Four popular classics by the likes of Cecil Mack and Cole Porter have been lovingly arranged as close-harmony songs for men's voices. Capturing perfectly the mood and spirit of the original Broadway favourites, David Nield presents a programme of guaranteed crowd-pleasers that continue to transcend fashion as the years go by, brimming with the swing and swagger of the Barbershop style. Arranged fo…

Purcell's overture provides an opportunity to perform a dramatic Baroque overture with authentic style and is an outstanding vehicle for learning important foundational string skills. Carefully edited, here's a definitive and timeless selection that will grace any orchestra concert program! (3:15) / Orchestre A Cordes

This method by Tim Kliphuis is the first book to teach Gypsy Jazz Violin in the style of Stephane Grappelli. Have you ever listened to Stephane Grappellis' solos thinking 'I wish I could do that, but it is way over my head'' Here is the answer. Simple theory, licks and stylistic lessons point you towards your first authentic Gypsy Jazz improvisations, which you can try out with the swinging…

Par THIN LIZZY. One of the most successful rock bands of the seventies, Thin Lizzy will be remembered for classics such as Don't Believe A Word and Rosalie . The harmonised guitars of Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson became a trademark sound, although other line-ups included the legendary Gary Moore. This pack includes superb quality live recorded backing tracks featuring guitarists Brian Robertso…

Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Mendelssohn describes to his friend Klingemann the 1840 work as 'a ?symphony for chorus and orchestra?? First three symphonic movements, to which 12 choral- and solo- movements are appendaged; the words from the Psalms, and indeed all pieces, vocal and instrumental, are composed in the words ?Everything which has breath, Praise the Lord?; one understands by this th…

Par CARPENTER SABRINA. You're already humming Sabrina Carpenter's latest hits, so why not play and sing along? Billboard® chart-topping Short N' Sweet is not only a collection of Sabrina Carpenter's emotive and dynamic hits; it's also a refreshingly light album that's cheeky, clever, and well-executed (Pitchfork). Each track, from the get-up-and-dance energy of Please Please Please to the laid-bac…

Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Since their publication in the New Mozart Edition, Mozart's sonatas K. 10–15 count as piano trios. Furthermore, the title of the first edition, published by father and son Mozart in 1765 reads 'Six Sonates pour le Clavecin qui puevent se jouer avec l'accompagnement de Violon ou Flaute Traversiere”. In other words, these pieces are harpsichord sonatas that may be accomp…

Sit in with the band and bring your playing to life! Soloing is an important part of your playing, but practicing on your own doesn't always get the creative juices flowing because there is nothing quite like the experience of sitting in with a full band. Since jamming with other musicians is not always possible, Sitting In: Jazz Guitar brings the band to you! Practice comping and soloing with the…

Par HEINIO MIKKO. Mikko Heiniö's Alla madre (2007) abandons the traditional virtuoso concerto concept: here a large orchestra engages in dialogue with a solo violin. The first movement is called Arrivo, ?Arrival?: the soloist literally arrives later, and by degrees, playing his/her first two solos offstage. Even then the orchestra continues to take the initiative for a long time. Not until the sec…

Für Klavier. Par SMETANA BEDRICH. Smetana's piano sketch Macbeth, also known as Macbeth and the Witches, after William Shakespeare's tragedy, originated in 1859 while the composer was living in Sweden. Some scholars believe that it was meant to be scored for full orchestra. The work's dark and gloomy mood is connected with the death of Smetana's wife Katharina on 19 April 1859. Macbeth only appea…