Passions-Oratorium. Par BACH JOHANN CHRISTOPH FRIEDRICH. “An unknown work from the so-called Bückeburger Bach, which at first was ascribed unjustly to Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The story of the Suffering of the Lord is examined from a different perspective. Pilgrims have undertaken a journey to the Holy Land and when they arrive they are informed by a hermit of the suffering and death of Christ. …

Par BOULEZ PIERRE. Pierre Boulez wrote two pieces for solo violin, called “Anthèmes” I and II. This is the first and shorter of the pair and was composed in 1991 for the Yehudi Menuhin Violin Competition. Taking inspiration from childhood memories of Catholic church services, Boulez created a piece of two distinct sonic worlds, in seven short parts, ending with a “col legno battuto”, characteristi…

Arr. Wil Van Der Beek. Par NESSLER VICTOR E.. Farewell Song has been taken from Der Trompetervon Säckingen by Victor E. Nessler (1841-1890). Thisopera tells the sentimental story of a plain musicianwho is eventually allowed to marry the daughter ofa baron. From the first performance in 1884, thisopera was well liked - not so much because of thestory but because of its musical features. Impressivet…

Par BUNTING CHRISTOPHER. Warming up and keeping one?s basic technique in peak condition (or working to get to peak condition) is fundamentally important, yet many cellists do not have routine exercises to follow. This book, the first of a two volume set, which complements book 2, provides the exercises that every cellist needs, for both the left and right hands: daily bowing practice; left hand wo…

Par RAE JAMES. Each movement is written to portray a specific characteristic life along the river. The Tyne starts its life as two rivers, hence the title of the first movement: The Sources. These converge to form the River Tyne at an appropriately named location west of Hexham called Watersmeet, the title of the second movement. The final movement is Sandgate Jig named after Sandgate, a street n…

Called a 'sequel' to the first Ubi Caritas, this new work has a clear resemblance to the original work. The recurring melody line leads to a divisi treatment of the continued text. If you already like Gjeilo's skillful style, this work will be the perfect addition to your concert program! Duration: ca. 3:35. / Choeur SATB A Cappella

Description Widely regarded as the culmination of French romanticism on the organ, Widor's symphonies include some of the most frequently performed and recorded works in the modern organ repertoire. Most of these symphonies - so called to emphasise the orchestral wealth of timbres offered by the new French organs - were written specifically to exploit the capacities of the modern Cavaille-Coll …

Based on Mohrentanz (La Mourisque) by Tylman Susato. Par DE HAAN JAN. Tylman Susato (circa 1500-1561) was one of the worlds first music publishers and seller of musical instruments. He left behind several collections containing arrangements of Dutch songs and dance and also published several of his own works. Three of these, published in 1551, were called Musyck Boexken, or music book. Almost 500 …

Par DE HAAN JACOB. The Book of Urizen is a work for concert band, solo soprano, and a male narrator in which sound collages of religious expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the same name (which the poet illustratedhimself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827), who occupies a unique position in western literature and the visual arts. He was not jus…

Opera in tre atti. Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. Antonio Salvi's ; Arminio is one of the best-loved operatic librettos of the Baroque period. Against the historical background of the so-called ; Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD in which the Cherusci leader Arminius as ; Liberator of Germany (Tacitus) inflicted a devastating defeat on the Romans, Handel's opera, first performed in 1737, is abo…