Meditation on 'Quem Pastores Laudavere'. Par TRADITIONAL. Carol of the Shepherds is based on the hymn tune 'Quem Pastores Laudavere' which dates back to the 14th century and is widely known throughout the Christian world. Although the melody has been set to a number of different texts in different countries it was originally a carol celebrating the Christmas story, in particular the visit of the A…

for Double Wind Quintet. Par CESARINI FRANCO. Le Cortège du Roi Renaud Op. 19b, suite en cinq mouvements, trouve ses origines dans les légendes contées par les chansons traditionnelles du sud de l? Europe au XVIe siècle. Pour la plupart, ces chansons appartiennent au genre de la complainte, chanson dont le texte dépeint en général avec précision des événements tragiques ou macabres. Le premier mou…

Arr. Timothy Johnson. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. 'Melody is the very essence of music. ' -W. A. Mozart (1786)Mozart confirmed this view on melody by writing the Ave Verum Corpus near theend of his short life. Originally written for chorus, strings, and organ, this work standsamong the most beautiful musical expressions of all time. Timothy Johnson has skillfullymade Mozart's wondrous achievement…

The four parts of the piece originate from the piano cycles of Johannes Brahms. The identical nature of the themes is implied in their descending direction, while their differences lie in their distinct meters, key signatures and tempo. I further developed the differences through the use of different musical alterations (of melody, rhythm and timbre) while the melodic contours are always constant.…

Edna Mae Burnam's popular Step-By-Step method provides students with an opportunity to learn the Piano in a unique and charming way, with each lesson presented in a logical order and at a manageable pace.This comprehensive all-in-one edition of the first volume in the series features lessons, solos, and theory exercises. This version includes material from the Step By Step method, the Write It Rig…

Ten Klezmer Duos Vol. 1 contains six traditional Klezmer compositions and four originals by Mike Curtis / 2 Clarinettes

This is an updated edition of Francis Poulenc's 1962 work Sonata For Clarinet And Piano, edited by Millan Sachania. Featuring the full score and separate Clarinet part, this exclusive edition also includes a download card, giving you instant online access to demonstration and accompaniment tracks.Originally completed in 1962, Poulenc tragically passed away before it could be definitively engraved,…

Par PART ARVO. 'I have developed a highly formalised compositional system, which I have been using to write my music for twenty years. Summa is the most strict and enigmatic work in this series', said Arvo Pärt in 1994. The neutral title itself embodies the essence of the content as the work is based on the text of the Latin Credo. The great simplicity of the piece masks its complexity. The underl…

Arrangements Pour Piano, Chant, Guitare et Paroles. Par DAVIS JR.SAMMY. Take the place of this Rat Pack legend with ten songs for you to learn and perform. Sammy Davis Jnr's characteristic performances of standards like Mr Bojangles and Let's Face The Music And Dance are as unforgettable as the man himself. . . and those classic moments are recreated here for you! Ten songs have been specially arr…

For guitar players who want to expand their repertoire:This collection provides a fantastic introduction to the works of John Dowland, containing the easiest of his compositions, arranged in their order of difficulty. Dowland ranks among the outstanding figures in the history of 16th- and 17th-century European lute music.Martin Hegel arranged the works originally composed for lute so that they can…