Par DE HAAN JAN. This substantial work by Jan de Haan explores the many tonal qualities of the brass band. Following a quiet opening theme based on Phrygian tonality the band bursts into life with a massive climax. Following a jolly second theme characterised by large interval jumps peace and quiet is again restored. Both themes are developed with many poignant solo figures until we reach a resoun…

Par HIMES WILLIAM. This rousing, jubilant overture mixes five original themes with the well-known doxology Old Hundredth, which is also known as Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow. The hymn is presented in short lyrical, energetic motif fragments, which combine until the complete hymn is presented in the form of a chorale prelude. This is a wonderful and truly uplifting concert work. / Nivea…

The composer says: Several musical threads led to my writing this piece of music to celebrate my friend Matanya Ophee's (AKA MO) 80th birthday - a life lived with the guitar. Jelly Roll Morton once asserted: 'In fact, if you can't manage to put tinges of Spanish in your tunes, you will never be able to get the right seasoning; I call it, for jazz.' Over the last couple of years I moved back to Je…

This Songbook for Piano, Vocal and Guitar is the ultimate collection of pieces from Ellie Goulding's 3rd studio album, Halcyon Days. Perfect for any 'Goulddigger' or budding Ellie Goulding wannabe.Halcyon Days also includes Ellie Goulding's 1st ever number one single, Burn. This ground breaking track beat the likes of Lady GAGA, and stayed in the number one position for three consecutive weeks.Als…

Marienantiphon. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. The new edition is based on the autograph which was presumed to have been missing since the second world war but which was rediscovered in 1964. It is the basis for the present new critical edition by Christine Martin. In contrast to previous sources, several matters concerning articulation have been corrected. / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Solo S…

Ed. Critica A. Borin. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Casa Ricordi Milano in partnership with Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venezia (Istituto Antonio Vivaldi). Critical edition by Alessandro Borin. The six Concerts op. VI for violin, strings and continuo by Antonio Vivaldi were published in Amsterdam by Roger in 1719. Although the contribution of Vivaldi was probably modest – even to assume that the collection wa…

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Par PENDERECKI KRZYSZTOF. Oratorium Ob Memoriam In Perniciei Castris In Oswiecim Necatorum Inexstinguibilem Reddendam/ Répertoire / Soprano, Ténor, Basse, Choeur Mixte et Orchestre

Arr. James Curnow. Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. This arrangement of Handels beautiful melody was created as an educational tool for teaching students both the legato (sustained) style and the expressive quality of playing. Though these qualities of performance are not generally considered fun by younger students, compared to playing fast, exciting music with more technical demands, it actually req…

Transcription For Piano By Vestard Shimkus. Par WAGNER RICHARD. When Franz Liszt arranged Isoldens Liebestod for piano solo, he adhered closely to Wagner's orchestral setting. The Latvian pianist and composer Vestard Shimkus, however, approaches Wagner from a modern perspective and breaks through Wagner's melody and harmony with contemporary challenging sound cascades. / Date parution : 2014-11-20…