Stabat Mater Hob.XX bisOratorio (funeral music) versions from 1767 and 1803The new scholarly critical edition of Joseph Haydn's Stabat Mater (1767) is published in Henle's complete edition of Haydn's works. This edition is the first to come as close as possible to the lost original and has been compiled using all currently available sources. The score has been fully amended in its original orchestration for two oboes or English horn strings and organ.At a later performance of this work probably in 1803 Haydn attempted to accommodate the intervening changes in musical taste. According to the composer's request and under his supervision SigismundNeukomm enlarged the wind orchestration by adding a flute two clarinets two bassoons two French horns trumpets and timpani.Urtext from the Haydn Complete EditionHaydn’s Stabat Mater in both its original scoring as well as Neukomm's scoring.Full score performance material (BA4642) vocal score (BA4642-90) available for sale

Familiar hymns and original music combined with two narrators reading from scripture tell the story of Jesus' final days in this new cantata for the Lent & Easter season. Intentionally written to be accessible to most choirs and suitable anytime during the Lent & Easter season. Accompaniment can be provided by piano or piano plus flute clarinet French horn and cello. Performance time is 30 minutes so this will fit nicely into a worship service. Familiar hymns and original music combined with two narrators reading from scripture tell the story of Jesus' final days in this new cantata for the Lent & Easter season. Intentionally written to be accessible to most choirs and suitable anytime during the Lent & Easter season. Accompaniment can be provided by piano or piano plus flute clarinet French horn and cello. Performance time is 30 minutes so this will fit nicely into a worship service.

Uses: Good Friday Holy Week Scripture: Isaiah 43:10 Mark 8:31 I Peter 1:18:23 A stunning offering for Holy Week this anthem is a testimony to the power of the cross. This contemplative text calls us to ponder the cost of grace and to reflect upon this great gift of God's mercy. Sensitive part-writing assures success and the French Horn obbligato is an artful touch. Splendid!

A stately declaration of thanksgiving breaks into a joyful lilting songs of praise. This dancelike setting of Psalm 92 for soprano alto tenor and bass voices piano and french horn is light and airy with soaring melody lines and accompaniment.

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Instrumentation: Flute Oboe Bb Flat Clarinet Bassoon French Horn and Strings

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Includes: 2 Trumpets French Horn 2 Trombones and Handbells

Uses: Advent GeneralScripture: Isaiah 9:6; 11:2-3The celebrated words of the prophet Isaiah are often set to music but this new adaptation is a fresh and scintillating addition to the oeuvre. Writtento work with organ or piano the memorable melodic sequence that energizes the theme is a stunning moment and the fanfare-like choral acclamations of the names of the Messiah are a majestic reminder of the coming King of kings.Handbell part (3 octaves) included. Available separately: SATB Orchestration CD-rom (Score & parts for Trumpet 1&2 Trombone 1&2 Bass Trombone or Tuba (French Horn may be substituted for Trombone 1). Duration: ca. 2:27.

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Contents: Full Score Trumpets 1-2 French Horn Trombones 1-2 Organ (opt.)

We think this is the finest arrangement we've heard of the patriotic work that many believe should be our national anthem. Mark Hayes' arrangement uses fresh, new harmonies and is thoroughly inspirational. Optional narration includes writings by Jefferson, Lincoln, and Martin Luther King. Vocals are not difficult for a piece of this order. Consider for use at festivals. InstruPax includes: director's score, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 French horns [opt. baritone], percussion. / Choeur SAB

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Includes: Full Score Piccolo 2 Flute 2 Oboes 2 Bassoons 3 Clarinets Alto Clarinet Bass Clarinet 2 Alto Sax Tenor Sax Baritone Sax 3 Cornet 4 French Horns 2 Trombones Bass Trombone Baritone Tuba Timpani and Percussion

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Includes Brass Quartet: 2 Trumpets Trombone or 2 French Horns Tuba or Bass Trombones Timpani and Full Score

For Narrator Children's Choir And Instrumental Accompaniment (Ensemble Version)-Following on the success of her two operatic works for children and teens ? Douce et Barbe Bleue Les Fables Enchantées Little Thummie and Cendrillon (based on Perrault) as well as the adaptation of Maupassant?s short story The Dumpling (2014) ? Isabelle Aboulker once again hits the bull?s eye with Myla And The Boat-Tree a commission from the Villecroze Music Academy. In 2015 this musical tale for Narrator Children?s Choir and Instrumental Accompaniment was awarded the ?Music for Young Performers Prize? by the French Music Publishers Association. Both in the French version and MarciMeth?s excellent English translation it provides the material for an enthralling educational adventure in which children between the ages of five and eight are invited into their first experience of opera and choir singing. With her trademark finesse and sensitivity the composer tells the story of a little girl dealing with the death of a person she?d cherished above all: her grandfather. Written for choir in unison this tale wafts shimmering melodies over an instrumental accompaniment suffused in turn with gentle melancholy and light humour. An art that speaks from an open heart. The work was written in three versions: for Narrator Children?s Choir and Piano (AL30732) for Narrator Children?s Choir and Trio (Clarinet in Bb Cello and Piano: AL30733) for Narrator Children?s Choir and Instrumental Ensemble (Flute Oboe Clarinet in Bb Bassoon Horn Trumpet in C Trombone Percussion 2 Violins Alto Cello Bass: AL30734) Choral score: AL30743 Listen to Isabelle Aboulker talking about ?Myla and the Boat-Tree?:

Following on the success of her two operatic works for children and teens - Douce et Barbe Bleue, Les Fables Enchantées, Little Thummie and Cendrillon (based on Perrault), as well as the adaptation of Maupassant's short story The Dumpling (2014) - Isabelle Aboulker once again hits the bull's eye with Myla And The Boat-Tree, a commission from the Villecroze Music Academy. In 2015, this musical tale for Narrator, Children's Choir and Instrumental Accompaniment, was awarded the 'Music for Young Performers Prize? by the French Music Publishers Association. Both in the French version and Marci Meth's excellent English translation, it provides the material for an enthralling educational adventure in which children between the ages of five and eight are invited into their first experience of opera and choir singing.With her trademark finesse and sensitivity, the composer tells the story of a little girl dealing with the death of a person she'd cherished above all: her grandfather. Written for choir in unison, this tale wafts shimmering melodies over an instrumental accompaniment suffused in turn with gentle melancholy and light humour. An art that speaks from an open heart.The work was written in three versions:for Narrator, Children's Choir and Piano (AL30732)for Narrator, Children's Choir and Trio (Clarinet in Bb, Cello and Piano: AL30733)for Narrator, Children's Choir and instrumental ensemble (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet in C, Trombone, Percussion, 2 Violins, Alto, Cello, Bass: AL30734)Choral score: AL30743 / Choeur A L'Unison Et Trio