Par MAHLER GUSTAV. The Song of the Earth , composed in the summer of 1908, is Mahler’s best-known and most personal work. Reflecting drastic changes in his life, its immense emotional density is very moving. Until the very end, Mahler continued to refine the extremely differentiated instrumentation, as is evident in numerous retouchings in the autograph score and engraver’s model. It is therefore …

Par MOORE PHILIP. This setting of Videntes Stellam aims to explore the extremes of emotion surrounding the revelation of Christ. The piece begins by depicting the vision of the star and the journey of the Kings, utilising a bright harmonic language in the Organ and emphatic, cascading outbursts of praise from the Choir, periodically interrupted by more reflective iterations of the text. Following …

Par HALL ALEX. This stately and sonorous grace was written for a celebration held at Oundle School of the civil partnership of two friends of the composer, who points out that as one studied at Oxford and the other at Cambridge, he chose a text with no association to any particular college! Though appropriate in purpose to any occasion where a communal meal is shared with a sense of thankfulness, …

Par GRAF-MARTINEZ GERHARD. Gerhard Graf-Martinez is a passionate flamenco guitarist and teacher. The wealth of his knowledge is captured in this two-volume work, which also reflects valuable experience gained from his activities as a tutor at national and international seminars and workshops. The audio downloads enclosed in volume 1 include all compositions and practice pieces for volume 1 and are…

Par SORENSON HEATHER. Midnight Faith is an eclectic collection of both original vocal and instrumental music, all threaded together by the common (and sometimes subtle) theme of nighttime. In this project, not only does Heather Sorenson incorporate her signature singer-songwriter style of writing, she also explores different genres including folk, jazz, original classical and modern Christian musi…

'Zeeland' was written as a celebration of the community and the students who make music come to life. It is a reflection of those special moments experienced by young musicians and teachers when the performance of music brings them closer together and creates memories that will last a lifetime. (3:45) / Concert Band

The Grade 8 Piano Anthology 2017/2018 comprises a broad selection of examination pieces from lists A, B and C of the Associated Board syllabus.The anthology is enhanced with Performance Notes by Norman Beedie, Lecturer in Classical Improvisation, Piano and Conducting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, giving guidance and promoting reflection on technical and interpretative matters for each pi…

Par SOMMER LUKAS. This children's album by renowned Czech composer-guitarist Lukáš Sommer reflects the latest trends in playing and teaching the Guitar. It is suitable for the first three years of lessons. Some of the pieces have even been performed by children and young Guitar students at competitions and concerts in Europe. Each of these little programme pieces is written in a different style wi…

Meghan Trainor's debut single, 'All About That Bass,' is an empowering ode to healthy self-image. Its metaphorical message and Caribbean tinge are reflected in this collectible sheet. This big note piano arrangement by Carol Matz includes lyrics and chord symbols. / Piano

Beethoven's fifth and final piano concerto is at the same time the culmination of his efforts in this genre and a reflection of all his artistic skill and expertise. The surviving manuscripts provide a clear insight into his working methods and his intentions regarding the work's performance.The editor, Jonathan Del Mar, has closely scrutinised the autograph solo piano part and reproduced Beethove…