for violin and viola

Internationally acclaimed French composer Henri Dutilleux (1916-2013) followed the music traditions of Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy yet implemented his own distinctive style. His Sarabande et Cortege for Bassoon and Piano displays influences of Debussy 's eschewing of tonality and Ravel 's inventive textures. These combined with Dutilleux 's unique uses of structure and pedal points create a truly riveting piece for Bassoon and Piano. Sarabande et Cortege comes at the beginning of Dutilleux 's career and was composed as part of a set of fourexam pieces for the Paris Conservatoire (1942-1950). Yet the popularity of all four pieces remains and they continue to be performed to this day. Elements like lyrical melodies and furious semiquaver passages make for an exciting piece for bassoonists.

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Flying the Breeze opens with three repeated B's (representing the initials of the Breeze Brass Band from Japan who commissioned this work). A short introduction leads to a robust theme from the baritones and euphoniums which is taken up by cornets and trombones. A restless bridge passage leads to a syncopated tune from the solo cornet and then to a third theme from a solo trombone. A graceful second subject leads back to a recall of the introductory material before a full-scale recapitulation. An intense allargando leads to a full-band version of the second subject under a running cornet passage which leads to a short coda.

10 Klavierstücke für Kinder - 10 Piano Pieces for Children- These ten pieces written in varying styles (classical pop ballad rock and jazz) are of high musical value displaying quality Piano writing and are at the same time appealing to children. Humorous drawings by Urs Sandmeier will greatly entertain young pianists. From the contents: Apache Song On the Train Step Dance Granny Irish Song The Elephant Kari Basil Boogie Gallop The Ballad of King Henry A Little Night Music . The author: Anita Ramade-Etchebarne (1953) studied Piano at the École Normale de Musique in Paris. She is an experienced Piano teacher and writes arrangements and Piano pieces for her students.

Play a selection of superb John Williams' compositions from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull . This book is part of an instrumental series arranged for Flute Clarinet Alto Sax tenor Sax Horn in F and Trombone. The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book contains a carefully edited part that is appropriate for the level 2-3 player and a fully orchestrated accompaniment CD. The CD contains a demonstration track of each song featuring live instrumental performance plus a Play-Along track. This terrific edition also contains a tuning note plus a host offull-colour stills from the film.

This piece was inspired by the composer watching his young son Benny playing ‘soldiers’ with his collection of teddy bears - how appropriate!But it made him think of the many character pieces which take the form of a ‘toy march’ the most notable examples being by Haydn Tchaikovsky and Leon Jessel. Parade of the Clockwork Soldiers is in the form of a ‘patrol’ (starting and ending quietly with a louder middle) and aims to represent a band marching past the listener. In fact where the hall layout permits it it could be possible to add a little choreography to the piece starting and ending with only a few instruments on stage.

Te Deum is an abbreviated title commonly given both to the original Latin text and the translations of a hymn in rhythmical prose that has the opening words Te Deum Laudamus . Mozart’s attempt at a re-working of this Te Deum was hugely successful showing his characteristic verve and melodic brilliance. This is the full score of this extraordinary piece for Full Mixed-Voice Choir 2 Violins Cello and Organ. Te Deum is an abbreviated title commonly given both to the original Latin text and the translations of a hymn in rhythmical prose that has the opening words Te Deum Laudamus . Mozart’s attempt at a re-working of this Te Deum was hugely successful; showing his characteristic verve and melodic brilliance. This is the full score of this extraordinary piece for Full Mixed-Voice Choir 2 Violins Cello and Organ.

This album is a special edition not only due to its very affordable price but also because it features a cross section of Bärenreiter’s extensive piano catalogue.The pieces and movements range from the 18th century through to the first decades of the 20th century. During these approximately 200 years keyboard playing developed considerably and together with the unstoppable rise of the pianoforte since the endof the 18th century it became hugely popular.The fifteen composers who are represented in this edition have each in their inimitable way shaped the possibilities of sound and playing techniques of this instrument in their works. In our piano collection you will find compositions from theBaroque Classical Romantic and Early Modern eras. The pieces also vary in national style and range from low through to high technical difficulty. An appetizer for our Urtext editions – give it a try! This album is a special edition not only due to its very affordable price but also because it features a cross section of Bärenreiter’s extensive Piano catalogue. The pieces and movements range from the 18th century through to the first decades of the 20th century. During these approximately 200 years Keyboard playing developed considerably and together with the unstoppable rise of the Pianoforte since the end of the 18th century it became hugely popular. The fifteen composers who are represented in this edition have each in their inimitable way shaped the possibilities of sound and playing techniques of this instrument in their works. In our Pianocollection you will find compositions from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Early Modern eras. The pieces also vary in national style and range from low through to high technical difficulty. An appetiser for our Urtext editions – give it a try!

Jesu bleibet meine Freude from Cantata 147-Bach’s appointment as the Cantor at Leipzig’s Thomaskirche in 1723 required him to produce a new cantata for every Sunday service. Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring is taken from his Cantata No.147 and is unusually elaborate treated more like an aria than a chorale. It is perhaps the best-loved cantata movement from Bach’s entire output and is a certain crowd pleaser for your concert programme.

Endelig Version-Antikrist Fortabelsen (endelig version). Instrumentation: 3S T Bar B soli + mixed choir + 4.3.3.4/4.7.7.1/2 timp/3 perc/org/str. BVN192 Antikrist / Antichrist 'Fortabelsen' (final version) - Opera in a prologue and six scenes. Composed 1921-23 BVN 192. Instrumentation: 3S T Bar B soli + mixed choir + 4.3.3.4/4.7.7.1/2 timp/3 perc/org/str.

Violoncello- Based on the Henle Complete Edition of the Works of Joseph Haydn Orchestral parts in a large format (25.5 x 32.5 cm) Full score and orchestral parts available for sale Haydn 's Symphonies no.90 91 and 92 were commissioned in 1788 by Prince Kraft Ernst von Oettingen-Wallerstein who was to be granted exclusive ownership. Haydn however first sold the works to the Parisian Masonic lodge Société Olympique and was thus unable to fulfil his obligation to send the autograph scores to the prince. Haydn 's Symphony No.92 received its nickname “Oxford” in the 19th century probably in connectionwith a performance that took place when the composer received an honorary doctorate from Oxford University in 1791. This edition continues the collaboration between Bärenreiter and the Henle publishing company regarding Haydn’s large-scale choral works operas and symphonies. It is based on the Henle Complete Edition of the Works of Joseph Haydn. Bärenreiter has published the complete performance material for several Sturm und Drang symphonies and all of the London and Paris symphonies.

Although Cesar Franck won many prizes during his student days his music was generally unrecognised by his contemporaries. His pieces were written in the romantic style whilst retaining a classical structure and his later compositions were referred to as 'cathedrals of sound'. Panis Angelicus is poetic and almost serene and this arrangement by Philip Sparke retains all of the beauty of the original.

Elegy for Band-The initial idea was for a millennium piece which it is but rather than add to the many celebratory pieces that have understandably been written to salute the 3rd millennium Philip Sparke thought it would perhaps be appropriate to think about the aspects of life that are constantly with us (such as faith and philosophy) rather than the exciting changes that the year 2000 has undeniably wrought. This calm meditative work will bring a moment of serenity and reflection to any concert.

En 1848 Johann Strauss père (1804-1849) compose la plus célèbre de ses dix-huit marches la Marche de Radetzky . Cette œuvre pétillante commémore la victoire du Feld-Maréchal autrichien le Comte Radetzky sur des insurgés Italiens lors de la bataille de Custozza. Cette marche souvent interprétée lors des Concerts du Nouvel An ou à l’occasion de grands concerts de gala est connue dans le monde entier.

The most famous pieces by Astor Piazzolla in easy arrangements for Cello by Alessandro Cerino . Includes MP3 CD with full performances and play-along tracks for complete and highly satisfying solo performances. **Please note: the CD included in this set can only be played using an MP3-compatible player.**

Sea Pictures is a song-cycle for Contralto and Orchestra which was first performed on 5th October 1899 at the Norwich Festival. This edition features a Piano reduction of the Orchestral score.

MASQUERADE was commissioned by Stadtmusik Willisau from Switzerland (Reto Güdel conductor) to celebrate their 175th anniversary in 2003 and first performed by them in November that year. 1. OvertureThe first movement opens with a fanfare-like figure featuring the brass before the main them is introduced over staccato chords. After a short syncopated interlude a legato theme is introduced in the tenor register and material is developed until the music slows temporarily. The opening theme returns and the ‘tenor’ tune is taken up by the whole band until the opening fanfare returns to close the movement. 2. ElegyThe slow movement opens intensely with a bare two-part theme whichleads to a passionate chorale-style melody. A second theme is introduced and leads to a climax a return of the chorale theme and a pianissimo repeat which again leads to a full-band climax. The two-part theme returns quietly to create a peaceful close. 3 InterludeA short movement which changes the mood to introduce:- 4 FinaleThree violent chords preface a lively syncopated opening theme. The trumpets introduce a second idea which is treated fugally and this in turn leads to the main melodic idea of the movement over staccato chords. A contrasting subject is then introduced in the middle of the band followed by echoes of the first movement fanfare. The opening theme returns and material is revisited until the opening fanfare returns in full to end the work triumphantly.

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An informative preface and critical commentary by Ales Brezina and Ivan Straus (Cz / Ger / Engl / Fr) - A new practical edition at the forefront of Martinu scholarship - All existing sources consulted. The String Quartet no. 6 by Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) represents a distinct step on the journey which the composer characterised as his development from geometry to fantasy and for which the almost continuous use of the principle of developing variations restless harmonic development the pulsation of minute rhythmic values and inventive work with sound are characteristic. The quartet which was written in New York in the autumn of 1946 constitutes the beginning of the composer's later works in which moods freely overflow regardless of any predefined formal layout. The editors of the new edition (based on the composer's autograph) have carefully removed all of the problematic and somewhat arbitrary editorial intervention in the sole existing edition dating from 1950 (actually 1955). With its urtext edition of the 6th quartet Editio Bareneriter Praha has continued in its series of new publications of works by Bohuslav Martinu - quartets nos. 4 and 5 have already been published for this instrumental line-up.