Make the silence talk'La Muette knew how to make the silence talk like no one', writes Djavann in his book (La Muette, © Flammarion 2008). Those words deeply touched me for they express one of the most beautiful metaphors in music. Through the lines of discourse, beyond words, I was listening to the silence of 'La Muette'. A rare and intense listening which joins the same internal listening I use …

Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Among Mozart's most popular works, The Magic Flute has enchanted listeners since it was first performed in 1791. Originally intended to be a singspiel, filled with traditional comic, exotic, and fairytale elements, the work greatly transcended those limitations, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest operas of the entire repertoire. This publication contains the…

Par PANUFNIK ROXANNA. When the London International Festival of Early Music came to me with a commission to write a solo harpsichord piece for Jane Chapman, they asked me to relate the new piece to Byrd, as it’s the 400th anniversary of his death, this year. Jane introduced me to Byrd’s arrangement of Dowland’s wonderful Pavana Lachrymae (‘Pavan of tears’) – a piece of many layers but simple and e…

With solemn passages as well as fanfare passages this piece culminates as a celebration. A contest piece that features several opportunities to teach bow placement techniques along with position work, it is suitable for any occasion, especially those in which you wish to celebrate America's veterans (5:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

Par BATESON THOMAS. Thomas Bateson: Second Set of Madrigals in 3, 4, 5 & 6 parts (1618) Contents: Songs of three parts: Love is the fire My Mistress after service due One woman scarce of twenty If I seek to enjoy Pleasure is a wanton thing Sweet, those trammels of your hair Songs of four parts: Live not, poor bloom The nightingale in silent night O what is she? (the first part) See forth her eyes …

Sing, Choirs! is a library in miniature. It contains many of the Christian church's popular traditional anthems, including at least one example that will be suitable for each of the major services of the year. A number of Anglican chants (Psalms, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) are included, set out in a way that should enable those who are unfamiliar with the style to perform them easily. The selec…

Par EWAZEN ERIC. Originally composed for Trumpet and Piano, A Song from the Heart is one of those rare new works that immediately captures performers and listeners in a wide range of settings. A beautiful melodic solo sings over a lush piano accompaniment, with passages that stick in the mind well after the performance. A Song from the Heart will be at home on any program, whether memorials, recit…

Par . C. Paul Herfurth's classic series of tutor books have now been completely revised and updated with a host of innovations to suit a new generation of musicians. A New Tune A Day features the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and photographs help guide you through the lessons and achiev…

In 1929 Paul Wittgenstein, a pianist and war veteran who lost his right arm in the Great War, commissioned Maurice Ravel to write a concerto for him to perform. The result was one of Ravel's most thrilling compositions and, for Wittgenstein, the most important of the many works he commissioned over the course of his career. The piano reduction in our edition contains both Ravel's and Wittgenstein'…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. This exciting medley of American spirituals is sure to please! Mike Hannickel's carefully crafted THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS helps young bands develop those all-important listening skills. They'll hear how each tune contrasts and complements the others when “Go Tell It On The Mountain”, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Who did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah” all come together in rousing cou…

Composed by ABRSM. Book. ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) #9781786014580. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)

Music from the Disney Original Series. Composed by Ludwig Goransson. Piano Solo Songbook. Disney, Movies. Softcover. 56 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

17 Well-Known Original Pieces in Progressive Order. Composed by Frederic Chopin (1810-1849). Edited by Sylvia Hewig-Tröscher. At the Piano. Softcover. 60 pages. G. Henle #HN1822. Published by G. Henle

(For the Young Beginner) Written by Amanda Vick Lethco, Morton Manus, Willard A. Palmer. Instructional book for piano. With introductory text, instructional text, illustrations, easy piano notation, fingerings, lyrics and harmony part (for the teacher). Series: Alfred's Basic Pia…

By Various. For Piano/Keyboard. Piano Solo Songbook. Softcover. 400 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Jazz Piano Solos Series Volume 30). Composed by Cole Porter. For Piano/Keyboard. Piano Solo Songbook. Softcover. 98 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

C Edition. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 816 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

For voice, piano and guitar chords. Format: piano/vocal/chords songbook. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Oldies and folk rock. 224 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Creative Concepts Publishing.

Book Only. Composed by Various. Edited by Richard Walters. Vocal Collection. Broadway. Softcover. 216 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.239506).

15 Well-Known Original Pieces in Progressive Order. Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Edited by Sylvia Hewig-Tr�¶scher. At the Piano. Softcover. 64 pages. G. Henle #HN1812. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481812).

(Something New Every Lesson) Written by John Thompson. Instructional book for piano. With introductory text, instructional text, instructional photos, illustrations, standard notation and fingerings. 90 pages. Published by Willis Music Company.

Everybody's Favorite Series, Volume 40. Composed by Various. Music Sales America. Classical. Softcover. 192 pages. Music Sales #AM40205. Published by Music Sales

(Budget Books). By Various. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook. Softcover. 352 pages

(Easy Piano). Arranged by Dan Coates. For Piano. Book; Piano - Easy Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. Top 50. Movie; TV. Easy Piano. 188 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

With Comments in English. By Maurice Ravel. Edited by Christa Jost. For piano solo. This edition: HN841. Piano (Harpsichord), 2-hands. Henle Music Folios. Urtext edition (Paper-bound). 24 pages. Published by Henle Urtext Edition.

16 Well-Known Original Pieces in Progressive Order. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Sylvia Hewig-Tröscher. At the Piano. Softcover. 52 pages. G. Henle #HN1816. Published by G. Henle

Performed by The Eagles. Songbook for voice, piano and guitar chords. 331 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.