Par PUCCINI GIACOMO. Madama Butterfly took wing under turbulent circumstances. The premiere (Milan, Teatro alla Scala, 17 February 1904) was a disaster, while a second production only months later (Brescia, Teatro Grande, 28 May 1904) was instead a resounding success. Inthe intervening period the composer had made considerable changes to the score, enough that the result qualifies as a “second ver…

for Teaching and Private Study. Par GRAF-MARTINEZ GERHARD. Gerhard Graf-Martinez is a passionate flamenco guitarist and teacher. The wealth of his knowledge is captured in this two-volume work , which also reflects valuable experience gained from his activities as a tutor at national and international seminars and workshops. The CD included with volume 1 contains all the pieces and musical example…

Par WATKIN ANDREW. Music occupies an important role in the cultural life of Russia. Russian Dance is based on a famous traditional song and reflects the characteristic elements of this expansive country. This composition develops over a steady tempo using varied and colourful effects to bring pleasure to musicians and audience alike. / Niveau : 1.5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Conc…

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. Britten began composing his Quatre chansons francaises in June 1928 and had finished the full score by August of that year, before his 15th birthday. The songs reflect the impact of his lessons with Frank Bridge, which had begun in the autumn of 1927, and he dedicated the work, which was among the most ambitious of his compositions at this time, to his parents, on the occasio…

Par CURNOW PAUL. This exciting work reflects the panoramic beauty of the mountains, deserts, lakes, streams and open range of the Wild Old West. It presents the rhythmic heartbeat of the early settlers and the energy they needed to survive and prosper. / Niveau : 1 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band

Significantly remembered for his Organ works, Charles-Marie Widor 's (1844-1937) renowned Symphony 'Romane' is essential to the repertoire of all passionate organists. Widor became Director of Organ Studies at the Paris Conservatoire in 1890 and soon followed this by taking charge of the composition class. Nicknamed the 'Romane', the Symphony #10 reflects Widor 's mastery of the Organ, exploring a…

Par HUMMEL BERTOLD. With the Eight Fragments Bertold Hummel has successfully created a most impressive work. Uncommonly concentrated in the evoking of atmosphere and reflecting the texts strongly, these 'dark grey songs' - to quote Ludwig Hirsch - develop a sadly expressive, almost somnambulant charm. These songs seem to have become Bertold Hummel's completely inwardly turned 'Winterreise', the ep…

Fauré's four 'Valses-Caprices' (1882/83'1894) demonstrate various forms of his treatment of the waltz in combination with the free form of the caprice.'
The composer drew his inspiration for his 'Valses-Caprices' in the first place from works such as Liszt's 'Valse-Impromptu' and his 'Valse à capriccio' and the famous 'Valse-Caprice' by Anton Rubinstein.'
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These important groups of works…

Description A second collection of Spirituals by the late Moses Hogan that provides a wealth of repertoire for worship and concert performance. 28 wonderful gospel and religious songs, all set for SATB full mixed choir and the track list includes: Blind Man , Give Me Jesus and I Am A Poor Pilgrim . With a foreward by Mormon Tabernacle Choir Director, Craig Jessop, this new collection of Mo…

If you play an instrument and you're a Disney fan, you'll love this collection of 101 favorites to learn and play! Songs include: Beauty and the Beast · Can You Feel the Love Tonight · A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes · Evermore · Go the Distance · He's a Pirate · I See the Light · Kiss the Girl · Let It Go · Mickey Mouse March · Reflection · A Spoonful of Sugar · True Love's Kiss · We're All in…