Aulos to a certain degree continues Orbán's easy piano pieces for children, which he composed for Ágnes Lakos's piano tutor and which Editio Musica Budapest published in a separate volume entitled Enchanted Forest in 2011 (Z. 14742). Yet on this occasion the composer took on something which was both significantly different and more than his earlier pieces for children. On the one hand, he did not compose for beginners but for more advanced students who have studied piano for at least three years. On the other, he did not set developing the technique of piano playing as an aim, rather a systematic presentation of different polyphonic genres and compositional procedures (imitation, fugue, stretto, inversion, augmentation and diminution, double counterpoint, latent polyphony, double and triple fugue, cantus firmus technique, etc.). Orbán introduces his students to the mysteries of polyphony in a direct and practical manner, and thus actually makes them familiar with the art of composition.The educational use of the series is significantly increased by the fact that before each piece the composer presents and clarifies with demonstrative illustrations the polyphonic procedure he introduces. Orbán's explanations are not text-book-like at all, but are deliberately personal and subjective, full of lessons and individual associations taken from his practice as a composer. They were written in the same spirit as the works themselves - while they perfectly fulfil their educational purpose they are equally individual, witty and inspired pieces of music that are a joy to play. / Piano

A superb 160 page volume packed with solo Piano arrangements of great German music from the 17th to the 20th Centuries. <br> <br>A specially written foreword places the music in historical and national context and includes biographical details of many of the featured composers. The arrangements are intended for the intermediate to advanced player but the book will give any pianist a unique practical and historical insight into Germany's immense contribution to the international world of music. / Classique / Partition /

These solos for the advanced pianist incorporate well-loved hymn tunes with classical themes. Titles included are: Abide with Me • All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name • Amazing Grace • Hiding in Thee • Jewels• Near to the Heart of God • O Come O Come Emmanuel • Something for Jesus • Take Time to Be Holy • When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.

The arranger describes these advanced piano solo arrangements as ?musically compelling artistically satisfying and spirtually enriching.? Includes 10 hymns: Be Still My Soul ? Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing? Count It All Joy ? Face to Face ? Fairest Lord Jesus ? He Hideth My Soul ? I Sing the Mighty Power of God ? Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring ? A Mighty Fortress Is Our God ? O the Deep DeepLove of Jesus.

This gifted arranger has compiled an outstanding collection of well-known traditional hymns for the advanced pianist. Titles include: Beneath the Cross of Jesus * Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken * Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee* Praise Him! Praise Him! * and more. Moderately difficult arrangements.

Leo Sowerby. This wonderful collection features pieces for seasonal use as well as for the general worship service. Especially satisfying for the more accomplished organist. Includes: Chorale Prelude on a Calvinist Hymne-Tune · Prelude on the Benidiction 'Ite Missa Est' · Prelude on 'Non Nobis Domine.' Medium advanced level.