Par PUCCINI GIACOMO. Madama Butterfly took wing under turbulent circumstances. The premiere (Milan, Teatro alla Scala, 17 February 1904) was a disaster, while a second production only months later (Brescia, Teatro Grande, 28 May 1904) was instead a resounding success. Inthe intervening period the composer had made considerable changes to the score, enough that the result qualifies as a “second ver…

Par GOODALL HOWARD. Shackelton's Cross was inspired by a painting created in 1957 by the English artist Edward Seago (1910-1974). The title refers to a cross which was erected to the memory of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led a number of explorations to the Antarctic. Shackleton died in 1922 whilst on a Polar expedition, and the cross can be found on a promontory at the entrance to the bay at Grytvi…

Crit. Ed. Fabrizio Della Seta. Par BELLINI VINCENZO. I PURITANI is the last work of Vincenzo Bellini: composed in nine months, from April 1834 to January 1835 (a gestation unusually long for that time), was performed for the first time in Paris, Théâtre Italien, 24 January 1835. The new Critical Edition is based on the autograph, on the libretto of the first performance and on four manuscript copi…

Uses: General, Ash Wednesday, Healing, Memorial, Youth Scripture: Hebrews 2:18- Luke 22:41- Proverbs 3:11-12- Psalm 34:19 This young song has already touched many with its tender message of assurance. In its short life it has topped the request list on many Christian radio stations and for good reason - it speaks to the heart of the Christian walk and reminds us that grace is present even in the v…

The number one method for young ukulele players. Starting Ukulele has been created with young players in mind. All tunes have fantastic professionally recorded CD backing tracks. As you gradually become familiar with different techniques, you'll progress from strumming simple chords to performing proper tunes. The book includes full-colour photographs and diagrams to make learning fast and fu…

Dernière année de Mozart a été difficile, car son emploi était précaire, sa situation financière généralement assez désespérée, et son épouse Constanze fréquemment en mauvaise santé et à la station thermale de Baden, près de Vienne, pour des traitements. Sur une de ces occasions en Juin de 1791, Mozart lui a rendu visite et alors qu'il compose un hymne courte sacramentelle pour son ami Anton Stoll…

En plus de la magnifique deux parodies du quatuor à cordes 'répertoire pour la musique militaire 'Minimax' (ED 6735) et 'Ouverture de' The Flying Dutchman 'tel qu'il se joue à la vue par un orchestre de la station à la mauvaise bien au 7 heures du matin (ED 8106), 'Invitation Uncanny' est un autre joyeux travail de Paul Hindemith. Auffor heimliche 'chanson' Strauss - de barreau '[Invitation Secret…

Larry Graham, bassiste funk, maître du slap bass, vous présente ici une heure de travail intensif lors d'interprétations avec deux invités spéciaux : Greg Errico le batteur original du groupe 'Sly And The Family Stone's' et Robert Samle dit Butch, le clavier du groupe 'Graham Central Station'.Ils interprètent plusieurs chansons, analysant leurs performances et leurs techniques, tout en repensant e…