Continuing in the tradition of previous publications in the Classics series: Classic Solos and Classic Duets, Mary Karen Clardy has selected 24 of the most significant standard études from Carl Joachim Andersen's op. 21, 30, 33, 37 and 41, Antoine Benoit Tranquille Berbiguier's Studies and Ernesto Köhler's Romantic Études op. 66. Performance notes, composers' biographies and a glossary of terms ar…

Par KAPUSTIN NIKOLAI. This short duet by contemporary Russian composer Nikolai Kapustin has a driving syncopated rhythm and edgy harmonic palette. Kapustin makes good use of both the cello?s rich sonority and its more hard-edged character to underpin the flute?s almost incessant virtuosic outpourings. There is tense rhythmic interplay between the instruments, making it a hugely enjoyable piece for…

Three Russian Dances. Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Cette suite colorée et variée contient des cheminements surprenants dans un paysage sonore caractéristique de l’âme musicale russe. L’introduction est suivie d’une danse rapide qui s’apparente au Trepak ; les thèmes sont accrocheurs. Le second mouvement, Garovot, est lent dans l’ensemble et quelque peu mélancolique. Pourtant, la passion renaît dans un p…

Par IGUDESMAN ALEKSEY. Aleksey Igudesman might reasonably be described as a modern day Victor Borge. With his cabaret partner, Hyung-ki Joo, he has toured concert halls all over the world, wringing all that is humorous out of classical music with just the basic tools of violin and piano. The “Happy Birthday Variations” for violin and piano are dedicated to his good friend, the late Sir Roger Moore…

Farewell to St. Petersburg. Par BRYARS GAVIN. This concerto has the unusual addition of an optional male voice choir. Many Russian elements influenced Bryars when he was writing the piece, not least the text for the bass voices which is taken from Glinka’s song cycle Farewell to St Petersburg. Bryars writes ‘The orchestration is quite light throughout, so that the singing quality of the double bas…

Originally composed for piano solo, Rubinstein's 'Melody' Op. 3/1 is the best-known work written by the Russian composer. Thanks to the simple, yet tender melody and its expressive harmony, the name of the composer will be remembered forever. The piece makes an excellent encore to a concert.

Par PROKOFIEV SERGEI. The Russian ballet director Sergei Diaghilev commissioned many composers to write music for the theatre. This was what caused Serge Prokofiev to compose the four part Scytische Suite (also known as Ala and Lolli) in 1916, from which The Enemy God and the Dance of the Spirits can be heard on this CD. This suite is one of Prokofiev's first works, and received negative criticism…

This album for mixed choir and piano contains a selection of richly varied choruses from Italian, French, German, English and Russian operas from the 17th to 19th centuries, illuminating the great diversity of the genre. Included are opera choruses from the following works: · Claudio Monteverdi: L'Orfeo · George Frideric Handel: Acis and Galatea HWV 49b · Christoph Willibald Gluck: Alceste (Vienna…

With its bluesy harmonies and jaunty groove The Beatles ' hit Lady Madonna is the perfect song for choruses seeking a lively, upbeat number to add to their repertoire. Arranged by Jeremy Birchall for SAB with piano accompaniment, this choral take on the Lennon and McCartney classic is sure to inspire audiences and singers alike with its bouncy enthusiasm and toe-tapping vigour. / Sab Et Piano

ecrite dans un style traditionnel et dotée d'une mélodie accrocheuse, You Are My Sunshine est certainement l'une des chansons d'amour américaines les plus populaires du XXe siècle. Dans les années 1940, sa popularité stimula énormément la réputation de ses interprètes d'origine, Jimmie Davis et Charles Mitchell ' au point où elle servit de tremplin à la carrière politique de Davis, qui fut élu, en…