Written in 1994 by minimalist composer Steve Reich, Nagoya Marimbas, for two Marimbas, reflects the style of some of the composer?s earlier compositions from the 1960s and ?70s, in as far as there are repeating patternsplayed on both marimbas, one or more beats out of phase, creating a series of two part unison canons. However, these patterns are more melodically developed, change frequently and e…

Par POOT MARCEL. Belgian composer, Marcel Poot (1901-1988) was a professional composer, professor and musician. He studied at the Belgian Conservatory and went on to attain success as an organist and composer. His substantial compositions for wind and brass are still performed to this day, Trio for 3 Clarinets being no exception. In 1925, Poot and several of his contemporaries founded 'The Synthet…

Par NADAL DAVAL. This exciting addition to the literature of guitar duos features special selections and arrangements by guitar scholar David Nadal. Spanning the Renaissance through the20th century, it spotlights such favorites as Handels The Harmonious Blacksmith, Byrds arrangement of Dowlands Lacrymosa, and selections from J. S. Bachs Art of the Fugue and Two-Part Inventions. Other featured comp…

Par TOSTI FRANCESCO PAOLO. This unique and exciting series gives you the chance to learn some of the greatest songs of Francesco Tosti with full orchestral backing tracks. A selectionof operatic showstoppers have been presented in full notation with concert accompaniments for Piano. Furthermore, a professionally recorded CD is included that features the full-scale orchestral arrangement of each ar…

Par GAUBERT. Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941) was a distinguished performer on the Flute. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that his compositions for the instrument are at the forefront of the Flute's repertoire, his Two Sketches being no exception. After a prominent career as a flautist with the Paris Opera, Gaubert was appointed as professor of Flute at the Paris Conservatoire as well as principal…

Par MILHAUD DARIUS. Composed in 1952, String Quintet No. 2 is an alternative, exciting String Quintet for 2 Violins, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. Milhaud makes use of variation in bowings, complex rhythms, chromaticism, altering tempos, double stops, harmonics, variation in dynamics and a wide tessitura, among other aspects. Milhaud`s String Quintet No. 2 is essential to all advanced String Quint…

Chappell Roan's debut album is a bold and deeply personal exploration of identity, love, and self-empowerment. Blending infectious pop melodies and introspective lyrics, Roan weaves a narrative that reflects her small-town roots while embracing a vibrant, unapologetic persona. From the dancefloor-ready anthems Pink Pony Club and Hot to Go! to the heartfelt Naked in Manhattan, the album showcases h…