Rameau's 'Les Fêtes de l'Hymen et de l'Amour? was long considered second-rate because its première was associated with a political event. Yet this ballet abounds in novel dramaturgical effects that foreshadow his later operas, such as 'Zaïs?, 'Zoroastre? and 'Les Boréades?. Working together with his librettist Cahusac, Rameau sought to weave the dance numbers, choruses and stage machinery more tig…

Score and parts for Saariaho's Cendres , arranged for Alto Flute, Cello and Piano. Quoting Saariaho: While writing Cendres , I was mainly concentrating on the interpretation of particular musical ideas by the three different instruments of the trio, each of which has its unique character and palette of colours. Musical tension is created and regulated by sometimes bringing the instruments as close…

Intended for both working guitarists and those who play strictly for the enjoyment of great music, this collection of classical favorites is perfect for any wedding, party, or social gathering. This adaptable edition can be used by a solo guitarist, a guitar duet, or a mixed ensemble with two C instruments, and includes classics such as Mendelssohn's 'Wedding March,' Wagner's 'Bridal Chorus,' and …

Par SWAYNE GILES. Parts. A re-working of Swayne’s 1985 Missa Tiburtina with additional saxophone quartet. Described by the composer as “a blackly ironic setting of the Latin Mass”, the piece was composed during the Covid-19 pandemic and is “a prayer for sanity”. Suitable for choirs of advanced ability. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / SATB et 4 Saxophones

Par SAINDON ED. While the primary focus of Advanced Rhythms in Improvisation is on polyrhythms, the book also covers other additional important rhythms that are useful for the improviser. Extensive syncopated rhythmic figures (via the use of rests, dotted notes and ties), mixed rhythmic figures and partial subdivision are also covered which are beneficial to today's improviser. Advanced Rhythms in…

Par SCULTHORPE PETER. Kenneth Hince of the Australian says '...one of his finest works...a composer thoroughly at ease with himself, working in a mode that has come to terms with his tradition and with his environment, and using it with assurance to create music of great beauty and economy...the most convincing demonstration Sculthorpe has given us his powerful originality of mind.' The Australian…

In 1922 Maurice Ravel heard the young Hungarian violin virtuoso and niece of Joseph Joachim, Jelly D'Aranyi, in concert in London. Following the performance, Ravel spent the remainder of the evening requesting D'Aranyi to play numerous gypsy tunes on her violin, probing her on the technical limits of the instrument. The result of this encounter is Ravel's virtuoso classic 'Tzigane?. Written origin…

Adventures in the Ukulele World. Par BELOFF JIM. When Billboard Associate Publisher, Jim Beloff purchased his first ukulele at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in 1992, there were no ukulele songbook collections on the market-none-just a few vintage instructional books. As an already-accomplished guitarist, this frustrated Jim, who had fallen in love instantly with this little instrument. Sensing that th…

In this 2 hour DVD, Morris 'Arnie' Lang shares the wisdom gained in his studies with the legendary drummer Billy Gladstone.Drawing on decades of experience as percussionist with the New York Philharmonic, and as a world-renowned educator, Lang covers the Gladstone technique in detail, explaining parts of the stroke, body mechanics and more.An approach to the rudiments is covered in detail, as well…