op. 147 - C minor. Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. jeu de parties séparées, matériel d'orchestre complet . A mass setting by Robert Schumann? This is still likely to cause surprise among audiences – after all, Schumann is not generally viewed as a sacred composer. Indeed, his little-known late work, the Missa sacra, Op. 147, is a discovery not just for listeners but often for the performers themselves. The m…

Par WAGNER R. / KING. It is no secret that Richard Wagner (1813-1883) is one of the prolific German composers ever to have lived. Primarily known for his operas, Die Götterdämmerung is the last of Wagner 's 'Ring Cycle'. The Funeral March is superbly arranged for 10-Part brass choir with percussion by Robert King. Die Götterdämmerung received its premiere in 1876 as part of the first complete perf…

Par DARKE HAROLD. Harold Darke's In the Bleak Midwinter arranged for SSA Choir with optional Organ accompaniment, as arranged from The Gilliard Book of Carols. Harold Darke's In the Bleak Midwinter arranged for SSA Choir with optional Organ accompaniment, as arranged from The Gilliard Book of Carols./ Feuillet / SSA et Orgue en Partition

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot started life as a spiritual – it was one of the many religious songs sung by slaves on the cotton plantations in the Southern states of America over a century ago. There has been much speculation as to why it has been adopted by England rugby supporters but it seems that the association is here to stay. This rousing sporting anthem would make an ideal encore for any concer…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Danny Boy (the melody of which is also known as Londonderry Air), is often assumed to be an old, traditional tune, however its structure and meter do not fit any of the known Irish folksong forms. As for the words most commonly associated with it for the last hundred years or so, they were written by an English lawyer who apparently never set foot in Ireland! Still…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). (Is this the way to) Amarillo? is about a man travelling to find his fiancée in Amarillo, Texas. After the second verse and chorus there’s a chance to go a cappella: the piano can leave out the small notes and give the singers a chance to show off what they can do! This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted a…

Par KAHKONEN GAY. Whirl by Gay Kahkonen for eight flutes. Whirl was commissioned by the Slippery Rock University 2017 High School Honors Flute Choir, under the direction of Cassandra Eisenreich, and was premiered in joint concert with the flute choir from Slippery Rock University on August 11, 2017. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Ensemble de Flûtes

Reverand Chris Anderson has penned some moving words to commemorate the Lenten season. Teaming again with composer Richard A. Nichols, this anthem opens with the choir accompanying a soloist with a cappella loos. The the choir assumes the piece for a few measures before the piano enters. A very effective opening. The modulation from C minor to C Major is another wonderful moment in this piece. / S…

Atmosphériques de la définition de l'antienne de l'Avent pour le 21 décembre, ' O Radiant Dawn, la splendeur de l'arrivé de lumière, le soleil de la Justice, éternelle, briller à ceux qui habitent dans l'obscurité... ' La partie de l'orgue est une transcription de la notation d'orchestre à cordes original, qui a été commandée par l'école de musique de St Mary, Edimbourg, dans la célébration de 35 …

Par COULAIS BRUNO. A beautiful selection of choral pieces by Christophe Barratier and Bruno Coulais, from the successful French film Les Choristes or The Choir. This was the number one box office film in 2004, with more than 8. 6 million admissions. This book contains 9 pieces all arranged for SSA with Soprano Solo and Piano accompaniment including Le Cahier de Musique des Choristes and Fond de L'…