Discover the legendary voices of 20th century musical theatre. This book and CD features popular songs, hits from the shows and songs associated with key vocalists of the era, with arrangements and backings based on the authentic broadway productions where possible. Information on singers, songs and shows is also included. A great resource for every singer!

The e minor Cello Sonata is the first work for one solo instrument and piano which the meticulous composer also had printed. In summer 1865 Brahms offered it to the publisher Simrock as a sonata 'whose two instruments are both absolutely easy to play? - and rightly so: contrary to the later F-major Sonata op. 99 (HN 1135), this early sonata is technically less demanding, yet musically more strikin…

Introductie en variaties over het Dies Irae. Par DE HAAN JAN. De Ruigewaard is a large polder (reclaimed land protected by dykes) in the Dutch province of Groningen. Shortly after the land was reclaimed around 1500, a settlement was established at the location of the current village of Grijpskerk. This was the source of inspiration for this concert work, together with a 13th-century Gregorian them…

for piano. Par MIRECKI FRANCISZEK. Franciszek Mirecki?s Four Polonaises, Op. 8 were published in 1817, by Ricordi of Milan. Distinguished by their salon character, these works are full of elegance and charm, and they are also not lacking in fanfare passages. In terms of both design and expression, they are close to compositions of this type by Mirecki?s teacher, Johann Nepomuk Hummel. / Date parut…

Romberg's adaptation of melodies by Franz Schubert for Lilac Time (1921) and started him on the path to greatness. He subsequently wrote his best-known operettas, The Student Prince (1924), The Desert Song (1926) and The New Moon (1928), which were in a style similar to the Viennese operettas of Franz Lehar. He also wrote Rosalie (1928) together with George Gershwin. His later works, such as Up in…

Christina Rossetti's beloved 'In the Bleak Midwinter' sings beautifully in this lovely setting for expressive choirs. The meaningful text and breathtaking music are worthy of artistic interpretation. A gracefully supportive piano contributes a few soloistic flourishes and an optional C-instrument (oboe on our recording) adds a gentle obbligato. / Choeur SSA

Par CRISWICK MARY. Songs by Dowland, Danyel, Pilkington and Ferrabosco, amongst others. Arranged for guitar./ Recueil / Voix et Guitare

The enduring classic Oratorio for SATB chorus and STB soli. This vocal score, edited and arranged by Michael Pilkington, contains a piano/organ accompaniment and English/German text. / Chant Et Piano

Par PLOWMAN LYNN. Inspired by J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, this work for piano duet sees one player seated at the keyboard and the other playing on the strings inside the piano. The otherworldy soundscape emerges from a variety of finger plucking and percussive tools struck on the undamped strings./ Répertoire / Piano 4 Mains

Christina Rossetti's beloved 'In the Bleak Midwinter' sings beautifully in this lovely setting for expressive choirs. The meaningful text and breathtaking music are worthy of artistic interpretation. A gracefully supportive piano contributes a few soloistic flourishes and an optional C-instrument (oboe on our recording) adds a gentle obbligato. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)