The Piano is often mistakenly viewed as taking a secondary role to the guitar in the world of rock music, with the industry often favouring the eye-catching antics of a larger-than-life axe-weilding hero to the seated sincerity of the Piano. In the meantime, a new generation of bands and artists are correcting the balance, pushing the Piano to the front of the stage and writing music with a passio…

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes …

Schubert composed his great Piano Sonata in A major just a few months before his untimely death in 1828. The balance this work strikes between lyrical melody, emotional intimacy and pianistic brilliance makes it a highlight among his sonatas, not least because of its poetic 'Andantino?.This scholarly-critical edition by Walburga Litschauer is based on the Urtext of the 'New Schubert Edition? and u…

Par CURNOW JAMES. What a terrific way to kick off a combined chorus, band and even orchestra concert! THE MUSIC-MAKERS, based on O’Shaughnessy’s poem by the same name, by James Curnow works just as well as a closer, pulling your groups together for an all-inclusive grand finale. The rhythmic exuberance from measure number one sets up the inspiring choral entrance and the lovely andante espressivo …

The matching songbook for the sparkling 2005 album by the New Zealand singing sensation, arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar, and featuring the single Both Sides Now . Odyssey is the second album by Hayley Westenra, following the enormous success of Pure in 2003. Since then she has performed in front of presidents, prime ministers and royalty, duetted with Andrea Bocelli, José Carreras, Bryn Terf…

The arrangement for string quartet was made at the request of Alexander Balanescu for the Bicentenary of Mozart's death in 1991. It was first performed by the Balanescu Quartet at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1991. Duration 3 minutes. A set of parts is available for sale. / Quatuor A Cordes

Compilation. Lyrics included. 12 more great standards to choose from. A complete, balanced set of well-known songs that work as well for a wedding and other professional engagements as they do for a jazz jam session. A fun, no pressure way of learning these important songs, so you'll always be ready for any occasion. Twelve more great Standards to choose from. A complete, balanced set of well-know…

Par CLERC EMMANUEL. Dans ce trio à cordes en trois mouvements, Emmanuel Clerc est inspiré par la mer, par la poésie de Pierre Loti ou de Baudelaire, mais aussi par Jean Cras, compositeur marin s'il en fut... Comme un lent cheminement vers la lumière, une musique calme, sereine et légère nous conduit peu à peu vers le lieu de tous les rêves, en une lente ascension que la houle rythme de son doux ba…

Prologus Kalevalanus. Par TORMIS VELJO. Prologus Kalevalanus/ Feuillet / Petit Choeur d'Hommes (TB) et Choeur Mixte (SATB)