Regarded as the greatest Spanish composer of the 20th century, Manuel De Falla (1876-1946) had a distinctively nationalistic style. His Andalusian influences are clearly seen in his ballet El Amor Brujo , which is often praised for its originality, while at the same time preserving the beauty of the Andalusian folk themes. The libretto was written by Gregorio Martínez Sierra, and the ballet was fi…

Par WHITTON JEFFREY. The book is intended for piano students who have reached Grade V and then need help with the organisation of their practice rather than simply repetitive playing of scales and pieces. Imaginatively presented, the author writes of physical and psychological preparation; practice by analysis; the development of a secure memory; how to approach sight-reading; practising scales, e…

Par KAPUSTIN NIKOLAI. This short duet by contemporary Russian composer Nikolai Kapustin has a driving syncopated rhythm and edgy harmonic palette. Kapustin makes good use of both the cello?s rich sonority and its more hard-edged character to underpin the flute?s almost incessant virtuosic outpourings. There is tense rhythmic interplay between the instruments, making it a hugely enjoyable piece for…

Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course is a fun method that teaches you to play songs on the guitar right away. Each lesson on every colorful page is explained in plain language that's easy to understand, and accompanying audio that you can stream or download online is included so you can hear what each example should sound like. Plus, you get to learn from three irresistible guitar experts---a clever, clas…

26 Waltzes, Polkas and Quadrilles. Waltz King Johann Strauss was one of Vienna's great musical masters of the 19th century. This collection presents easy to intermediate solo piano transcriptions of his most famous music, including: Artist's Life ú The Beautiful Blue Danube ú Cagliostro Waltzes ú Carnival in Rome Polka ú Die Fledermaus Quadrille ú Emperor Waltz ú Kiss Waltz ú Pizzicato-Polka ú Ros…

Par DVORAK ANTONIN. The profound impression it makes on us is due in part to the sequence of variations on a death motif that seems to have been borrowed from the beginning of the second Kyrie from Bach's Mass in B minor. Written in 1890, it was commissioned by the publisher Novello for the Birmingham Music Festival and premiered there under the direction of the composer on 9 October 1891. For thi…

Par . Play along with the pros in this exciting collection of 10 hit tunes for alto saxophone, meticulously arranged by Ned Bennett for Grade 3 (Late Elementary) players. Take centre stage as you play with live backings recorded by professional musicians plus live demo tracks to check your progress, all available to download. A piano accompaniment for each piece is also included for practice. With…

This is a new edition of Béla Bartók's popular Romanian Folk Dances in its original scoring for Solo Piano. With fascinating background notes and unique imagery, this publication is essential for pianists interested in the work of the Hungarian composer.When Bartók was just 23 years old, he visited the Transylvanian town of Gerlicepuszta. Overhearing a lullaby sung by a teenage servant girl named …