Queen of Lake Malaren March. Par WIDQVIST VIKTOR. One of Viktor Widqvist's most well-known marches is undoubtedly Mälarrottningen. It was probably composed as early as the 1910s when he was serving in the engineering troops, but was published as late as 1950. The march's subtle minor tonality and the elegant runs in the woodwind bring to mind the wavy waters of Riddarfjärden in summertime. Mälardr…

Will Todd, born in 1970, is forging a strong reputation for himself as a composer who is equally at ease in opera, oratorio, church music and jazz. His style is instantly accessible and lastingly memorable. He spent his formative years steeped in both jazz and the English choral tradition so in his choral music he is able to juxtapose strong rhythmic drive and rich harmonies with exquisitely lyric…

Tim Burton's 'Corpse Bride' carries on in the dark, romantic tradition of Tim Burton's classic films such as Edward Scissorhands and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Set in a 19th century European village, this stop-motion, animated feature follows the story of Victor (voiced by Johnny Depp), a young man who is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride, while his real brid…

Des arrangements du répertoire symphonique et de l'opéra des plus grands compositeurs. Ces titres ont été choisis pour leurs mélodies émouvantes et leurs énergie rythmique. / Piano

Par LUTOSLAWSKI WITOLD. Subito ? literally meaning ?suddenly? ? is a virtuosic scherzo filled with dazzling colours. The title itself defines the character of this work. Its expression is shaped by violent changes of tempo and dynamics, clashes between brilliant passagework and distinct articulation, on the one hand, and lyrical phrases, on the other, and a constant contrast between intense sonori…

Arrangeur: John W. Schaum. Par SCHAUM JOHN W.. Every pianist needs a book of exercises to help them develop technical skills needed to perform any type of music from classical to jazz and pop to rock. Carl Czery is considered the founder of modern piano technique, and using the Czerny-Schaum exercises will improve piano technique for all late elementary to early intermediate students. The Czerny-S…

Ed. Marte. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Vivaldi's classic work, arranged for Solo Voices, mixed chorus and orchestra. Edited by Mason Martens. Lost soon after the composer's death, little if anything was known of this spectacular choral setting until it's rediscovery in 1920, with the first modern performance finally happening in the autumn of 1939. Since then the work has become a proven favourite with c…