Bach composed his oratorio for the Feast of the Ascension in Leipzig in 1735. Though this work has the duration of a cantata, the choice of text places it among the oratorios. It combines the biblical account of the Ascension with chorales and free madrigal poems.As in other works which were composed during this same year (e.g. the 'Christmas Oratorio'), Bach reveals a special fondness for colourf…

Par HENCH JYOTI. This collection of ten piano solos is a musical celebration of outdoor sights and activities, including hiking, camping, forest animals, and more. The music encourages elementary pianists to combine imagination and technique as they connect with the beauty of nature. Particular emphasis is placed on keyboard exploration, varied articulation, and pedal technique. / Date parution : …

Weihnachtskantate. Par ZECHNER JOHANN GEORG. As the basis for his „Oratorio per il Natale“ Zechner used 4 Verses of the hymn „Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist“ by Johann Rist. He also used some verses by another author. The reason for the reworking of Rist's text was undoubtedly Zechner's idea of writing a dramatic compositon after the model of the Italian cantata, rather than a succession of v…

Sunset Song op.42 for bassoon and piano was written and premiered in 1994 at the Los Angeles Museum of Art, Bing Theatre. It is the composer´s second large work featuring the bassoon as soloist (after Hexen) and like Hexen it is also dedicated to bassoonist Judith Farmer who premiered it with the composer at the piano.Sunset Song is technically a tour de force for both the bassoon and the piano. I…

Par ROSENBLATT ALEXANDER. Der 1956 in Moskau geborene Alexander Rosenblatt absolvierte am renommierten Konservatorium seiner Heimatstadt ein Klavier- und Kompositionsstudium. In seiner Tonsprache verbindet er klassische Elemente mit Jazz-Element zu einer originellen Stilmischung, zu einer ganz charakteristischen Musiksprache. Als Pianist trat er insbesondere im Klavierduo mit O. Sinking hervor, ei…

L'opus magnum de Beethoven pour solo SATB et chorus, avec réduction pour piano de la partition orchestrale. Revu par Michael Pilkington. / Chant Et Piano / Partition

Par BOULANGER LILI. The brevity of Lili Boulanger's life (1893-1918) does not obsecure its substantial achievements. With the cantata 'Faust et Helene' (1913) she became the first woman to win the Prix De Rome, and several large projects, including 'D'un Matin De Printemps' and its companion piece 'D'un Soir Triste', both in various scorings, followed during the last five years of her life. 'D'un …

Par SIRETT MARK. This is a lovely arrangement of a traditional Irish lullaby. The Gaelic words mean simply 'Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday'. This arrangement was written for the Cantabile Children's Choir of Kingston, Ontario and premiered in 1997./ Feuillet / 2 Parties Voix Aigües (SA)

Par GOODALL HOWARD. Shackelton's Cross was inspired by a painting created in 1957 by the English artist Edward Seago (1910-1974). The title refers to a cross which was erected to the memory of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led a number of explorations to the Antarctic. Shackleton died in 1922 whilst on a Polar expedition, and the cross can be found on a promontory at the entrance to the bay at Grytvi…

Par CURNOW JAMES. This impressive work by James Curnow abounds with the spirit and enthusiasm designed to elevate the body, mind, and spirit of all who hear it! At times intimate, at others exuberant, this piece has all the makings of a strong concert or contest selection. Highly Recommended! / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie