Original Manuscript Edition-Almost 100 years after the first publication of Debussy's Sonate Pour Flute Alto Et Harpe by Durand et Cie this seminal work in the chamber music literature has been meticulously compared contrasted and corrected against Debussy's handwritten and autographed 1915 manuscript. Using photographs provided by the National Library of France harpist Carl Swanson has docu…

Par PIERNE. Gabriel Pierne (1863-1937) was a French composer, conductor and organist. Despite being predominantly remembered as a conductor, his Solo De Concert remains a recognised piece in the Bassoon repertoire. Pierne studied at the Paris Conservatoire before taking up the position of chief conductor for the concert series, Concerts Colonne in 1910. He remained in the post until 1933, and duri…

These well-known words seem endlessly fruitful for the composer and conjure up such lovely images which strike each of us in our own way. For me it was the beauty of the language with its flower imagery which made me want to set the words with richly warm harmony and to temper that with gently imitative refrains. The important element in approaching the performance of this carol is the blend and b…

Suk, Josef Meditation on the Old Czech Hymn St Wenceslas for String Quartet op. 35a Josef Suk played second violin in the Bohemian String Quartet. Since 1914 the ensemble was obliged to perform the Austrian national anthem at the opening of every concert. Suk decided to supplement this obligatory piece with a work inspired by the ancient sacred Bohemian 'St. Wenceslas' hymn. The hymn's message ' …

Book and 2 CDs adapted by Cory Christiansen. Building on the success and popularity of Vol. 1 - Jazz Guitar and Vol. 2 - Nothin' But Blues for Guitar, Corey Christiansen has adapted another classic, Vol.3 The II/V7/I Progression for guitar. As with the previously mentioned adaptations, this one uses both standard and TAB notation and is correlated closely to the original edition, but speaks direct…

SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied McGlade's setting of 'The Call' by George Herbert is simple but effective reflecting the directness of the original poem. The three-bar phrases create a feeling of expectancy throughout the verses and are beautifully intensified by harmonic shifts in one verse and a soaring descant in another.

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Classic Number of pages : 160 The primary aim of this book is to help the reader to understand the language of music and how it works in relation to the guitar. It is not intended as a substitute for all other lines of study, but it will provide a basic knowledge that can be expanded and developed. The reader is urged to read as w…

Clarinet Solo or Section Feature-You can reward your clarinet section's dedication with this easy feature piece. The simple but engaging soli part has a song-like quality that's easy for young players to grasp and interpret. The band parts are adroitly managed tomake sure your “stars” shine through. The contrast of very easy slurs in the clarinets helps to keep your performance engagin…

This collection of traditional music from Ireland and Scotland arranged for solo guitar is the result of a passionate study of the tradition by some of the finest musicians playing in this genre. Compiled by Stefan Grossman thisbook includes arrangements by Pierre Bensusan El McMeen Martin Simpson Pat Kirtley Duck Baker Tom Long & Steve Baughman. Looking back less than a century you would fi…

Josef Suk played second violin in the Bohemian String Quartet. Since 1914 the ensemble was obliged to perform the Austrian national anthem at the opening of every concert.Suk decided to supplement this obligatory piece with a work inspired by the ancient sacred Bohemian 'St. Wenceslas? hymn. The hymn's message - a plea for the well-being of the Czech people, directed at their patron saint - was im…