Lyric opera in two acts. Libretto by David Pountney.Commissioned?jointly by the Royal Academy of Music London UK and The Juilliard School New York USA.UK premiere: 18th March 2011 - Royal Academy of MusicOpera and Sinfonia at the Royal Academy of Music London conducted by Jane Glover.US premiere: 16th November 2011 - Students of The Julliard School at Peter Jay Sharp Theatre New York conducted by AnneManson.Overview.The piece consists of three interlocking stories of students involved in political action in three different situations.?Die Weiße Rose? was the name taken by a group of students atthe University of Munich led by Sophie and Hans Scholl. They produced leaflets protesting against the National Socialist government of Germany in 1942-3 until they were arrested and guillotined.?Soar to Heaven? follows twocharacters Wu and Zhou involved on opposite sides of the Cultural Revolution in China.?The Oxford Revolution? tells the story of James Meredith who fought a lonely battle against segregation and racial prejudice to becomethe first black student to enrol at ?Ole Miss? the University of Mississippi in the USA.Librettist's Note.There are inevitably and properly some differences between the original libretto and whatMax ultimately set to music. Most of these are insignificant but all the Latin texts in the opera were added by Max and texts for the alternating black / white choruses (Scene 19) and final chorus (Scene 28) were written by him.

Music for Royal Occasions is an exciting volume of pieces written for coronations and other royal celebrations over the past five centuries. It includes long-standing favourites, such as Handel's Zadok the priest and Parry's I was glad - and works from earlier years, such an Henry Purcell's I was glad and the delightful Rejoice in the Lord alway . Many well-loved composers were commissioned to write motets for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and several are published here, including George Dyson's stirring Confortare , William Harris's Let my prayer and Herbert Howells's Behold O God our defender . In addition, two pieces performed at the wedding oF the present Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are included: Paul Mealor's beautiful Ubi caritas , and Hubert Parry's epic anthem, Bless pair of sirens . Music for Royal Occasions provides a well-rounded concert programme in itself for choral societies or community choirs. The collection offers many useful and accessible pieces for church choirs, suitable for a wide variety of occasions. 'an inventive selection of festive music' - Jeremy Summerly, Choir and Organ / SATB

COMPOSER'S NOTESThe music of these violin duos has been influenced by the centuries-long flow of traditional music from the British Isles to North America and back again. The compositions are dedicated toseveral people who are keeping that transatlantic musical flow in motion today.Sleep Sound Ida Mornin'Sleep Sound ida Mornin' is a very short duo for two violins based on a traditionaltune which I first heard in the Orkney Islands although played there on the banjo by a native of Kansas. My extended version with a slow introduction was first played in Boston on 29th January 1995 by Lesley Chen and NathanSchmidt members of the New England Conservatory's Preparatory Division during their annual weekend festival of contemporary music. This very remarkable and encouraging event was devised and organised by Rodney Lister to whomthis piece is dedicated.Duration c. 2 minutes.Atlantic DriftAn earlier even shorter version of Atlantic Drift written for violin and piano was first performed by PeterSheppard Skaerved and Aaron Schorr at the Royal Academy of Music London on 9th May 2006 in a concert to celebrate the 70th birthday of the American composer and transatlantic communicator Elliott Schwartz. The melody isoriginal though clearly influenced by the music and perpetual tides of the Hebrides. Duration c. 3 minutes.Rain and Mist are on the Mountain I'd Better Buy SomeShoesThis four-movement duo for two violins is based on a fragment of a Gaelic folk song from Barra in the Western Isles of Scotland. The title suggests that although the Gaels of yesteryear were rich inpoetic expression and the beauties of nature they were otherwise not very affluent. Rain and Mist was first performed at the Wigmore Hall London on 6th February 2005 by Corina Belcea and Laura Samuel.Duration c. 6

20 Perfect Pieces for Perfect Days. Par . Wedding Music for Organ is a stunning collection of 20 of the most requested and timeless classical organ pieces for wedding ceremonies. From the timeless elegance of Pachelbel's 'Canon in D' to the majestic triumph of Wagner's 'Bridal March', this book is a must-have for any organist looking to add a touch of sophistication to their wedding repertoire. Each piece has been carefully selected and arranged for intermediate-level organists, with an emphasis on capturing the emotional power and joy of the wedding day. Featuring compositions by renowned masters such as Mozart, Bach, and Handel, Wedding Music for Organ is the perfect musical companion for any unforgettable wedding day. / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Recueil / Orgue

Béla Bartók composed his 44 Violin Duos in 1931, at the urging of the German violin pedagogue Erich Doflein. With two exceptions, all the pieces are based on original folk music themes, most of which the composer himself collected in the course of his numerous collecting trips to the Carpathian Basin and in Algeria. Although conceived as parts of a pedagogically motivated set, these little pieces are highly effective in concert performance as well. The transcription follows Bartóks original faithfully. The publication includes fingerings added by the editor. / 2 Violoncelles

Par HARRIS PAUL. Two by Two presents twenty mixed-ability duets for clarinet, selected and edited by Paul Harris. With favourite classics by Mozart alongside work from composers such as Lefèvre and Lazarus, plus some original pieces by Paul Harris.  / Instrumental Music / Recueil / 2 Clarinettes

Wedding Music for Violin and Viola includes 14 favorites for weddings, recitals, parties and receptions. New adaptations of these arrangements allow each musician to share melodic, harmonic and accompanying elements. These duets are well suited for intermediate to advanced musicians and include bowings, fingerings, articulations and dynamics. Includes two separate 28-page pull-out parts for violin and viola. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Classique / Date parution : 2019-05-27/ Recueil / Violon et Alto

Hans Abrahamsen's Flowersongs (1973) for three Flutes. Score. 'I wrote Flowersongs for three Flutes in the spring of 1973 when I was 20 years old. Looking back now 40 years begins to feel like a really long time and sometimes I think that it is as if someone in 1973 is talking about a piece from 1933! But in spite of this long time this is still a very important piece for me. In Flowersongs along with works like '10 Preludes' for String Quartet and 'Stratifications' for Orchestra I feel that I was on my way to finding my own voice in the middle of the music of the great Central Europeanmodernist tradition from the 50s and the reaction from the 60s of the new simplicity minimalism and the possibility of poly-stilisme. The English title Flowersongs links to the flower power movement and the hippie culture of the 60s and the early 70s and the work is trying to find the power inherent in this imaginary world. Many of my later works have titles in German for example 'Winternacht' (1976/78) 'Nacht und Trumpeten' (1981) and much later 'Schnee' (2006-08). If we think of Flowersongs in German it must be Blumenlieder and to me it now sounds suddenly very different more romantic and into the world of Schumann. Perhaps it is also a way in which to hear the piece? Another thing is that the correct English title is Flower Songs (as two words) and not as one word like in German or Danish. This is perhaps the German connection as I incorrectly wrote the title as one word; but perhaps it is also a kind of naivety which is also part of the work. I cannot help but carry with me to this day the ideas from my early works. For example there are clear links in this work from the 8th Prelude from '10 Preludes' and to Canon 2a from 'Schnee' from 2008. This work is written for the wonderful ensemble recherche and it was meeting them that made me consider making a version of

Parts for Hans Abrahamsen's Flowersongs (2012 version) for Flute Oboe and Clarinet. 'I wrote Flowersongs for three Flutes in the spring of 1973 when I was 20 years old. Looking back now 40 years begins to feel like a really long time and sometimes I think that it is as if someone in 1973 is talking about a piece from 1933! But in spite of this long time this is still a very important piece for me. In Flowersongs along with works like '10 Preludes' for String Quartet and 'Stratifications' for Orchestra I feel that I was on my way to finding my own voice in the middle of the music of the great CentralEuropean modernist tradition from the 50s and the reaction from the 60s of the new simplicity minimalism and the possibility of poly-stilisme. The English title Flowersongs links to the flower power movement and the hippie culture of the 60s and the early 70s and the work is trying to find the power inherent in this imaginary world. Many of my later works have titles in German for example 'Winternacht' (1976/78) 'Nacht und Trumpeten' (1981) and much later 'Schnee' (2006-08). If we think of Flowersongs in German it must be Blumenlieder and to me it now sounds suddenly very different more romantic and into the world of Schumann. Perhaps it is also a way in which to hear the piece? Another thing is that the correct English title is Flower Songs (as two words) and not as one word like in German or Danish. This is perhaps the German connection as I incorrectly wrote the title as one word; but perhaps it is also a kind of naivety which is also part of the work. I cannot help but carry with me to this day the ideas from my early works. For example there are clear links in this work from the 8th Prelude from '10 Preludes' and to Canon 2a from 'Schnee' from 2008. This work is written for the wonderful ensemble recherche and it was meeting them that made me consider making a version of

Wedding Music for Mandolin includes 23 of the most popular and best-loved wedding hits for intermediate and advanced mandolinists. Traditonal wedding songs, Easy classical pieces, Two ?Ave Maria? melodies, Favorite Italian, Irish, Jewish, and English songs, The music includes standard notation, mandolin tablature, chords for mandolin and guitar, plus access to online play-along audio recordings of all the songs!

A beautiful illustrated collection containing over 100 folksongs from the British Isles. Songs of longing, of love, of the Irish and Scottish rebellions, as well as lullabies, children's songs, and even a few composed songs which have become part of the folk heritage can be found in this collection. Easily played piano and guitar accompaniments are provided, and not only translated lyrics, but phonetic transcriptions are also included so that songs may be sung in their original language. England: Hares On The Mountain; Allan Water; My Boy Willie; When Cockleshells Turn Silverbells; The Banks Of The Sweet Primroses; I?m Seventeen Come Sunday; Greensleeves; The Trees Are Geting High; On Ilkla Moor Baht? At; O Waly, Waly; Weel May The Keel Row; The Three Ravens; Early One Morning; O No, John!; A May Day Carol; The Oak And The Ash; Lavender?s Blue; Blow The Wind Southerly; The Cherry Tree Carol; The Green Bushes; Over The Mountains; Gently, Johnny, My Jingalo; Two Maidens Went Milking One Day; Cock Robin; Died For Love; Buttercup Joe; Ireland: Down By The Salley Gardens; Let Erin Remember The Days Of Old; The Crusikeen Lawn; Shule Aroon; The Little Red Fox; When Pat Came Over The Hill; The Bold Fenian Men; The Parting Glass; Bendemeer?s Stream; The Mountains O? Mourne; The Wearing Of The Green; The Rising Of The Moon; The Lark In The Clear Air; I Wish I Had The Shopherd?s Lamb; O?Donnell Aboo; She Moved Through The Fair; Mrs. McGrath; Lilli Burlero; Monday, Tuesday; Farewell! But Whenever You Welcome The Hour; Kevin Barry; Kilgary Mountain; Oft In The Stilly Night; Molly Brannigan; John O?Dywer Of The Glen; The Time I?ve Lost In Wooing; The Croppy Boy; The Banks Of Roses; The Bard of Armagh; ?Tis Pretty To Be In Balinderry; Whack Fol The Diddle; Scotland: Green Grow The Rashes, O!; Wae?s Me For Prince Charlie; The Wark O? The Weavers; Flow Gently, Sweet Afton; The Blue Bells Of Scotland; Baloo Baleerie; Is There For Honest Poverty; Corn Rigs Are Bonnie; Can Ye Sew Cushions?; A Hihgland Lad My Love Was Born; Ho Ro My Nut-Brown Maiden; Robin Adair; Awa?, Whigs, Awa?; My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose; Weaving Lilt; Turn Ye To Me; To The Beggin? I Will Go; Ye Banks And Braes O? Bonnie Doon; Scots Wha Ha?e Wi? Wallace Bled; Charlie Is My Darling; Oh Rowan Tree; Will Ye No? Come Back Again?; The Piper O? Dundee; Leezie Lindsay; The Road To The Isles; An Eriskay Love Lilt; Wales: The Bells Of Aberdovey; To See Swainson; Robin Redbreat; David Of The White Rock; The Kind Old Man; Men Of Harlech; Fairest Gwen; Over The Stone; Cuckoo Dear; Megan?s Fair Daugher; Little Saucepan; The Ash Grove; Rise, Rise, Thou Merry Lark; Lullaby; All Through The Night; Joy Upon The Bright Cheek Dances; Idle Days In Summertime; Counting The Goats; The Dove; Welsh National Anthem.

Par TANGUAY JAMES. What's more fun than playing the tin whistle? How about playing tin whistle with a friend? Here are 38 two-part tunes arranged and composed especially for tin whistle players. Presents Celtic jigs, hornpipes, airs, American and British folk songs, marches, and country dances along with favorite hymns and campfire songs. For those who really want to try something different on whistle, there are also Medieval rounds, Renaissance courtly dances and a complete eighteenth-century, six-movement suite for two flageolets. / Niveau : Facile / Musique traditionnelle anglaise, irlandaise, écoss / Recueil / Tin Whistle