10 Intermediate-Level, Traditional Klezmer Pieces. 'Klezmer Duets” by Deborah Strauss and Alan Bern is an ideal introduction to this traditional music. Although the clarinet is now associated with klezmer music, the violin was actually used centuries before the clarinet was even invented. Over that time, violinists developed special techniques of bowing, articulation, ornamentation, phrasing and t…

The seven recital pieces in volume 3 of the 'Viola Recital Album? augment the repertoire in volumes 2 and 3 of the Sassmannshaus tutor 'Early Start on the Viola.? But other viola tutors will also benefit from these pieces, all of which are in first position.The editors have chosen a short series of delightful little pieces by such unknown composers as Septimus Winner ('The Last Rose of Summer?) or…

Ever since the brilliant swing album of Robbie Williams, swing has resounded throughout the land. In the spin-off series of the popular Schott Saxophone Lounge series, the successful author Dirko Juchem (Saxophon spielen - mein schönstes Hobby) skilfully spans a Bridge from real swing classics like 'Mack The Knife' and 'Mood Indigo' to ''Tequila' or 'Body and Soul'. This collection contains some…

Learn to play mandolin and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the mandolin, its components, picks, how to tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right alo…

Par COLL FRANCISCO. Inspired by the darkly surreal world of Franz Kafka, Francisco Coll's first chamber opera is an explosive gem. Taking its cue from Meredith Oakes' punchy, cleverly-assembled libretto, this dazzling score brings out every nuance of the bizarre scenario's comedy, irony and profundity./ Répertoire / Voix

Edizione Critica Di Italo Vescovo. Par PAGANINI NICCOLO. Paganini’s Sonata a violino solo (M. S. 6), composed during his Lucca period (1805-1809), forms part of a series of music written for solo violin that has failed to attract the attention of both performers and scholars interested in Genoa’sfamous violinist. This work – published several times in the nineteenth century (especially outside Ita…

This superb introduction to solo Jazz Piano has been designed to help even relative beginners play in a variety of real jazz styles as soon as possible. As well as swing, Easijazz covers Latin and rock styles of Jazz Piano. WIth helpful demonstrations on the accompanying CD, this unique book ofers an enjoyable varied introduction to the special skills that solo Jazz Piano demands.Begins with five-…

Stephen Sondheim's musical thriller is a towering achievment in the genre. Making a strong case the a musical can be about anything - even serial killers and cannibalism. Although the original production was massive in size, subsequent revivals have ranged from more intimate settings, to opera house productions where the score feels equally at home.This Vocal Selections collection has been newly r…