Last Night of the Proms 'A sans que cela mars - impensable! 'Pomp and Circumstance militaire Mars n 1', avec sa section du milieu, le 'Land of Hope and Glory 'hymne comme par Edward Elgar (1857-1934), appartient à la finale de l'événement musical de Londres comme le Mars Radetzky habituellement joué que la dernière pièce de Concert du Nouvel An de l'Orchestre philharmonique de Vienne. La renommée et la popularité des quatre autres marches militaires composées par Elgar entre 1901 et 1907 fade en comparaison de cet hymne secret national de Grande-Bretagne (bien que fortement concurrencé par 'Rule, Britannia!). Il est, en effet, une pièce tout aussi vibrant et accrocheur de la musique, et la mélodie entraînante au milieu vient de devenir un classique 'touché'. Merci à la présente édition, tous ceux qui n'ont pas un grand orchestre symphonique à la maison peuvent maintenant jouer ce mois de mars réveiller par eux-mêmes. / Alto Et Piano

According to Elgar the concert overture came to him in a single moment of inspiration while visiting Italy with his family in the winter of 1904. It was given its premiere by the Hallé Orchestra in March of that year with the central Viola serenade winning particular acclaim. Elgar then adapted the work as a song then for Viola and Piano and then for other instruments.At the time this piece was written Elgar had achieved universal renown with his Enigma Variations and The Dream of Gerontius and was established not only as a composer at the peak of British music of that time but also as a major Romantic composer. The Italianate rendering of the work is a nod to thepiece?s beginnings on the Adriatic coast. The work is full of the unrequited yearning of Elgar?s lyric work and a very effective sonatina for performance.

Violin Sonata arranged for Viola and piano by Veronica Leigh Jacobs.The piano part is a reproduction of the original Violin Sonata edition.

Elgar's last major work was the cello concerto and it is unique in its poignancy and intensity. Through Jacqueline Du Pre's overwhelming interpretation this work has now received the recognition it deserved and it will undoubtedly remain one of the best-loved concertos of all time. The Cello solo part has been arranged for viola and piano by Lionel Tertis.

The 18 pieces in Volumes 1 and 2 are structured to follow the same progression of finger patterns introduced in the Early Start method. This systematic progression helps the student to solidify the hand position and improve intonation. The basic bowing techniques do not require changes in bow speed or sounding point. The young performer can focus on a straight and beautifully placed bow that produces a pleasing and clear sound. Volume 1 can be used as a supplement to the 'Early Start on the Viola method', Volumes 1 and 2 (BA 9686 and BA 9687). Volume 2 (BA 8991) can be used as a supplement to the 'Early Start on the Viola method?, Volume 2 (BA 9687). / Alto Et Piano (Ou 2 Altos)