Four Sarabandes

SKU: HL.48181054

UPC: 888680787059. 9x12 inches.

Internationally acclaimed French composer Henri Dutilleux (1916-2013) followed the music traditions of Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy yet implemented his own, distinctive style. His Sarabande et Cortege for Bassoon and Piano displays influences of Debussy's eschewing of tonality and Ravel's inventive textures. These, combined with Dutilleux's unique uses of structure and pedal points create a truly riveting piece for bassoon and piano. Sarabande et Cortege comes at the beginning of Dutilleux's career and was composed as part of a set of four exam pieces for the Paris Conservatoire (1942-1950). Yet the popularity of all four pieces remains, and they continue to be performed to this day. Elements like lyrical melodies and furious semiquaver passages make for an exciting piece for bassoonists.

SKU: ST.H497

ISBN 9790220225314.

1 Mazurka; 2 Grand Waltz; 3 Ragtime; 4 Sarabande; 5 Fandango

Five very effective pieces for four cellos, intended both as teaching material and concert repertoire, Dance Divertimento offers enticing new music in a popular classical style for this highly attractive medium. The three lower parts are suitable for performers of intermediate grade, though all are interchangeable when students of varying abilities are present. Purchase of the score allows copying of additional parts for larger cello-ensembles (up to a maximum of eight copies), who will find this suite no less rewarding to play.

SKU: FP.FRA01

ISBN 979-0-57050-256-1.

One of the first works of the modern recorder repertoire (contemporary with the well-known Sonatinas by Berkeley and Walter Leigh) to be discovered and published. The four movements are vintage Rawsthorne, suitably spiced with echoes of the recorder's heyday. A stately Sarabande leads directly to a Fantasia on the ballad 'Wooddy-Cock. There follows a graceful and flowing Air, and finally a rollicking Jig. The work is of only moderate difficulty. A version is also available for recorder and string orchestra, arranged by John McCabe.

SKU: GI.G-6011

ISBN 9781579994709.

Originally written for use during the Lenten season. Three baroque dances from Bach (“Sarabande”), Handel (“Courante”), and Walond (“Siciliana”) are arranged for an ensemble of two flutes and a clarinet, or a flute and two clarinets, or recorders. The composer also provides a meditation on the Lenten hymn parce domine. CONTENTS: COURANTE • SARABANDE • SICILIANA • MEDITATION ON PARCE DOMINE.

SKU: BT.9781472923639

ISBN 9781472923639. English.

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 aninspirational CD and duet parts: everything needed to givea 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 anarray 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.

SKU: BT.9781472923622

ISBN 9781472923622. English.

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 aninspirational CD and duet parts: everything needed to givea 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 anarray 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.