Par WOLF PETER. In his Sonata, Péter Wolf puts his style well-known from the character pieces of his previous piano series (Wolf-temperiertes Klavier, Jazz preludes) in the service of a demanding form. We can recognize the style that can be traced back to jazz and Bartók, the characters that tap like a toccata or swirl like perpetual motion, the singing lyrical melodies or even such playful turns …

A composition for six-part women's choir, soloist and harp which juxtaposes open fifths and romantic sounds. For this work, the young Belgian composer Maarten van Ingelgem received a 'special mention at the European Award for Choral Composers 2014/2015' as part of Europa Cantat 2015 in Pécs/Hungary. / Choeur De Femmes Et Harpe

Par MARTIN MATTHEW. This reflective anthem is especially suitable for the Feast of All Saints but may be used throughout the liturgical year. The setting is still, gentle and atmospheric, combining a simple melody with moments of exquisite harmony. A very approachable work that is ideal for church choirs with a limited number of upper voices. / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Basses

17 Pieces by French Composers in Progressive Order - Upper Intermediate Level. This five volume series, at five levels of difficulty, compiles carefully selected music for piano students by various French composers, much of which will be new to many teachers, allowing for fresh discoveries. Each volume is in progressive order, and includes composer biographies. 'Points for Practice and Teaching” i…

Par RACHMANINOV SERGEI. This large four-movement work, written in 1893, was premiered by Rachmaninoff and Pavel Pabst in Moscow. It is dedicated to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. A few lines of poetry by Romantic poets preface each movement. The theme of love in the first two movements is brought to life by the two pianos with colorful, passionate writing. The final two movements feature the sound of b…

Fantasien. Par SWEELINCK JAN PIETERSZOON. Sweelinck's fantasias belong to the most ornate and elaborate contrapuntal genre of early 17th-century keyboard music. Moreover, these 20 masterful works also form the undisputed climax of this genre. The four-volume edition of Sweelinck's 'Complete Works for Keyboard Instruments' by Harald Vogel and Pieter Dirksen - which has universally won plaudits for …

Harmonie-Messe.. Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. Missa B-flat Major Hob. XXII:14 'Harmony Mass' Urtext from: Joseph Haydn Werke It is well known that Joseph Haydn wrote his late masses to the commission of his last employer, Prince Nicolaus II Esterhazy. The 'Harmoniemesse' is the last of these high masses all of which probably received their first performances in celebration of the name-day of Princess Ma…

Par SCRIABINE ALEXANDER. In the early years of our century, when vital new forces were revolutionising the arts, Russian-born Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) was one of the visionary pioneers who sought a new musical language. At least a fulldecade before the advances of Stravinsky and Schoenberg, Scriabin had begun the process of a complete break with all musical conventions. By 1905 he was immers…

Par PAYNE JIM. This is the most complete presentation of today's popular funk drumming style available. This book takes you from the very roots of rock and rhythm`n'blues drumming to the highly complex, multidirectional funk styles of today. He also details certain subtleties heretofore only a seasoned veteran would understand. While most drum instruction book concentrate on developing technique, …

Non Nobis Domine / Nicht Unserm Namen, Herr. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. The Psalms inspired Mendelssohn throughout his working life, and, aside from a cappella settings, he left behind five great orchestral Psalms. / Psaumes / Date parution : 1995-01-01/ Répertoire / Solistes STBar, Choeur SSAATTBB, 2 Flûtes Traversi