Urtext. Par SCHUMANN CLARA. Schumann's horn sonatas were composed in 1936/37. Considering the slim repertoire offered horn players from this period, it is more than surprising that these two masterpieces could have slumbered for so long. Both sonatas are similar in structure, with op. 118 being one Schumann's few three-movement sonatas. The first movements of the pieces sparkle with melancholically lyrical melodies, whereas passages strongly marked rhythmically, variously shape the two outer movements. Virtuoso moments can be found, respectively, in the final movements, bringing the works to a brilliant close. The horn parts predominantly range within the full, sonorous middle register, where occasional 'outbursts” up to the notated a flat'' are also not lacking. The clever handling of the balance of sounds, the possibilities on the early valve horn as well as the inner interweaving of themes differentiating horn and piano make the sonatas an exceedingly vivid testimony to Schumann's mature compositional art. Schumann's horn sonatas are a crucial enhancement to each horn player's repertoire. / Date parution : 2019-08-22/ Répertoire / Cor et Piano

Romances for Horn and Piano-Camille Saint-Saëns composed his two Romances for Horn for two of the most respected French horn players of the time: Opus 67 in E major from 1866 is dedicated to Henri Chaussier; Opus 36 in F major from 1874 waswritten for Henri Garigue. Despite the illustrious recipients they are not virtuosic showpieces but as the term Romance suggests short ?Songs without words? that fully savour the typical romantic sound of the horn.Alongside the orchestral version Saint-Saëns also prepared a piano accompaniment for chamber music performances. Due to the fact that they are not overly technically demanding the Romances are also suitable for advancedstudents.

Two pieces from 1978 by Christopher Bunting that reflect the courtly musical forms of the Baroque. Written for the confident Horn soloist with Piano the pieces are rich in melodic invention and energy.

Für Klarinette Bassetthorn (2 Klarinetten) und Klavier-?Favourite dish in exchange for favourite music? this perfectly summarizes the genesis of the Konzertstücke. When the clarinettist Heinrich Joseph Baermann and his son Carl who also played the Basset Horn stopped to pay avisit to Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy in 1832 they came to a most curious agreement: they promised their composer friend a generous portion of ?Dampfnudeln? (steamed dumplings) and ?Rahmstrudel? (sweet-cheese strudel)that Mendelssohn was mad about if he were to write a piece for them which they could use on their concert tours. The Konzertstück in f minor that originated in this fashion was followed shortly afterwards by a second one in dminor. Both are extremely effective works which wonderfully bring out the unique sound and performance technique of the two instruments from the Clarinet family.

Rhapsody In Blue is a major addition to the woodwind quintet repertoire.This version of Rhapsody In Blue includes a score and five parts and has been arranged for Flute Oboe Clarinet in B-flat Horn in F and Bassoon at an intermediate playing level.Many people know the famous Clarinet glissando opening to Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue but very few know that the original version was scored for two Pianos and that the glissando was initially just an ascending scale.Joachim Linckelmann’s superb arrangement of this modern classic is based on this original version and with the exception oftwo solo Piano passages that cannot be realised by a woodwind quintet the entire work is presented.

A large collection of stylish Jazz Pop and Rock style numbers written by experienced Horn player and educator from Manchester Andrew Wilson. These pieces are progressivly graded so there is material to suit any intermediate standard player and upwards. The book includes a free full length backing CD contianing the accompaniment for every tune for practicing without a Piano. Also included: TWO Horn parts to satisfy both F and Eb exponents. Grade: 4 - 8

18 Pieces for Brass Grades 4 & 5 with 2 CDs-ABRSM Shining Brass is an exciting series of graded repertoire pieces and studies that can be played by any brass instrument. Shining Brass Book 2 contains 18 pieces in a variety of attractive styles specially commissioned from seven of the finest composers of brass music writing today. Key features two pieces from each of Lists A B and C of Grades 4 & 5 of the ABRSM 2013 syllabus for Eb Horn Baritone Euphonium and Tuba a single part book that can be used by treble and bass clef brass including Eb Tuba CD featuring performances and all backing tracks separate Bb Eb and F piano accompanimentbooks a Bb Tuba (bass clef) part can be downloaded from www.abrsm.org/shiningbrass

10 Selected Solos with Piano Accompaniment-Philip Sparkeâ??s Super Solos is the third volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first two books in the series (Starter Solos and Skilful Solos) this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musicians. Specifically tailored for each instrument Super Solos extends technical and musical demands takes the player into new keys with larger instrumental ranges and adds new notes in a gradual and logical manner. The books provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method. Including play-along CD.