Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Adagio for Winds est une oeuvre de commande pour la Fanfare Royale Ridder Jans Zonen de Dadizele en Belgique. Elle a été composée en mémoire de Walther Bekaert (1933-2002) et dédiée à An Bekaert. Jan Van der Roost en a réalisé cette sublime orchestration pour Brass Band publiée sous le titre : Adagio for Brass . Le discours musical est serein et profond à l’instar du célèbre…

Pour cette composition, Schubert s'inspira du Septuor op. 20 de Beet­hoven, dont il reprit le caractère divertissant et la structure en six parties, en rajoutant seulement un deuxième violon à l'instrumentation. Dans une lettre, il fit figurer son octuor parmi les oeuvres de musique de chambre qui lui permettraient de se frayer 'la voie vers la grande symphonie'. On ne peut plus déterminer si la c…

Par WELBURN JAMES. Already known from his previous score, Musical Escapades, James Welburn is presenting us with his new collection: a collection of waltzes. Balancing between the romantism and tenderness of Chopin and the flamboyance of a Vienesse waltz, James manages to conjure his most tuneful and memorable moments in these pieces. 3 of the pieces are inspired and named after three capital citi…

This unique volume of Alexander Scriabin's piano music combines all of the Russian composer's widely admired Poèmes, which exude the richness and complexity of his later style, with all of the earlier, more Chopinesque Mazurkas and Impromptus. Nearly 100 piano works of varying length and difficulty, reprinted from authoritative Russian editions, represent the full span of Scriabin's musical life. …

Volume I. Par NAULAIS JEROME. Comme leur titre l'indique ces études ont chacune leur caractère bien particulier - Jerome NAULAIS - Etudes adaptées dès la deuxième année de Cycle I. - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Solo - Instrumentation : 1 Clarinette Sib Solo - Niveau de Difficulté : 2/6 - Facile - Durée : 15 mn 20 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - …

Arrgt: Eric Vireton. Par PURCELL HENRY. Formation : Musique de Chambre, Solo - Instrumentation : 1 Saxophone Alto Solo - Niveau de Difficulté : 3/6 - Intermédiaire - Durée : 2 mn 20 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Arrangement, Incontournable Réédité - Compositeur : Henry PURCELL - Arrangeur : Eric VIRETON / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Classique, Pédagogique / Répertoire / …

Drawing its inspiration from 'the land down under' and featuring quotations from the traditional Australian tunes 'Waltzing Matilda,' 'Bound for South Australia,' and 'Advance Australia Fair' in a glorious overture-style medley, this composition salutes the spirit, diversity, and proud heritage of the people of Australia. The musical emotions alternate between the hauntingly beautiful, reverent th…

Pour Quintette de Vents. Par TOMASI HENRI. French composer and conductor, Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published Five Secular and Sacred Dances for Wind Quintet in 1963. As with his other wind compositions, Five Secular and Sacred Dances was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille, but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured into music…

Par JANACEK LEOS. Janácek's 2nd String Quartet, Intimate Letters, is regarded as a highlight of the modern string quartet literature. It was written during the composer’s last year of life, between 29 January and 19 February 1928, inspired by the ageing Janáèek's exceptional love for Kamila Stösslová. The Moravian Quartet devoted themselves to this impressive work; Janácek attended a total of thre…

A Portrait Of Master Guitarmaker Robert Benedetto. Par DOYLE WILLIAM. Over 4 hours of content on 2 DVDs featuring: A two-hour documentary of Bob Benedetto including a complete biography, interviews with family, friends, players and industry professionals, archtop guitar construction/innovations, and his relationship with Fender Musical Instruments and The Benedetto Players. The Making of Anima e C…