In The Violin Concerto Op. 64 and Chamber Music For Strings. Par BROWN CLIVE. Mendelssohn' s Violin Concerto op. 64, is a key work of the 19th century, adhering to the classical style of Beethoven while pointing the way to the romantic ethos of Brahms. It has long been known that Mendelssohn performed the work with three soloists in succession: Ferdinand David, who worked closely with the composer during its composition and played it at the première- the 'child prodigy' Joseph Joachim- and Hubert Léonard, a young Belgian virtuoso about whom little is known. As proof sheets for the Violin Concerto in E minor were long considered lost, it could be described as somewhat of a sensation when proofs for the solo violin part resurfaced together with a letter from Mendelssohn to Léonard. The letter informs us that the composer invited Léonard to his home in Frankfurt in order to make his acquaintance. It was already known that Mendelssohn had given proof sheets to David- now we know that he also gave some to Léonard. The recently discovered proofs reveal how Léonard played the concerto with Mendelssohn on that memorable evening in February 1845. Besides containing bowing marks and fingering, they also show how Léonard executed shifts of position and where he employed open strings. Furthermore modifications made to dynamic markings and additional legato bowing are shown. It is safe to assume that all of this was done with Mendelssohn' s approval. That the young violinist made a positive impression on the composer is confirmed in the latter' s correspondence following their joint performance. Mendelssohn is full of praise for Léonard' s playing and offers to lend his support in finding employment in Germany. This revised edition of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto (only the orchestral parts remain unchanged) includes a separate booklet on performance practice. The editor, Clive Brown, is an acknowledged expert on Romantic performance practice. - New source situation owing to recently rediscovered proofs - Revised Urtext edition - With a separate booklet on performance practice (Eng/Ger)/ Livre / Livre

Ein Ratgeber für den Interpreten. Par NOE GUNTHER VON. Ein Ratgeber Für Den Interpreten/ Accessoire / Performance Pratique

Piano Town: a method for beginning piano students ages six and up. The course of study is divided into five levels with each level having four correlated books:Lessons - the core of Piano Town. Each concept is presented in aconsistent reliable format helping the student to focus on new skills and information.Theory - provides page by page support for each concept introduced in Lessons so that theoretical knowledge keeps pace with performanceskill.Technic - provides page by page support for the technical skills introduced in Lessons. Each new exercise isolated one element of piano technic giving the student a chance to focus on each specific skill.Performance- offers students an opportunity to apply what they have learned in Lessons. The variety of folk songs familiar tunes original music and classical literature are ideal for use in recitals and festivals.

Nine Sizzling Performances Featuring All-Star Legendary Musicians-Experience the music of Karl Perazzo and Raul Rekow like never before and watch these nine sizzling performances by an all-star line up of legendary musicians! The lost art of jamming and improvisation has been rekindled and found in this DVD release of Just Another Day in the Park which showcases music from Rekow and Perazzo???s first CD release of the same title. These consummate musicians who claim to be students of music for life now feel it???s their turn to inspire you! Whether you are young or old you will find that this music crosses all generational boundaries. A key to the passion behind this music is not what you listen to but how you listen.This music is sure to uplift and inspire everyone and features nine performances and four extended solos by Karl Raul and on drums Horacio ???El Negro??? Hernandez just one of the many special guests on this superb presentation.

A fantastic collection of 14 classical showstoppers arranged for beginner to intermediate players. Bringing together well-known classics in varied styles from the Baroque period to the twentieth century, this versatile repertoire book includes an inspirational CD and duet parts: everything needed to give a great performance. Anyone can take centre stage and stand in the spotlight with Abracadabra Performance Pieces. This brand new book is the latest addition to the best-selling Abracadabra series, offering approachable longer arrangements with fantastic backing tracks - ideal for concert performances or simply for more musical fun. The 14 pieces showcase an array of classical favourites, from Purcell and Handel to Bizet and Bartok, and are suitable for beginner to intermediate players (Grade 1-3). The CD contains specially recorded performances and supportive backing tracks that are guaranteed to bring extra sparkle to any performance. Four pieces also include a duet part for teachers or fellow players. / Clarinette

A fantastic collection of 14 classical showstoppers arranged for beginner to intermediate players. Bringing together well-known classics in varied styles from the Baroque period to the twentieth century, this versatile repertoire book includes an inspirational CD and duet parts: everything needed to give a great performance. Anyone can take centre stage and stand in the spotlight with Abracadabra Performance Pieces. This brand new book is the latest addition to the best-selling Abracadabra series, offering approachable longer arrangements with fantastic backing tracks - ideal for concert performances or simply for more musical fun. The 14 pieces showcase an array of classical favourites, from Purcell and Handel to Bizet and Bartok, and are suitable for beginner to intermediate players (Grade 1-3). The CD contains specially recorded performances and supportive backing tracks that are guaranteed to bring extra sparkle to any performance. Four pieces also include a duet part for teachers or fellow players. / Trompette

The Modern Drummer Festival 2-DVD package is jammed with both great performances and tons of educational insight for drummers of all levels. The lineup in 2010 included Chris Pennie Shannon Forrest Shawn Pelton Adam Dietch Benny Greb Stanton Moore Chris Coleman and more. Also included is a printable PDF eBook containing transcriptions of select performances and other educational information.

John Lee Hooker is one of the foremost blues performers of the post war period. A Mississippi country bluesman he has remained true to his fundamental principles throughout a professional career of more than five decades. Whether playing solo in 1960 or withthe Muddy Waters Band in the same year or his touring bands of the late 1970's and early 1980's John Lee Hooker's genius of writing and performing magnificent intense and emotionally potent blues can be seen in all their glory in this one hour video collection of rare performances.

Brahms completed his Cello Sonata op. 99 during the productive summer of 1886. The first public performance took place in Vienna on 24 November of the same year. Robert Hausmann played the cello part and the composer himself was his partner at the piano. Even though the work was generally received positively, it took some years until it was fully appreciated and gained its irrevocable place in the cello repertoire.Of particular value to the editors were the two early performance editions of the Cello Sonata op. 99 by Hugo Becker and Carl Friedberg, as well as by Julius Klengel. Both cellists, Becker and Klengel, had a connection to Brahms who very much admired and trusted Becker's playing and who performed together with Klengel. This edition not only incorporates Becker's and Klengel's performance markings but also Hausmann's for whom the piece was written. As such, the Barenreiter edition comes with a cello part marked with fingering and bowing by the editors which are based on the practices of Brahms' contemporaries. We also provide an unmarked Urtext part.An important part of this edition is the extensive Preface. Firstly it informs about the work's origin, early performances, its publication as well as early reception. Truly remarkable is the unique Performance Practice Commentary. Here the editors take the premise that already a few decades after Brahms' death, a widening gulf developed between the composer's expectations and the performance practices of the early 20th century. In a very concrete and practical way, the editors summarize some of the key issues in understanding Brahms' notation with regard to rhythm and timing, dynamics and accentuation, dots and strokes, slurring and non legato, piano pedalling and overholding, piano arpeggiation and dislocation, string instrument fingering, string instrument harmonics and vibrato. In this way, the edition offers an exciting and often surprising insight into Romantic musical interpretation.- A pioneering Urtext edition- With an unmarked Urtext part- With a second part including fingering and bowing based on the practices of contemporaries of Brahms- With an extensive Performance Practice Commentary- For further information on Romantic performance practice we recommend the text booklet: 'Performance Practices in Johannes Brahms' Chamber Music?, BA 9600 / Violoncelle Et Piano

Piano Adventures?-The Piano Adventures?: Gold Star Performance Level 1 is an adventurous collection for the late-elementary pianist featuring changing moods keys and hand positions. The series offers performance pieces ???with a challenge.??? This collection may also be used as a graduation book to improve artistic technical and rhythmic skills before advancing to the next level.As the title Gold Star suggests these pieces are especially appropriate for recitals and other musical events. A broad range of styles are presented to enhance the young musician???s awareness of classical jazz folk and impressionistic sounds. Pieces need not necessarily be taught in theorder presented.The Gold Star Performance CD is a discovery in sound for both listening and play-along. Repeated listening with and without the score will familiarize students with diverse musical textures and sonorities an ancient Chinese folk song ???bullfrog??? blues or a sonatina accompanied with orchestra.The educational recordings provide more than student demonstration they provide settings in harmony style and rhythm which explore the expressive and dramatic qualities of the piano. Solo piano performances superlatively performed by Randall and Nancy Faber are included at the end of the CD.Gold Star characteristics of each piece are listed in the table of contents and a Gold Star music dictionary and certificate conclude the book.G-O-L-D Star Performance: a Guide Offering Lyricism and Drama at the Keyboard!

The Modern Drummer Festival 2011 took place at Montclair State University in Montclair New Jersey and Hudson Music captures all the action on this exciting and educational DVD set. On the main stage Gil Sharone (Stolen Babies/Dillinger Escape Plan) expands on concepts found in his Wicked Beats DVD Trevor Lawrence Jr. (Herbie Hancock/Dr. Dre) performing in hip-hop and fusion styles (including a duet with percussionist Taku Hirano) jazz innovator Jeff ?Tain? Watts presents an incredible set with his stellar quartet prog/metal star Aquiles Priester performs a blistering set of songs from Hangar and Freakeys and finally drum superstar Horacio ?El Negro?Hernandez performs with The New World Order an all-star world music group put together just for the festival.In addition to the main show also included are two enlightening master classes. Jazz legend John Riley (Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) demonstrates rhythms that can be heard from various polyrhythmic perspectives while top country drummer Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts) demonstrates and discusses his approach to versatility in various styles and rudimental concepts. A printable PDF eBook is also included containing transcriptions of select performances and other educational info. This DVD package presents not only a chance to relive the Modern Drummer Festival but to study and learn the concepts presented by these great artists in depth and detail not possible just by attending the event.

This 90 minute DVD captures thirty years of music by John Renbourn. It follows him from the legendary London basement club 'Les Cousins' to his work with Bert Jansch and their group Pentangle to his traditional/medieval adventures with The John Renbourn Group and to his duet performances with Stefan Grossman. John has also constantly been touring solo. This video chronicles his evolving growth as one of today's foremost acoustic guitar masters. Tab/music transcriptions for many of the tunes are presented in the accompanying 64 page booklet.

Sam 'Lightnin'' Hopkins was the embodiment of Texas country blues and inspired novelists film makers and countless singer-guitarists. His charismatic performances come to life in this DVD tracing his remarkable career.

Des suggestions d'interprétation pertinentes, doigté pertinente et commentaire historique et stylistique, la série Performance Editions Schirmer est conçu pour les étudiants et les enseignants de piano, ainsi que des pianistes professionnels. Ce volume contient 11 morceaux du compositeur Serge Rachmaninoff, y compris sa pièce la plus célèbre de Piano - le Prélude en ut dièse mineur. Accompagné d'un CD des performances enregistrées, ce livre offre au pianiste de pointe avec une nouvelle édition gravée et recherches de la première moitié de la production de Rachmaninov de préludes pour piano, avec des notes historiques et des suggestions de performance. / Piano