Franz Schubert composed the song “Death and the Maiden” in 1817 and in 1824 used that melody in the theme-and-variations second movement of his String Quartet in d minor D. 810. The song’s popularity in the second half of the 19th century was responsible for the string quartet becoming known by the title “Death and the Maiden”. Like all of Schubert’s mature chamber music works it captivates with its technical perfection and high intellectual demands. Very prominent here is Schubert’s desire to motivically link the movements together. Oddly enough the work was neither performed nor published during his lifetime the incomplete autograph score and the posthumous first editionof 1831 have thus served as the sources for our edition. String quartet parts.

This German-born composer and conductor came to the United States at the outbreak of World War II when he was just 11. He studied with Walter Piston Paul Hindemith and Aaron Copland among others and currently teaches composition at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City. This rhythmically challenging 'Sonatina' features a 'fast and brilliant' first movement a 'slow and very gently moving' second and a finale which dispenses with bar-lines entirely until the last moments.

The Wise Men and the Star by Oliver Tarney for SATB unaccompanied. A mystical atmospheric carol for Epiphany The Wise Men and the Star sets a text by contemporary writer Lucia Quinault that depicts the journey of the wise men as they follow the star. Tarney 's appealing musical language creates a sense of expectancy and there are beautiful moments of stillness and quiet that enable the listener to reflect on the wonder of the events of the season.

Version for Bass-Baritone and Piano. The texts for the work were taken from the Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes.

for SSA and piano A moving traditional Irish blessing set to music of great simplicity and beauty. Chilcott perfectly captures the warmth and sincerity of the text and weaves a memorable melody which he clothes in rich harmony. Composed for SSA and Piano Irish Blessing is a moving traditional Irish blessing set to music of great simplicity and beauty. Chilcott perfectly captures the warmth and sincerity of the text and weaves a memorable melody which he clothes in rich harmony.

Ave Maria' (Hail Mary) by Franz Schubert is one of his many exquisite musical gifts to the world. This 'Ave Maria' is a simple moving piece which is universally known and loved and was composed in about 1825 when Schubert was twenty-eight years old. That was only three years before his death at the young age of 31. It is part of a setting of several songs Schubert wrote for Sir Walter Scott's 'Lady of the Lake'. 'Ave Maria' (Hail Mary) by Franz Schubert is one of his many exquisite musical gifts to the world. This 'Ave Maria' is a simple moving piece which is universally known and loved and was composed in about 1825 when Schubert was twenty-eight years old. That was only three years before his death at the young age of 31. It is part of a setting of several songs Schubert wrote for Sir Walter Scott's 'Lady of the Lake'.

The works on this album are the result of my conversations and confrontations with the Piano - that orchestra with keys - between 2006 and 2010. - Ramón Paus 'The works on this album are the result of my conversations and confrontations with the Piano - that 'orchestra with keys' - between 2006 and 2010.' - Ramón Paus

Handel 'S Hercules Edited By Peter Jones Is Available Here As A Full Set Of Instrumental Parts . With A Libretto By Thomas Broughton This Version Was Composed In 1744 With Its First Performance The Following Year At The King'S Theatre Haymarket London. Handel 's Hercules edited by Peter Jones is available here as a full set of Instrumental Parts . With a libretto by Thomas Broughton this version was composed in 1744 with its first performance the following year at the King's Theatre Haymarket London.

Ludwig van Beethoven’s 32 Variations on an Original Theme in C minor (WoO 80) for piano dating from 1806 are both a magnificent concert piece and an outstanding etude. Only with Beethoven can an eight-measure theme contain so much melodic and harmonic energy. The variations of eight measures each flow into one another powerfully and without interruption offering a veritable compendium of Beethoven’s piano technique. The effect is of a mighty passacaglia. With the more lengthy final variation the work fades to a close. Ludwig Van Beethoven's 32 Variations In C Minor WoO 80 as edited by Friedhelm Klugmann and fingered by Walter Georgii.

17 pieces appropriate for recital or contest use. Contents: Allegro Maestoso (Handel) Allegro Spiritoso (Senaille) Andante (Beethoven) Andante (Gluck) Aria (Lotti) Bourrée I (Bach)Country Dance La Cinquantine (The Golden Wedding) Larghetto (Handel) Lento (Schumann) Lullaby Menuet (Mozart) Nina (Pergolesi) Romance Sicilienne (Debussy) The Swan(Saint-Saëns) Village Song (Popper).Seventeen intermediate level pieces representing various stylistic periods. With piano accompaniment. Includes Fare's 'Sicilienne' Saint Saens' 'The Swan' and Brahms 'Lullaby'.

Paperback-for SSAATB and organ William Byrd's Second Service arranged for SAATB and Organ acompaniment.

Symphonic Poem-Orchestra (full score). Blacher B

from The Wind in the Willows-The finale from The Wind in the Willows is now available in this arrangement for separate performance for SATB choir and piano or orchestra. Orchestral material is available on hire. The fantastic finale from John Rutter and David Grant's The Wind in the Willows is now available in this arrangement for separate performance for SATB choir and Piano or Orchestra.

Chopin’s furioso c-minor etude has become famous as the “Revolutionary Etude”. According to unsubstantiated legend the composer wrote it in September 1831 when news of the crushing of the Polish uprising and the capture of Warsaw by the Russian army began to spread. Yet even independently of such extramusical aspects the etude with its thundering plunging runs and rolling left-hand figures ranks among Chopin’s most moving and overpowering works. Those who are not ready to tackle the complete volume of Chopin Etudes (HN 124) will be well served by this separate Urtext edition.

for double SATB choir and handbells This is a glorious and expansive piece celebrating the way in which we can bring our divided world together through singing. The handbell accompaniment is included in the vocal score and poignantly underscores the message of the text. It is an ideal piece for festival programming. The Singing Heart is a stately and expressive song for SATB choir with Handbell accompaniment. It is was commissioned and premiered by Americafest 2000 International Singing Festival For Men And Boys.

for SATB and piano A favorite text and tune of singers and listeners alike this festival hymn is given new life in this upbeat 7/8 setting. The central section is legato and chorale-like making for a beautiful contrast before a slow build with 'Alleluias' returns us to a reprise of the original flavor creating an exciting and powerful ending. A favorite text and tune of singers and listeners alike this festival hymn is given new life in this upbeat 7/8 setting. The central section is legato and chorale-like making for a beautiful contrast before a slow build with 'Alleluias' returns us to a reprise of the original flavour creating an exciting and powerful ending.

Behold How Good by Michael John Trotta for SATB a cappella.

These four anthems have long had a special place at the heart of the English choral tradition. They were composed for the coronation of George II in 1727. Full scores vocal scores and orchestral material are available on hire.

La Cinquantaine by Jean Gabriel-Marie for Viola and Piano.

for SATB unaccompanied and soprano solo This gentle and reflective piece sets the George Herbert text 'Blest be the God of love'. The poet's intense imagery is enhanced by expressive cross-rhythms and harmonies enriched by split alto and bass lines in a setting suitable for evening service or concert performance. Bob Chilcott has set to music a text by 17th century writer George Herbert creating a gentle yet thoughtful sacred choral work. This piece is dedicated to the choir and congregation of Olivet Congregational Church St. Paul Minnesota and is scored for Soprano solo with unaccompanied mixed choir.