Shortly before his death, Giovanni Pergolesi moved to the Franciscan monastery in Pozzuoli, where he composed his last works. Among these is his Stabat Mater which reveals the infusion, into church composition, of the operaticstyle. Pergolesi's grand work features a lively declamation of the text and great melodic appeal and expressiveness. Underlying everything is the contrapuntal background that…

Edward Huws Jones' popular series of traditional fiddle repertoire, now available with expertly-recorded audio CD. Containing colourful instrumental backing tracks and full demonstrations, the new audio resource will aid and inspire your private practice and public performance alike. These generous collections of authentic music, some familiar, some more exotic, but all of it faithfully arranged, …

Serenade. Par KREISLER FRITZ. Apart from the collection of Classical Manuscripts composed by the violin virtuoso Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) which he had passed off as transcriptions of settings of old masters, the violinist published original works early on as well. Kreisler himself liked to play them as encore pieces, thus sweetening many a concert with this 'musical confectionery'. Famous tunes …

Par WATERMAN FANNY / HAREWOOD M.. Me And My Piano is the best-selling series by the distinguished authors Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood. Designed especially for the needs of the younger beginner and delightfully illustrated throughout, the series aims to make learning the Piano an enjoyable experience for both pupil and teacher. These essential daily exercises for the young pianist are based …

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. STAMPEDE!!! takes us back to an old American West of longhorn cattle-drives, chuck wagons, campfires and trail songs. Based on several authentic cowboy songs, STAMPEDE!!! opens at dawn (birdcalls included) with the “Cowboy’s Gettin’ Up Holler”. Lively fiddle and harmonica motifs and an eloquent scoring of “Good-bye, Old Paint” are just part of this contribution to Grade 3 conce…

Dans sa musique, le compositeur Johanna Senfter, élève de Max Reger à Leipzig, consacre entièrement à la romantisme tardif. Alors que sa musique était considérée comme démodés pendant longtemps, le public est maintenant en plus intérêt dans ses oeuvres. La présente Sonate en la majeur porte les traits de la même Brahmsian et se compose de quatre mouvements : moyennement rapide - lent - tranquillem…

ShowTimeö Piano Rock 'n Roll features lively pieces arranged specifically for the Level 2A student to enjoy. The variety of sounds and rhythms in this collection encourage elementary level students to have fun with rock! Songs include: A Groovy Kind of Love - Twist and Shout - Ain't No Mountain High Enough - At the Hop - Yakety Yak - and more. / Piano

Par DE HAAN JACOB. This musical fantasy depicts the history of the Dutch fortified town of Elburg. The work begins with an atmospheric medieval picture of the Convent of St Agnes, the nunnery that was built in the first half of the 15th century. We hear the sound of the convent bells together with an upward motif, which will reappear later in the work. Next, the rest of Elburg is featured, includi…

Noisy Nativity - for children who just can't keep quiet!Noisy Nativity presents the Christmas story with gusto, featuring catchy songs, lots of actions and percussion and an entertaining script. This show opens with a bang, all the children playing percussion instruments or clapping and stamping really loudly! Their teachers come to quieten them down. 'Why are you making all that noise?' they ask.…

Par PARRY BEN. Ben Parry presents a trio of Christmas classics from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Two lively, light-hearted numbers, I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter and I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day, are followed by Band Aid's compelling Do They Know It's Christmas' Arranged for accompanied SATB mixed voices. The Choral Programme Series is now a well-established programming tool for many choirs as…