La Conquistadora

SKU: BO.B.3292

English comments:
This is the definitive version of Biogenesis, a piece that Cervello had written in 1976, together with his friend Jorge Wagensberg, and which was awarded the First Prize at the Spanish Ministry for Education and Science's Permanent Composition and Musical Research Competition. The new version was made at 1984-85 Lux et umbra is written for a string group consisting of four first and four second violins, three violas, three cellos and a double bass. The conceptual battle between darkness and light is represented by the instability between the notes B and C, and by the compartmentation of the group of fifteen strings into divisi that provide an independent arrangement for each instrument, thus bestowing great substance upon the texture of the music. A cello cadence emerges from a slow and straightforward beginning. A process of contrasts then begins, culminating in a molto vivace passage of a scherzando nature, which alludes to the Baroque concerti grossi. The music once again plays with chiaroscuro until reaching its climax, from which point the conclusion slowly begins, establishing itself in the high register until fading away. The work was first performed at Barcelona's Palau de la Musica by the English Chamber Orchestra, directed by Enrique Garcia Asensio, in 1987. That same year, in the newspaper El Pais, the observations of the composer and critic Francesc Taverna-Bech paid tribute to the work's intelligence as regards the use of and search for instrumental resources (in this case, string instruments, about which Cervello knows a great deal), the skill involved in endowing the lyrical line with tension, and a singular touch that confers formal essence upon the musical discourse. In La Vanguardia, Jordi Llovet wrote that this is a work in which, as is the case with most of Cervello's compositions, the listener finds something covertly religious, a mysterious secret, a transcendence linked to the origins of communication requiring more than a single being, which provides excitement. In 1990, when the Orquesta de Granada (Orchestra of Granada) performed the work at Barcelona's Grec festival, the critic Cesar Calmell opined, in the same newspaper, that inch by inch, surely and imperturbably, Cervello built up a perfect world that reflects the image of the craftsman who, so astonished at the delights of his trade, is unable to do anything but turn the very backdrop of tragedy into something pleasant. Lux et umbra was recorded by the Orchestra Estatal of the Hermitage, conducted by Alexis Soriano (CD SA01210 Fundacion Autor). --Xavier Casanoves Danes Music critic

Comentarios del Espanol:
Se trata de la version definitiva de Biogenesis, obra que habia escrito en 1976 en colaboracion con su amigo Jorge Wagensberg y que obtuvo el Primer Premio, en el ano de su creacion, en el Concurso Permanente de Composicion e Investigacion Musical del Ministerio de Educacion y Ciencia. La nueva version fue realizada en 1984-85. Lux et umbra esta escrita para un grupo de cuerda integrado por cuatro primeros violines, cuatro segundos, tres violas, tres violoncelos y un contrabajo. El combate filosofico entre la oscuridad y la luz lo lleva a cabo la inestabilidad entre las notas si y do y la compartimentacion del grupo de quince cuerdas en unos divisi que llegan a una escritura independiente para cada instrumento, otorgando una gran importancia a la textura sonora. De un principio lento y descarnado emerge una cadencia del violonchelo. A continuacion da comienzo un proceso de contrastes que culmina en un pasaje molto vivace de caracter scherzando que alude a los concerti grossi del barroco. La musica juega de nuevo con el claroscuro hasta llegar a la cumbre sonora iniciando el final lentamente que se instala en el registro agudo hasta desvanecerse. La estreno en el Palau de la Musica de Barcelona la English Chamber Orchestra en el ano 1987 bajo la direccion de Enrique Garcia Asensio. Ese mismo ano, en el periodico El Pais, el compositor y critico Francesc Taverna-Bech reconocia en sus comentarios la inteligencia en el uso y la busqueda de los recursos instrumentales -en este caso la cuerda, de la que Cervello es profundo conocedor-, la destreza para revestir de tension la linea lirica y un tacto particular para conferir entidad formal al discurso sonoro. Jordi Llovet, en La Vanguardia, escribia que en esta obra, se encuentra, como en la mayor parte de la produccion de Cervello, algo secretamente religioso, un arcano misterioso, una trascendencia vinculada a los origenes de la comunicacion impracticable con el ser unico que resulta apasionante. En el ano 1990, cuando la Orquesta de Granada la toco en el Grec de Barcelona, era el critico Cesar Calmell quien, en el mismo periodico consideraba que Cervello construyo palmo a palmo, segura e imperturbablemente, un mundo perfecto que refleja la imagen del artesano que, de tan admirado con las delicias de su oficio, no puede hacer otra cosa que convertir en agradable el fondo mismo de la tragedia. Lux et umbra esta grabada por la Orquesta Estatal del Hermitage, dirigida por Alexis Soriano (CD SA01210 Fundacion Autor). --Xavier Casanoves Danes Critico musical.

SKU: BO.B.2917

ISBN 9788480200493.

English comments:
Cinc cops d'arc fonamentals is a work inspired in the five bow knocks which the French pedagogue G. Catherine considers essential in his violin method Etude du mecanisme de l'archet. It is since the fifties that I know this method and the quality of those five studies-exercises has always attracted my attention, not only for its efficient technique but mainly for its melodious line as well as its harmonious subtlety. I always thought in enriching this material, so that a string ensemble could use it as a work of its repertory. --Jordi Cervello

Comentarios del Espanol:
Cinc cops d'arc fonamentals es una obra inspirada en los cinco goles de arco que el pedagogo frances G. Catherine considera fundamentales en su metodo Etude du mecanisme de l'archet. Desde los anos cincuenta conozco este metodo y siempre me he sentido atraido por la calidad de estos cinco estudios-ejercicios, no solo por su eficacia tecnica sino sobre todo por la originalidad de su linea melodica asi como por la sutileza armonica. Siempre pense en enriquecer este material para que un conjunto de cuerdas pudiera beneficiarse con una obra de caracter pedagogico. --Jordi Cervello.

SKU: CL.SCM-1053-00

Medium tempo Jazz Samba that captures a tinge of Spain while allowing Jazz elements to shine through. Solo sections are on 2 chord changes (Cm/Db) making for easy soloing.

SKU: BT.PL0988

SKU: MB.96710

ISBN 9780786605088. UPC: 796279047135. 8.75 x 11.75 inches. Transcribed by Larry Hallar.

A compilation of pieces composed and performed by some of Frances most famous musette musicians, including Jo Private and Tony Murena. Included are tangos, paso dobles, mazurkas, sambas, polkas and gypsy music, with a generous collection of traditional French musette waltzes as well. All are arranged for the piano accordion in standard notation.

SKU: HL.1364414

Catalyst® CX 100 is a dual-channel 1x12 combo amplifier that performs like a traditional guitar amp – while providing the increased versatility of a modern amp. Occupying the middle position in the Catalyst CS family of guitar amplifiers – which range from 200 to 60 watts – the 100-watt Catalyst CX 100 is powerful enough for most gigs, while also sporting studio-friendly features such as a USB audio interface. The sturdily constructed Catalyst CX 100 amplifier offers 12 Amp Voicings – ranging from pristine clean to modern high-gain – derived from the Helix® amp and effects processor. Each Amp Voicing is matched with a custom Boost type, and there are also 24 HX®-quality effects spanning four effects categories. Additional features include a Tap/Tuner button, an XLR line output, an effects loop, a Power Amp input for using the Catalyst CS as a powered speaker, MIDI functionality, a 2-channel USB recording interface, and power output options. The free Catalyst Edit app for desktop and mobile devices provides deep editing capabilities. Add an optional LFS2 footswitch for even more flexibility, and an optional cover to protect your combo. • 100-Watt, dual-channel 1x12 combo amp (with optional LFS2 footswitch) • 12 Amp Voicings derived from Helix processors • Dedicated Boost circuit with boost types optimized for each amp • 24 Effects derived from Helix processors • Tap Tempo/Tuner button • XLR line output for pro connection to P.A. or recording devices • Effects loop and Power Amp input for integrating external devices • 2-Channel audio interface, MIDI, and Mac®/iOS®/PC/Android™ connectivity via USB • MIDI In via DIN connector • Free Catalyst Edit app for desktop and mobile devices.

SKU: HL.1243147

11.0x14.5x4.25 inches.

Light up the night without setting up all day with ILS – the Integrated Lighting System that makes creating a synchronized light show across different fixture types fast and easy without DMX. Now the ILS universe is at your command with ILS Command, a powerful controller capable of programming any ILS-enabled product. This hardware controller has a built-in D-Fi transmitter that wirelessly controls an unlimited number of ILS-enabled fixtures. Enjoy unlimited creativity as you customize, save and recall presets even in dark environments where backlit silicon buttons provide a tactile response and bright visibility. Your lighting creations are always safe because you can back up, restore and update the controller's software using the built-in USB port and ensure unauthorized access is blocked by enabing the onboard lockout. An innovative follow spot mode highlights grand entrances without interrupting the rest of the show and a built-in audio connector allows for better accuracy when triggering lights to the beat. Manually override the show on the fly using the 9 quick color access buttons. Safely transport the controller with the included carry case.