Frédéric Chopin spent his fifth summer at George Sand's country estate in Nohant in 1844. The time away from Paris gave the composer the necessary creative free space to produce the delicate Berceuse (lullaby) as well as the b minor sonata that year. The former is known for its dreamy, exquisite ambient sound - and yet it still numbers amongst Chopin's most fabricated works. It was originally inte…

Das Liederspiel. Par HUMPERDINCK ENGELBERT. When Engelbert Humperdinck’s fairy tale opera Hänsel und Gretel was premiered on 23 December 1893 in Weimar conducted by Richard Strauss, the work could look back on an extensive history of origin. Humperdinck’s younger sister Adelheid Wette (born in 1858) had displayed a great interest in literature in her youth and written a variety of poems for specia…

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Par CURNOW JAMES. James Curnow offers this sparkling trumpet solo feature filled with the glorious sounds of Christmas. Original melodies and familiar carols intertwine to create a fresh and charming alternative to the standard holiday fare. Remniscent of Anderson's Trumpeter's Lullaby, this is a classy arrangement you'll use for years to come! / Niveau : 2 / Musique légère originale / Répertoi…

Les musiciens vont adorer cette énorme collection de classiques du jazz, notamment : All of Me - Autumn Leaves - Bewitched - Blue Skies - Body and Soul - Cheek to Cheek - Come Rain or Come Shine - Don't Get Around Much Anymore - A Fine Romance - Here's to Life - I Could Write a Book - In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning - It Could Happen to You - The Lady Is a Tramp - Like Someone in Love - Lull…

Répertoire riche et varié par niveaux : jazz, variété, musique de fims, classique
Du répertoire tous styles pour piano, permettant de passer du jazz à la variété, de la variété au classique, en passant par les airs traditionnels du monde entier ou la musique de film. Chaque pièce est accompagnée de commentaires techniques, biographiques et historiques. A partir de la troisième année.

This series was designed to supplement traditional vocal instruction and works perfectly as preparatory literature for The First Book of Solos and The First Book of Solos Part II. Each piece is in English and has a limited vocal range as well as a piano accompaniment that is playable by a student pianist. The pieces include art songs, folksongs, humorous songs, and suitable vintage popular songs a…

Par ICKES ROB. In these extraordinary studio performances, Dobro virtuoso Rob Ickes (Blue Highway, Three Ring Circle) is joined by bluegrass prodigy Andy Leftwich (Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Three Ring Circle) on mandolin, and then by jazz pianist Michael Alvey. These powerful sets of richly improvisational instrumental duets are followed by two signature solo works that showcase Ickes' tr…

Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for use with an instructor for the beginning student looking for a truly complete piano course. It is a greatly expanded version of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course that will include lesson, theory, technic and additional repertoire in a convenient, all-in-one format. This comprehensive course features written assignments that reinforce each less…

Par ARCHER DEVAN. This book presents extended solo piano settings of eight Christmas favorites plus a new take on ?Brahms? Lullaby,? all with a touch of country keyboard technique. Each intermediate to advanced arrangement is replete with anticipatory grace notes, a bit of western swing harmony and rhythm in the classic country style popularized by Floyd Cramer. Author/arranger Devan Archer has a…