Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Metalla was commissioned by the 'Kreisverband Altenkirchen' of Germany and dedicated to Ottomar Jung. The composer himself conducted the premiere of the piece, which was performed by the 'Jugendorchester Kreisverband Altenkirchen' on 25 March 1999. The region of Altenkirchen is known for its iron mines, which find musical expression in the dark mood of the introduction (anda…

Par BERLIOZ HECTOR. Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) once remarked: “My life is a novel that greatly interests me. ” Experiences in his personal life had a great influence on his compositions. Symphonie Fantastique, written in 1830, is also autobiographical: he subtitled the work Episode in the Life of an Artist. The symphony echoes his feelings for an actress. The Marche au Supplice (march into torture…

part II of the cycle Profiles of Light. Par PINTSCHER MATTHIAS. 'Now II” is the second part of a triptych of chamber pieces entitled 'Profiles of Light”. The first part is written for solo piano (Now I, BA 11073), the second for unaccompanied cello. The two instruments are then combined in the concluding third part, Uriel (BA 11013). All three pieces were inspired by the Abstract Expressionist pai…

Par JOHANNSEN KAY. 'The Great Wall? developed out of an improvisation, a homage to the Great Wall of China. Two motifs dominate in the work, which requires a three-manual organ: a two-measure ostinato in the pedal, and an oriental-sounding melody found on the manuals, in the basic shape and in the variations. The music leads seamlessly from an atmospheric picture into a rhythmically-driven crescen…

The Veil of the Temple is a journey from darkness into light. Care and attention has been given to the key chosen for each anthem and to the voicings, so that these versions are attractive to the broadest possible range of amateur as well as professional singers. The breathtakingly simple Mother Of God, here I stand and the quietly ecstatic Awed by the Beauty are for unaccompanied chorus. The r…

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. The Full Score for Benjamin Britten's Young Apollo Op.16 . For Piano and string Orchestra this is a radiant, expressive, characterful and dramatic work that signified Britten's return to tonality and a fresh approach to his composition. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Répertoire / Conducteur

The Four Hymns are in similar vein to the Five Mystical Songs (1911) although on a smaller and more intimate scale. Together with the Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis these form a succession of works displaying a strong mystical, meditative content.The first of the hymns, 'Lord! come away!', employs vigorous Purcellian recitative in a setting of a Palm Sunday text from Bishop Jeremy Taylor's G…

Full Score. Par ADES THOMAS. Thomas Adès' The Tempest, one of the most striking and successful operas of recent years, is available for the first time as a beautifully produced, limited-edition full score. Featuring the stunning image 'Octopus' by artist Claire Burbridge, this unique cased edition includes colour plates of exclusive images from Ades' original handwritten score and sketches. Each c…

(A Collection Motets, Madrigals, Chansons, Carols, Ayres, Ballets, etc.) Edited by Henry Clough-leighter. Collection for mixed choir (A Cappella). With introductory text and piano rehearsal part. Series: Secular. 171 pages. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing.

By Mark Patterson. Arranged by Mark Patterson. For Part 1, Optional Part 2, Keyboard, Optional Flute. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 10 seconds. Published by BriLee Music

By Will Todd. For SATB choir and organ. Mixed Voices. Sacred, Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 4'. Published by Oxford University Press

Composed by Bob Chilcott. For SSAATTBB choir, unaccompanied. Vocal score. 24 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Published by Oxford University Press

SATB. Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 4 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M060120275. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Arranged by Tom Fettke. For SATB and Keyboard. Published by Carl Fischer.

By Laura Bergquist. Piano. Sacred piano. Published by Radiant Music.

By Dale Wood. Organ. Level: 3-staff. Sacred organ. Published by Sacred Music Press.

By Will Todd. For Upper voices and organ. Upper Voices. Sacred, Choral Leaflet. Upper voice vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 4'. Published by Oxford University Press

Level 1. Willis. Size 9x12 inches. 64 pages. Published by Willis Music.

By Johannes Brahms. Edited by Musgrave, Michael. Secular Choral Music; Choral Collections, Mixed Choir. Score. 56 pages. Published by Carus Verlag (German import).

By Nate Carter. For SATB Choir. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Published by Radiant Music

By Padre Antonio Soler. Edited by Willard A. Palmer. For Piano. Piano Solo. Masterwork. Level: Early Advanced (grade 6 ). Sheet. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

For Voice and Piano. By Karl Jenkins. Boosey and Hawkes Voice. 51 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

Composed by Richard Causton. Set of parts. 48 pages. Duration 12'. Oxford University Press #9780193412392. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193412392).

Composed by Rufino Zaragoza, OFM. Bilingual. CD. Published by OCP (OC.9397).

(Carols and Anthems for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany for Mixed Voices Choir). By Various. Edited by David Hill. For Choral, Mixed Choir (SATB). Music Sales America. Softcover. 264 pages. Novello and Co Ltd. #NOV310838. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.