SKU: BT.MUSVWP100166
UPC: 890346001843.
A remarkable set of 40 variations derived from a single melody by Otaker Sevcik. Arranged for the Viola with Piano accompaniment, the variations become progressively more complex and difficult throughout the work, making this set ideal as a set of challenging exercises for the Viola student. As well as presenting a huge variety of technical goals, much can be learned from this work about the nature of composition, melody-building and the potential versatility of a single melodic idea. A superb and satisfyingly musical teaching aid.
SKU: HL.14005308
ISBN 9780853601425.
In this interplanetary musical by Debbie Campbell, strange but gentle visitors from outer space (the Bumblesnouts) come to Earth to save our planet from self-destruction. The Earthlings are persuaded to change their ways and make the world a better place. This entertaining and lively musical for unison voices and piano aims to stimulate children to think about the world we inhabit and the importance of caring about our environment. Any number of children can take part in this show as Bumblesnouts, Punks, Hunters, Gangsters, Animals and Trees. This complete Vocal Score includes nine songs plus an overture along with useful suggestions for staging and whimsical illustrations by Richard Oke.
SKU: BR.OB-3203-30
Johannes Brahms wrote his Haydn Variations in summer 1873. The world premiere took place on 2 November of that year in Vienna under the direction of the composer. The first edition (score and parts) was published by N. Simrock (Berlin) in 1874. Variations; Romantic. Set of parts. 68 pages. Duration 17'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 3203-30. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-3203-30).
ISBN 9790004300329. 10 x 12.5 inches.
Johannes Brahms wrote his Haydn Variations in summer 1873. The world premiere took place on 2 November of that year in Vienna under the direction of the composer. The first edition (score and parts) was published by N. Simrock (Berlin) in 1874.
SKU: BT.DHP-0900200-130
Variations on a Chord was composed on the occasion of the second lustrum of the Dutch Brass Band Championships celebrated in 1990. The piece is the immediate sequel to Contrasten a piece which was composed in 1986, and which is performed all over the world. Not only was the final chord of this previous work used as a starting point for the new composition, but Variations on a Chord is also the first concert piece for brass band composed by Jan de Haan since then. The several variations are based on a solemn theme. The so-called minor-major seventh chord is easily detectable. The structure of the piece is such that the lyrical theme is preceded by a majestic introduction, and isfollowed by eight variations each strongly contrasting in character. The piece finishes in a short but extremely spectacular coda. Dit werk is een directe opvolger van het in 1986 geschreven Contrasten. Niet alleen vormde het slotakkoord van dit laatstgenoemde werk het uitgangspunt voor deze compositie. Variations on a Chord is tevens het tweedenadien geschreven concertwerk voor brassband van Jan de Haan. De verschillende variaties zijn gebaseerd op een gedragen thema. In dit thema, voorafgegaan door een majestueuze introductie is duidelijk de karakteristiek van het zogenaamdeklein-groot (of naamloze) septiemakkoord te herkennen. Daarna volgen acht qua karakter zeer verschillende variaties op dit thema.
SKU: BR.MN-510
ISBN 9790004790090. 9 x 12 inches.
These variations on Happy Birthday to You came about - well, how else - on the occasion of a birthday: A nice colleague of mine was acquainted with an excellent flutist. Her twin sister was friends with a good oboist. So, two birthday girls and two melody instruments - what was more obvious than to write a dozen congratulations for this line-up.A viola part in viola clef, a part in b-flat transposition and another part in bass clef have been added so that these variations can be performed in a variety of ways (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, soprano saxophone, violin, viola, cello, etc.). (Ulrich Kaiser, Munich)For all the Birthday Boys and Girls around the World.
SKU: BR.EB-9420
ISBN 9790004188972. 9 x 12 inches.
Obwohl die Variationen vorwiegend von rationalen Kompositionsmitteln in Anlehnung an Reihentechniken Schonbergs und des spaten Strawinsky gepragt sind, ist in ihnen das spielerische musikantische Element und der tanzerische Charakter, wenn auch immer wieder anders gebrochen, erhalten geblieben. (Helmut Lachenmann, 1985) Das burgerliche Denken ist gekennzeichnet durch ein hochentwickeltes System von Verdrangungsmechanismen, welche die Isolation, Entfremdung, Angst und Sprachlosigkeit des Individuums uberspielen sollen. Unser Kulturbetrieb ist ein wesentlicher Teil dieses Verdrangungssystems. In diesem Sinn hat er die Tradition in Beschlag genommen: die Illusion einer in Wirklichkeit langst verlorenen gemeinsamen Verstandigungsbasis bewahrt er durch die Konservierung und Fetischisierung historischer asthetischer Kategorien und daran gebundener Wertvorstellungen; als Synonym fur tabuisierte Konvention bildet Tradition heute einen verraterischen Teil dieser unserer Wirklichkeit. Die Funf Variationen uber ein Thema von Franz Schubert sind 1956, also noch vor meinem Studium bei Nono, entstanden. In ihnen ist jener oben ausgefuhrte gesellschafts- und kulturbetriebskritische Ansatz noch kaum erkennbar, eher keimhaft verborgen. Ich mag das Stuck so, wie einer vielleicht Souvenirs aus seiner Jugend mag. Es ist vorwiegend von rationalen Prinzipien in Anlehnung an Motivtechniken Schonbergs und des spaten Strawinsky gepragt, und doch ist das musikantische Element und der tanzerische Charakter, wenn auch immer anders gebrochen, erhalten geblieben. Noch nicht ausgepragt ist hierin der Widerstand gegen Tradition, insofern deren Kategorien als herrschende Konventionen jenen zuvor erwahnten burgerlichen Verdrangungsmechanismen unterstellt sind. Helmut Lachenmann (aus: Programmheft Tage der Neuen Musik, Wurzburg 1989) CDs: Roland Keller CD col legno 429 356-2 Lars Vogt CD EMI 567-754446-2 Susanne Kessel (piano) CD Arte Nova 74321 75498 2 Herbert Schuch (piano) (Mitschnitt des Preistragerkonzerts des Klavier-Festivals Ruhr vom 27. Mai 2006 in Dusseldorf) Intitiativkreis Ruhrgebiet in Zusammenarbeit mit der Zeitschrift FonoForum und WDR3 (Beilage FonoForum August 2006) Herbert Schuch (piano) CD Oehms Classics, OC 593 CD Oehms Classics, OC 012 (8 CDs)World premiere: Stuttgart, 1957.
SKU: MN.10-881
UPC: 688670108815. Scripture: Psalms 150.
Subtitled: An Introduction to the Families of Organ Tone. Unique set of six variations on TERRA BEATA, demonstrates all families of organ pipe sounds with each one simultaneously reflecting a verse from Psalm 150. Ideal for introducing young people to organ. Teaching or service use. Tune name: TERRA BEATA (TERRA PATRIS).
SKU: CL.RWS-1803-01
Prepare your audiences to travel around the globe with Christmas Trees Around the World. This arrangement of the classic O Christmas Tree features creative variations from cultures around the world. This will be a cultural hit at your next holiday concert!
SKU: HL.4007461
UPC: 196288050018. 9.0x12.0 inches.
Jan de Haan drew inspiration for this work from five paintings exhibited in The Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, one of the largest and most versatile museums in the world. He used the melodious Andante cantabile from the String Quartet Op. 11 by the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky as its starting point. Thus, he created his own musical painting, which is just as varied as the underlying canvases--from Cheerful Company by Dirck Hals to Dance II by Henri Matisse. A true work of art!
