SKU: HL.14041529
ISBN 9781849388214.
Lord Berners (1883-1950) was one of the most idiosyncratic and fascinating personalities in British music. He became a pioneer in the avant-garde when he wrote his first music whilst living in Rome as adiplomat during World War 1; Balanchine choreographed his first two ballets and Ashton the next three; in 1931 he had the first exhibition of his paintings; in 1934 he published the first volume of his autobiography, FirstChildhood, and two years later his first novel, The Camel -- and three more novels came out in 1941. On top of all this during the 1930s, known as 'the versatile peer', he increasingly gained a reputation as an eccentric,which he realised was good for publicity.A wry humour pervades everything, as in these three sets of piano duets. Berners' songs and piano music, too, are as full of whimsical references as those of Erik Satie -- he hasbeen called the English Satie and the Ronald Firbank of music. Berners was not prolific but whatever he did was stamped with his own fastidious accomplishment. He may not have been the last eccentric but his music, writingand painting combine to make him one of the most rewarding.
SKU: BR.EB-8034
ISBN 9790004174371. 9 x 12 inches.
This series of easy piano music for teaching purposes presents pupils in the lower and lower middle grades with a carefully chosen selection of well-known and lesser-known compositions by important masters. The volumes are deliberately kept small in extent, since it is more stimulating for children to change the teaching material frequently. Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) composed three series of piano duets: opus 3, opus 10 and opus 60. The piano pieces opus 3, which he wrote at the age of 15, are, despite the modest demands made on playing technique, among the most inventive and melodically sensitive works for four hands of the post-classical period. Together with the four pieces from opus 3, an andante from opus 10 has been included in this folio. These five pieces have been arranged in a sequence such that in their entirety, the result is a balanced suite - in a formal sense - for four hands. (The scherzo opus 3. No. 3 has therefore been transposed into C major.) Heinz Walter, Salzburg, Autumn 1979.
SKU: HL.50601279
UPC: 888680743796. 8x11.75 inches.
This five-movement suite was originally written for violin and piano, then arranged for chamber orchestra, and has now been arranged for piano duet. Movements: Pastorale, Ballet, Minuet, Fugure, Pantomime. Two copies needed for performance.
SKU: HL.49047113
ISBN 9781705189269. UPC: 842819117520. 0.096 inches.
The final movement of the Sonata in A major K. 331 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Rondo Alla Turca, is one of the most famous pianopieces of all. Once reserved for all music connoisseurs, later played by every piano student, its opening melody, alienated like a sine tone, is now omnipresent even as a mobile phone ringtone. The arrangement by Fazil Say, created as an effective encore, builds on this popularity. Mounted on the still recognizable classic basic level, typical jazz elements such as syncopation of the top tones and embellishment with chromatic blue notes, embedded in sometimes frenzied chains of sixteenth notes, are found - after the first eight bars have been presented originally. In accordance with the improvisational character, Say himself likes to perform his Alla Turca Jazz in other combinations, for example with the accompaniment of jazz singers or with an orchestra. Perhaps it is surprising that Fazil Say, who was born in Turkey and lives there when not on tour, does not trace Mozart's adaptation of genuinely Turkish music closer to its origins, since many of his compositions such as Black Earth or the Violin Sonata are characterized by a subtle touch Combination of classic-romantic tradition, Turkish folk music and jazz elements. In another Mozart arrangement, the ballet music Patara, which premiered in Vienna in 2006, but now composed on the rococo-esque (and almost equally popular) theme from the first movement of the same A major sonata, Say still has the connection denied to the Alla Turca, albeit inthe opposite direction. In distinctive chamber music instrumentation, the piano stands for Western culture, the ney flute for that of the Orient, atmospherically conveyed by sparse percussion and vocalises by a soprano.
SKU: BR.EB-6713
ISBN 9790004169162. 9 x 12 inches.
The present series of easy piano music for teaching provides pupils in the lower and lower-middle grades with a careful selection of well-known and little-lmown compositions by important masters. Each book has intentionally been kept small in extent, since it is more stimulating for children to change the teaching material frequently. In the course of his brief creative life, Schubert wrote more than 200 dances and waltzes for piano, which he grouped together and published in sets. The technical difficulties, which are sometimes considerable, are greatly reduced by dividing the music up between four hands; a process which has been carried out without necessitating any major alterations to the original versions for piano solo. Ten of the most beautiful waltzes from different opus numbers have been selected for the present book. Heinz Walter, Salzburg, Fall 1974.
SKU: YM.GTP01100091
ISBN 9784636100662.
In this piano-duet (1 piano 4 hands) repertoire series, both of the primo (upper part in an easy level) and the secondo (lower part in an intermediate level) have their own melody parts to play. It is a great choice for both children and adults teaching or learning to play the piano, as well as for a variety of uses, from piano lesson to live performances such as concerts and street piano performances!
SKU: M7.DOHR-20293
ISBN 9790202042939.
Das muntere Werk komponierte Harald Heilmann in einem Satz, wobei zwei Moderato-Teile einen miteinander korrespondierenden Rahmen bilden: Der Eröffnungsteil wird nach einem Mittelteil wiederholt und schließlich mit einem temporeichen Schluss und sich stetig steigernder Dynamik beendet. Für den Komponisten ist die Wiederholung ein adäquates musikalisches Mittel, um bei den Spieler/innen und Hörer/innen einen Wiedererkennungseffekt hervorzurufen und damit Vertrautheit zu schaffen. In diesem Sinne setzt er melodische und rhythmische Motive wiederholt ein, allerdings in immer neuen Zusammenhängen und Harmonien, so dass ein gleichsam farbiges und lebendiges Tongemälde entsteht. Wechselnoten und die Durchmischung der überwiegend binären mit gelegentlichen ternären Rhythmen schaffen rhythmische Lebendigkeit; lange Noten und Pausen geben dem Stück eine innere Struktur. In Auftrag gegeben wurde das Werk von dem bulgarischen Konzertpianisten, Komponisten und Klavierpädagogen Ivan Shekov. Die Uraufführung erfolgte am 17. Oktober 1999 durch Julia Taube und Anika Wippich in Tettnang, wo der Auftraggeber an der dortigen Musikschule unterrichtete. Das Stück, das für fortgeschrittene junge Musiker/innen ebenso geeignet ist wie für professionelle Künstler/innen auf dem Konzertpodium, bietet viel Raum für die musikalische Ausgestaltung des Titels: Die Spielanweisung a tempo beinhaltet die Erwartung bzw. Möglichkeit, mit Tempowechseln zu arbeiten. Da der Komponist selbst keine Angaben dazu in den Notentext gesetzt hat, ist hier die individuelle künstlerische Freiheit eines jeden einzelnen Interpretenduos gefragt. (Ulrike Lausberg).
SKU: IS.PN6030EM
ISBN 9790365060306.
Charles Camilleri (1931 - 2009) was a Maltese composer. As a teenager, he composed a number of works based on folk music and legends of his native Malta. He moved from his early influences by Maltese folk music to a musical form in which nothing is fixed and his compositions evolve from themselves with a sense of fluency and inevitability. He composed over 100 works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, voice and solo instruments. Camilleri's work has been performed throughout the world and his research of folk music and improvisation, the influences of the sounds of Africa and Asia, together with the academic study of European music, helped him create a universal style. Camilleri is recognized in Malta as one of the major composers of his generation. He died on 3 January 2009 at the age of 77. His funeral took place two days later at Naxxar, his long-time town of residence. Flags across Malta were flown at half-mast in tribute to him.
SKU: BR.EB-6735
ISBN 9790004169377. 9 x 12 inches.
This series of easy piano pieces for teaching purposes presents pupils in the early and early-middle stages with a careful selection from well-known and less-known compositions by important masters. The individual volumes are deliberately kept small in compass, since it is more stimulating for children if the literature used for instruction is changed frequently. Amongst the numerous piano works of the composer, pianist and music publisher Anton Diabelli there are some instructional works for piano duet (four hands at one piano) that have retained their freshness and value to this day as the Melodie Studies, op. 149. These attractive short pieces will still appeal to today's piano-playing young people. In the original version, the secondo part is designed for the teacher. In the present edition, this part has been rearranged in such a manner that it, too, lies within the capacities of the student. Heinz Walter, Salzburg, Fall 1974.
SKU: YM.GPP01096081
ISBN 9784636960815.
Unique arrangements based on the world traditional songs for 2 intermediate pianists. Yi Shi Jie Chuan Tong Ge Yao Wei Ji Chu Zhong Xin Bian Pei De Gang Qin Er Zhong Zou . Variations on the themes; 1. London Bridge; 2. If you're Happy and You Know It; 3. Mary Had a Little Lamb; 4. Buzz, Buzz, Buzz; 5. Ich bin ein Musikante; 6. Shoemaker's dance; 7. I've Been Working on the Railroad; 8. Yankee Doodle; 9. Frog Song; 10. Go Tell Ant Rhody Zhu Ti Bian Zou ; 1. Lun Dun Qiao ; 2. Xing Fu Pai Shou Ge ; 3. Ma Li You Zhi Xiao Yang Gao ; 4. Xiao Mi Feng Weng Weng Weng ; 5. Wo Shi Yin Le Jia ; 6. Xiao Xie Jiang De Wu Dao ; 7. Wo Yi Zhi Zai Tie Lu Shang Gong Zuo ; 8. Yang Ji *Du De Er ; 9. Xiao Tiao Wa ; 10. Gao Su Luo Di A Yi.
