Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). (Is this the way to) Amarillo? is about a man travelling to find his fiancée in Amarillo, Texas. After the second verse and chorus there’s a chance to go a cappella: the piano can leave out the small notes and give the singers a chance to show off what they can do! This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted a…

Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Mendelssohn’s setting of Psalm 98 was written in a few weeks to satisfy a commission in his new position as general music director of Prussia and was premiered by the Berlin Cathedral Choir on 1 January 1844. As he neither released the work forpublication nor produced a vocal score, his psalm setting did not appear in print until after his death. For this edition t…

Par PAGANINI NICCOLO. A major choral work by one of UE’s contemporary stars. The Mass was commissioned by the Westminster Cathedral Choir in celebration of the 75th birthday of Cardinal Basil Hume. Recorded by the Choir on both Teldec and Warner Classics labels. (Choral scores and instrumental parts are also available for sale. )/ Répertoire / Violon et Piano

Atmosphériques de la définition de l'antienne de l'Avent pour le 21 décembre, ' O Radiant Dawn, la splendeur de l'arrivé de lumière, le soleil de la Justice, éternelle, briller à ceux qui habitent dans l'obscurité... ' La partie de l'orgue est une transcription de la notation d'orchestre à cordes original, qui a été commandée par l'école de musique de St Mary, Edimbourg, dans la célébration de 35 …

for large orchestra, choir on tape and speaker Text Author: Antonin Artaud Instrumentation: 3 3 3 3 - 4 3 3 1 - timp, perc(10), hp, pno, tape, str Instrumentation details: 1st flute (+picc); 2nd flute (+picc); 3rd flute (+picc); 1st oboe (+c.a); 2nd oboe; 3rd oboe (+c.a); 1st clarinet in Bb; 2nd clarinet in Bb (+bass cl(Bb)); 3rd clarinet in Bb (+bass cl(Bb)); 1st bassoon (+cbsn); 2nd bassoon; …

No. 6 Interlude for Piano solo and No. 7 Contrary Mary for 2-part treble choir and piano. Par SPRENKLE ELAM. No. 6 Interlude For Piano Solo And Nol 7 Contrary For Female Choir And Piano/ Répertoire / Choeur d'Enfants (SS) et Piano

for string quartet. Par VASKS PETERIS. In 2013, Peteris Vasks set Mother Teresa’s peace prayer “The fruit of silence is prayer” for the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. The piece is for mixed choir however the versions for piano quintet and string quartet now make this musical expression of Mother Teresa's words accessible to two traditional genres of chamber music without the help of a choir. /…

O Take My Hand, Dear Father. Par SILCHER FRIEDRICH. This celebrated song is based on a poem by Julie Hausmann (1826-1901), a Latvian teacher who was probably blind. The text draws on her personal experience and unshakeable faith in God, death and eternal life. The melody by Friedrich Silcher is written in a simple and delicate style but also draws on the grand romantic tradition of Wagner and Bruc…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Freedom Is Coming is an incredibly infectious celebration of hope and freedom from oppression and is coupled here with Hamba Vangeli (‘Spread the new word’) for Soprano, Alto and combined men's voices along with a piano accompaniment. Pay attention to the dynamics – there are lots of opportunities for contrasts and a gradual build-up of texture, as well as chances …

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Auld Lang Syne (meaning ‘old long since’) recalls days gone by, promising always to remember them with friends. A popular New Year’s Eve song in many parts of the world and a perfect encore piece for any New Year or celebratory concerts. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity o…