Par DE HAAN JACOB. Utopia is the name of a book written by the English author Thomas More and was published in 1516. The title is a word thought up by More himself, after the Greek language, meaning 'Nowhereland' and leading to the invention of the words utopian scheme and utopian. Utopia pictured an ideal state on an island far from the inhabited world. This idea was the basis of the composition.…

This is a different kind of holiday number, focusing on a yuletide wish for peace and brotherhood: 'What I want most of all this Christmas is a world of love and peace.' A simple, yet poignant sentiment, set to a lovely melody by Jay Althouse. Logical voice leading, easy accompaniment. A modulation helps build to the finish and the piece ends with a quote from Handel's Joy To The World melody. / C…

Par WINEHOUSE AMY. Six of the best songs from Amy Winehouse, arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar. Six of the Best simply does what it says - 6 of the best hits from leading artists available in a competitively priced format. Amy Winehouse is the first British singer to win five Grammys, including three of the 'Big Four': Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. In 2007 she won a …

Beethoven's Piano Sonata in E is published as part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series, a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works, prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes. / Piano

Par PACHELBEL JOHANN. Nun danket alle Gott (Now thank we all our God) Motet Pachelbel's choral works excel in the magnificence and festive splendour of their tonal effect, but at no point do they depart from an easy singable style. Simplicity of harmonic texture and voice leading is a characteristic of Pachelbel's art generally, but it asserts itself especially in these vocal compositions. They ar…

Mozart's Sonata in B flat is published as part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series, a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works, prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes. / Piano

Par BOCOOK JAY. Ostenaco was a celebrated Cherokee chief in the 18th century, and became a leading advocate for peace with the British colonies. Paying homage to this great man, Spirit of Ostenaco opens with a melancholy solo flute followed by a chorale statement of rich textures and harmonies. The pace quickens with the theme stated by low voices, thundering percussion, and finally a triumphant a…

Par SUZUKI EIJI. Following a successful appearance at a national competition a leading Japanese concert band commissioned the composition of this new work. The presentation of the main theme at the beginning of the piece, along with its eventual development and variations in the middle section, represents a very personal message for the band. It symbolises both the joy felt following the success a…

Single Edition From Hn 404. Par DEBUSSY CLAUDE. This piece is straightforward in its construction but highly advanced in its harmonies, and links up with the widely popular, 19th-century tradition of the ' night piece” or ' nocturne” for piano. Its themes and modulations are highly reminiscent of Gabriel Fauré, but in its chromatic voice-leading and unusual treatment of metre - such as in the 7/4 …

There is unbridled joy in this anthem from Susan Dengler and Lloyd Larson. Rhythmic and driving, it has a fun gospel touch that will have the congregation's toes tapping. The contrasting dynamics add an element of fun leading to an ending flourish. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)