SKU: SU.29020190
Virtuosic and driving piece for string quartet. Full of contrasts and coming to a poignant endingString Quartet Duration: 10' Composed: 2012 Published by: Distributed Composer.
SKU: SU.28070070
Triple Concerto for Violins, Pedal Steel Guitar, and Strings Pedal Steel Guitar, 2 Violins & Strings Duration: 20' Composed: 1981 Published by: Distributed Composer Performance materials available on rental only:.
SKU: SU.27050070
String Orchestra Duration: 19' Composed: 2012 Published by: Distributed Composer Performance materials available on rental:.
SKU: SU.29020150
In 5 movements each titled after one of the primary tastes: I. Salty, II. Bitter, III. Sour, IV. Umami, V. Sweet. Rhythmic, Latin influenced piece (especially in the last movement.Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra Duration: 18' Composed: 2018 Published by: Distributed Composer Performance materials available on rental only:.
SKU: BT.DHP-1094676-020
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.
Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten was composed by Georg Neumark in about 1641 and was subtitled ‘Trostlied’ literally meaning consolation song. Songbooks at the time showed the popularity of this song and it is still well-known today partly due to Johann Sebastian Bach’s use of the melody for one of his own chorals. In Jan de Haan’s arrangement the choral is heard twice, once, alternating with the original motif from the introduction and a second time, without interruption, reflecting the composer’s original intention - a song of consolation.We r nur den lieben Gott lässt walten wurde um 1641 von Georg Neumark geschrieben. Alte Gesangbücher belegen eine frühe Popularität des Liedes, das heute nicht zuletzt durch Johann Sebastian Bach, der es u. a. für einen Choral verwendete, jeder kennt. In dieser Bearbeitung erklingt der Bach-Choral zweimal: einmal alternierend mit dem Motiv aus Jan de Haans Einleitung und einmal ohne Unterbrechung in einer Besetzung, die der ursprünglichen Absicht gerecht wird: einem Trostlied.Intorno al 1641, Georg Neumark compone il cantico Wer nur den lieben Gott laesst walten, nel quale ogni strofa esprime la fede in Dio e gli d il sottotitolo di Canto di consolazione. Il cantico ebbe grande notoriet . In questo arrangiamento firmato Jan de Haan, il corale è esposto a due riprese: dapprima preceduto da una breve introduzione seguita da una variazione tra ogni verso, in seguito in una trama continua che, fedele al sottotitolo originale, cerca nella sua azione la consolazione.
SKU: CA.925600
ISBN M-007-24918-2. Key: D major. German. Text: Morike, Eduard.
Hugo Wolf set a total of 53 songs by Eduard Morike, all in the year 1888. The composer wrote in a letter: Once you have heard this song, it can only inspire one wish - to die. In the artistic-metaphysical milieu of the late 19th century this was regarded as the highest ideal, especially for Hugo Wolf, who believed in the body as a wretched piano case from which the soul can only break free like harmonies dying away. And yet Fussreise (Journey on Foot) begins as a simple, happy, elated song of travel, revolving around the key of D major over an ostinato piano rhythm. Old Adam believes he senses the bliss of paradise in this, but he continues to be caught in the tension between earthly suffering and eternal longing, as the rest of Hugo Wolf's setting clearly shows: it remains a pious hope that a whole life would be such a morning journey bathed in gentle perspiration. These art songs were originally composed not for chamber choir, but for solo voice and piano. Denis Rouger has carefully adapted them to suit the requirements and expressive possibilities offered by a larger ensemble, without losing the any of the qualities of the original in the process. Each part in the choir has a melodic line drawn from the harmonic and rhythmic framework. In the process, the variety and refinement of the choral language combines with an enormous flexibility in form and expression, as French melodies or German art song demand from a soloist and pianist. The songs have been recorded by the figure humaine chamber choir on the CD Kennst du das Land ... (Carus 83.495).
SKU: IS.GQ7108EM
ISBN 9790365071081.
Afte r graduating from the Royal Flemish Conservatory of Music in Antwerp, Guy Cuyvers pursued additional studies at the American University of Washington, D.C. During the 1980s and 90s, Guy wrote many compositions and arrangements for guitar. His first CD Cadence was released in 1996. One year later Pablo’s Friends, a book and CD with some of his guitar compositions, was published. In 1995, his career as a film composer knew a successful start with the release of his first soundtrack. In just a few years, Guy composed and recorded three CD’s with symphonic film music. Guy Cuyvers currently teaches at the music department of the academy in Mortsel, near Antwerp. In 2003, he founded the acoustic band Lunes. Its first album was released in May 2005. For more information on Guy Cuyvers: www.guycuyvers.com.
SKU: SU.12200030
Flute/Alto Flute & Marimba/Vibraphon Duration: 8' ' Composed: 2006 Published by: Distributed Composer.
SKU: CA.3123291
Language: Latin.
Bach's B minor Mass is among the greatest and most ambitious works of all time. The various stages of composition of the Mass occupied the composer for over two decades: beginning with the Sanctus (1724), by way of the Missa of 1733, to the remaining movements of the Ordinary, which were composed during his last years. Thus the Mass, in its wealth of forms with arias, duets, as well as concertante and fugal choruses, displays the essence of Bach's skill and personal style. The greatest musical work of art of all times and all peoples (to quote the enthusiastic Hans Georg Nageli, who first edited the Mass in 1818) and one of the most demanding choral works in the repertoire is presented by Frieder Bernius, the Kammerchor Stuttgart and the Barockorchester Stuttgart in a stellar recording based on the principles of historical performance practice (Carus 83.211). Awarded the Gramophone - Editor's Choice. Score available separately - see item CA.3123200.
SKU: BT.AMP-125-120
In The Pioneers Philip Sparke salutes the bicentenary of an expedition by two all time American heroes - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. They were commissioned by US President Thomas Jefferson to find the headwaters of the Missouri and a route to the Pacific following the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the USA. They set out as the ‘Corps of Discovery’ from Louisville, Kentucky, in May 1804 and not only did they succeed in reaching the Pacific through hostile territory, but also found their way back - in 3 years! The piece is not descriptive of the journey but gives the composer the opportunity to celebrate the 200th anniversary of this amazing feat. Add a touchof the wild-west to any concert with this exciting work. De titel van dit werk verwijst naar het begin van het avontuur van de ‘National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain’, maar The Pioneers is ook een eerbewijs aan twee helden van de componist: Meriwether Lewis en William Clark,die twee eeuwen geleden op expeditie gingen in opdracht van de Amerikaanse president Thomas Jefferson. Ze vertrokken vanuit Louisville, Kentucky in mei 1804. Ze slaagden er niet alleen in om de Grote Oceaan te bereiken doorvijandig gebied, maar ze vonden ook hun weg terug - in drie jaar! Het werk beschrijft deze reis niet, maar geeft de componist de mogelijkheid om deze geweldige prestatie te memoreren.Der Titel ist ein Salut an die Zweihundertjahrfeier einer Expedition von zwei Heldenfiguren des Komponisten - Meriwether Lewis und William Clark. Ihre Expeditionstruppe, bekannt als das ‘Corps of Discovery’, erforschte das Quellgebiet des Missouri und fand eine Route zum Pazifik durch feindliches Gebiet. Der Komponist ergriff die Gelegenheit, den 200. Jahrestag dieser Meisterleistung zu feiern, mit diesem Werk, das sich auch wunderbar zur Umrahmung Ihres nächsten festlichen Anlasses eignet.Le 30 avril 1803, le Traité de cession de la Louisiane entre la France et les États-Unis était signé. L’acquisition de ces terres permet aux États-Unis de doubler la superficie de leur territoire de l’époque. Meriwether Lewis et William Clark sont alors mandatés par le président Thomas Jefferson, pour cartographier les sources du Missouri et tracer une voie vers le Pacifique. Parti de Louisville dans le Kentucky, en mai 1804, le corps expéditionnaire (‘Corps of Discovery’) traverse d’interminables territoires hostiles, réussit atteindre le Pacifique et rentre au terme d’un périple de deux ans ! Cette composition ne fait pas le récit du voyage, mais permet au compositeur decommémorer les deux cents ans de cette fabuleuse expédition. Il 30 aprile 1803 fu firmato il trattato di cessione della Louisiana tra la Francia e gli Stati Uniti. L’acquisizione di queste terre permise agli Stati Uniti di raddoppiare la superficie del proprio territorio. L’allora presidente Thomas Jefferson incaricò Meriwether Lewis e William Clark di cartografare le sorgenti del fiume Missouri e tracciare la strada verso il Pacifico. Partita da Louisville (Kentucky), nel maggio del 1804, la spedizione attraversò interminabili territori ostili, riuscendo a raggiungere il Pacifico per poi tornare alla base di partenza al termine di un periplo durato due anni. Questo brano non è un racconto del viaggio, ma permette al compositoredi commemorare i duecento anni di questa favolosa spedizione.
SKU: HL.48182419
UPC: 888680831585. 9.25x12.25x0.096 inches.
Brief Encounters by Jacques Casterede is a set of three pieces for Bb or C Trumpet and Piano. Written for the Paris Conservatoire contest, the pieces are difficult (8,9) and last 8 minutes. The three pieces are: - Divertissement, Allegro Brillante (tempo 120) - Pavane, Andante Sost. (tempo 66) - Scherzo, Allegro con spirito (tempo 112) Jacques Casterede (1926-2014) was a renowned composer and pianist. He has won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1953 and has composed numerous melodic pieces including ballets, concertos, symphonies, ensemble and chamber music..
SKU: BT.AMP-134-020
The Ukrainian Bell Carol is part of a large choral work entitled Shchedryk by the Ukrainian composer Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych (1877-1921). It was first performed by students of Kiev University in December 1916. The tune is an adaptation of an old ‘shchedrivka†, a song traditionally sung on Ukrainian New Year’s Eve (January 13th) which hopes for good fortune in the year to come. In Shchedryk, Leontovych added his own the lyrics which concern the legend claiming that when Jesus was born, all the bells on earth started ringing in his honour.The tune has since been the inspiration of at least four different Christmas carols, but Philip Sparke has sourced the originalUkrainian melody to create this stirring arrangement. De Ukrainian Bell Carol is onderdeel van het grote koorwerk Shchedryk van de Oekra ense componist Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych (1877-1921). De melodie is gebaseerd op een ‘shchedrivka†, een lied dat van oudsher werdgezongen op de Oekra ense oudejaarsavond (13 januari). In Shchedryk voegde Leontovych de tekst toe over de legende die vertelt dat bij de geboorte van Jezus alle klokken op aarde begonnen te luiden. Sindsdien is deze melodiede inspiratiebron geweest voor ten minste vier verschillende Christmas carols, waarvan Carol of the Bells de beroemdste is. Voor dit meeslepende arrangement heeft Philip Sparke echter de oorspronkelijke Oekra ense melodiegebruikt.D as Ukrainian Bell Carol ist Teil eines großen Chorwerkes namens Shchedryk vom ukrainischen Komponisten Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych. Leontovych ergänzte ein traditionelles ukrainisches Neujahrslied um eine alte Legende, die besagt, dass zu Ehren von Jesu Geburt alle Glocken läuteten. Die Melodie diente inzwischen als Grundlage für mindestens vier verschiedene Weihnachtslieder. Philip Sparke griff für seine bewegende Bearbeitung jedoch auf die originale ukrainische Melodie zurück.Ukra inian Bell Carol constitue une des parties de l’œuvre chorale Shchedryk du compositeur ukrainien Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovich (1877-1921). La mélodie s’inspire d’un vieux chant traditionnel ukrainien (shchedrivka) chanté le Jour de l’An (célébré le 13 janvier, conformément au calendrier julien) dans l’espoir que l’année venir se présente sous de bons hospices. l’écriture de Shchedryk, Mykola Leontovich a choisi de changer les paroles. Il opte pour la légende selon laquelle, toutes les cloches des églises se sont mises carillonner joyeusement pour annoncer la naissance de Jésus. La mélodie du chant a inspiré au moins quatre noëlsdifférents. Carol of the Bells en est la version la plus célèbre. Elle a été adaptée en 1936 (texte et mélodie) par Peter J. Wilhousky (1902-1978) d’après la version originale de Mykola Leontovich. Philip Sparke s’est basé sur la mélodie du chant traditionnel ukrainien pour réaliser cet arrangement brillant et pétillant. Ukrainian Bell Carol costituisce una delle parti dell’opera corale Shchedryk del compositore ucraino Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovich (1877-1921). Il testo narra una leggenda secondo la quale le campane delle chiese si sono messe a suonare per annunciare la nascita di Gesù. La melodia di Leontovich ha ispirato almeno quattro canti natalizi diversi. Carol of the Bells di Peter J.Wilhousky è la versione più celebre. Philip Sparke ha scelto di ispirarsi alla melodia originale del canto tradizionale ucraino (shchedrivka) per realizzare questo brillante arrangiamento.
SKU: CL.011-3984-01
American history comes to life with this inspired work from composer Robert W. Smith. Legend of the Queen Anne's Revenge is a work for the developing concert band inspired by the sailing ship of the same name and its infamous captain known as Blackbeard. Featuring rollicking nautical themes and a dark journey into Davy Jones Locker featuring the tuba, the piece will be a favorite of your students and audience. Fun to prepare and educationally sound!
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
SKU: DM.DMP-109023
ISBN 9790365311415.
5 pieces for flute and piano composed by the fine Belgium composer Alex Christiaens. All with a very nice piano accompaniment.
SKU: SU.28040040
A series of reflections on one day’s journey (or one life’s journey). The titles of the four movements can almost be read as one sentence: Thoughts at dawn… through heat and grit... become a canticle... seeking in faith the light. Audio and score previews are available at the composer's web site: johnnewellmusic.com/works /chamber-ensemble/ String Quartet Duration: 28' Composed: 2008 Published by: Abierto Music Also available: Set of Parts (28040041).
SKU: HL.49045496
ISBN 9790001162463. UPC: 888680784256. 9.0x12.0x0.455 inches. German - Czech.
All songs and lieder composed in the years 1910-1937 by the composer Erwin Schulhoff from Prague, who was persecuted by the National Socialists, are now published in three volumes for the first time, documenting his very different creative phases and stages of life: Whereas Vol. I and II stand for the emancipation from being a successor to Wagner and Debussy, Vol. III contains not only the well-known atonal Funf Gesange from 1919 but also fresh jazzy popular songs and political songs for the masses written after 1933 when he turned to communism.
SKU: BR.OB-5641-16
ISBN 9790004348796. 10.5 x 14 inches.
The Song of the Earth, composed in the summer of 1908, is Mahler's best-known and most personal work. Reflecting drastic changes in his life, its immense emotional density is very moving. Until the very end, Mahler continued to refine the extremely differentiated instrumentation, as is evident in numerous retouchings in the autograph score and engraver's model. It is therefore all the more regrettable that he was neither able to perform his Symphony in Songs himself nor that he was involved in its printing. Unfortunately, in the posthumously published first edition of 1912 and the subsequent editions edited by Erwin Ratz and Karl Heinz Fussl, many questions remained unanswered, while other were answered in a dubious way.The edition is the first text-critical one of the work on a scientifically sound basis. It offers not only a more reliable musical text, but also systematically and lucidly prepared information on the sources, their transmission and evaluation. All editorial decisions have been documented in a transparently comprehensible manner - in particular those leading to new audible results. Work-related notes on performance practice, which for the first time include Mahler's conducting indications, offer valuable, indispensable interpretive aids. In addition to the regular five clarinet parts, the set of parts includes two additional parts (3rd clarinet/Eb clarinet, bass clarinet/3rd clarinet in places where the latter plays Eb clarinet) to allow performances with only four clarinets.The completely revised piano reduction reproduces the orchestral texture true to the score without losing sight of playability. Both Mahler's piano autograph and the piano reduction by Woss, which was commissioned by the composer himself, served as an inspiration for this.
SKU: BT.DHP-1125355-070
9x12 inches. International.
The Austrian composer Franz Schubert wrote his famous song The Trout (D550) in 1817. This song reappeared as the basis of a set of variations for the fourth movement of the renowned Trout Quintet, so-named as a reference to the title of the song. Robert van Beringen used the lively theme for The Trout Fantasy, which he has written for a five-part brass ensemble.The instrumentation means that this piece can be performed in various combinations: trumpet 1 and 2 in B flat, horn in F (or horn in E flat), trombone (or euphonium) and tuba (or trombone, euphonium, tuba in E flat).In 1817 schreef de Oostenrijkse componist Franz Schubert het bekende lied Die Forelle (opus 32). Hij hergebruikte het in 1819 voor het vierde deel van zijn beroemde Forellenkwintet, waarvan de titel op het lied is gebaseerd. Robert van Beringen gebruikte het levendige thema voor The Trout Fantasy, een stuk voor vijfstemmig koperensemble.De instrumentatie is zodanig dat het werk in verschillende combinaties van instrumenten kan worden uitgevoerd. Bestrompet 1 en 2, F-hoorn (ook voor Es-hoorn), trombone (ook voor euphonium) en bastuba (ook voor trombone, euphonium of Es-bas).Im Jahre 1817 schrieb der österreichische Komponist Franz Schubert das bekannte Lied Die Forelle (opus 332). 1819 verwendete er dieses Lied erneut im vierten Satz seines berühmten Forellenquintetts, dessen Name auf den Titel des Liedes zurückgeht. Robert van Beringen verwendete das lebhafte Thema für The Trout Fantasy (Forellen-Fantasie), die er für ein fünfstimmiges Blechbläserensemble schrieb.Die Instrumentierung erlaubt die Aufführung dieses Stückes in verschiedenen Instrumentenkombinationen : Trompete in B 1 und 2, Horn in F (auch für Horn in Es), Posaune (auch für Euphonium) und Tuba (auch für Posaune, Euphonium oder Tuba in Es).Le compositeur autrichien Franz Schubert a écrit sa célèbre mélodie Die Forelle D 550 (La Truite) en 1817. Ce lied est cependant pleinement mis en évidence dans les variations du quatrième mouvement extrait du Quintette de la Truite, ainsi nommé en référence au titre initial. Robert van Beringen a repris ce thème pétillant dans un arrangement, The Trout Fantasy , écrit pour quintette de cuivres.Cette version pour quintette de cuivres contient les parties de trompette Si♭ (1 et 2), cor en Fa (ou Mi♭), trombone (ou euphonium) et tuba en Ut (ou trombone en Ut , ou euphonium en Ut ou basse Mi♭ ), ce qui rend cet arrangement accessible denombreuses instrumentations.
SKU: SU.28090050
Flute Duration: 1'30 Composed: 1971 Published by: Distributed Composer.
SKU: SU.32020031
Rich colors and textures breathe in and out, celebrating end-of-life choices.Clarinet, Violin, and Piano Duration: 12'30 Composed: 2014 Published by: Distributed Composer Also available: Performance set - 32020030 - (includes Piano (full score), Clarinet, Violin Parts).
SKU: CF.JB131
ISBN 9780825897306. UPC: 798408097301. 9 x 12 inches.
The seminal John Philip Sousa March Collection now exists in standard book format, featuring the first publication of a full conductor's score of all marches. This collection includes 16 of Sousa's greatest marches, including: Washington Post, Semper Fidelis, The Thunderer, and many others, originally published by Carl Fischer Music between 1886 and 1894. In order to maintain the integrity of the original works, there are no added or changed articulations, changed instrumentations, or rescored parts. The only changes made from the original are intended to clarify errors and remove inconsistencies in dynamics, hairpin placements, and articulations due to the original method of copying parts one at a time. These markings were unified during the re-engraving process to ensure the highest quality honoring the original intentions of the composer.
About The New Bennett Band Book Series
The Bennett Band Books published in four volumes starting in 1923 were used to teach the march form and style to millions of young band musicians in the middle of the twentieth century. Twelve of the legendary Henry Fillmore's tuneful band gems (written using the pseudonym Harold Bennett) have been collected together by Larry Clark to form the first volume of The New Bennett Band Books. This volume concentrates on 2/4 time and the keys of Bb major, Eb major, and Ab major. In addition, a helpful march warm-up section, composed by Larry Clark, is included to help you teach the march form and style to young students. There is also the added benefit of a full recording of each march performed by a professional band on the CD that is included in the full score. This is a valuable collection for any level band to use for marches at contest/festival performance or for sight-reading purposes.
SKU: HL.48184235
UPC: 888680904852. 9.0x12.0x0.065 inches.
“Cont emporary composer Amy Quate works in a wide variety of musical styles, forms and media. Composed in 1982 and dedicated to saxophonist Debra Richtmeyer, Light of Sothis creatively depicts the brightest star in heaven. Sothis, now called Sirius, is the star aspect of the goddess Isis, whose light confines the cycles of nature which bring beauty, prosperity and life. It is believed that Sothis blesses us with sacred illumination and it is this which Quate depicts in Light of Sothis. In three movements, Grace, Passion and Faith, the Saxophone line has lyrical melodies contrasted with dramatic scalic passages, covering the entire range of the instrument. Suitable for intermediate level saxophonists, a performance Quate's Light of Sothis proves to be an enticing prospect.â€.
SKU: BR.SON-628
ISBN 9790004803417. 9 x 12 inches.
To all intents and purposes, Jean Sibelius wrote his Violin Concerto practically twice. To begin with, there are glaring discrepancies between the original version of 1903/04, which the composer self-critically withdrew immediately after the first performances, and the revision of 1905, which was so successful that posterity wonders why Sibelius composed only one work for this genre. The present volume contains a critical edition of the piano score of the 1905 version. From the 1904 version, the surviving fragment of the scribal copy of the piano score of movement I appears as a facsimile, and movements II and III are published as reconstructions as complete as possible based on the sources.
SKU: HL.369769
ISBN 9781705144572. UPC: 840126992489. 9.0x12.0x0.523 inches.
Julie Mandel, composer and lyricist, has written chamber music, opera, musical theater, popular and art songs, in addition to being Concert Director of the Long Island Composers' Alliance and the long-time Treasurer of New York Women Composers. Her String Quartet No. 3 received a Burton Award for Contemporary Music and was recorded by the Meridian String Quartet on their album “DIVERSE LIGHT.â€.
SKU: CF.JB109
ISBN 9780825897085. UPC: 798408097080. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: FJ.FJH2328
UPC: 241444406908. English.
In this final installment of the Sonatina series, carefully selected classical Sonatinas from well-known composers, to the lesser known female composer, Sophia Dussek (1775-1831). Each book in this series contains historical and formal information relating to the Sonatina. Use the FJH Pianist's Curriculum Correlation Chart to see how the six-book Sonatina series correlates to the Succeeding with the Masters/The Festival Collection books and the Succeeding at the Piano method.
About The Festival Collection
The Festival Collection is an eight-volume series consisting of exceptional repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth/Twenty-First Centuries. This series is carefully leveled from elementary through advanced repertoire, with each level covering the gamut of your repertoire needs. The Festival Collection is a companion series to the Succeeding with the Masters series, expanding upon the repertoire selections with no duplication of repertoire between the two series. Each book includes a CD recording of all the corresponding works to guide students in their interpretation.
The Festival Collection will provide teachers and students with a wide range of works that are carefully chosen for their pedagogical merit. They will be a key component for your students' success in their studies of the works by the masters!
SKU: CA.3230409
ISBN 9790007211813. Key: D major. Language: all languages.
The Sinfonia in D major (BR-WFB C 8) was probably composed in the mid-1750s during Bach's tenure as organist and Director Musices in Halle. Evidence shows that it was used as the instrumental introduction to the Whitsun cantata Dies ist der Tag (BR-WFB F 13 / Fk 85). However, this is not a piece characterized by the church style, hence a separate performance in a secular context is not only possible, but was probably intended by the composer. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3230400.
SKU: BT.EMBZ15061
Zoltán Kocsis (1952 - 2016) was not just a phenomenal pianist. He was also regarded as a musical 'polymath' whose genius embraced the activities of a composer, conductor, editor, instrumentalist, and arranger. In the last capacity, he added some 150 works to symphonic, chamber, song and piano repertoire. He gladly adapted music of the turn of the 20th century, as appears from his transcriptions of Richard Strauss, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Enescu, and above all, Debussy. (Many of these are distributed by Editio Musica Budapest.) 'In Debussy's case, (...) I was always interested in works that offered possibilities beyond the bounds of the piano, possibilities for orchestration.Just as with Liszt it was often possible to see that certain of his works had been written for piano for publication purposes, so with Debussy it is clear that mainly his song accompaniments exceeded the bounds of possibility for the piano,' Kocsis stated in one interview. Perhaps that recognition also encouraged him to arrange the popular piano work Valse romantique (1890) for clarinet and piano. The arrangement superbly pinpoints the sensitive, almost ingratiating tunefulness of the Waltz, adding a piece that sounds great and is rewarding to perform to the clarinet repertoire. Mit dem unlängst verstorbenen Zoltán Kocsis betrauert die Nachwelt nicht nur einen phänomenalen Pianisten, sondern auch einen 'Polyhistor der Musik': Sein außergewöhnliches Talent entfaltete sich ebenfalls in seiner Tätigkeit als Komponist, als Dirigent, als Herausgeber und nicht zuletzt auch als Arrangeur und Bearbeiter organisch. Durch letztere Aktivität bereicherte er die symphonische, Kammer-, Lied- und Klavierliteratur um etwa einhundertfünfzig Werke. Sehr gern adaptierte er die Musik aus der Zeit der Wende zum 20. Jahrhundert, wie auch seine Richard-Strauss-, Ravel-, Rachmaninov-, Enescu- und vor allem Debussy-Transkriptionen belegen. (Mehrere davon werden auch von unseremVerlag vertrieben.).
SKU: SU.32030131
String Quartet commissioned by the Fromm Foundation/Harvard University; premiered by the Chester Quartet; recorded by the Ciompi Quartet and released on my CD Best Served Cold on Ablaze Records, 20122 Vilolins, Viola & Cello Duration: 15' Composed: 2001 Published by: Distributed Composer.
SKU: SU.28060020
A setting of Spring and Fall, by Gerard Manely Hopkins. Soprano & Piano Duration: 5' Composed: 2011 Published by: Distributed Composer.
