Attila, Verdi's ninth opera and the second of five that he composed for Venice's Teatro La Fenice, had its premiere on 17 March 1846. Verdi was inspired to compose an opera on the subject of Attila by two rather unusual sources, Attila, König der Hunnen, a curious play by a now-forgotten German playwright, Friedrich Ludwig Zacharias Werner, and Madame de Staël's discussion of it in her magisterial…

The Works of Giuseppe Verdi is the first critical edition of the composer's oeuvre. Together with his operas, the series presents his songs, his choral music and sacred pieces, and his string quartet and other instrumental works. Based on Verdi's autograph score and an examination of important secondary sources, including contemporary manuscript copies and performing parts, this edition of Il trov…

Tragédie-opéra Drame héroïque en trois actes. Par GLUCK CHRISTOPH WILLIBALD. Christoph Willibald Gluck’s most popular opera “Orphée et Euridice” was performed in 1774 in Paris to sensational success. This new adaption followed the original Viennese version with Italian text that was first performed in 1762 under the direction of the composer in the Burgtheater. For the Paris version Gluck changed …

Make the silence talk'La Muette knew how to make the silence talk like no one', writes Djavann in his book (La Muette, © Flammarion 2008). Those words deeply touched me for they express one of the most beautiful metaphors in music. Through the lines of discourse, beyond words, I was listening to the silence of 'La Muette'. A rare and intense listening which joins the same internal listening I use …

An outgrowth of NBC's 1952 successful tele-documentary Victory at Sea, was Project 20 two years later: a 30-episode series that was scored completely by Robert Russell Bennett. The episode, called 'Down to the Sea in Ships,' utilized this score that initially aired in December of 1968. The magic of the sea, the beauty of ships, and fascination for the men who sail them, are fully explored in this …

Emil Kroitor's 15 Klezmer Solos, Duos and Trios is the composer's newest contribution to the klezmer repertoire. Scored for 3 clarinets, or for clarinet/soprano sax/trumpet, this is new lively music that you will enjoy playing. Kroitor's music is characterized by its folk spirit and the unique rhythms of his homeland, Moldova.Score and parts/CD with playback / 3 Clarinettes

Based on the Critical Edition- Orchestra material on hire. Par MAHLER GUSTAV. The large-scale form of 'Symphony No. 9' is unusual in a number of ways. It reminds in no way of the ninth symphonies of famous predecessors. Two slow movements, an Andante comodo at the beginning and an Adagio at the end, form the frame for two of the most parodistic and embittered inner movements that Mahler ever wrote…

Hawkes Pocket Scores HPS 1193. Par REICH STEVE. Study Score - Hawkes Pocket Score 1193. Reich, S/ Répertoire / 6 Pianos 12 Mains

Performed by Mario Hossen, violin Accompaniment: Plovdiv Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Nayden Todorov Mozart's third violin concerto, KV216, sometimes called the 'Strassburg' for a 'Strassburger' tune in its Rondo, is scored for a rather simple, chamber-sized orchestra. The Adagio of this concerto must be the most sublime movement in any of his violin concerti and one of the most beautiful and quin…

By Gloria; William Gaither. Arranged by Jack Schrader. (SAB or Three-Part). Funeral and Sacred. Print Music Single (SAB). 8 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

(Songbook). By The King's Singers. Arranged by The King's Singers. For choir (one, two, or three-part voices) (Songbook). King's Singer's Choral. Pop Vocal, Traditional Folk, Baroque and Classical Period. Difficulty: easy-medium. Vocal score (one, two and three part rounds). Voca…

(A Celtic Christmas Celebration). By Mark Hayes. For SAB choir and piano. Advent, Christmas, Sacred. Sacred Anthem

Composed by John Rutter (1945-). For SSA choir and piano/orchestra (2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets in A, bassoon, 2 horns, harp, strings). This edition: Paperback. Upper Voices. Secular. Level A (very easy). Vocal score. Duration 3 minutes. Published by Oxford University Press

Composed by Wes Cameron. Holy Week, Easter. Octavo. Hope Publishing Company #C 6125. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6125).

By Carter. For SSA Choir and Harp/Piano. W157. Published by Oxford University Press.

A Musical Salute (3-Part Mixed Kit). Arranged by Sally K. Albrecht; Jay Althouse; Andy Beck; with an optional script; staging suggestions by Sally K. Albrecht; recording orchestrated by Jay Althouse; Alan Billingsley. This edition: CD Kit. Classroom/Pre-School; Musicals; M…

Composed by Martin J. Wimmer. For SAB choir, Flute and Piano. Level 3. Octavo. Duration 4 minutes. Published by Imagine Music

By Jester Hairston. Arranged by Joel Raney. For SAB choir or 3-part choir. Choral music. Christmas, Devotion, Sacred. Choral octavo. 12 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Music from the Motion Picture La La Land. Composed by Justin Hurwitz, lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Arranged by Jacob Narverud. Choral Octavo. Alfred Pop Series. Movie; Secular. 20 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Lloyd Larson. Arranged by Victor C Johnson. For SAB choir and piano (with optional orchestration). Cantatas. Christmas, Sacred. Choral score. Duration 30 minutes. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

By Bob Chilcott. For SSA choir and piano. Upper Voices. Secular, Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 8 pages. Duration 3.5'. Published by Oxford University Press

By Felicia Sandler. Arranged by Felicia A. B. Sandler. For 3-Part Women's Voices (SSA), Glockenspiel or Handbells and Piano. Choral, christmas, general. Score and Glock Part. 8 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

By Joel Raney / Joel Raney. For SAB or Three-Part Mixed choir with optional Unison Choir or Soloist. Scripture References: Luke 2. Christmas Hymntune, Sacred. Choral octavo. 8 pages

Coffee Cantata. By Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Werner Neumann. Arranged by Focke, Martin. For Soprano Solo, Tenor Solo, Bass Solo, Piano. Piano Reduction/Vocal Score; Urtext Edition. BWV 211. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). (BA10211 90)

By Buddy Greene. Arranged by Jack Schrader. For Choir. (SAB or Three-Part). Gospel, Contemporary and Sacred. Print Music Single (SAB). Published by Hope Publishing Company.