SKU: LM.P03498
SKU: LM.C04614
SKU: PR.114418110
ISBN 9781491111994. UPC: 680160640423.
The film noir genre of 1940s cinema typically includes a strong but flawed male lead (often a detective), a beautiful woman who coerces the male into committing murder or is a killer herself (a “femme fataleâ€), and a twisting plot line that involves one or more homicides. These movies typically are shot in black and white, with emphasis on shadows and light, alcohol and cigarettes, trench coats and fedoras. Most of the story lines do not have happy endings. Inspired by this genre, NOIR VIGNETTES consists of four movements, each depicting an aspect of film noir: Murder at Midnight, Loaded Gun, Femme Fatale, and Last Cigarette. String bass parts are provided both for standard orchestral tuning and for solo tuning.In the mid-1940s, film critics in France noticed a trend emerging in movies from the United States, which they coined film noir (which translates to “black filmâ€). These movies were dark, moody, and pessimistic, reflecting the agitation and anxiety present in society following World War II. Several characteristics are commonly found in many of these movies, including a strong but flawed male lead (often a detective), a beautiful woman who either coerces the male lead into committing murder for her or is a killer herself (a “femme fataleâ€), and a twisting, turning plot line that involves one or more homicides. Additionally, there are several visual elements that these movies share: many are shot in black and white, with great emphasis on the use of shadows and light; alcohol and cigarettes are heavily consumed by men and women alike; and men typically wear trench coats and fedoras. Most of the story lines do not have happy endings. Examples of film noir include Orson Welles’ The Lady from Shanghai, Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity, and John Huston’s The Maltese Falcon.NOIR VIGNETTES for Double Bass and Piano consists of four movements, each depicting a different aspect of film noir: Murder at Midnight, Loaded Gun, Femme Fatale, and Last Cigarette.This piece was commissioned by the University of Illinois Research Board on behalf of double bassist Michael Cameron.-Stacy Garrop.
SKU: PR.144407040
ISBN 9781491112274. UPC: 680160655502.
LAMENT was originally composed in 1999 for solo piano, in memory of Judith Arron, whose visionary goals for Carnegie Hall were matched by her abilities to achieve them. The performance challenges in LAMENT are musical rather than technical: finding and projecting the line from beginning to end; using rubato for expressive and formal purposes; shaping phrases; achieving variety of color; and employing these dimensions to create a spontaneous and personal rendering. Two piano parts are included to provide for solo tuning as well as concert pitch performance.
SKU: HL.49019606
ISBN 9790001187176.
Teachers again and again ask for easy-to-play double bass music suitable for lessons or the competition 'Jugend musiziert'. The composer Peter Wittrich from Munich has undertaken this task and composed a varied cycle of seven easy pieces for double bass and piano. All pieces have been tried and tested in double bass lessons and are well positioned on the instrument. Some can even be played in the first position. The collection covers various styles, including blues, tango and classical. The piano part is more demanding so that the demands made on the ensemble playing are somewhat higher. An interesting addition to the repertoire for lessons and concerts. Contents: Giovannino discovers the Blues • Gostly Cadenza • Walking Bass with Johann Sebastian Bach • Salute to Vienna with a kiss on the hand for Elise • Danse grotesque • Drei Chinesen mit dem Kontrabass (Theme and Variations) • Basso doble.
SKU: M7.BP-2722
ISBN 9790015272202.
SKU: LM.P03459
SKU: LM.C06446
ISBN 9790230364461.
SKU: FP.FDW03
ISBN 9790570500789.
Gounod's classic piece, arranged for double bass, with piano accompaniment.The music in the beginning tells the listener that two of the members of the Marionette troupe have had a duel and one of them has been killed. A party of pallbearers is organised and the procession sets out for the cemetery in march time.The piece soon takes on a more cheerful spirit, for some of the troupe, wearied with the march, seek consolation at a wayside inn, where they refresh themselves and also descant upon the many virtues of their late companion. At last they get into place again and the procession enters the cemetery to the march rhythm -- the whole closing with the bars intended to reflect upon the briefness and weariness of life, even for marionettes.
SKU: FG.55011-416-6
ISBN 9790550114166.
The main ingredients of Lars Karlsson's musical expression are free-tonality, traditional forms and natural musicianship that builds on the two. According to the composer: there is no such thing as atonality -- as long as you work with fixed tone pitch. I would rather be inclined to think that tonality is inherent in the structure of tones, whether we want it or not. In other words, we are dealing with a law of nature. Sonata da camera for double bass and piano is composed for Pontus Grans in 2017. The work is divided in four movements: Lento, Presto, Andante Moderato, Allegro.
SKU: HL.48024778
UPC: 888680966331. 10.5x14.0x0.35 inches.
Angel of Dusk for double bass, two pianos and percussion is a chamber ensemble version of Einojuhani Rautavaara's double bass concerto dating from 1980/1993. The work is dedicated to Olga Koussevitzky, the widow of Sergey Koussevitzky. The Koussevitzky foundation sent Einojuhani Rautavaara to study with Aaron Copland in Tanglewood, and it was Sibelius who chose Rautavaara as the recipient of this scholarship. The solo part has been corrected by the composer in the summer of 2015.
SKU: BT.YE0047
A good arrangement of a beautiful operatic melody; useful as an introduction to advanced playing, particularly in legato.
Grade: 8.
SKU: BT.YE0068
Bush, who died in 1995 and lived well into his nineties, was a pupil of John Ireland. Meditation is based on an old English ballad. '...not the easiest of pieces; well worth getting to grips with though.' The Strad. Durationc.10'. Op. 93 Nos. 1 and 2.
SKU: HL.50510689
ISBN 9790080021309. UPC: 073999128321. 9.0x12.0x0.24 inches. Hungarian, English, German. Lajos Montag.
SKU: M7.AST-7036
ISBN 9790203870364.
SKU: MA.EMR-45030
Grandfather Clock / Snail, come out to play! / Rain is Falling / Joy To The World / William Tell / Tenderness / Let's Climb the Ladder / Little Ladybird / It's Christmas / Santa Claus's Toy / Pirouette, Cacahuete / Doctor Staccato...
SKU: ST.H489
ISBN 9790220224867.
Written for Rodney Slatford, Bryan Kelly's Diversions reflect both the composer's admiration for the dedicatee, and his insights into the lively character of the instrument - perhaps even more than the viola the 'Cinderella' of the orchestra, and yet capable of great charm and richness of expression. The winning Raggle Taggle Variants at the heart of the collection brilliantly display several sides of the instrument's character, while an Elegy, an Invention, a Polonaise and a Burlesque showcase its solemnity, its seriousness, its lyric eloquence and its humour. Warmly recommended to young players of around Grade 5 standard.
SKU: FL.FX074242
An entertaining little piece depicting Mr. Loyal who is the master of the circus track and the conductor of all acts, including clowns entrance. From 3 years of instruments practice. - Jerome NAULAIS ; Instruments: 1 Double Bass 1 Piano; Difficuly Level: Grade 2; Duration: 1 mn 30 s; Musical Style: Classical, Educational; Category: Original Composition; Composer: Jerome NAULAIS.
SKU: FL.FX074320
A pleasant habanera to work for for a contest, an exam and a concert. From 3-4 years of instrument practice. - Jerome NAULAIS ; Instruments: 1 Double Bass 1 Piano; Difficuly Level: Grade 2; Duration: 2 mn 15; Musical Style: Classical, Educational; Category: Original Composition; Composer: Jerome NAULAIS.
SKU: MA.EMR-54074
1. From The Highlands And Islands / 2. Old Vienna / 3. Dreaming Of Japan / 4. Gods Of The North.
