In early 1729 Bach became director of the so-called »Scottish Collegium Musician« a music organization of students and local citizens. The remarkable results of this undertaking are the concertos for harpsichord. Today it is almost certain that practically all of these concertos were transcribed from concertos for melody instruments (mostly violin or oboe). BWV 1053 is the second piece in the autograph score of harpsichord concertos that Bach prepared in or around 1738 (Berlin Staatsbibliothek Mus. ms. Bach P 234). It was probably transcribed from a concerto for a solo woodwind instrument although opinions differ on the original key and instrument. Bach had alreadyreworked the original concerto in two church cantatas in the autumn of 1726 (BWV 49 and BWV 169) at which time he assigned the solo part to the organ. Perhaps the original concerto is not much older than these cantatas for the siciliano slow movement is closely related in expression to many numbers from his great Passion settings. Urtext of the New Bach Edition Full score & parts (BA5225) two-keyboard reduction (BA5225-90) and study score (TP410) format 22.5 x 16.5cm (all 6 concertos) available for sale

Composed in a set of three pieces the poetry in this piece comes from James Joyce's collection Chamber Music. The music beautifully portrays the lovely imagery of lovers wandering along a river the essence of a cool valley and the falling rain. Combined they leave the listener with the sense of a quiet hushed world full of love and longing as they are led into a dazzling world heavy with memories. Composed in a set of three pieces the poetry in this piece comes from James Joyce's collection Chamber Music. The music beautifully portrays the imagery of lovers wandering along a river the essence of a cool valley and the falling rain. Combined they leave the listener with the sense of a quiet hushed world full of love and longing as they are led into a dazzling world heavy with memories. Duration: 9:30.

Debussy composed the Petite Suite in 1888 when he was 26. The period up to 1890 was a time in which Debussy's later distinctive impressionistic style has not yet emerged. The Petite Suite shows the influence of the French lyric opera composers Gounod and Massenet as do most of Debussy's pre-1890 compositions. The work could be considered neo-classical because it contains pseudo-dance movements and because of the style of Keyboard writing used through which Debussy pays a kind of homage to the French clavecinists. Scored for 1 Piano 4 Hands

Part of the Anglo Music Play-Along Series Philip Sparke’s 15 Easy Christmas Carols is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual instrument this book introducesthe beginning player to the world’s most popular Christmas tunes by selecting simple yet attractive melodies that fit their limited range. This book will provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method and includes both pianoaccompaniment and a demo/play-along CD.

James Rae presents accessible arrangements of ten popular melodies ranging from Bach to Bacharach to give the early Clarinet soloist experience in a wide variety of musical styles. Includes full Piano accompaniments.

Recital Book 3 from Alfred's Basic Piano Course congratulates students for a job well done by providing correlated repertoire to their Lesson Books that are based on concepts they've already learned. As a result the pieces are quickly mastered. Included are traditional favourites such as 'The Marines' Hymn' and 'Down in the Valley ' and originals 'A Country Song' and 'The Gypsy Baron.'

Russian composer Edison Denisov (1929-1996) was a controversial composer of the nonconformist division of Soviet music. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory and his compositions remain popular to this day Deux Pièces for Alto Saxophone and Piano being no exception. Published in 1978 a typical performance of Denisov 's Deux Pièces lasts about 5 minutes. The work makes use of extended techniques including quarter and three-quarter tones variations in ornamentation complex rhythms large intervals differing articulation and exploitation of the ensemble amongstother aspects. For all advanced saxophonists seeking modern alternative and exciting repertoire Denisov 's Deux Pièces is essential.

The Hal Leonard Classical Play-Along series will help you play great classical pieces. Using the Amazing Slow-Downer technology included on the CD (adapted for PC and Mac computers) you can adjust the recording to any tempo you like without altering the pitch. Listen first to the full performance tracks to hear how the piece sounds with an accompaniment and then play along using the accompaniment tracks. Hal Leonard Classical Play-Along is an effectice and time-tested method of practising.

A collection of 19th century Shaker melodies-The Shakers were a sect who in the 18th Century sailed out from England to America. Right into the late 19th Century the numerous songs of this community were handed down orally until they were written down in various volumes of song collections. Philip Sparke’s fantasy for wind band is based on a selection of these beautiful captivatingly simple songs.

A delightful collection of folk music from around the world incorporating tunes from Scotland America and Jamaica amongst others.

Zwei Suiten in a-Moll und Es-Dur-About The six French Suites BWV 812 - 817 / Two Suites in A minor and E-flat major BWV 818 819 818a 819bThe versions A and B as well as the variant versions BWV 814a 815a. Urtext of the New Bach Edition. By Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Alfred Durr. For Piano. Urtext Edition. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). (BA5219)

Features of the Barenreiter Urtext edition of Mendelssohn ’s setting of Psalm 98 (Singet Dem Herrn / Sing To The Lord) : Bilingual Foreword (Ger/Eng) and Critical Commentary (Eng) Words underlaid in both German and English Piano reduction based on the first printed edition Full score performance material (BA9076) and vocal score (BA9076-90) available for sale Mendelssohn composed his setting of Psalm 98 (Singet Dem Herrn / Sing To The Lord) in the space of just a few weeks to satisfy a commission in his new position as general musicdirector of Prussia. The work was premiered by the Berlin Cathedral Choir on 1 January 1844. As Mendelssohn neither released the work for publication nor produced a vocal score his psalm setting did not appear in print until after his death. For this edition the authoritative Mendelssohn specialist John Michael Cooper drew primarily on the autograph score with its many subsequent corrections and amendments. In this way it differs from many other editions which tend to treat the autograph as a subordinate source. Rounding off the edition are an informative Foreword and a detailed Critical Commentary. The Piano reduction is based on the first printed edition which was published by F. Kistner and Evers & Co. in 1851.

Bwv 772-786-J.S. Bach's 15 Two-Part Inventions BWV 772-786 as edited by Franklin Taylor. J.S. Bach's 15 Two-Part Inventions BWV 772-786 as edited by Franklin Taylor.

Based upon Pavane pour une infante defunte- Absolutely beautiful! Pat Liebergen has arranged Ravel's timeless masterpiece 'Pavane pour une infante défunte' for choir and adapted Ravel's orchestration for oboe and strings as optional accompaniment. Jean Anne Shafferman has added a Christmas text that is simply stunning: 'On a silent starry night Christus natus est.' Certain to be the highlight of school seasonal concerts and Christmas worship it is available in three voicings for singers of all ages.

This fantastic book teaches you everything you need to know to get started playing the Mandolin. Beginning with how to hold and tune the instrument read tablature and do some basic strumming you'll be guided all the way to reading music developing tremolo technique and improvising. With pieces ranging from folk to blues and rock and roll this book is the start you need to go in any direction you want with your mandolin.

The Thrush is a spirited piece with a great sense of character and is a setting of Kathleen Boland's lyrics by Evelyn Sharpe. This version is for 2-part Choir with Piano Accompaniment and has been edited by Martin Shaw.

Skaersommerduft Op. 4 Nr. 2 is a piece written for Voice and Piano Accompaniment expertly composed by Ludolf Nielsen . Skaersommerduft Op. 4 Nr. 2 is a piece written for Voice and Piano Accompaniment expertly composed by Ludolf Nielsen .

for alto (or tenor) saxophone and piano

This edition of the highly acclaimed method features extensive editorial notes by Lucas Drew in both English and Japanese. An indispensable resource for students of the bass.

Just five studio albums between 1964 and 1970 were sufficient for Simon and Garfunkel to become the most popular folk duet of the sixties. Their songs are poetic and sometime melancholic but The Sound of Silence remains on of their greatest successes.