Par GASIENIEC MIROSLAW. The first version of the Sonata for violin and piano was written in the autumn of 2008, when I had the opportunity to work with the violinist Robert Bachara, who was pursuing his doctoral studies at Wroclaw Music Academy. A few years later, around the turn of 2016, I revised the musical material, made some changes and shortened the work. It was then that Dr Jacek Ropski, a …

Par SIMPER CALEB. SATB and organ Caleb Simper (1857-1942) was for many years amongst the most performed of living composers by virtue of his anthems and services, which were 'sung throughout the civilised world'. To complement his ever popular voluntaries for the church year (still available from Stainer and Bell), five of his anthems are here reissued in a new edition by Simper's biographer, Chri…

The follow-up to the hugely successful Essential Acoustic Playlist, this companion volume features another 70 classic tunes for the acoustic guitar.This book focuses on classic indie hits from the 80s, 90s and beyond. With names like Pulp, Manic Street Preachers, Supergrass, Radiohead, Blur and The Verve all represented, acoustic indie fans need look no further. The book also features a couple of …

Meditative Moments features 14 beautiful and melodic pieces for solo violin and piano that will inspire peaceful meditation and are perfect for many occasions, this album is a must-have for every professional violinist. Selected for solemn and thoughtful times such as religious ceremonies, funerals, and weddings, the pieces range from Bach, Handel, and Tartini, to Mozart, Mendelssohn, Franck, Grie…

In this second part Mayas Music's trumpet course, you will learn more advanced techniques for achieving a superior level of performance. In addition, you will study scales and vibrato technique -- indispensable for every trumpeter, and play legendary songs such as 'Solamente una Vez' and 'El Año Viejo'. Whether you like Mariachi, Banda, Salsa, or Cumbia, this revolutionary course is for you! / Tro…

Par PEPIN CAMILLE. Lorsque l'on m'a demandé d'écrire une ouverture pour la série 'Roulement de timbales', j'ai immédiatement eu à l'esprit quelque chose de vaste et puissant. J'ai alors pensé à la récente découverte de Laniakea, ce superamas de galaxies comptant parmi les plus grandes structures de l'Univers. Découvert en 2014 par Hélène Courtois (1), Laniakea signifie 'paradis céleste incommensur…

Un air juvénile, le sourire aux lèvres, Raphaël est un garçon touchant dès le premier abord. Il est né à Paris et très tôt son enfance est bercée dans un univers musical. Il est fasciné lorsqu'il découvre David Bowie. Un peu plus tard, il reçoit le même intérêt à l'écoute de Bob Dylan, de Noir Désir ou encore du poète disparu, Léo Ferré. Le garçon s'épanouit avec une palette d'interprètes divers, …

Qui est La Streisand ?. Dernière figure vivante de ces stars américaines qui fascinèrent tout le XXe siècle, Barbra - Babs pour les intimes - est une diva absolue. Mieux, une icône qui a marqué de son sceau la comédie musicale, la chanson, et le cinéma hollywoodien. Qui est Barbra ?. Une personnalité hors du commun, une femme de convictions, fascinante, pugnace, intelligente et engagée, qui sut fa…