-1902), who wrote music for his instrument at…

Par CARCASSI MATTEO. The first and foremost edition of these ever popular studies, which are to be found in almost every syllabus where the guitar is taught. Selected by the Examination Board of the Royal Schools of Music London 2009. This new expanded and revised edition is the only publication to reconcile the early sources of these Etudes with present day playing techniques. Several earlier edi…

Par HOLST GUSTAV. Among the most popular and important modern British composers, Gustav Holst (1874–1934) was a true eccentric, given to odd enthusiasms and mystical musings. His spectacular symphonic suite The Planets, first performed in 1918, established hisinternational reputation and remains a staple of the orchestral repertoire to this day. Scored for huge orchestral forces and a wordless cho…

Par MARTIN EASTHOPE. Can there be a church in the world without a copy of this composition? Much loved by countless generations, 'Evensong' captures the spirit of worship in a rural English Parish Church at the close of a perfect summers day. Pure nostalgia!/ Recueil / Orgue

Considered by Gramophone magazine as 'one of the most astounding players of the day?, saxophonist Theodore Kerkezos divides his time between a brilliant soloist career and educational activities that include teaching at the Athens Conservatoire and providing master classes around the globe. Drawing on his long experience, the Greek musician is publishing his Etudes for high and low notes on the Sa…

Antologia Critico-Tecnica per gli studenti di canto. Par BATTAGLIA ELIO. The Art of the Vocalise, Part II (Mezzo-Soprano - Baritone), is a major teaching work edited by Elio Battaglia and written for those young singers who have assimilated the basic concepts of vocal technique and feel that they are ready toundertake a conscientious study of the vocalise. This method provides a rich anthology of …

The new RSL Classical Piano syllabus aims to reflect the widening tastes of young people, positioning itself at the forefront of the vast array of music available to pianists, encompassing the rich heritage of music from the Baroque right through to the modern day and emerging composers. The repertoire strikes a balance between a radical redesign and maintaining a recognisable structure, and stick…