The Belgian Charles Auguste de Bériot (1802-1870) was not only a violinist but also a teacher and composer.'Scène de Ballet?, perhaps his best-known composition, is a favourite with violin students. One such student was the young Itzhak Perlman, who included it in his collection 'Concertos from my Childhood?. The piece captivates with its beautiful melodies and refined rhythms.The EditorKurt Sassm…

Par PURCELL HENRY. Strings/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Par TELEMANN GEORG PHILIPP. Overture and Conclusion for 2 Flutes, Strings & Basso continuo in E minor TWV 55:e1 Tafelmusik I If Telemann was regarded by his contemporaries as one of the greatest of all composers, his star, faced with the overwhelming presence of Bach and Handel, paled in the course of the 19th century to the verge of contempt. This assessment changed radically during the course of…

Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Felix Konzert für Violine und Orchester e-Moll op. 64 erste Fassung 1844 Edition no.BA 9099-92 ISMN 9790006565733 Editor Todd, R. Larry / Brown, Clive Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto op. 64, is a key work of the 19th century, adhering to the classical style of Beethoven while pointing the way to the romantic ethos of Brahms. It has long been known that Mendelssohn performe…

Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI. Détails de la formation instrumentale: 2.2.2.2-4.2.3.0-timp.perc:cyms/tgl-strings - Durée: 26' -/ Répertoire / Piano et Orchestre

Krypton refers to the exploding planet from which the infant Superman escaped. A dark, microtonal soundworld is created with glissandi in the strings, trombones and siren. Two percussionists play antiphonal fire bells throughout the movement, as it evolves from a recurring solo motive in the cellos into ominous calls from the brass section. Gradually the movement builds towards an apocalyptic con…

Par CARSE ADAM. Strings/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Motet for soloists, chorus, flute, strings and continuo. Edited by Phillipe Oboussier. Duration c. 24 mins. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

The exceptional guitarist Thomas Fellow (European Guitar Quartet, Friend 'n Fellow, Hands On Strings) has dedicated a musical tribute to the fascinating figure of MEDUSA from Greek mythology.The result is a wild concert piece with folk sounds and surprising changes of time, describing intensively the intricate, literally drop-dead impressive character of Medusa.'Medusa' is the first volume of the …

Par BUCKLEY ROBERT. Let your strings soar through the expanse of the Prairie Sky by Robert Buckley. This energetic composition captures the beauty and majesty of open landscapes. With a contrasting slower middle section, lush harmonies, and sweeping syncopated melody, Prairie Sky transports performers and audiences alike to the heart of nature's splendor. Elevate your ensemble's repertoire with th…