Par MAW NICHOLAS. Nicholas Maw is one of Britain's most respected composers and his 1982 composition Night Thoughts for solo Flute is a superb example of his masterful and sensitive writing. The flute is calming and expressive, despite rapid runs, perfectly evoking racing thoughts and quiet contemplative moments of night time. Dedicated to, and first performed by, Judith Pearce at the Wigmore Hall…

William Basie, dit Count Basie, né le 21 août 1904 et mort le 26 avril 1984, est un pianiste, organiste et chef d'orchestre de jazz. Son orchestre s'inscrit dans la tradition de Kansas City, ville-berceau du Middle Jazz orchestral. Il était surnommé la machine à swing.Son big band représente, avec celui de Duke Ellington, la quintessence du jazz classique dont il a porté la bonne parole pendant 50…

Description This third transcription book focuses exclusively on Stan Getz's groundbreaking bossa nova recordings of the early to middle 1960s. Getz set a standard of excellence for the bossa nova that has yet to be equalled. Transcribed by Greg Fishman for Bflat Tenor Saxophone. Songlist Balanco No Samba (Street Dance) Chega De Saudade (No More Blues) Desafinado (1st And 2nd Version) Ebon…

Arr. James Curnow. Par CHOSTAKOVITCH DIMITRI. Energy for DAYS! As a frenetic encore piece or a joyous sparkler for any place on the program that needs real pep, FOLK DANCES is a great choice! The fascinating shifting harmonies of 20th century music give this one even more breathtaking momentum. This excellent transcription gives your band the thrill of playing Shostakovich at his humorous best. / …

Dvorak's Stabat Mater is his first setting of a religious text, which was begun in 1876. The work received its first performance in 1880 in Prague. This new edition edited by Michael Pilkington follows the layout of the previous Novello edition for ease of compatibility. Vocal score with piano accompaniment. Text in Latin. Scored for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass Soloists, SATB and Orchestra. Orc…

String Quartet No. 4. Par BARRY GERALD. The title of Barry’s fourth string quartet refers to a Kafka story of the same name about a trapeze artist who is happy only when aloft. This is striking music, full of fragility, beauty, outbursts and to finish, an unexpected hymn sung by the quartet./ Répertoire / Quatuor à Cordes

Partitur und Stimmen - P/ST - for recorder quartet s(t)a(b)a(b)t(b) Arrangers: Beutler, Irmhild / Rosin, Sylvia C. Estonian minimalist composer Arvo Pärt has adapted his celebrated work, Summa, for recorder quartet. Originally written for four solo a cappella voices, it is also available in arrangements for string quartet, string orchestra, and choir with organ. Summa bears the distinctive quali…

Pour Mezzo Soprano Ou Contralto. Par DIVERS AUTEURS / SEMELLAZ. Born in Laval, Françoise Semellaz studied in Le Mans and Paris before embarking on a successful teaching career. Currently a professor at the Lille Conservatoire, she devotes herself to classical singing. As a vocalist herself, this compilation of Decouvrir L'Opera Français is well-informed. Containing airs for Mezzo-Sopranos and Cont…