This moving piece embodies all the simplicity of Russian Orthodox music, yet displays the sweeping beauty of Rachmaninov's lyricism. Conductors will appreciate the opportunity to teach extended phrases and legato style. 'Vespers' is the sunset evening prayer of the Orthodox Church, and during the canonical hours of an all-night vigil, the 'Ave Maria' would be sung at midnight, hence the 12 chime n…

Par REICHARDT JOHANN FRIEDRICH. If he is known at all, then generally Reichardt is known primarily as a Lied composer. This first edition of the full score of the Weihnachtskantilene makes this work for large ensemble once again accessible. This simple, homophonic setting in 16 movements is scored in some sections for double choir, whereby the higher choir can be performed effectively by a childre…

An opportunity for you to play along with the greatest songs from the shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber. You can hear full performance versions of each showstopper, before moving on to the playalong backing tracks which have been professionally recorded to showcase your Clarinet lead. The book features full notation for each song, along with a helpful fingering guide and notes on performance. Step into…

An original, flowing ballad with a text about life, 'moving forward like a river running free'. Simple part writing in all voicings. The haunting opening and closing may be sung by a soloist or soloists of any voice part. Add two flutes (included in the publication) for a sensitive accompaniment. Great melody...lovely to sing for any age choir. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

10 Easy Pieces. Par IGUDESMAN ALEKSEY. 'In the Zoo 2” is a further collection of intermediate pieces for violin and piano by Aleksey Igudesman, depicting many of a child's favourite animals. Spanning from UK Grade 2 to 4, they will inspire young violinists to interpret the sounds and actions of the animals as notated by the composer and help them understand how abstract music can depict something …

This creative pairing of Amanda McBrooms's The Rose with the Praetorius' Lo, How a Rose e'er Blooming has become a classic at Conspirare's Christmas at the Carillon concerts. Incredibly moving! Performance time: Approx. 5:35. / Choeur SSATB

Par JANSSON MARTEN. Tonight I Dance Alone for double choir a cappella consists of three poignant episodes from the life of an old man. We encounter him before his wedding, before celebrating his wedding anniversary and now as an elderly widower who says to his grandson: ; Soon we will dance in the God-light, My love and I. Soon will the moon be ours again, And the endless shining stars In the hall…

Per Viola E Pianoforte. Par CALLIGARIS SERGIO. Sergio Calligaris was born in Rosario (1941), Argentina. He is one of the last musicians to incarnate the traditional 19th century figure of pianist, teacher and composer, inaugurated at the beginning of the 19th century by Muzio Clementi and carriedon after that by a sequence of famous names that the history of music has handed down to us. As a piani…

65 studi e brani dal repertorio classico per lo sviluppo della tecnica e dell’interpretazione. Par . The Guitarclass is a two-volume anthology in which the selected material is organised into thematic areas that use a group of studies and compositions ordered by difficulty for each technique or obstacle to be addressed. The complete work features over 120 pieces ranging from Renaissance to contemp…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. Commissioned by Sospiri for their CD A Multitude of Voices, this evocative setting of Edward Thomas's 1916 poem showcases Alexander L'Estrange's unique choral voice at its best. Combining classic choral textures, flavours of jazz harmony and moments of rhythmic suspense, Alexander has crafted a beautiful, bitter-sweet work that perfectly complements the wistful nature of …