Realised by Benjamin Britten. Par PURCELL HENRY. The music of Henry Purcell formed a major influence across Britten’s output. The numerous editions of Purcell housed in Britten and Pears’s Library and Archive in Aldeburgh indicate the lasting importance for both men of his music. Among these editions are the 1698 and 1702 printings of Orpheus Britannicus, the two-volume song collection published b…

Par VEILHAN. This new, revised edition of J'Apprends La Flûte à Bec by Jean-Claude Veilhan is a beginner method for Soprano Recorder. Including all facets that a beginner method should have, it features information on the instrument, positioning, breathing and theory. Small studies and exercises are also part of the book to support the acquired knowledge throughout. Simple melodic studies will ena…

Oratorium. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Mendelssohn composed his first oratorio Paulus under the impression of his own revival of J. S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion in 1829. He integrated chorale settings into St. Paul, for which he was accused by his contemporaries of making a stylistic break, using an element unsuitable to church music. In spite of these reservations, during Mendelssohn’s life…

Par CLARKE MICHAEL JON. Mel Bay's Children's Recorder Method is a new recorder method which stands on its own. There is an imaginative accompaniment CD which makes even the simplest one-note exercise into an attractive experience for the young student, and there are lyrics to all the songs. Large notes are used throughout and each melody is attractively illustrated. Clear and concise instructions …

Par KRZANOWSKI ANDRZEJ. In his commentary in the programme book of the 16th Festival of Contemporary Music in Wroclaw, in 1988, Andrzej Krzanowski pointed to his experimentation in the areas of timbre and architecture throughout the cycle of Reliefs. In the case of Relief IV, that experimentation concerned primarily the choice of forces: soprano, a voice with an extensive compass (b – d flat3), an…

This popular Latin original with piano accompaniment showcases a developing player's command of two-mallet technique. Smooth melodic phrases contrast beautifully with articulated rhythmic figures throughout. Playable on marimba or vibraphone. / Percussions

Par HARRIS PAUL. Firmly rooted in Paul Harris's Simultaneous Learning approach, this new edition of Improve your sight-reading! Clarinet Grades 4-5 is designed to help overcome all the stumbling blocks to successful sight-reading. Step by step you will build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic, melodic and technical exercises, then by studying prepared pieces and finally …

An absolutely stunning a cappella setting of the famous Chinese folksong 'Mo-Li-Hua.? The melody is celebrated and highlighted throughout by the use of thoughtfully supportive Vocal accompaniment. Premiered by the 2008 World Youth Choir under the direction of Hok-Won Yoon. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Description Advanced Fingerpicking Guitar Techniques. Contains solos that will challenge intermediate and advanced fingerstyle guitarists. These arrangements show the broad musical textures, fingerstyle techniques, and styles available to fingerstyle guitarists. Right hand rhythmic patterns, counterpoint lines, single-string runs, and alternating bass techniques are used throughout the arrangem…

Weihnachtskantate. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX / LUTHER MARTIN. During Mendelssohns years of study with Zelter, the arrangement of chorales already played an important role, and he continued to be occupied with the protestant chorale throughout his symphonic and oratorical work. The break Bach’s works in connection with the reperformance of the St. Matthew Passion led to a series of cantatas b…