SKU: FG.55011-895-9
ISBN 9790550118959.
The Urtext edition (2023) of Jean Sibelius’ Five Christmas Songs op. 1 for voice and piano is based on the critical edition presented in the volume VIII/2 Works for Solo Voice Vol. 2 of Jean Sibelius Works (JSW) edited by Jukka Tiilikainen. The lyrics are included in Swedish, Finnish and English.Sakari Ylivuori's introduction illuminates the history of the beloved songs: May 1, 1913 was cold and wet. Jean Sibelius (1865–1957) spent the day at home at Ainola composing two Christmas songs: settings of poems for children by Zachris Topelius. The two songs born on that chilly spring day were Nu står jul vid snöig port (Now stands Yule at the snowy gate) and Nu så kommer julen (Now is Christmas coming). He then put them together with three Christmas carols he had earlier composed and gave the set the imposing Opus number 1. He had previously considered giving the distinction to various other works, but from 1915 onwards the Five Christmas Songs had the honour of heading his catalogue. [...]Contents Nu står jul vid snöig port • Joulu saapuu portin luo • Now stands Yule at the snowy gate [F major]Nu så kommer julen • Tervehtii jo meitä joulu armahin • Now is Christmas coming [e minor]Det mörknar ute • Jo joutuu ilta • O’er hill and dale [F major]Julvisa • En etsi valtaa, loistoa • Christmas song [G major]On hanget korkeat, nietokset • Visst drivor höga som skyn vi ha • The shining snows are driving high [F major].
SKU: HL.14019200
UPC: 884088435592. 2.75x4.25 inches. English.
It was Christmas Eve, and the frost air was cold and still. The house where the kittens lived was snug and warm. In a twinkling of an eye everything changed. One little kitten dashed out into the night through the unexpectedly opened front door. The search for the lost kitten takes us outside, where we encounter sneaky jumping mice, howling alley cats, snuffling hedgehogs and quacking ducks. In the end, all is happily resolved! Opportunities for mime, movement and dance. If you need to license a school/youth theatre performance of this product, please use the online application form.
SKU: HL.49019311
ISBN 9790001189088. 9.25x12.0x0.057 inches. German.
Bereits sein zweites, mit Opus-Zahl versehenes Werk befasst sich mit dem Lied: ein Zeichen dafur, wie sehr Edvard Grieg diese Gattung am Herzen lag. In das Jahr 1859 datiert seine erste Liedkomposition, und es sollten insgesamt 170 werden. Viele davon schrieb er fur seine Frau, eine Konzertsangerin, zum eigenen Gebrauch. Der norwegische Musiker gilt als einer der produktivsten und kreativsten Liedkomponisten des Nordens. Die hier vorgelegten beiden Werke vereinen zwei Werke zum Thema 'Weihnachten': Nr. 5 aus Opus 49, einem Zyklus nach Gedichten von Holger Drachmann aus den 80er-Jahren, beschreibt in dunklen Farben den 'Weihnachtsschnee', seine Schonheit, aber auch seine Verganglichkeit, die an Tranen und Leid erinnert - in packendem Kontrast thematisiert. Schlicht im Tonfall dagegen das 'Weihnachts-Wiegenlied' (Text: Adolf Langsted), 1900 komponiert, bei dem der Komponist das Schaukeln der Wiege sinnbildlich darstellt, und zugleich harmonisch wurzt. Beide Lieder sind Kleinode des Liedrepertoires.
SKU: CA.240303
ISBN 9790007134648. Illustrator: Frank Walka.
* Simple arrangements for voice and piano, plus instrumental upper part ad lib. * With new, varied arrangements by over 20 composers. * The instrumental difficulty level of the ad lib part is easy to medium. * The upper part (in C) and a bass part are included with the volume. The melody and upper parts, transposed for B flat instruments, are available separately (as a playing score, Carus 2.403/21). * Up-to-date collection of materials for small or larger music groups in schools, music schools, parishes and families, who want to accompany Christmas carols instrumentally. * The performer's volume can be used flexibly for different ensembles with piano accompaniment. Score available separately - see item CA.240300.