Music Minus One Clarinet in Bb Deluxe 2-CD Set-Ludwig Spohr who created quite a stir when he began conducting with an odd contraption known as a baton was also one of the best known violinists of his day (i.e. the first half of the nineteenth century) and is primarily known today for his concerti and other solo works for the fiddle. That he was also quite adept at writing for other instruments than his own is proved by this C-minor Clarinet Concerto his first of four such works and a composition high on wit and solid craftsmanship. Includes a high-quality printed music score for B-flat clarinet and a digitally remastered compact disc containing a complete version with soloist then a second recording of theorchestral accompaniment minus the soloist and a second compact disc featuring the complete version again followed by a -20% slow-tempo accompaniment for practice purposes. Performed by Collete Galante clarinet Accompaniment: Stuttgart Festival Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn Ludwig Spohr who created quite a stir when he began conducting with an odd contraption known as a baton was also one of the best known violinists of his day (i.e. the first half of the nineteenth century) and is primarily known today for his concerti and other solo works for the fiddle. That he was also quite adept at writing for other instruments than his own is proved by this C-minor Clarinet Concerto his first of four such works and a composition high on wit and solid craftsmanship. Includes a high-quality printed music score for B-flat clarinet and a digitally remastered compact disc containing a complete version with soloist then a second recording oftheorchestral accompaniment minus the soloist and a second compact disc featuring the complete version again followed by a -20% slow-tempo accompaniment for practice purposes. Performed by Collete Galante clarinet Accompaniment: Stuttgart Festival Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn

A recording featuring Julian Lloyd Webber is now available from Naxos: CD cat. No. 8573374. Arranged and edited from the original double mandolin concerto.

Valse Libre (Aquarelles Op.59 No.2) by Joseph Jongen. For Violin and Piano.

The many sided and productive Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) is knwon as a composer of dance music sacred music and music for the advent and Christmas time. He worked as Kapelmeister to the court at Wolffenbuttel but he was also asked to serve in other places includin Dresden. Praetorius was valued for the new impulses he gave to music by means of his use of instrumental accompaniment. His main contribution is his theoretical work Syntagma Musicum one of the most important musical refernce books in connection with instruments and instrumentation in the early 17th Century. Es ist ein ros entsprungen is a well known ancient melody which has inspired numerous composers andarrangers througout the Centuries. Otto M. Schwarz has made a choral arrangement.

Die Legende von der weißen Jungfrau zur Kugelsburg-The programmatic composition Of Castles and Legends is basedon the German legend of the white maiden who lived in the smallcity of Volkmarsen. It tells the tale of invading evil knights whokidnap a beautiful maiden who through sheer panic commandedher spirit into the hands of God and by jumping into the abyss fromthe highest tower of the castle where she was being held. Fromthat day onward she appeared from time to time in shiny whitegarments a sign of eternal heavenly joy. A fantastically descriptivepiece which portrays this tragic legend through the power of music.

Es ist schon seit längerem bekannt dass das kleine Instrument mit dem witzigen hawaiianischen Namen - übersetzt soviel wie 'hüpfender Floh' - inzwischen Kultcharakter hat. Ebenso erfolgreich erweisen sich inzwischen die Songbücher für Ukulele. Und exakt deswegen legen wir nach! Der zweite Band der Hit Session-Variante für Ukulele liegt für die vielen begeisterten Spielerinnen und Spieler bereit. Und diese Begeisterung unterstützen wir mit 100 tollen Songs wie: Don’t Speak Chasing Cars Over The Rainbow Viva La Vida Dance With Somebody Nur ein Wort Chasing Pavements Ruby Nur noch kurz die Welt retten After Afterall und vielen weiteren. KompletteSonglist folgt. Covergestaltung vorbehaltlich Änderungen.

Le Tombeau De Claude Debussy- In 1920 a Parisian magazine asked several leading composers to compose musical tributes to the famous French musician Claude Debussy who had died in 1918. The great Spanish composer Manuel De Falla (1876-1946) wasone of them: having met Debussy in Paris he had been heavily influenced by the French impressionists. His Homenaje (Homage) was his only work for solo Guitar although it was arranged by the composer for soloPiano almost immediately. It is widely regarded as one of the masterpieces of early 20th century music – at only three minutes in length it is often said it has twenty minutes’ worth of music contained within it.

Les auteurs-compositeurs Bob Crewe et Bob Gaudio ont formé un tandem couronné de succès. Dans les années 60 et 70 ils signent de nombreux tubes pour Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons dont l’immense standard de l’année 1967 Can’t Take My Eyes Off You . Par la suite une pléiade d’artistes célèbres reprend cette chanson charmante au rythme enlevé. Ainsi The Lettermen Andy Williams Diana Ross & The Supremes Gloria Gaynor The Boystown Gang ou The Pet Shop Boys entre autres (liste non exhaustive) ont inscrit ce classique de la musique pop à leur répertoire.

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French Carol-Composer Troy Robertson sets the traditional Burgundian carol for mixed voices with flute and finger cymbals/hand drum. The interesting rhythmic twists make it an excellent choice for high school or college/university voices. Wonderful selection for a holiday concert!

There are three mysteries about this piece by Purcell originally scored for Viols. When it was written for what purpose it was written and why the eccentric title ‘Chacony’ rather than the French ‘chaconne’ are questions whoseanswers are all shrouded in the mists of time. The suggested dates of early 1680’s and as a piece of light music for some sort of theatrical performance almost answer two of the three questions. The Chacony is scored here forString quartet but could be played by a larger ensemble.

Per Nørgård’s fantastic 1987 work Poeme for Marimba and other accompanying Percussion instruments. Norgard is one of the most influential contemporary Danish composers and this piece features elements of improvisation and the driven tones and abruptly changing textures which characterise the majority of his work from 1980.

100 Schlager Evergreens und Oldies - ganz ohne schwarze Tasten. Für Keyboard Gitarre Gesang. Alle Lieder in C-Dur rechte Hand zweistimmig leicht gesetzt linke Hand leichte Bassbegleitung. Angabe der Transponierung in die Originaltonart. DieAkkorde und der Text sind angegeben. Kann verwendet werden zusammen mit 100 Hits für Bb/Eb-Instrumente (BWH7697). 100 Hits In C Major Book 1 is a brilliant songbook with 100 timeless classics arranged for Piano Vocal and Guitar. All songs are set to the key of C; with the Piano part right hand has two voices left hand has an easy Bass part. Includes chords and lyrics.

Danse Negre is a lively little piece with a performance time of approximately 2 minutes. Composed in 1908 it was originally scored for solo Piano but it has been arranged here for Piano Duet by Esther Fisher . It is the perfect piece for any pair of pianists looking for their first duet to perform. Cyril Scott (1879-1970) was a British composer pianist and poet. His most popular works which he is largely remembered by today were written in the years preceding the Second World War however he continued to compose prolifically in the face of indifference from the outside world right up until his death at the age of 91. His musicis predominantly in the Romantic style and serves as a tasteful reminder of a bygone age.

Arsenal was composed for the 50th anniversary of the ‘Harmonie van het Spoorwegarsenaal’[railroad arsenal] based in Mechelen (Belgium). Rather a stately concert march it has beautiful themes and a broad melody in the trio. It was premiered in the Mechelen Cultural Center on the 11th of May 1996 during the solemn ceremony opening the anniversary year and conducted by the composer. In the mean time Arsenal has been recorded several times by such renowed performers like the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra the Black Dyke BB etc.

German Traditional Carol-This is an amazing rhythmic setting of the traditional German carol. Scored for SATB mixed voices with piano the 7/8 meter provides new life to a work known to many of us. A good high school choir would really take to this piece!

She's Madonna was a 2007 hit single for world pop mega-star Robbie Williams. This up-beat single has a 1980's electro/pop feel due to it being a colaboration with The Pet Shop Boys. A classic song from one of today's biggest names in pop music.

A 2008 John Ness Beck Foundation winner the piece is set to a William Austin text and is scored for mixed chorus with piano. Excellent for both holiday concert or worship settings.

Gilbert O’Sullivan rose to fame in the 1970s. Dressed in his cap and golfing trousers he sat at the piano and sang charming and cheerful songs. Roland Kernen has produced this arrangement of Matrimony - one of Gilbert O’Sullivan’s most popular hits.

Mahler- Edited by Rudolph Grimm.