1.Cygne blanc; 2.Douceur; 3.Nenni-Da (SMz soli)

Exploiting the Oboe to its full potential Fantaisie Pastorale is an exciting and challenging addition to the advanced oboists' repertoire. From Lent to Allegro passages this piece by French composer Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) covers a huge variety of the Oboe's possibilities. The piece begins with an emotional characterised cadenza portraying the pastoral title. However the tempo gradually increases through the piece evoking the fantasy aspect climaxing with flourishing semiquavers and ending with a grand tonic cadence. Bozza 's Fantaisie Pastorale for Oboe and Piano is not only symbolic but also includes exciting challenges making for an imperative performance piece in the Oboe repertoire.

French composer Alain Weber (b. 1930) writes 60 Theoretical Rhythm Lessons with much experience and expertise. This second volume which considers in detail binary and ternary rhythms rests triplets unusual time signatures and tempo changes is essential to accompany basic theory progression. Following graduation from the Paris Conservatoire Weber spent time in Italy to develop his own musical style. However he soon returned to the institution as a professor of theory and counterpoint. He is a significant contributor to important teaching materials and 60 Theoretical Rhythm Lessons is noexception.

First published in 1931.

Les classiques de la flûte n°20 (transcr. Taffernel Gaubert Clerval)- The twentieth piece of the Flute Classics collection this edition of Orpheus Champs-élysées Scene by Christoph Willibald Gluck was transcribed by Paul Taffanel and Philippe Gaubert . This piece taken from the Champs-élysées Scene (Acte II) in the Opera 'Orpheus And Eurydice' is divided into two main parts: Lento Dolcissimo and Piú Lento which are both repeated with the piece finishing on a Coda. This edition can be played by upper intermediate players or above and includes the scores for the Flute and for the Fluteand Piano. 'Orpheus And Eurydice' is the most famous work by Gluck and is based on the myth of Orpheus.

Part of the collection 'Nine pieces' for Bassoon and Piano regrouped and transcribed by Fernand Oubradous Pièce is a work initially composed by Gabriel Fauré . Quite difficult it would match the skills and abilities of advanced players. This sensitive piece for Bassoon in E flat is quite melodious: the main theme introduced by the Piano is repeated by the Bassoon who will lead the music from that moment. Written 'Adagio molto tranquillo' it is quite slow and nice to listen to. It would be perfect to execute in a recital. Gabriel Fauré was a French Composer Organist Pianist and teacher. He is one of the most important composers of his generation with pieces such as 'Pavane' or 'Requiem'.

French composer and conductor Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published évocations 1969. As with his other wind compositions évocations for Solo Saxophone was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured in to musical studies by his parents Tomasi dreamed of becoming a sailor and during the summer he stayed with his Grandmother in Corsica where he learnt traditional Corsican songs. However in 1921 he began his studies at the Paris Conservatoire and wenton to become a high profile composer and conductor. Tomasi did not forget his Corsican routes often incorporating themes of the songs he had learnt during the summers with his Grandmother in to his compositions. évocations is in four movements; 1) Peruvian 2) Nigerian 3) Cambodian. and 4) Scotsman. This Tomasi piece is suitable for advanced saxophonists providing an exciting alternative addition to the instrument's repertoire.

Volume 2- Bohuslav Martin (1890-1959) was a prolific Czech composer writing many large scale works. The composer moved to Paris in 1923 where he began experimenting in a variety of composition styles. études Faciles à Deux Violons was published in 1932 and is made up of nine duets. Martin himself was a violinist and the beginning of his experiments in composing for solo instruments and small ensembles saw him write for his own instrument. The second volume of études Faciles à Deux Violons provides intermediate violinists with alternativeand enjoyable studies addressing a variety of musical features. As a varied compilation Martin 's études Faciles à Deux Violons is essential to aspiring violinists.

Choeur A Capella - Repert Fetes Peuple- SATB chorus

coll. Guitare No.15- ...avec sa célèbre Passacaille

Pièces 1 à 6- This first volume of Twelve Pieces by Gaston Litaize is a set of six pieces for Organ. With a difficulty that would fit the skills of upper intermediate players these pieces require the use of pedals. This first tome includes: 1. Prelude dedicated to Lauret Bolli his friend 2. Double Fugue 3. Lied dedicated to Guy Lambert 4. Intermezzo Pastoral dedicated to Miss Line Zilgien 5. Final dedicated to his professor Marcel Dupré 6. Lamento dedicated to his friend Maurice Dalphin And the second tome consists of: 7. Scherzo 8. Toccata sur le veni creator 9. Priere 10. Jeux de rythmes 11. Interlude 12. Variations sur un Noël angevin This piece is quite famous among Gaston Litaize 's compositions. Gaston Litaize (1909-1991) was a French organist and Composer blind since his youth. Considered as one of the Organ masters of his times he toured and worked on many recordings. He was also a good professor and composed many pieces for solo Organ and for Organ with other instruments.

Aria written in 1930 by Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) is a small study initially for Voice and Piano but arranged in this edition for Alto Saxophone and Piano. This version and the one for Flute and Piano are the ones most commonly used. The Alto Saxophone score is one-page long and contains technical difficulties that would make it ideal for an upper intermediate player. Its author Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) was a neoclassical composer who won the Prix de Rome in 1919. He composed many symphonic suites operas and seven orchestras including 'Angelique' (1926) and 'Entertainment' (1930). He also was in charge of the Accadémie de France in the Villa Médicis (Roma) and was lateradministrator for the Paris Opera. Aria written in 1930 by Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) is a small study initially for Voice and Piano but arranged in this edition for Alto Saxophone and Piano. This version and the one for Flute and Piano are the ones most commonly used. The Alto Saxophone score is one-page long and contains technical difficulties that would make it ideal for an upper intermediate player. Its author Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) was a neoclassical composer who won the Prix de Rome in 1919. He composed many symphonic suites operas and seven orchestras including 'Angelique' (1926) and 'Entertainment' (1930). He also was in charge ofthe Accadémie de France in the Villa Médicis (Roma) and was later administrator for the Paris Opera.

Volume 4 : 20 études difficiles-In six books Maxime Alphonse provides 200 progressive studies for the Horn. The fourth volume of Two Hundred New Melodic and Gradual Studies is essential to intermediate level Horn players seeking to improve their technique on the instrument. Alphonse 's studies focus on elements including tempo rhythm articulation rests dynamics syncopation breath control and neatness among other musical aspects. Compiled in 1924 Alphonse 's Two Hundred New Melodic and Gradual Studies has enhanced the studies of many prolific Horn players. With detailed instruction for each exercise this Alphonse book is versatile and crucial to the progress of any Horn player. In six books Maxime Alphonse provides 200 progressive studies for the Horn. The fourth volume of Two Hundred New Melodic and Gradual Studies is essential to intermediate level Horn players seeking to improve their technique on the instrument. Alphonse 's studies focus on elements including tempo rhythm articulation rests dynamics syncopation breath control and neatness among other musical aspects. Compiled in 1924 Alphonse 's Two Hundred New Melodic and Gradual Studies has enhanced the studies of many prolific Horn players. With detailed instruction for each exercise this Alphonse book isversatile and crucial to the progress of any Horn player.

Sonata Eroïca Op. 94 (1930) is a melodious piece composed by Joseph Jongen for Great Organ. Dedicated to Joseph Bonnet who was the organist of the St Eustache Church in Paris this piece is quite difficult (upper intermediate/advanced level) and requires the use of different keyboard divisions and pedals. Lasting around 16 minutes this wonderful work is quite architectural and will astonish you by its grandeur. It is the perfect piece to include in a recital. Joseph Jongen was a Belgian Organist composer and professor of harmony and counterpoint. He won the Belgian Prix de Rome and composed numerouspieces including music chamber works symphonies concertos and songs. His most famous piece is the Symphonie Concertante (1926).

Adapted For 2 Solo Saxophones By Jean-Marie Londeix- French baroque composer and violinist Jean-Marie Leclair (1697-1764) is considered to have founded the French Violin school. His expertise led him to compose significant works for the instrument. His sublime Sonata in C is superbly arranged for Alto Saxophone by contemporary French saxophonist Jean-Marie Londeix. Leclair 's Sonata in C for Violin is one of his most prolific and best remembered works. Londeix 's arrangement for Saxophone of Leclair 's Sonata in C includes adaptions for the instrument such as dynamics phrase marks performance and tempodirections articulation and breath marks. Londeix 's rearrangement for the Saxophone of Leclair 's popular Sonata in C is exquisite making the baroque genre accessible to the Saxophone a relatively modern instrument.

Composed by Jehan Alain Trois Pièces is a set of upper intermediate / advanced works for Organ with pedal-use. The first piece Variations sur un thème de Clément Jannequin (Variations on a Clément Jannequin's tune should be played in the same way as Couperin's Préludes: freshly and softly. It contains four distinctive parts: Affetuoso Maggiore Fuggato and Grave. The second piece is called Le jardin suspendu (The hanging garden) and features three different parts that can't be played separately. Thelast piece Litanies is quite religious and consists of the repetition of lamentations. Its introduction in Vivo is played only by the right hand then followed by a Lirico ma sempre vivo part. These are followed by switches between the main tempo and some Vivacissimo parts sounding declamatory. This third piece ends really harmoniously. Jehan Alain is a French organist who became famous with his Suite for Organ . Student of Marcel Dupré and Roger Ducasse among others he kept composing all his life. One of his most famous international pieces is 'Litanies'.

Bis pour un Concert- Encore Piece (for clarinet (or violin) and piano)

for piano duet and percussion

Composer and organist Joseph Bonnet (1884-1944) is considered one of the most major French Pipe Organ players. It is no surprise therefore that his Concert Variations for Organ are very well informed. Following his studies at the Paris Conservatoire Bonnet took over as concert organist at the institution. Concert Variations for Organ was compiled in 1906 soon after his graduation. The work begins with a helpful index of the Organ registrations and performance directions. Concert Variations begins with a virtuosic cadenza-like theme in E minor. Following this four variations are heard all containing contrast in Organ sound tonality and exploited melody and rhythm. Forall advanced aspiring organists Bonnet 's Concert Variations is an essential addition to the repertoire. Composer and organist Joseph Bonnet (1884-1944) is considered one of the most major French Pipe Organ players. It is no surprise therefore that his Variations De Concert for Organ are very well informed. Following his studies at the Paris Conservatoire Bonnet took over as concert organist at the institution. Variations De Concert for Organ was compiled in 1906 soon after his graduation. The work begins with a helpful index of the Organ registrations and performance directions. Variations De Concert begins with a virtuosic cadenza-like theme in E minor. Followingthis four variations are heard all containing contrast in Organ sound tonality and exploited melody and rhythm. For all advanced aspiring organists Bonnet 's Variations De Concert is an essential addition to the repertoire.

French organist and composer Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) is also remembered as a significant pedagogue. His Cours D'Harmonie Analytique is an excellent aid to the important technique. Suitable to students in their second year of advanced musical studies Cours D'Harmonie Analytique gives focus to elements such as figured bass chords and all the possible variations among other aspects. Dupré studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Louis Vierne and Charles-Marie Widor where he won prizes for Piano Organ and fugue as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He was a famous Organvirtuoso and was able to perform the entire works composed for the instrument by J. S. Bach from memory. Dupré 's compositions and didactic works remain important to organists today and his Cours D'Harmonie Analytique is no exception.