Having a rather idealistic view of England and the English people King Paramount of the south sea island of Utopia decides that his people should adopt all English customs and fashions and that the kingdom should become a company limited . Utopia Limited or The Flowers Of Progress is a Savoy Opera with music by Arthur Sullivan and Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. It was the second-to-last of Gilbert and Sullivan's fourteen collaborations premiering on October 7 1893 for a run of 245 performances. Available here is the vocal score of the Opera.

Heinrich Schtz is one of the greats and revered scholar Peter Aston provides the information to do his music right. Providing the text in both the original German and English Dr. Aston also includes in-depth historical notes from the original source. The music is exquisite and worthy of study and performance in high school and college but still germane to the church choir as well.

When her friend famed organist Tom Hazelton passed away Carolyn Hamlin was commissioned to compose a piece in tribute. From Earth to Glory was the outcome and it was premiered at his memorial service. We are proud to publish this stirring concert or worship service organ piece in memory of a great man.

Flight into a Hopeful Future-This opening piece by Japanese composer Satoshi Yagisawa expresses joy gratitude hope and courage. The three sections are performed without interruption. We hear ‘Joy’ in the brilliant introduction ‘Gratitude’ in the chorale-like middle section and ‘Courage and Hope’ in the closing section. A fantastic new addition to the Grade 4 repertoire for Concert Band.

Based on Mohrentanz (La Mourisque) by Tylman Susato-Tylman Susato (circa 1500-1561) was one of the worlds first music publishers and seller of musical instruments. He left behind several collections containing arrangements of Dutch songs and dance and also published several of his own works. Three of these published in 1551 were called Musyck Boexken or music book. Almost 500 years later Jan de Haan has used one of these melodies Mohrentanz for this theme with three variations.

This continuation of Classic Overtures for Timpani features the complete timpani parts to 19 symphonies by Beethoven Haydn and Mozart. Includes: Beethoven's Symphonies No. 1-9; Haydn's Symphonies No. 94 ('Surprise') 100 and101 ('The Clock'); and Mozart's Symphonies No. 31 34 35 36 38 39 and 41.This continuation of Classic Overtures for Timpani features the complete timpani parts to 19 symphonies by Beethoven Haydn and Mozart. Includes: Beethoven's Symphonies No. 1-9; Haydn's Symphonies No. 94 ('Surprise') 100 and 101 ('The Clock'); and Mozart's Symphonies No. 31 34 35 36 38 39 and 41.

On his return to civilian life after five years Army service in the First World War Vaughan Williams revised some pre-war works such as The Lark Ascending and his opera Hugh the Drover and embarked on new compositions - the Pastoral Symphony the one-act Bunyan episode The Shepherds of the Delectable Mountains and the Mass in G minor - all of which have outwardly in common a serene tranquillity. But beneath the surface especially of the symphony is a requiem-like mood a legacy of the war. This ambiguity can also be sensed in the three songs -or rondels - for voice and string trio which he called Merciless Beauty. The texts areattributed to Chaucer.

for Violin and Piano- The Young Violinist's Repertoire Book 4 has to be the ideal introduction to the literature of the Violin. Arranged progressively it takes the young player from the very early stages to an intermediate standard. In four books music is brought together from all over Europe and from all periods. Altogether they provide an invaluable source of material and make up an attractive library of simple classics for the learner violinist. This particular part of the series uses first and third positions throughout.

In World Famous Folksongs you will find 22 folk songs from a variety of countries from all over the world. A fantastic book for players from all around the world. Includes: London Bridge Mexican Hat Dance Oh Susannah Polly Wolly Doodle Alouette Sur le pont d'Avignon Donna Donna Skye Boat Song Kumbayah Kalinka. Cielito Lindo Banana Boat Song Sakura Spanish Romance Santa Lucia and many more.

Psalm for double SATB chorus 2 cornetti 3 trombones harpsichord 2 organs and strings. Text: Latin. Edited by Raymond Leppard.

A musical based on the Celtic folk legend.

Truly an uplifting piece of promise and hope with a stirring history this setting by English composer Paul Ayres is appropriate for graduation ceremonies and concert occasions. Appropriate for both children's voices or adult voices the optional cello part is a moving addition. A chamber orchestral accompaniment is available separately.

Music of profound beauty from one of the greatest vocal music composers of the past 100 years set to text by T.S. Eliot. This is one of Britten's five canticles and was first performed at The Maltings Snape on 26th June 1971.

Commissioned by the National AGO Rosephanye created THE CRY OF JEREMIAH for choir organ and orchestra. The 4 movement work has been a tremendous success also available with a reduced percussion accompaniment. This is the dynamic opening movement which demands our attention from start to finish. A great anthem for church or concert.

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The Complete Winterreise and Seven Other Great Songs-Of the many transcriptions Franz Liszt made of the works of other composers those he made of the songs of Franz Schubert are among his most inspired. This volume contains the legendary pianist's twelve transcriptions from Schubert's great song cycle 'Winterreise' along with the four songs of 'Geistliche Leider' and the beloved single songs 'La Rose' 'Lob Der Thranen' and 'Die Forelle'. These rare transcriptions offer unique blending of Classical inspiration with Romantic virtuosity. Here Liszt retained the intense lyricism and emotional impact of Schubert's songs as he transformed them into dazzling compositions for solo piano. This Dover publication has alleviated years of anxiety that availability of authoritative editions of these masterpieces were becoming thin on the ground. Now nineteen rare gems of the keyboard literature are once more available reproduced from extremely rare early editions.Of the many transcriptions Franz Liszt made of the works of other composers those he made of the songs of Franz Schubert are among his most inspired. This volume contains the legendary pianist's twelve transcriptions from Schubert's great song cycle 'Winterreise' along with the four songs of 'Geistliche Leider' and the beloved single songs 'La Rose' 'Lob Der Thranen' and 'Die Forelle'. These rare transcriptions offer unique blending of Classical inspiration with Romantic virtuosity. Here Liszt retained the intense lyricism and emotional impact of Schubert's songs as he transformed them into dazzling compositions for solo piano. This Dover publication has alleviated yearsof anxiety that availability of authoritative editions of these masterpieces were becoming thin on the ground. Now nineteen rare gems of the keyboard literature are once more available reproduced from extremely rare early editions.

This edition of Handel's Complete Flute Sonatas collects together the two sonatas which Handel intended for the Flute as well as another three from the Opus One group. This edition has been edited by David Lasocki with the Basso Continuo realisation by Peter Holman.

extrait du - excerpt from Série I Vol. 3- Claude Debussy 's Masques for solo Piano.

With a variety of musical styles ranging from classical and jazz through to showtunes and popular songs What Else Can I Play? Grade 3 will bring enthusiasm to learning the violin and provide an entertaining alternative for those pupils who areworking towards or have recently completed Grade 3. Each piece offers suggested fingering dynamics and tempo together with technical tips performance notes and a simple but effective piano accompaniment.A collection of pieces all carefully selected and arranged to provide supplementary material for today's young violinists. Each piece offers suggestions and guidelines to breathing dynamics and tempo together with technical tips performance notes and a simple but effective piano accompaniment. Contains a variety of musical styles ranging from folk and classical through to showtunes and popular songs.

for Piano Four Hands-Here are two suites Debussy composed specifically for piano four hands Petite Suite and Six Épigraphes Antiques plus Ravel's arrangement for four hands of Debussy's Prélude à l'Après-midi d'un Faune and a piano four hands version of Prélude Cortège and Air de Danse from L'Enfant Prodigue. These works range widely in mood displaying both the brilliant pianism at the heart of Debussy's musical imagery and the composer's affinity for the unexpected. Reprinted from authoritative French editions these works display innovative musical qualities that will both delight and challenge pianists. Reprint of authoritative French editions.