All the motets in this volume are quite early works, taken from the collection 'Sacrae Cantiones Quinque Vocum', published in 1562 at Nuremburg. The typical features of these works are their virtuoso character and exuberance. These are achieved through the use of predominantly bright tonalities, frequent variation of textures and dramatic harmonic and melodic touches. Edited by Ivan Moody, this is…

Enjoy this fabulous arrangement of the beloved and classic overture, perfectly set for early full orchestra. (5:45) / Orchestre

Par BEATLES THE. In over one thousand pages, the complete music and lyrics, in full 'rock score' transcriptions, of all the 203 songs they wrote and recorded as The Beatles, plus nine by others which they covered on their early albums. All transcribed with separate staves for vocals, each guitar (in tab and standard notation) and all other instruments...the essential Beatles collection. / Niveau :…

Par DE HAAN JAN. The Syncopated Band Parade was written to introduce beginner players to ensemble playing as early as possible. Thanks to the low grade of difficulty of this piece this it is possible to play in a ‘real band’ after only a few lessons. Because of the four-part instrumentation, The Syncopated Band Parade is suitable for smaller strengths, taking into account that it is important to d…

The Belgian Charles Auguste de Bériot (1802-1870) was not only a violinist but also a teacher and composer.He composed a number of concertos. His 'Concerto #9 in A minor?, published in 1859, is likewise a favourite with more advanced students. Julia Fischer played it with verve at the early age of eight. The piece stands out with seemingly virtuosic short passages, varied rhythms and a slight Hung…

Par GRIEG EDVARD. With his ?Lyric Pieces?, Edvard Grieg was writing a kind of poetic piano diary: between 1867 and 1901 he composed 66 short character pieces, published in ten books. Pieces such as ?Wedding Day at Troldhaugen?, ?March of the dwarfs? or ?To the spring? are among Grieg?s best-known works. Alongside these fairly virtuosic pieces there are also numerous simpler dances and melodies tha…

Par HOOK JAMES. This early classical sonata in the two-movement form which was typical for that time, offers the flutist as well as the string player a rewarding challenge. Since the technical difficulties are limited, these pieces are especially suited for students./ Répertoire / Flûte Traversière et Piano

This poignant story about a young life lost too early touched listeners around the world when released by The Band Perry. This contemporary a cappella setting is an appropriate choice for those more reflective concert occasions. / Choeur SSAA A Cappella

Par BARREIRO ELIAS. An outstanding collection of 33 classic guitar solos transcribed from piano works by Manuel Saumell, Ignacio Cervantes, and many others. Cuban song and dance rhythms have had a global impact. These arrangements capture the rhythms, styles, and moods of the Cuban contradanza, danza, vals, canción and criolla of the 19th to early 20th centuries. The available online audio feature…

Transcription for Violin and Piano by the Composer. Par SAINT-SAENS CAMILLE. In his symphonic poem “Danse macabre” Saint-Saëns takes up a poem by Henri Cazalis that he had already set as an art song. Here the Devil brings the dead to life by playing his violin. Although the orchestral work was given a lukewarm reception in its early performances, or was even rejected, it became highly popular and …