Ausgewählte Sätze-These technically approachable arrangements for the piano of some of Mahler's most significant works invite us to explore the sound world of their creator. These technically approachable arrangements for the piano of some of Mahler's most significant works invite us to explore the sound world of their creator.

Media Comments:(...)A publication that is relevant and enjoyable to use on your own as it is in a tutorial setting is a rare thing indeed but wonderfully achieved here by Richard Graf in his book of duos Guitar for Two. Entertaining titles of original works include Mission Possible (an entertaining spoof version of Mission Impossible) and Reggae for Carmen (an amusing mix of Stevie Wonder’s Masterblaster and the Habañera from Carmen) as well as other more traditional arrangement of tunes such as Danny Boy and House of the Rising Sun. The relatively simple top line combined with the more detailed accompaniment offers a range of challenges which will make this book of usethroughout the easy to intermediate stages of learning the guitar. A CD included allowing accompanied performance of the pieces at home. Although the CD is performed on steel-strung guitars this book is nevertheless also perfectly relevant for classical guitarists. Graf has pitched his writing to provide challenging yet idiosyncratic pieces within a framework of highly entertaining styles.(...)(Music Teacher 6/03)Contents: Graf Richard: RichBlues · Bonfa Luiz: Manha de Carneval (Black Orpheus) · Graf Richard: Rain in Spain · Scarborough Fair · Graf Richard: Mission Possible · Russian Tango (Dark Eyes) · Graf Richard: Whatz up · Reggae for Carmen (Habanera) · Graf Richard: Sad Tango · Graf Richard: Flip Flap · House of the Rising Sun · Graf Richard: Bolero · Danny Boy · Oh Happy Day · Graf Richard: Zeit vergeht

Like the Littlemore Tractus Pärt's setting of the Salve Regina has an extended hymn-like feel to it. Typically it builds very gradually to a late majestic climax - unison vocal lines at the outset broader harmonies later some intriguing eccentricities in the organ part along the way. It was the wish of Hubert Luthe Bishup of Essen Cathedral that this particular text be set in honour of the building's priceless golden Madonna. The premiere was in May 2002 to mark both the Bishop's seventy-fifth birthday and Essen's own 1150th anniversary.

Bartok's wonderful Suite Op.14 for Piano Solo.

Arrangements of both Elton John’s Can you Feel the Love Tonight? from The Lion King and Yann Tiersen’s Amélie’s Waltz from the film Amélie feature amongst this collection of new piano solos from Nicolai Podgornov.Following the success of his first album he has created an assortment of musical surprises for middle-grade pianists.The pieces range from dreamy to energetic but all provide stimulating and expressive moments at the piano. Nicolai Podgornov writes: “I hope that every romantic – no matter what age – discovers something of interest in this album and finds pleasure in playing these pieces.”

The 'Romanian Folk Dances' undoubtedly rank amongst Bartok's most popular compositions. The earliest version is scored for piano (1915) and was published by Universal Edition in 1918. The composer himself orchestrated this version in 1917. Several other chamber music arrangements (for example Zoltan Székely's version for violin and piano) were not by Bartok although he authorised them. The musical material derives from Bartok's collections of folk music which date right back to 1904 when he wrote down a melody sung by a Hungarian peasant girl. In the course of extensive travels throughout Eastern Europe Bartokcompiled an enormous collection of folk tunes (by 1918 his collection comprised no fewer than 2700 Hungarian 3500 Romanian and 3000 Slovak dances and songs) which would in all probability have been lost had Bartok not written them down. As it was some of them found their way into his compositions. In 1908 Bartok jotted down dance tunes in Transsylvania. They are the source of the 'Romanian Folk Dances'.

One of the most popular works by the Estonian minimalist Spiegel Im Spiegel is based upon extremely simple progressions assembled as repeating fragments that combine to create a breathtaking and stirring whole. The piece was featured in the 2003 Gus van Sant drama Gerry .

From 44 Duos For 2 Violins- Bela Bartok's 44 Violin Duos or selections therefrom have been the source of arrangements for a variety of instruments such as for piano (one set by the composer the Petite Suite) band as well as duos for every member of the string family even contrabass. These all followed the original concept: a pair of identical instruments. This set for viola and violoncello is intended to fill a gap where two instruments an octave apart can produce the broader tonal range. (P. Bartok)

Pete Rose: I'd Rather Be In Philadelphia for Alto Recorder.1. Optometrist; 2. Shoe Store; 3. Lunch

Robert de Visée (c.1655 – 1732) was a French lutenist guitarist and Court musician for both Louis XIV and Louis XV. Suite H-Moll is also known as Suite No. 11 in B Minor . It is written in 5 movements: Prélude – Allemande – Sarabande – Gigue – Passacaille . First published in the 1680s it was almost certainly written when de Visée was already a respected musician at Versailles and was probably performed in front of the Kings on many occasions. De Visée would have used a 5 string Baroque Guitar. It has been arranged for the modern 6 string instrument by the noted Guitar arranger and virtuoso Karl Scheit .

Oratorium in 3 Teilen-Alexander Zemlinsky and his brother-in-law Arnold Schoenberg wrote piano reductions for piano 4 hands by order of Universal Edition during the first decade of the foundation of UE (1901-1910). Alexander Zemlinsky and his brother-in-law Arnold Schoenberg wrote piano reductions for piano 4 hands by order of Universal Edition during the first decade of the foundation of UE (1901-1910).

Sonata for piano with a duration time of approx. 13 minutes.

Pete Rose's New Braun Bag for Recorder Trio (ATB). Comissioned by and written for Gerhard Braun.

Sounds of Christmas from all over the globe! Some of the most beautiful Christmas songs from around the world are presented here in player-friendly easy arrangements complete with a play-along CD. The lyrics are included as well as information on the origins of each piece.

World Music junior-The sound of spanish guitars at Christmas! Richard Graf has selected some of the most beautiful Christmas songs from around the world and presented them in player-friendly easy arrangements. The lyrics to the songs are included for singing along. Each piece also has information about its origins and the Christmas customs in the land from which it was derived. The songs are a contrasting mix – some we know and some less familiar. The sound of spanish guitars at Christmas! Richard Graf has selected some of the most beautiful Christmas songs from around the world and presented them in player-friendly easy arrangements. The lyrics to the songs are included for singing along. Each piece also has information about its origins and the Christmas customs in the land from which it was derived. The songs are a contrasting mix - some we know and some less familiar.

A suite of two lullabies for two female voices and Piano by Arvo Part written in 2002.

Set on the ABRSM Piano 2011 & 2012 Grade 7.

With these easy arrangements the beginner saxophonist will become well-acquainted with the various styles and rhythms of traditional American music. Playing along with the enclosed CD the student will be supported as a soloist and will also experience the feeling of playing in an ensemble.

World Music junior- This is the latest publication in the popular World Music Junior series featuring Christmas songs from around the world. Nine outstanding arrangements for flute and ensemble accompaniment on the enclosed Play Along CD offer wonderful collection of the most beautiful Christmas carols from England to Argentina from France to Puerto Rico. As well as some classics the more exotic melodies could liven up the all too usual traditional Christmas programme. A special bonus is the inclusion of all the song lyrics - each in their original language and many translated.

The basic musical material of 'Pari intervallo' by Arvo Pärt consists of two parts which move exactly parallel to each other so that the interval between them is always the same- hence the title. 'Pari Intervallo' is reminiscent of achorale prelude which might be prefaced with the lines from Romans 14/8: 'lf we live we live to the Lord and if we die we die to the Lord.' Now for the first time available as a single edition for organ.