SKU: ST.0149

ISBN 9790220201776.

Keys to include a few in five flats and sharps, more difficult passage and scale work, more antiphonal detail, sustained inner or lower voices, pedal notes and wider skips in L.H., melodies and counter-melodies, melody and accompaniment shared by hands or working independently, test of interpretative skill and pedalling devices. Graded tests show how to reduce horizontal harmonies, to connect melodic lines, spot key changes, pedal for different effects.

SKU: HL.49018827

ISBN 9781847612649. UPC: 884088657567. 9.0x12.0x0.065 inches.

A highly emotive piece for solo piano, exploring the full expressive range of the instrument. The piece's lyrical melodic lines and rich harmonies make this an attractive addition to any performer's repertoire. Suitable for professional or amateur pianists, this piece is perfect for a range of concert situations. Intermediate to Advanced Level.

SKU: LO.70-2362L

ISBN 9780787777685.

Larry Shackley sets his sights on hymns stemming from the Reformation in the superb new collection. Featuring well-known hymns as well as musical gems that might be less familiar to many contemporary congregations, pianists will relish every page. Larry's arrangements, crafted for the advanced pianist, feature all of the trademarks of his arranging style, including jazz harmonies as well as classical and contemporary stylings.

SKU: HL.49044170

ISBN 9790001194846. 9.0x12.0x0.123 inches.

The Sonata is one of Erkin's works which the casual listener may fail to attribute to a particular geography at a first hearing. He will however become absorbed by a unique sense of identity, surprising harmonies and rhythms which integrate with such sincerity and authenticity in the flowof the music. At a more attentive hearing, one can discover features of ancient Anatolian music which Erkin always transforms with extraordinary inspiration, enfolding audiences unfamiliar with this culture in a music which is often profoundly spiritual with an admirably woven polyphonic texture in which not one bar seems superfluous or out of place.The first movement Allegro is woven from two contrasting themes. The first is a vigorous progression in the middle register with contrapuntal elements quasi as counterpoint. A luminous second theme evoking folk tunes connects back to the first theme and the movement ends in a brisk tone.In the second movement Adagio molto sostenuto a profound, introspective first theme is developed in variations of exquisite lyricism. The imposing middle section which forms a rondo suggests latent unrest.Imbued with energy and determination, the final Allegro consists of abstracted elements of Anatolian folk music bearing the creative stamp of Erkin. The movement ends with an impressive crescendo.