Par SCHOENBERG ARNOLD. The two poems by Stefan George 'Litanei' and 'Rapture ' were worked by Schoenberg into a set of variations and into a finale far removed from traditional notions of form. The vocal reduction of the 3rd movement 'Litanei' is available as UE 6862, the vocal reduction for the 4th movement 'Entrückung ' is available as UE6863. The string parts are available as UE 2994. 'This qua…

Par FERNANDEZ MICHELE. Having written this for her son in 1998, composer Michele Fernández brings us this highly emotional and rewarding work for jazz ensemble. The nostalgic opening solo section (which is optional) leads to a sizzling salsa groove which gradually intensifies throughout. The distinctive melody is complemented with lushly scored countermelodies, and all rhythm section parts are car…

Das Akkordeon ist, anders als man oft denkt, ein vielseitiges Instrument, das in den unterschiedlichsten Musikrichtungen zum Einsatz kommt. In diesem Band reicht das Spektrum von der Polka über Tango, Musette, Swing und Calypso bis hin zum Blues. Für fortgeschrittene Akkordeonisten eine gute Möglichkeit, den Facettenreichtum ihres Instrumentes zu erkunden. / Accordéon

In this timeless new collection, Hywel Davies presents eleven fresh interpretations of traditional British folk-tunes together with five complementary folk-inspired original compositions for developing saxophonists to learn, enjoy and perform.Ideally suited for students of grade 1-3 standard, these progressive albums also contain helpful notes describing the lyrical character, content and inspirat…

Cet album contient neuf pièces de ABRSM de 2013 et 2014 syllabus Piano Grade 1. Caractéristiques principales: Trois pièces de chacune des listes A, B et C. Répertoire attrayant et varié. Edité avec soin et clairement présentées tout au long. Informations utiles sur les pièces et l'examen. Performances mettant en vedette CD par les plus grands pianistes professionnels. / Piano

Par LISZT FRANZ. In summer 1881 Franz Liszt composed a work that he called “ Valse Oubliée ” (Forgotten waltz) in a letter to his publisher. The work is reminiscent of the appealing Piano waltzes that the composer usedto write when he was younger – although there is a certain distance to the usual waltz style. Liszt by no means renounces virtuosity and elegance, but rather infuses these characteri…

The composer wrote of his work as follows: In the music of Hungary, folk songs are manifestly of great importance, on the other hand our ancient airs and dances play a modest role. For this work I have been influenced by dances of the 17th century, written by unknown amateurs in a relatively simple style. Most of these dances were recorded between the 14th and 18th centuries under the usual form …