Twilight Night

SKU: FP.FBS02

ISBN 9790570500192.

Sara h Baker is Vocal Composer in Residence at Education Music Services, an ABRSM examiner and a well known composer of songs and musicals for primary schools and massed-choral events.

All this experience has come together in the creation of this first published album of piano pieces, inspired by the sounds heard at night from the woodland just beyond Sarah’s childhood home.

Suitable for players of around grade 4-5 standard, her evocative sound pieces begin at the tranquillity of dusk and end with the exuberant dawn chorus.

The composer writes:

'I grew up with woods behind my house, and the nocturnal noises and images that I remember were the inspiration for these eight short sound pictures on the theme of night. The music moves first from the tranquility of dusk and evening mists, to the emerging starlight of twilight. As night falls it takes on on a darker quality with shadows and dreams disturbing peace and calm.The night birds and bats swoop and flit past as they seek their prey, but gradually dawn approaches and peaceful sleep is restored. The morning is heralded in the joyful exuberance of the dawn chorus.'.

SKU: PR.14440515S

UPC: 680160667819. 9 x 12 inches.

In 1979, Martin produced a set of three quintets, in consideration of Gorky's piece Nighttime Enigma Nostalgia. Each is scored for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano. One role of music is to evoke. Therefore, Nighttime is a nocturne, a night piece suggestive of flickering shadows, perhaps created by firelight. It is a recurrent setting in human existence. The music opens with the scene of twilight calm, gently disturbed with the slight uncertainty about what is around us, what we cannot see. Later, the clarinet takes on a solo role, and the notes bleed like careless paint into the other instruments that quietly sustain them. Next, the flute takes over the role of solo. The piece ends with a repeated cadence of morning light. (From the performance notes.).

SKU: HL.4008737

UPC: 196288197072.

Altho ugh specifically describing the uncertainty of approaching night and an evening prayer, Hymn at Twilight is actually about the human emotions of doubt, insecurity, hope and resolve. This solemn piece opens quietly and introduces a recurring four-note rising figure. Optimism, anxiety and resignation alternate, with the flute taking centre stage. Brass and woodwind take up the chorale. The piece ends in a mood of sanguine optimism.

SKU: HL.4008736

ISBN 9798350120134. UPC: 196288197065.

Altho ugh specifically describing the uncertainty of approaching night and an evening prayer, Hymn at Twilight is actually about the human emotions of doubt, insecurity, hope and resolve. This solemn piece opens quietly and introduces a recurring four-note rising figure. Optimism, anxiety and resignation alternate, with the flute taking centre stage. Brass and woodwind take up the chorale. The piece ends in a mood of sanguine optimism.

SKU: FG.55011-685-6

Mikko Heinio's Mot natten (Towards night), three nocturnes and two interludes for cello and guitar was composed in 2018. This suite found its inspiration and name in Finnish poet Bo Carpelan's (1926-2011) posthumous poetry collection Mot natten (2013), though the movements are not tied to specific poems. The first nocturne, Obscuro ('twilight'), dominated by pizzicatos, is followed by a more dynamic interlude, Spasimo ('spasm'). The fragile second nocturne, Sospiro ('sigh'), is coloured by delicate micro-interval chords plucked on the guitar between the left hand and the nut. The interlude Passi ('steps') leads with taps on the sound box straight into the third nocturne, Battito ('beat'), the way having been paved by the heartbeat of strong guitar pizzicatos. The duration is c. 11'30''. The product includes one full score and separate parts for guitar and violoncello.

SKU: MN.50-8952

UPC: 688670589522.

Commo nly associated with Thomas Tallis canon, Bishop Thomas Kens beautiful twilight text is here combined with the composers new tune, creating a hymn-anthem for a restful end to an evening service. A morning text by Ken in the same meter makes the piece suitable for morning worship as well.

SKU: CF.C332F

ISBN 9781491156865. UPC: 680160915408.

SKU: CF.CAS143F

ISBN 9781491160831. UPC: 680160919437.

With French-inspired harmonies, this elegant piece is written in the style of the siciliano - a pastoral dance or song in 6/8 or 12/8 time. Like the delicate and sweet fragrance of the flower that opens in the darkness of evening, the theme unfolds gently with cascading chords and gentle, legato phrases. Dramatic dynamics and unexpected harmonies add a variety of musical colors. Every section has the opportunity to play with a full and expressive sound, creating the atmosphere of a peaceful garden at twilight.

SKU: CF.CAS143

ISBN 9781491160572. UPC: 680160919161.

With French-inspired harmonies, this elegant piece is written in the style of the siciliano - a pastoral dance or song in 6/8 or 12/8 time. Like the delicate and sweet fragrance of the flower that opens in the darkness of evening, the theme unfolds gently with cascading chords and gentle, legato phrases. Dramatic dynamics and unexpected harmonies add a variety of musical colors. Every section has the opportunity to play with a full and expressive sound, creating the atmosphere of a peaceful garden at twilight.

SKU: HL.14016212

SKU: CF.C332L

ISBN 9781491156872. UPC: 680160915415.

SKU: AP.46624S

UPC: 038081535128. English.

This exciting and bold original new work for developing bands contains lyrical themes, dissonant harmonies, and a sinister development section combined to create a musical story of a late night adventure that's gone . . . well, a little awry! Perfect as an opening or closing selection, your students will enjoy performing this work . . . but let's be careful out there!

SKU: AP.46624

UPC: 038081535111. English.

This exciting and bold original new work for developing bands contains lyrical themes, dissonant harmonies, and a sinister development section combined to create a musical story of a late night adventure that's gone . . . well, a little awry! Perfect as an opening or closing selection, your students will enjoy performing this work . . . but let's be careful out there!

SKU: M7.VHR-1854-50

ISBN 9783864340598.

Das ultimative Spielbuch für Akkordeon. 50 Chart & Film Hits leicht arrangiert.

SKU: AU.9781451462463

Ryan Kelly has created a quasi-narrative anthem, that reflects on the journey of the magi. The piece is quiet and reflective, with nightly images of their trek to see the the promised Saviour.

SKU: M7.VHR-1854

ISBN 9783864340581.

Das ultimative Spielbuch für Akkordeon. 50 Chart & Film Hits leicht arrangiert.