Par LAURIDSEN MORTEN. Nocturnes addresses aspects of the common theme of 'Night'. Morten Lauridsen 's setting of Rilke's impassioned and atmospheric Sa Nuit D'été is rich with dense, colourful harmonies, while Soneto De La Noche is quiet, serene and folk-like, reflecting the eloquence with which the poet, Pablo Neruda, speaks of everlasting, eternal love. Sure On This Shining Night is a lyrical, b…

Variations on a melody by Adriaen Valerius (1575-1625). Par SPARKE PHILIP. Dutch composer, artist and poet Adriaen Valerius is mostly remembered today for his collection of 79 songs for voice and lute or cittern, published posthumously in 1626. Philip Sparke has taken one melody from this collection that tells of the War of Independence with Spain. The beautiful slow melody is followed by a series…

This lovingly-constructed folio, introduced by music journalist and Biographer Patrick Humphries, presents all the songs from Bob Dylan's landmark album, carefully arranged with melody line, full lyrics, Guitar chords and strumming or picking patterns for each song.Alongside the music you will find beautiful imagery and an introduction offering fascinating insight into Dylan's playing style. / Gui…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Arsenal was composed for the 50th anniversary of the ‘Harmonie van het Spoorwegarsenaal’ (railroad arsenal), based in Mechelen (Belgium). Rather a stately concert march, it has beautiful themes and a broad melody in the trio. lt was premiered in the Mechelen Cultural Center on the 11th of May 1996 during the solemn ceremony, opening the anniversary year. / Date parution : 20…

Unlike some of his other late works, Franck's Violin Sonata (HN 293), composed in 1886, was well-received by the public and critics from the very start. The beautiful arrangement for cello published in January 1888 distinguishes itself from the numerous other arrangements in that Franck expressly authorised it. The cellist Jules Delsart, who had heard a performance of the sonata in Paris in Decemb…

Linda M. Cummings (Transcr.). Par CUMMINGS LINDA M.. Ces arrangements fraîches de quatorze hymnes anglais vieux combinent des éléments classiques et folkloriques pour un effet délicieux. Le violon solo est encouragé à embellir les mélodies, une fois les airs de base ont été maîtrisées. Ces solos avec accompagnement piano ont été modifiés depuis la version CD de Green Hill pour faciliter l'interact…

A great way to introduce students to tone painting, this unique and fun-to-play selection traces the path of an imaginary river, which begins as a tiny spring and gradually grows. Themes from three famous 'river pieces' are included: 'The Beautiful Blue Danube,' 'Water Music,' and 'The Moldau.' (4:00) / Orchestre A Cordes

Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right…

Arr. Douglas Court. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Mendelssohn for band! Mendelssohn is known for the beauty of his melodic themes, and this one from the 'Italian' Symphony certainly fits that category. THEME from SYMPHONY #4 gives impressions of the people and landscapes of this beautiful country. A bucolic sense pervades the score and translates into a restful and uplifting musical experience.…

The beautiful tune, 'Windmills of Your Mind' has been treated as a jazz waltz by Eric Richards at around 155 BPM. The initial melody is stated by tenor and trumpet, then is followed by a hot sax section soli, with written solos for tenor and trumpet. All this and more in this brilliant chart. (5:35) / Ensemble De Jazz