To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of Britainâ??s greatest composers Sir Edward Elgar renowned Elgar scholar J.P.E. Harper-Scott casts new and frequently surprising light on Elgar chronicling his rise to the forefront of early twentieth-century modernism in this concise and absorbing volume. Hailed by the June 2007 BBC Music Magazine as 'possibly the best first stop for learning about Elgar's life ' this fascinating and accessible history is suitable for both students and Elgar enthusiasts alike. J.P.E. Harper-Scott takes a combative swipe at many of the critical myths and prejudices that have attached themselves to the figure of Elgar revealingboth a surprisingly elusive personality and a deeper often darker message within his works. Questions answered include How did the son of a provincial piano tuner rise to international fame? Was the English countryside the principle inspiration for Elgar's music? Was this moustachioed red-blooded imperialist all that he seemed? And more!

Elgar bridged the nineteenth and twentieth century with his fine compositions. 'Rosemary' is arranged for violin and piano.

Elgar bridged the nineteenth and twentieth century with his fine compositions. This composition is arranged for voice and piano.

Elgar bridged the nineteenth and twentieth century with his fine compositions. 'Sailing Westward' is arranged for soprano alto tenor and bass vocal parts.

Elgar bridged the nineteenth and twentieth century with his fine compositions. This composition is arranged for a low voice and piano.

Well known themes from 20th Century classics arranged for solo piano. Includes 'Troika' from 'Lieutenant Kijé' (Prokofieff) 'Nimrod' from 'The Enigma Variations' (Elgar) theme from 'Peter & the Wolf' (Prokofieff) and more.

Benedictus is a work of depth and feeling that some listeners claim ?out-Elgars Elgar.?Composer conductor and educator Alexander MacKenzie is perhaps best known for his Choral works and his works inspired by Scottish melodies and themes as in this well-known work Benedictus . Benedictus is extracted from Benedictus is a work of depth and feeling that some listeners claim ?out-Elgars Elgar.?Composer conductor and educator Alexander MacKenzie is perhaps best known for his Choral works and his works inspired by Scottish melodies and themes as in this well-known work Benedictus . Benedictus is extracted from Six Pieces for Violin and is dedicated to Lady Hallé. During hislifetime 1847 to 1935 MacKenzie?s programmatic Scottish-inflected work was extremely popular and he is regarded as one of those who set the scene for the British musical renaissance of the late 19th century. and is dedicated to Lady Hallé. During his lifetime 1847 to 1935 MacKenzie?s programmatic Scottish-inflected work was extremely popular and he is regarded as one of those who set the scene for the British musical renaissance of the late 19th century.

For this Organ concluding voluntary Hugh Blair choose two carols that sound authentically old and one A Virgin Unspotted which dates from the 17th century. The short piece includes a delightful reworking of God Rest You Merry Gentlemen and a gently rocking Good King Wenceslas in 6/8. Hugh Blair was an English Organist conductor and composer of some perspicacity. Elgar’s cantata The Black Knight is dedicated to Blair who conducted its first performance in 1893 during the time when Elgar was gradually building his reputation through the Midlands Choral festivals. He also asked the composer to write an Organ voluntary to whichElgar responded with his first Organ Sonata. Blair is best known for his Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis which are still performed.

In the course of the two centuries following the death of Henry Purcell in 1695 no British composer of any statue was apparent. Consequently the break-through of Edward Elgar (1857-1934) as an internationally known and respected composer at the end of the last century was of considerable importance. As a composer Elgar was largely self-taught and he looked towards the continent for his inspiration. He is without doubt on par with his contemporaries such as the somewhat younger Richard Strauss. The Belgian composer Jan Van der Roost is a genuine admirer of Elgar?s music and on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the composer?s death in 1984 he composed the ?CeremonialMarch?. Van der Roost was inspired by the most famous and frequently played works from Elgar?s catalogue of works the characteristic ?Pomp and Circumstances? marches and decided to add his own sixth march to the existing collection.

The Library Of Romantic Music is a comprehensive collection of the greatest works of the Romantic period. Featuring composers like Frédéric Chopin Claude Debussy and Gabriel Fauré the works represented heretruly some of the most beautiful ever composed. Now they're all in one conveniently spiral-bound volume arranged for solo Piano for your sheer playing pleasure. Like the Baroque and Classical periods before it Romantic music existed within a broader artistic intellectual and literary movement. Emerging in the early 19th century it reflected a time of preoccupation with things mystical spiritual legendary andsupernatural. This collection comprises fantastic original Piano works and beautiful arrangements from all the greatest composers of this era including: Albéniz Berlioz Bizet Brahms Chopin Dvorák Debussy Elgar Fauré Grieg Mahler Liszt Mendelssohn Puccini Ravel and so many more. Spanning the 19th century the Romantic movement was a reaction to what had come before. Music proved to be aparticularly rich medium of expression for a new Zeitgeist that prized individualism and spirituality. Drawing together composers whose background was as diverse as the music they created the period proved to be a very broadchurch indeed. This makes The Library Of Romantic Music?particularly exciting because the extraordinarily rich and expressive music is collected here in a single volume that is durable convenient and issure to be a mainstay of your music stand. For a simply stunning compendium of some incredible pieces of music composed by the masters The Library Of Romantic Music?is essential. Thegreatest compositions from such a fantastically rich period have been collected in this single volume perfect for pianists looking for beautiful additions to their repertoire.

The Novello Book of Classic Anthems brings together some of the finest sacred choruses ever written. The collection includes miniature gems including Edward Elgar’s Ave verum corpus Henry Purcell’s Thou knowest Lord the secrets of our hearts and Thomas Attwood’s Come Holy Ghost and established choral favourites such as Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus Henry Balfour Gardiner’s Evening Hymn and Samuel Sebastian Wesley’s Blessed be the God and Father. It also covers a number of dramatic extended anthems suitable for both church choirs and choral societies such as Edward Naylor’s Vox dicentis: clama John Stainer’s I saw the Lord and Wesley’s Ascribe unto the Lord and twentieth-century classics such as William Harris’s Bring us O Lord God Patrick Hadley’s My beloved spake and Edgar Bainton’s And I saw a new heaven. All the pieces have been re-engraved and some such as Haydn’s The heavens are telling and Brahms’s How lovely are thy dwellings have newly arranged accompaniments specifically designed for the Organ. This collection of nineteen anthems covers a wide range of moods and festivals and offers a delightful concert programme in itself as well as an essential addition to any choir’s library.

Piano Solo 2-Masterpieces of the 20th century arranged for piano solo including 'Nimrod' from Elgar's Enigma Variations and Falla's 'Ritual Fire Dance'.