Italian opera was at the centre of Handel's output for over 35 years with solo arias constituting one of the most important elements in Baroque opera. Dramatic roles, with their various moods and reactions, are characterised through arias. A large number of Handel's operas also contain at least one entire scene for two to three voices. These numbers make use not only of similar lyrical or expressi…

Par KODALY ZOLTAN. ZOLTÁN KODÁLY (1882-1967) created a significant oeuvre equally as a composer, pedagogue, and ethnomusicologist; he was one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Hungarian music. With his over 130 works for unaccompanied choir he laid the foundation of modern Hungarian choral literature. A complete collection of Kodály's choral works is available in three volumes: Chora…

The composer Rudolf Kelterborn about his work: 'I call the ten compositions for female voice and piano 'DUOS' because the voice and instrument parts are treated musically with absolute equality and indeed often go their own independent ways. In the vocal part there are several variants, and this makes them accessible for different types of voice. The 10 duos do not form a complete cycle that can b…

This classy collection features artistic and poetic texts set to music by some of Alfred Music's best writers specifically designed for two singers. Equally appropriate in concert and contest, each duet is more expressive than the last. Pair two female voices, two male, or one of each on these elegant selections. Truly a wonderful way to increase the ensemble skills of your students and showcase t…

Par BARTOK BELA. Based on the Béla Bartók Complete Critical Edition (Z. 15009), this volume includes Bartók's complete works for children's and female voices. The lyrics in this Urtext edition are in the original languages, but literal English translations are provided in the appendix, which also includes English versions of those of the 27 Two- and Three-Part Choruses that were authorized by the …

Par BARTOK BELA. Based on the Béla Bartók Complete Critical Edition (Z. 15009), this volume includes Bartók's complete works for male voices. The lyrics in this Urtext edition are in the original languages and in the translations authorized by the composer. Literal English translations are provided in the appendix, which also includes the early version of Four Hungarian Folk Songs and the German v…

Rockschool is about singing the songs you love. Your Vocals Grade 4 book contains six of the biggest tracks from the past six decades arranged for you to sing for your Grade 4 exam. This book also includes examples of all the supporting tests found in the Rockschool Grade 4 exam.This book for female vocalists contains the songs:Rolling In The deep - AdeleClosest Thing To Crazy - Katie MeluaIf I We…

Rockschool is about singing the songs you love. Your Vocals Grade 1 book contains six of the biggest tracks from the past six decades arranged for you to sing for your Grade 1 exam. This book also includes examples of all the supporting tests found in the Rockschool Grade 1 exam.This book for female vocalists contains the songs:Somewhere Only We Know - Lily Allen (Keane)I Need Your Love - Ellie Go…

Rockschool is about singing the songs you love. Your Vocals Grade 7 book contains six of the biggest tracks from the past six decades arranged for you to sing for your Grade 7 exam. This book also includes examples of all the supporting tests found in the Rockschool Grade 7 exam.This book for female vocalists contains the songs:Bleeding Love - Leona LewisWhat's Up? - 4 Non BlondesHeaven - Emeli Sa…

Rockschool is about singing the songs you love. Your Vocals Grade 2 book contains six of the biggest tracks from the past six decades arranged for you to sing for your Grade 2 exam. This book also includes examples of all the supporting tests found in the Rockschool Grade 2 exam.This book for female vocalists contains the songs:Poker Face - Lady GagaYour Song - Ellie GouldingPrice Tag - Jessie JTr…