C’est l’amalgame des mots Ska et staccato qui a donné son nom à cette œuvre charmante de Tony Jabovsky. Le jeu est détaché piqué et tranchant comme l’exige le staccato . Le style est chaloupé à l’image du ska précurseur du reggae.

Quaint Events-(Full score). Tredici D

Part of the Anglo Music Play-Along Series Philip Sparke’s 15 Intermediate Christmas Carols is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play about an octave and a half and follows on from Sparke’s 15 Easy ChristmasCarols . Specifically tailored to suit the individual instrument this book introduces the developing player to the world’s most popular Christmas tunes by selecting simple yet attractive melodies that fit their limited range. The book willprovide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method and includes both piano accompaniment and a demo/play-along CD.

‘Biberussa’ the old name of the small town of Beverst in Belgium is a combination of the words ‘biber’ and ‘ussa’ meaning beaver and river. This concert march was composed for the 100th anniversary of the Koninklijke Harmonie (Royal Concert Band) ‘Ons Verlangen’ from Beverst a place where the composer had his first musical training. After the opening passage a proud heroic theme is heard. As a contrast it is followed by a simple chorale melody and both themes then appear simultaneously in a grand tutti passage. This is followed by a cantabile trio with a majestic reprise of the main theme bringing the work to a close.

This is a reduction for 2 Pianos of the Piano Concerto No.2 from Opus 16.

The Mortimer Revel- Highdays and Holidays was commissioned by the South Berks Concert Band to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2016. The band rehearses in the village of Mortimer which has a long and fascinating history dating back to and beyond the BronzeAge. Mortimer is famous for The Mortimer Revel an annual event which was apparently a fairly rumbustious and sometimes violent affair. Highdays and Holidays seeks to capture some of this festive event in the form of an energeticoverture which explores a variety of moods including the somewhat chaotic atmosphere of the Revel.

for String Quartet op. 35a-Josef Suk played second violin in the Bohemian String Quartet. Since 1914 the ensemble was obliged to perform the Austrian national anthem at the opening of every concert. Suk decided to supplement this obligatory piece with a work inspired by the ancient sacred Bohemian “St. Wenceslas” hymn. The hymn’s message – a plea for the well-being of the Czech people directed at their patron saint – was immediately understood by the audience. The Bohemian String Quartet performed this single-movement Meditation for the first time on 27 September 1914; the premiere of the version for string orchestra followed on 22 November 1914 played by the Czech Philharmonic. That same year thepiece was published by Fr. A. Urbánek together with arrangements for piano and organ. This first Urtext edition prepared by the Suk scholar Zdenek Nouza is published in two scorings one for string quartet (BA 9583; study score TP 583) and another for string orchestra (BA 9584). The orchestral version differs in some details and has an added part for double bass. Josef Suk played second Violin in the Bohemian String Quartet. Since 1914 the ensemble was obliged to perform the Austrian national anthem at the opening of every concert. Suk decided to supplement this obligatory piece with a work inspired by the ancient sacred Bohemian St. Wenceslas hymn. The hymn’s message – a plea for the well-being of the Czech people directed at their patron saint – was immediately understood by the audience. The Bohemian String Quartet performed this single-movement Meditation for the first time on 27 September 1914; the premiere of the version for string orchestra followed on 22 November 1914 played by the CzechPhilharmonic. That same year the piece was published by Fr. A. Urbánek together with arrangements for Piano and Organ. This first Urtext edition prepared by the Suk scholar Zdenek Nouza is published in two scorings one for string quartet and another for String Orchestra (BA9584). The orchestral version differs in some details and has an added part for Double Bass. First Urtext edition Informative trilingual Foreword (Cz/Eng/Ger) and Critical Commentary (Eng) by the editor Two versions published in two separate editions

This is the Boosey & Hawkes edition of Elgar’s ever popular Land Of Hope And Glory arranged for Voice with Piano accompaniment.

Bamberg has a population of approximately 70.000 people a city not far from Bayreuth famous for its Bayreuth Festspiele. The River Regnitz the historic buildings and the famous orchestra Bamberg Symphoniker are the source of inspiration for A Bamberg Fantasy. Following the opening with its beautiful melodies played by different sections the mood suddenly changes into an allegro ritmico in the minor key with rythmical elements and dynamic harmonics. In the finale changes in time signature add a flowing character to this composition.

Cette marche fluide et joyeuse écrite en 6/8 s’interprète avec légèreté et souplesse. Structurée selon la forme traditionnelle de la marche Sonority développe un thème mélodieux qui chemine à travers le tissu thématique du trio. Après un passage contrastant joué avec panache le thème du trio est repris une dernière fois. Sonority est une marche simple qui se prête parfaitement à une interprétation en salle de concert ou en plein air.

The corrected edition of the score edited by Nelson Dellamaggiore and Peter Bartok. 2002. Boosey & Hawkes Pocket Score.

iano Safari for the Older Student Level 2 builds on the foundation established in Level 1. Students continue to increase their musicianship skills through the study of Reading Rote and Challenge Pieces Technique Sight Reading and Theory. Repertoire & Technique Level 2 contains newly composed pieces alongside favourite selections from Repertoire Books 2 & 3 from the series for children. Reading Pieces contain intervals: 2nds through octaves. Rote and Challenge Pieces build playing skill to higher levels through the introduction of new and more advanced concepts. Standard technical patterns in all major and minor keys are introduced. Sight Reading & Theory Level 2 corresponds with Repertoire & Technique Level 2 but may also stand alone as a sight reading supplement. Theory concepts in each unit are followed by melodies and rhythms that provide substantial practice with reading notation. Analysis suggestions are provided for each example to aid students in the development of analytical skills. Piano Safari for the Older Student Level 2 builds on the foundation established in Level 1. Students continue to increase their musicianship skills through the study of Reading Rote and Challenge Pieces Technique Sight Reading and Theory.

Traditional Irish tune The Lark In The Clear Air arranged for Solo Voice in medium key - Ab.

The “Gloria” RV 589 is one of Vivaldi’s most popular compositions today and one of the most regularly performed sacred vocal works from the Baroque era. The work was in all probability composed around 1716 during Vivaldi’s time at the Ospedale della Pietà an orphanage for girls in Venice. Although Vivaldi’s “Gloria” (BA 8953) was written for solo voices and mixed choir it is likely that it was performed at the girls’ orphanage with female voices only. Taking this into account Malcolm Bruno’s careful arrangement for choir SSAA is of some relevance. The work when set for female voices or children’s choir remains a true masterpiece. The “Kyrie” RV 587 (BA8954)for two choirs and two string ensembles as arranged here for female choir displays its own charm. It can be performed together with the Gloria as a type of short mass. Both arrangements are based on the recently published Urtext editions of these works. The piano reductions by editor Malcolm Bruno are easy to play and preserve the character of the works. Effective arrangements for female choir Forewords in English and German Straightforward idiomatic piano reductions Kyrie and Gloria can be combined for performance The orchestral parts for the original SATB version can be used for the performance of these arrangements.

You’ll Never Walk Alone est une chanson bien connue des amateurs de football un hymne régulièrement repris dans les stades. Une expérience unique quand elle chantée en coeur par tout un stade parcouru de frissons. Reprise par de nombreux grands artistes du King Elvis à Ella Fitzgerald la chanson orginale de Gerry and the Pacemakers (1963) fait toujours merveille.

Eight traditional songs transcribed for solo Piano by Stephen Hough. Contents include: 'Song to the Seals' (Bantock) 'Was weiss ein nie gekusster Rosenmund' (Walman) 'The Fuschia Tree' (Quilter) 'Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal' (Quilter) 'Weep You No More' (Quilter) 'Londonderry Air' (Traditional) 'Kashmiri Song' (Woodforde-Finden) and 'Till I Wake' (Woodforde-Finden).

B-flat major op. 19- Although the sources to Beethoven 's Piano Concerto Op. 19 are generally known many misconceptions and misinterpretations are put right in this Bärenreiter edition based exclusively on the authentic sources. Jonathan Del Mar 's scholarly-critical edition corrects misreadings of Beethoven's autograph which were already present in the first edition and had subsequently been incorporated into other editions of this work.

A traditional Hebrew Song arranged for four-part treble voices (SSSS) by Betty Bertaux.

Three Klezmer Miniatures is Philip Sparke’s third work based on traditional Jewish klezmer melodies after Shalom! and A Klezmer Karnival. Klezmer music originated in the ’shtetl‘ (villages) and the ghettos of Eastern Europe where itinerant Jewish troubadours known as ’klezmorim‘ had performed at celebrations particularly weddings since the early Middle Ages. In Three Klezmer Miniatures Philip Sparke used the traditional tunes Sham Harei Golan Nigun Shel Yossi Tumbalalaika and Hava Nagila.

In Evening Air is a delightful piano solo by Aaron Copland arranged from the film The Cummington Story .