MGV (musique grand vitesse) was conceived as a set of interconnected journeys performed without pause but listed as nine separate tracks on Michael Nyman’s 23rd album. Since then Christopher Wheeldon has choreographed a danceto the work so there is now a DGV (dance grand vitesse) to add to the layers.When the French city of Lille produced a festival in 1993 to celebrate the inauguration of TGV (train grand vitesse fast train) service fromParis they could not have chosen a more apt composer for their event. Nyman's work The Piano Concerto was also premiered at the concert but it is the dynamic locomotion of MGV which aurally suggests the feeling and sound oftravel by train. Though as the composer writes ‘the topography of MGV should be experienced without reference to planning description or timetables.’

Revisiting The Don is a piece of music composed by Michael Nyman for the album 'Mozart 252', a celebration of the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth. Revisiting The Don is one of the two newly-composed works on this album and is arranged here as parts for String Quintet. Nyman himself states that 'as the title suggests, I revisit the same harmonic material that makes 'In Re Don Giovanni' so powerful, and come up with more lyrical 'solutions'.' The result is a wonderful piece, beginning with a smooth staccato that lays the foundations for wonderful lilting melodies. The piece gradually progresses to widen out the warm strings, making this piece a real joy to play. / Quintette A Cordes

A collection of relaxing music to ease the stress and make you smile again! 22 pieces that soothe and inspire, for solo piano. When you're feeling the pressure, why not take time out to play some of the finest contemporary music? This collection brings together 22 calming pieces including themes from films that include 'The Artist', 'Amélie', 'The King's Speech' and 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' as well as compositions from Philip Glass, Michael Nyman and Zbigniew Preisner. So why not sit down and play and sing some of your personal favourites? They'll calm you down and give you fresh energy to face whatever the day brings! / Piano

This piece was commissioned in 1991 by Graham Ashton for his album 'The Contemporary Trumpet'.Quoting Graham Ashton: Michael Nyman wrote Flugel and Piano for me during a period when I felt his approach to the writing andrecording of his music was changing quite considerably. I had given him very few guidelines as I did not want to restrict his writing. I knew the result would be a difficult piece as Michael had often said he likes to hear theperformer 'fighting' the instrument. Flugel and Piano is a fight for a couple of reasons: firstly the flugel does not like being played in the key of D sharp minor especially with a Trombone 'bucket mute' - unfortunately thiswas all that I could find to fit over the larger Flugel bell; secondly the Flugel enjoys being flat at the top register making top Cs and Ds a nightmare! Michael's reaction on hearing the recording was that he found the piecesurprisingly emotional.

Four Pieces from Michael Nyman's score to the film 'The Piano' arranged for Piano Trio. Score and Parts. / Violon, Violoncelle Et Piano

For Violin Cello and Piano. Composer's Notes 'Even though this work was intended to celebrate (as instructed by the commissioner Brolly Arts of Salt LakeCity) the wildlife and landscape of Utah (and especially its birdlife notably the sora which has a noticeable influence on the melodic writing at times) the title refers ironically in this 'natural' context to the re-seeing’of (mainly industrial) reality in early Soviet photography. Aleksandr Rodchenko (1881-1956) drew attention to the new type of photographer as someone who photographs 'facts' and who is able through photography to fight against'looking like art' with high quality examples and to do this you have to experiment going as far as the ‘easelisation’ of the photographic art.The work was written for and first performed by the Ahn Trio in November2004 in Salt Lake City and is dedicated to the memory of John Peel the British radio disc jockey who died during the final stages of its composition.' - Michael Nyman

This saxophone concerto written in one continuous movement with a wide variety of tempi celebrates the talents of John Harle who has been a central player in the Michael Nyman Band for over ten years. Composed in 1991 Thetitle is in refence to the spiraling dance of a scout bee who has discovered a food source and intends to communicate this back to the members of the hive. These circluar motions are reflected in figurations of the work. Itwas first performed in 2002 by the Central England Ensemble with Sarah James as the soloist.

POD-Michael Nyman's Two Sonnets Of Sor Juana Inés De La Cruz for solo Medium Voice and Piano. This work was commissioned jointly by BBC Radio 3 and the Royal Philharmonic Society as part ofthe New Generation Artists Scheme and was first performed at The Venue Leeds College of Music 20th November 2016 by Kathryn Rudge and James Baillieu.

Créez votre propre ambiance détendue et béat avec cette sélection de seize ans mellow Piano solos des meilleurs musiciens contemporains. Cette anthologie a été compilée avec amour de tous les coins du monde d'aujourd'hui musicale, de l'écriture introspectif doux d'Elliott Smith et les harmonies de Jazz molles de Pat Metheny, de superbes mélodies de Ludovico Einaudi et Michael Nyman, ces superbes pièces sont garantis pour refroidir vous sortir et apaiser votre esprit. / Piano / 64 pages / Partition

The Top Ten Film Themes To Play On Piano is part of a series that has been specially designed to help pianists of all levels to find the repertoire they really want to play.Featuring some of the world's greatest pieces of music, from a variety of different genres, the 'Top Ten' series contains music for everyone. Whether you're a beginner who wants to know the best classical pieces to learn or a more experienced player looking for the ultimate Piano songs to add to your repertoire, we have a 'Top Ten' for you! Each piece comes with interesting background notes to give you that extra bit of insight.The pieces in this book will transport you to a variety of exhilarating eras and locations. In no particular order, they include a gladiatorial arena in Ancient Rome, Juliet's balcony as she calls out for Romeo, bombed-out Warsaw in the dark days of the Second World War, the gritty world of Scandi-noir, and a secluded Pacific island where a team of scientists just happen to be breeding dinosaurs...So make sure your vaccinations are up to date, and enjoy the ride!This collection features Monty Norman's James Bond Theme, The King's Speech by Alexandre Desplat, Henry Mancini's Pink Panther Theme, Michael Nyman's The Heart Asks Pleasure First from The Piano and more. / Piano

Ces quatre ostinatos, composée par Michael Nyman (intitulé Oiseau Song List, Dessin II: jours 4 et 5, bouche à bouche et les listes de Melody) s'élèvent à plus de 20 minutes de musique. / Clarinette Basse