SKU: HL.14022429
English.
A fun musical play in rhyme with seven songs for Primary schools based on the Grimm Brothers' story. Meet the flamboyant donkey who revels in showing-off, the kindly old dog who discovers he can sing, the slinky cat the night-singer, and the always-in-a-flap Rooster. Whilst perfect singing voices are not required, enthusiasm and humour are! The play has nine main characters, a unison speaking chorus, a body of singers and a troupe of dancing forest animals. If you need to license a school/youth theatre performance of this product, please use the online application form.
SKU: HL.49017706
ISBN 9790220127403. UPC: 884088512453. 9.0x12.0x0.161 inches. English.
Composed in 2007 for the Leeds Lieder festival, Hesketh's Shimmerwords and Idle Songs for soprano and piano is a 18 minute song cycle made up of six songs in four sections. The text is taken from a collection of Chinese poetry from the 8th and 9th centuries which cover various subjects from nature and travel to life itself. The music is both colourful and direct with an abundance of humour and clarity.
SKU: BT.EMBZ14709
German-French.
The 'Lullaby' to celebrate the first birthday of my son András forms the first melody of the Fruit Basket. This cycle of children's poems is full of humour and delicacy of feeling, sometimes even reminiscent of a grotesque, which makes such poems equally delightful for adults. There thus arose twelve melodies to match this cycle of very short songs with the following characteristics: the curious march of 'Kaspar' (Punch) the fabulous world of the 'Magic Box' the tenderness of 'Sunbeams' the sound of bells in 'Morning in the Village', where a cock crows and a donkey brays the tranquillity of the forest where 'Violets' are hidden. Abstraction and humour are found in the 'StoneFrog' charm in the lyricism of the 'Lullaby' gentleness in the sound of the 'Sleigh Bells'. In a watery world there reigns the 'Frog King' while the 'Little Elf' dances with the angels and the 'Hanswurst' (Harlequin) Serenade rings out in jocular and sad vein. Together a whole row of wonderful appearances all find their epitome in the concluding 'Midday-Cloud'. This work was originally written in 1946/47 the version for solo singer and wind quintet was composed in 1980. Until now it has been available only for hire, it is being released on to the market now for the first time. Der Komponist schrieb über sein Werk: ‚Das 'Wiegenlied', das als Erstes entstandene Lied des Liederzyklus ‚Früchtekorb', komponierte ich anlässlich des ersten Geburtstages meines Sohnes András. Der Humor und das Feingefühl in den Kindergedichten von Sándor Weöres, die zuweilen an Grotesken erinnern, sind auch für Erwachsene reizvoll und haben mich zu weiteren Liedern inspiriert. So entstanden in kurzer Folge die zwölf Liederdes vorliegenden Zyklus.'.
SKU: HL.49045978
ISBN 9783795711870.
Georg Kreisler equals scathing, dark black humour on the piano! The Singphoniker have arranged Georg Kreisler's best known songs for all-male ensemble and recorded them on CD. Schott now publishesthe corresponding music edition for mixed choir SATB with piano accompaniment. The topics range from the poisoning of pigeons to thelove of a wonderful woman to a tribute to the triangle. These pleasant arrangements for mixed choir SATB and piano with Kreisler's humorous texts most certainly create an exuberant atmosphere in the concert. All pieces contained in this volume are also available in separate editions. Content text: Tauben vergiften im Park Warum Sie ist ein herrliches Weib Das Triangel Das Tigerfest Please, shoot your hasband.
SKU: HL.49045888
9.0x12.0x0.14 inches.
The work of Mira Lobe has accompanied me since childhood, and especially since I began my career as a composer. When looking for suitable song texts, I quickly find what I need in her work. The song cycle Lob(e)lieder [Lobes Songs or Songs of Praise] is based on poems from Zwei Elefanten, die sich gut kannten [Two elephants who knew each other well]. Each song tells an animal story in a concise form with virtuosic word play. These colourful poetic miniatures carry large musical potential; it is not only the humour ofthe stories that inspired me, but also their language quality. Elisabeth Naske. German.
SKU: ST.Y297
ISBN 9790220223563.
1. In Summer (Denise Levertov) (d - f') 2. A Dragonfly in the Sun (Zulfikar Ghose) (c - g') The poetry of Denise Levertov (1923-1997) and of Zulfikar Ghose (born 1935) is the inspiration for the two Summer Songs by Rhian Samuel, first performed by tenor James Gilchrist and pianist William Vann at The Forge, Camden Town, on 10 May 2012 as part of the London English Song Festival. Though Levertov chiefly explored themes of left-wing politics and of religion in her work, her poem 'In Summer' is a brief aubade, uncomplicated by philosophical overtones. Sunrise is observed with a pensive humour that in Samuel's setting is registered through the interrupted flow of predominantly pastoral textures. Complementary to Levertov's image of the slow diurnal transformation of light, 'A Dragonfly in the Sun' by the Pakistan-born poet Zulfikar Ghose presents the intense perception of a moment, the myriad colours of the creature's wing an unalloyed sensation evoked in words and music. Summer Songs would suit a confident and accomplished singer who is looking in particular for a concise example of contemporary vocal material as a vehicle for sensitivity of declamation and the artful communication of vividly contrasting moods in English.
SKU: FG.55011-691-7
Eino Leino is the true national poet of Finland. Decade after decade, his lyrics continue to inspire, and especially they inspire composers. Iiro Rantala has composed 10 songs set to Leino's lyrics. Four of the songs are based on the famous Smiling Apollo poem. Leino's colourful and strong text is matched with Rantala's up-to-date style, which combines song and lied - not forgetting humour. These songs are suitable for amateur singers, for studying and for concerts. All songs have piano accompaniment and chord symbols. All texts are in Finnish, no translation is provided.
SKU: HL.14025344
This Restoration musical, featuring twelve lively new songs, takes us back in history and recalls with humour the hardships and experiences during the Restoration of Charles II, the Bubonic Plague and the Great Fire of London. A superb way to make history come alive for children. If you need to license a school/youth theatre performance of this product, please use the online application form.
SKU: HL.14025345
ISBN 9780711964488. English.
This Restoration musical, featuring twelve lively new songs, takes us back in history and recalls with humour the hardships and experiences during the Restoration of Charles II, the Bubonic Plague and the Great Fire of London. A superb way to make history come alive for children. Duration: 50 mins. If you need to license a school/youth theatre performance of this product, please use the online application form.
SKU: HL.14025880
ISBN 9781846090509. UPC: 884088441050. 6.75x9.75x0.035 inches. Lyrics by Nicholas Wright.
An arrangement of one of the songs from The Little Prince, a fabulous, moving and melodic opera by Rachel Portman with luxurious counter melodies and placid harmonies. This opera is based on French philosopher and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupery's novella, Le Petit Prince, an international classic penned in 1943. It was composed by Rachel Portman, the first woman to win an Oscar for a film score (Emma-1996), with text by Nicholas Wright. While Saint-Exupery's moving parable of self-discovery is the foundation of the opera's appeal, it is Portman's music that gives the work its dramatic impact. The characters are brought to life and portrayed with a delicate combination of humour and poignancy. This SSA and Piano arrangement of The Birds by Richard Allain.
SKU: HL.14025878
ISBN 9781846090486. UPC: 884088441012. 6.75x9.75x0.069 inches. Lyrics by Nicholas Wright.
An arrangement of one of the songs from The Little Prince, a fabulous, moving and melodic opera by Rachel Portman with luxurious counter melodies and placid harmonies. This opera is based on French philosopher and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupery's novella, Le Petit Prince, an international classic penned in 1943. It was composed by Rachel Portman, the first woman to win an Oscar for a film score (Emma-1996), with text by Nicholas Wright. While Saint-Exupery's moving parable of self-discovery is the foundation of the opera's appeal, it is Portman's music that gives the work its dramatic impact. The characters are brought to life and portrayed with a delicate combination of humour and poignancy. This SSA and Piano arrangement of The Lamplighters by Richard Allain.
SKU: HL.14025882
ISBN 9781846090479. UPC: 884088441029. 6.75x9.75x0.04 inches. Lyrics by Nicholas Wright.
An arrangement for upper voices of one of the songs from The Little Prince, a fabulous, moving and melodic opera by Rachel Portman with luxurious counter melodies and placid harmonies. This opera is based on French philosopher and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupery's novella, Le Petit Prince, an international classic penned in 1943. It was composed by Rachel Portman, the first woman to win an Oscar for a film score (Emma-1996), with text by Nicholas Wright. While Saint-Exupery's moving parable of self-discovery is the foundation of the opera's appeal, it is Portman's music that gives the work its dramatic impact. The characters are brought to life and portrayed with a delicate combination of humour and poignancy. This SSA and Piano arrangement of The Roses by Richard Allain.
SKU: HL.14025879
ISBN 9781846090493. UPC: 884088447526. 6.75x9.75x0.052 inches. Lyrics by Nicholas Wright.
An arrangement of one of the songs from The Little Prince, a fabulous, moving and melodic opera by Rachel Portman with luxurious counter melodies and placid harmonies. This opera is based on French philosopher and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupery's novella, Le Petit Prince, an international classic penned in 1943. It was composed by Rachel Portman, the first woman to win an Oscar for a film score (Emma-1996), with text by Nicholas Wright. While Saint-Exupery's moving parable of self-discovery is the foundation of the opera's appeal, it is Portman's music that gives the work its dramatic impact. The characters are brought to life and portrayed with a delicate combination of humour and poignancy. This SSA and Piano arrangement of Look At The Stars by Richard Allain.
SKU: FP.FNH06
ISBN 979-0-57050-228-8.
Album of famous British Sea Songs in rousing style and good humour.
