Music Of Our Time. Par BRYARS GAVIN. “Apart from the ten 5-minute string quartets that I wrote in 1992 as the original version of A Man in a Room, Gambling, there are 8 years between my second and third quartets. Another element which finds its way into the quartet comes from my work with groups from the world of early music, particularly from the experience of writing for a consort of viols …. In…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This stately concert opener was originally written by Jan Van der Roost for a special event in which six respected wind orchestras (two Belgian and four Dutch) of different composition (two symphonic bands, two fanfare bands and two brass bands) were featured during six concerts. Each evening brought forth a performance by a symphonic band, a fanfare, and brass band, so that…

Par GASIENIEC MIROSLAW. The first version of the Sonata for violin and piano was written in the autumn of 2008, when I had the opportunity to work with the violinist Robert Bachara, who was pursuing his doctoral studies at Wroclaw Music Academy. A few years later, around the turn of 2016, I revised the musical material, made some changes and shortened the work. It was then that Dr Jacek Ropski, a …

Par HENZE HANS WERNER. The theme of Henze’s Ninth Symphony is his German homeland as he remembers it during the days of his youth and during the war years. He has written this work in homage to all the people who fought back against the oppression of the Third Reich and sacrificed their lives for freedom of thought. Hans-Ulrich Treichel adapted the text from a poem by Anna Seghers. Henze has calle…

H 18, 19. Par CHARPENTIER MARC-ANTOINE. In the extensive ?uvre of French composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier, the Marian Antiphons take pride of place among the smaller sacred works. He devoted himself to them for almost 25 years while working in the Italian-influenced circle of the Duchess Marie de Lorraine (known as Mademoiselle de Guise) and later in the service of the Paris Jesuits. This volume …

Par ADAMS SALLY. The Best of Flute is a major collection of the best loved pieces and studies selected by the major examination boards, from current favourites to forgotten gems. These books include the pieces which have captured the imaginations of teachers and students over the years. Technically tried and tested, all the pieces have been rigorously researched by Flute expertSally Adams. A CD of…

All three volumes of the world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method are now available in one convenient paperback-sized edition! Designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar, this method is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages, and reflects the best guitar teaching ideas from around the world. Covers: tuning- playing position- notes in first, second and fifth…

Par DAVIS OLIVER. 'For many years the violinist Kerenza Peacock and I have been discussing the concept of a piece about trees. One day I received in the post from her a book by Annie Davidson entitled, ‘How to be More Tree’. This brilliant book became the inspiration for the Arboretum Suite. The first tree I decided to write about was Aspen. I read that Aspen trees work together sharing water and …

Par HALL JONTY. Suite of 4 movements in a modern, quirky style. Advanced players needed. Toot ( and Hoot) Suite A four movement Suite for more advanced musicians. This Suite was brought together from two current compositions (movements II and IV), the other two movements were conceived around 28 years ago - originally for solo clarinet and piano - now re-drafted for flute, clarinet and piano. Flut…

Dvorák's 'Trio in B-flat major? op. 21, the first of his four works for violin, violoncello and piano, was composed in 1875 and premiered two years later.This edition presents the musical text from Volume IV/9 of the 'Complete Edition of the Works of Antonín Dvorák?. The violoncello part has been newly engraved and the sections which were written in treble clef have been transferred to tenor clef.…