Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: How Lovely Are the Messengers (from St. Paul): SSA:

Mendelssohn Concerto No. 1 in G Minor Op. 25. Performed by David Syme, piano Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn Felix Mendelssohn's famous G-minor concerto is a showpiece which demonstrates the composer's pianistic brilliance. In three movements, it is one of the most revered concerti of the early Romantic Era. Lovely writing for the instrument abounds at every turn, and a thrilling finale makes for a great pianistic workout! Much of this concerto is of only moderate difficulty. Includes a printed music score and audio containing a complete version with soloist, in digitally remastered stereo, then a second recording of the orchestral accompaniment, minus the soloist for practice purposes. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Aus: Drei Motetten-Mendelssohn's Veni Domine for SATB.Inspiration for the Three Motets op. 39 was a visit to the romanesque church of Trinit dei Monti. On 20 Dec 1830 Mendelssohn wrote to his parents: 'The French nuns sing there and it is wonderfully lovely. ... Now one should know one more thing: that one is not allowed to see the singers. Therefore I have come to an unusual decision: I will compose something for their voices which I rememer exactly...'

Mendelssohn's final chorus from Psalm 95 has been excerpted and arranged for SAB voices by scholar Robert S. Hines. The three parts sing easily in counterpoint and the resulting harmonies are lovely. Excellent for church or concert.

Aus: Drei Motetten. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Inspiration for the Three Motets op. 39 was a visit to the romanesque church of Trinità dei Monti. On 20 Dec 1830 Mendelssohn wrote to his parents: 'The French nuns sing there, and it is wonderfully lovely. . . . Now, one should know one more thing: that one is not allowed to see the singers. Therefore I have come to an unusual decision: I will compose something for their voices, which I rememer exactly. . . ' / Mottet / Répertoire / Solistes SSAA, Choeur SSAA et Orgue

21 popular works for mezzo-soprano or alto voice with piano accompaniment featuring selected works from the major exam board syllabuses spanning Grades 5 to 8 and beyond. Includes a preface and performance notes by CatherineWyn-Rogers and Malcolm Martineau and a digital version of the book to view on any device.