Par REID ELLEN. Tiresias, the Blind Prophet of Thebes, is on a walk, and along comes Orlando, the title character from Virginia Woolf's novel. Orlando, who is of noble birth, has only recently been changed - inexplicably - during seven mysterious days of unbroken sleep - from a man to a woman, and is crossing this plane heading from Constantinople back to England, his homeland. Tiresias assumes th…

A curious child climbs up to the attic and discovers a jumble of boxes, trunks, old clothes, and dusty junk. There, a black leather case catches her eye. She pries it open and finds inside an old Trumpet - her grandmother's from high school. Sitting on the floor, she taps on the tarnished keys and twists the mouthpiece. As she blows through it, the Trumpet becomes alive with music. To her delight,…

Alone In Kyoto (Lost In Translation) Bella's Lullaby (Twilight) Chocolat - Main Titles (Chocolat) Cider House Rules - Main Titles (The Cider House Rules) Cruella De Ville (101 Dalmations) Elevator Song (X Y) Escape! (The Hours) Forrest Gump - Main Titles (Forrest Gump) Gone With The Wind (Main Title) Gran Torino (Title song) The Hanging Tree (Hunger G…

Die Entführung aus dem Serail. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. “Wonderful! But, aren’t there too many notes?” asked the emperor Joseph II. “No, all notes are necessary. This is new music, ” replied Mozart. This is a famous anecdote about the premiere of the opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail (The Abduction from the Seraglio), which took place on July 16, 1782 at the Burgtheater Wien (Vienna). It ill…

Grand Prix - Sangbogen is the first book to be dedicated to the world's biggest music competition, the Grand Prix - also known as the Eurovision.Edited and written by Jakob Faurholt, Finn Gravesen and Henrik Smith-Sivertsen, this book is packed with photos, anecdotes and information about the artists who have taken part in the competition over the years, with facts about the individual songs that …

Elegia is a small piece for Oboe and Piano accompaniment by Nino Rota . Really lyrical, its medium difficulty will enable intermediate players to execute it, for a recital or for a contest. This lovely work is quite slow, nostalgic at some points and ends up on a perfect harmony between the two instruments. Nino Rota (1911-1979) is an Italian composer and conductor, particularly known for his work…

The first volume of Debussy's Préludes for piano (HN 383) was published in 1910 and was soon followed by arrangements for various scorings commissioned by the original publisher. Debussy personally transcribed only one Prélude, Minstrels, which was released in 1914 in a version for violin and piano. Back at that time, 'Minstrels? was the name given to comedians who performed in blackface and caric…

What do YOU want to PLAY today? The PLAY series has nailed down what today's musician really wants: lessons you can use anytime, anywhere. They're flat-out more convenient than private lessons, and just as valuable. The high-quality video of expert instructors will help players of all skill levels, from beginners and 'weekend warriors' to advanced students and pros. Whether you're into rock, jazz,…

This second volume follows up on the success of the original volume of solos transcribed exactly from recordings by the Bird with 60 more of Parker's best. Songs include: Bird Feathers ? Bird of Paradise ? Body and Soul ? Cherokee (Indian Love Song) ? Cool Blues ? Crazeology ? Drifting on a Reed ? Embraceable You ? Groovin' High ? I'll Remember April ? Love for Sale ? My Old Flame ? A Night in Tun…

Ce livre/3 CD audio leçon est conçue pour les débutants et intermédiaire étudiant. Styles de base fingerpicking sont illustrées dans toutes les principales clés. La technique de la basse alternance est introduite dans divers milieux (tant dans les ajustements apportés standards et ouvertes). Les styles et techniques de Mississippi John Hurt, le Révérend Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller, S…