Brahms completed his Cello Sonata op. 99 during the productive summer of 1886. The first public performance took place in Vienna on 24 November of the same year. Robert Hausmann played the cello part and the composer himself was his partner at the piano. Even though the work was generally received positively, it took some years until it was fully appreciated and gained its irrevocable place in the…

Le théâtre musical Essentials série représente la sélection finale des chansons de la scène. Les volumes sont disponibles pour soprano, mezzo-soprano, ténor et baryton / basse, avec ou sans CD d'accompagnement. Listes de chansons uniques sont fournies dans les livres pour chaque gamme vocale, y compris ce volume pour ténor.Nouvellement édités et gravés avec la ligne vocale et accompagnement au pia…

Cantata for Mezzosoprano and Orchestra. Par THEODORAKIS MIKIS. Sung texts are in Greek; English, German and French translations are included. A good friend of mine, the poet lacovos Kambanellis, was a prisoner in Mauthausen during World War II. At the beginning of the sixties, he wrote his memories of this time under the title of 'Mauthausen'. In 1965, he also wrote four poems on the subject and…

With this volume in the Play Like... series, you can study the trademark songs, licks, tones, and techniques of singer/songwriter and master guitarist John Mayer . This comprehensive book and audio teaching method provides detailed analysis of Mayer' s gear, tone, techniques, styles, songs, licks, riffs and much more. You'll learn everything you need to know about his renowned Guitar playing, from…

Perfect for the student of Jazz. --Michael Brecker 'I encourage the jazz guitar students at the University of North Texas to emulate tenor saxophonists. Greg Fishman's book, Jazz Guitar Etudes, contains idiomatic bebop lines and will be a great tool for any guitar teacher with aspiring jazz guitarists. Thanks, Greg!' Fred Hamilton, professor of jazz guitar, University of North Texas 'These are gre…

Par MARSH LIN / COOK WENDY. Whether teacher, performer, first-time director or experienced stage-hand, Lin Marsh And Wendy Cook: The Show Must Go On! is a good starting point for a first venture into music theatre, or a source of new ideas if you are an old hand. This book offers all you need to know to ensure that your show runs smoothly and successfully, including help in: Choosing imaginative a…

This is a beginning fake book for players new to faking. By using a fake book, musicians learn to fake an accompaniment to a melody, playing chords as indicated. This book is designed for those players just acquiring this important musical skill. It includes 100 favorite songs that belong in all musicians' repertoire library, including standards, pop hits, Broadway and movie songs, folk favorites,…

Intermediate-level arrangements of well-known Classical and Romantic works. Par AUTEURS DIVERS / BROOKER DAVID (Arr.). In his preface to 'Piano Trios on Stage”, the arranger, David Brooker, reminds us that, just as the string quartet, the piano trio has always been one of the pillars of chamber music. In the 19th and early 20th century, it was almost like the later invention of the gramophone reco…