Par STEPHENSON JOSEPHINE. From a short French poem by Antoine Thiollier, Stephenson uses an Oulipian process to amalgamate the words with similar sounding English words to gradually abstract the meaning behind them; the words seemingly melt into musical sounds. The hypnotic nature of the guitar writing allows this to happen almost imperceptibly with long phrases of sustained emotional atmosphere r…

For Solo Piano. Par LASH HANNAH. Pianist Lisa Moore has an extraordinary charisma and energy at her instrument, with a kind of musical laser focus that I find tremendously inspiring. I wanted to write her a set of pieces that would play to her wonderful range and character as a performer. So I decided to write pieces in the spirit of etudes: each focuses on a different type of playing or technique…

Klezmer Miniatures has been compiled for young musicians who, by playing an instrument, would like to become acquainted with the musically varied world of Klezmer. The series comprises two duos, four trios and two quartets, which can be performed with different combinations of instruments - violin, clarinet, flute, cello, double bass, bass guitar and trumpet. The composer, Ferenc Jávori, is a majo…

Written for the Miami Children's Chorus, players from the New World Symphony and Dance Now!, this is a spirited and energetic composition from David Brunner. Reflecting the flavour of the text 'the world full of life...? David's music is full of life and energy and the spirit we have come to expect from him. / Choeur SSA Et Piano

The six pieces in this little suite were written between 1893 and 1896. They were inspired by Hélène Bardac, the daughter of a singer with whom he was friends. The girl was born in 1892 and called 'Dolly? on account of her small, delicate figure. The pieces, composed mainly for her birthday or the New Year, reflect the world as experienced by the growing child, from a lullaby to a temperamental da…

'Edifice' was written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 6th grade school building in Troy, Ohio City Schools. The opening, majestic block chords recall the strength and endurance of the actual structure, while the faster and more tuneful main theme reflects the youthful energy and optimism of the school's many generations of students. (2:20) 'Edifice' correlates to Book 1, Level 3 of Sou…

a gospel medley and classic spiritual. Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. If you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir then look no further. This rollercoaster collection opens with a show-stopping gospel medley and closes with a reflective arrangement of a classic spiritual. These simple choral arrangements have been carefully designed to provide rewardng, varied…

Par PARRY BEN / L'ESTRANGE A.. Music For Special Occasions brings together 10 secular choral works in on volume, carefully selected to cater for a wide variety of performance contexts - whether joyful, reflective, or commemorative. Practically and flexibly arranged for Soprano and Baritone or Low Alto, this unique collection of best-loved classics and new pieces is a must-have resource for all sch…

Trois poèmes d'Henri Michaux was written for the Zagreb Biennale and first performed there by the orchestra and choir of Radio Zagreb, conducted by the composer and Slavko Zlatic on 9 May 1963. It is composed for 20-part choir and an orchestra similar to that of the Symphony of Psalms, though without the lower strings of the latter.Lutoslaswski has said that the general outline of the work came to…

Arr. Lorenzo Bocci. Canta Napule is a medley of Funiculì, Funiculà, O sole mio, Come facette mammeta and O surdato ‘nnamurato - unforgettable melodies that have made the Neapolitan song famous all over the world. The music reflects street musicians, organs, comedians and small cafes, a lively picture of old Naples. Your audience will love to go back in time to this spirited, typically Italian city…