SKU: BT.DHP-1064034-070

ISBN 9789043124720. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Traditionally a string quartet will not readily take on pop music. But times are changing and the classic quartet line-up proves suitable for beautiful arrangements of contemporary songs as well. This book features three hits from past decades, The Rose (Bette Midler) with its simple, pure sounds and underlying harmonies, La Solitudine (Laura Pausini) - compelling and with a hidden energy and finally Wonderwall (Oasis), an unexpected choice, with its persistent rhythmic background. To allow the string quartet to play together with optional guitar or keyboard, chord symbols have been added in the score. These songs - which certainly have a passionate andromantic ring to them - are ideal for receptions, weddings and other festive occasions. (Position 1-5)

Drie bekende songs in geslaagde bewerkingen voor strijkkwartet: Pop Ballads for String Quartet bewijst dat het kan. Om het strijkkwartet de mogelijkheid te bieden samen te spelen met gitaar of keyboards zijn akkoordsymbolentoegevoegd in de partituur. Deze songs vol passie en romantiek zijn ideaal voor het opluisteren van recepties, bruiloften en andere feestelijke gelegenheden. (Position 1-5)

Ein Buch für alle Streicher, die anstatt der klassischen Literatur für Streichquartett auch einmal etwas ganz Modernes, Unterhaltsames spielen wollen. Hans Aerts und Gunter Van Rompaey bearbeiteten für diese Ausgabe drei bekannte Pop- Titel für zwei Violinen, Viola und Cello. Akkordsymbole für eine Begleitung von Keyboard oder Gitarre sind ebenfalls enthalten.(Position 1-5)

Ce recueil contient trois succès des dernières décennies : The Rose, avec ses sonorités simples et épurées et ses harmonies demi cachées ; La Solitudine, l‘énergie dissimulée et enfin Wonderwall, un choix inattendu dont le tapis sonore est continuellement rythmé. Des symboles d’accords ont été ajoutés sur la partition afin de permettre au quatuor cordes de se faire accompagner d’une guitare ou clavier (partie optionnelle). (Position 1-5)

Questa pubblicazione permetter ai giovani musicisti di cominciare a suonare in gruppo. Il quartetto d’archi è da sempre la formazione per eccellenza, equilibrata e potente nell’espressione. Anche la musica in stile pop, arrangiata per l’occasione da Hans Aerts, si adatta a questo tipo di organico. L’importante è saper ascoltare la parte degli altri per inserire il proprio ritmo nell’insieme. (Position 1-5).

SKU: FH.VC2

ISBN 978-1-55440-538-1.

This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.
Baroque and Classical Repertoire:
Chaconne - Handel, George Frideric arr. Peter Heilbut
Un ballo (A Ball) - Steibelt, Daniel arr. Eugen Rapp
Schwedisch (Swedish) - Romberg, Bernhard arr. Percy Such
When I Am Laid in Earth (from Dido and Aeneas) - Purcell, Henry
Concertino No. 4 in C Major, op. 22 - Breval, Jean-Baptiste arr. L.-R. Feuillard
Ombra mai fu (Never Was a Shade) Handel, George Frideric arr. Gaston Borch
Traditional and Romantic Repertoire:
The Joker, op. 126b, no. 3 - Grechaninov, Alexandr
Anitra's Dance - Grieg, Edvard arr. Ann Lindsay
She's Like the Swallow - Canadian folk song arr. Forrest Kinney
Joyeuse (Joyful) - Squire, William Henry
After the Bass Is Over - Harris, Charles K. arr. Pat Legg and Alan Gout
Repertoire Composed after ca 1930:
Hen and Rooster - Konicek, Zdenek
Latin Nights - Blackwell, David and Kathy Blackwell
Running of the Bulls - Cheney, Elliott W.
Wrist Watch - Birston, Harold
Sunday Drag - Perry, Anita D.
Soft-Shoe Dance - Reubart, Dale
For a Blue Note - Allerme, Jean-Marc.

SKU: FH.VC1

ISBN 978-1-55440-537-4.

This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.
Baroque and Classical Repertoire:
Menuet and Trio, W.O 10, no. 3 - Beethoven, Ludwig van arr. Watson Forbes
Rondeau (from The Fairy Queen) - Purcell, Henry arr. Watson Forbes
Sarabande - Handel, George Frideric arr. Jason Noble
Andante grazioso - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason Gray
Hornpipe a l'Inglese - Galliard, John Ernest arr. Christine Donkin
Vittoria, mio core! - Carissimi, Giacomo arr. Christine Donkin
Traditional and Romantic Repertoire:
Tambourin - Rameau, Jean-Philippe arr. Christine Donkin
All the Pretty Little Horses - American lullaby arr. Jason Gray
Barbara Allen - British folk song arr. Forrest Kinney
Simple Gifts - Brackett, Joseph Jr. arr. Forrest Kinney
March (from The Nutcracker) - Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich arr. Jason Noble
Londonderry Air - Irish folk song arr. Forrest Kinney
Repertoire Composed After ca 1930:
A Little Child's Dance - Konicek, Zdenek
...I Say Ca-rib-'be-an - Birston, Harold
Sonata da camera - Matz, Rudolf
- First Movement: Adagio
- Fourth Movement: Allegro vivace
Grab the Slippery Toad! - Lumsden, Caroline and Ben Attwood
Hungarian Stomp - Wedgwood, Pam
Budapesto - Cheney, Carey
Wild West - Blackwell, David and Kathy Blackwell
Livi's Blues - Cheney, Elliott W.

SKU: FH.VC3

ISBN 978-1-55440-539-8.

This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.
Baroque and Classical Repertoire:
Trio Sonata in D Minor (La Follia), RV 63 - Vivaldi, Antonio arr. arpad Pejtsik
Sonata in F Major, TWV 41:F2 - Telemann, Georg Philipp arr. Kathleen Wood
- First Movement
Sonata in D Major, HWV 371 - Handel, George Frideric
- Third Movement
Suite No. 3 - Caix d'Hervelois, Louis de arr. L.-R. Feuillard
- Eleventh Movement: Musette (La Brantes)
Ave Verum Corpus (Hail, True Body), K 618 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason Gray
Concertino No. 5 in D Major - Breval, Jean-Baptiste arr. Pierre Ruyssen
- First Movement
Traditional and Romantic Repertoire:
Norweigian Dance, op. 35, no. 2 - Grieg, Edvard arr. Christine Donkin
Prelude in B Minor, op. 28, no. 6 - Chopin, Frederic arr. Jason Noble
El cant dels ocells (Song of the Birds) - Catalan Christmas carol arr. Jason Gray
On Wings of Song, op. 34, no. 2 - Mendelssohn, Felix
L'elephant (The Elephant) - Saint-Saens, Camille
Standchen (Serenade), D 957, no. 4 - Schubert, Franz
Repertoire Composed After ca 1930
My Blue 'Cello - Gout, Alan
Rondo - Matz, Rudolf
Just Passing By - Wedgwood, Pam
Fuego Espanol! (Spanish Fire!) - Birston, Harold
Minuet, op. 19, no. 3 - Squire, William Henry
Langsam (Slowly) - Hindemith, Paul.

SKU: BR.PB-5622-07

With his first String Quartet in D minor, op. 77, composed in 1855, the native Swiss composer Joachim Raff (1822-1882) bid a brilliant farewell to Weimar.

ISBN 9790004215197. 6.5 x 9 inches.

With his first String Quartet in D minor, op. 77, composed in 1855, the native Swiss composer Joachim Raff bid a brilliant farewell to Weimar. He had been there as Franz Liszt's assistant since 1850 and had made a name for himself in the city's art scene - now he embarked on new paths. He composed his second Quartet in A major, op. 90, already in 1857 in Wiesbaden, the spa town that was to become his home for 21 years. The two quartets are unequivocal works: orchestrally-conceived, full of energetic vigor, and at times uncompromisingly modern. They confidently continue the Beethoven tradition and attest at the same time to Raff's intensive confrontation with Richard Wagner's music during the Weimar years. In his chamber music, the composer wanted to achieve progress in an inherently historical way and to ground the individual substance in existing forms, as he told the Viennese violinist Josef Hellmesberger, who launched opus 77. The quartets, first published in 1860/62, found illustrious interpreters, among them, the Muller brothers' renowned ensemble, to which opus 90 was also dedicated, and Joseph Joachim.In collaboration with the Joachim-Raff-Archiv Lachen (CH)

Some eighteen years elapsed between Raff's first counted String Quartet op. 77 and his Quartets Nos. 6-8 op. 192, combined as one work. As such, Raff parted with the weighty single opus in quartet composition - without, however, sacrificing musical quality.

SKU: HL.48025018

ISBN 9781784544324.

Leokadiya Kashperova (1872-1940), hitherto consigned to a footnote in musical history as Stravinsky's piano teacher, is undergoing rediscovery. A double graduate of the St Petersburg Conservatoire, she emerged as a virtuoso pianist and composer in the romantic tradition. She was associated with some of the great musicians of her day, including Mily Alexayevich Balakirev and Leopold von Auer. She performed in both Germany and the UK in the 1900s, but her career petered out after 1920. These new editions of the Cello Sonatas 1 & 2 have been broadcast and recorded, whilst new editions of her Symphony and hitherto unpublished Piano Concerto have recently been issued.

SKU: BA.BA09378

ISBN 9790006539086. 32.5 x 25.5 cm inches.

A modern sequel to the music of the Romantic era.

The first movement hints at the chromatic of “Tristan”; cantilena lines convey a mournful scene. It is succeeded by a brilliant scherzo with the cryptic title “Erste fremde Szene” (First Foreign/Unknown Scene – one is invited to solve this riddle), while the third movement, with its singing quality, is related to the first.
The final movement, a “Zweite fremde Szene” (“Second Foreign/Unknown Scene”), alludes to the “last dance” tradition, with its ironic undertones and the copious use of sixths, counterpointed with tarantella rhythms.

A rewarding, striking work, equally valuable for concerts combining older compositions with new works as for contemporary music programmes.

SKU: HL.48025019

ISBN 9781784544331.

Leokadiya Kashperova (1872-1940), hitherto consigned to a footnote in musical history as Stravinsky's piano teacher, is undergoing rediscovery. A double graduate of the St Petersburg Conservatoire, she emerged as a virtuoso pianist and composer in the romantic tradition. She was associated with some of the great musicians of her day, including Mily Alexayevich Balakirev and Leopold von Auer. She performed in both Germany and the UK in the 1900s, but her career petered out after 1920. These new editions of the Cello Sonatas 1 & 2 have been broadcast and recorded, whilst new editions of her Symphony and hitherto unpublished Piano Concerto have recently been issued.

SKU: ST.Y296

ISBN 9790220223525.

Nature and landscape have been the dominant themes of much of Rhian Samuel's vocal music of the last ten years, projected chiefly through the poetry of Anne Stevenson, and in her most recent song-settings, the writings of the Pakistan-born Texas-based poet Zulfikar Ghose. His poem 'Conspiracy of the Clouds' describes how, the clouds having chosen to become invisible, 'Even the astronauts on the space shuttle / looked down on a cloudless America' as hurricanes ravage Louisiana and storms engulf Nebraska. An intriguing conceit in the tradition of magic realism, the text is presented as a scena lasting around 16 minutes, with interpolations from 'Haze' by the nineteenth-century New England transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. Thus modern fable and romantic nature-description are juxtaposed, and their interaction becomes the source of musical contrasts too. Thoreau's words are assigned predominantly to the vocalist's highest register, those of Ghose to her lower tessitura; and the suggestive and dramatic accompaniment builds tension steadily to the final ironic response of an incredulous American public: not one of awe and wonder, but the question 'Why weren't we told about it?