Author of Scottish Fiddle Tunes (ED 12759) Iain Fraser presents a collection of 60 pieces for solo violin. Drawn from the rich tradition of Canadian folk music the collection covers a range of regional styles including Celtic, French Canadian, Métis and Newfoundland. The volume includes notes on the tunes, and is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all pieces. German and French translations of…

Italian composer Franceso Paolo Tosti (1846-1916) wrote more than 350 songs, among which were favorites of famous singers, from Caruso and Tetrazzini in his day to Pavarotti and Carreras in ours. With a direct and simple grace and sensual Italianate vocal lines, his works were in some ways an art music reply to the Neapolitan folk tradition. Featuring 30 Tosti songs available for the first time in…

The 'Missa brevis in E flat minor? for mixed choir a cappella has been composed in the tradition of the short Mass (without Credo) and can be easily managed by most choirs. Thanks to its conciseness, it is suitable for use in church services, while its delightful harmonic layout and consciously simple melodies (with clear allusions to folk music) also make it perfect for concert performance.'My mu…

C'est la première d'une série de livres de méthode à partir qui utilise la musique traditionnelle américaine pour enseigner les techniques authentiques et chansons. De la musique folk, blues et musique old-time d'hier sont venus de la roche, le pays et le jazz d'aujourd'hui. Cette méthode vous donnera une Fondation pour comprendre, à jouer et à profiter de ces traditions essentielles et les styles…

Tonalité : F-Dur -. Par SUPPE FRANZ VON. In addition to the Requiem, the Missa Dalmatica, which was first composed in 1835 and revised in 1876, offers further proof of the remarkable sacred music composed by the famous composer of operettas, Franz von Suppè. He dedicated the Mass to his Dalmatian homeland. In this Mass for three-voiced men’s choir and organ, which in his unmistakable personal styl…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. The traditions of Christmas hymns and carols reach virtuallyaround the world. Stephen Bulla?s Russion Carol Variationsis based on a jubilant Russian folk melody. Allow the musicto conjure an imaginary picture of Russian winter scenescomplete with heavy snowfall and adventurous sleigh rides. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band

A Suite of British and Irish Folk Songs. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Songs from Across the Water est une commande du Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds et de Phil Evans, fondateur et directeur. Phil Evans est originaire du Royaume-Uni où il a joué dans l’orchestre des HM Royal Marines pendant 25 ans. Vivant désormais aux Etats-Unis, il y a fondé le Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds en 2008 et lui a donné le slogan « …

Par ADES THOMAS. Composed in 2009 for Emmanuel Ax, Thomas Adès's Mazurkas listen to the Polish folk genre as it was listened to by Chopin, except that its rhythms and the heave of its shifting accents are now caught from further off, in a stranger world. A pianist of phenomenal talent himself, Adès writes for the instrument with fluency and intelligence, creating something both boldly original and…

Anton Bruckner (1824-1896). Par BRUCKNER ANTON / DOSS THOMAS (Arr.). Anton Bruckner (b. 4.9.1824, Ansfelden, d. 11.10.1896, Vienna) didn?t have it easy. Throughout his life, the Austrian composer was plagued by self-doubt. Anton Bruckner came from a simple, rural background. After the death of his father, he was accepted as a choirboy at the monastery of Sankt Florian in 1837. After several years …

The music of Marko Tajcevic is regarded as insider's tip amongst piano teachers. His entire works for piano, including the cycles Seven Balkan Dances and Five Preludes as well as Variations on a Theme in C minor, are strongly influenced by the folk-music tradition of the Balkans. (Vol. 1: ED 21074) / Piano