SKU: VT.VT-290
SKU: HL.14027994
ISBN 9788759864593.
New York is the city which fascinates and inspires Ruders. Time and again he goes back there to work. 'Manhattan Abstraction' (1982) subtitles - a symphonic skyline for large orchestra - was conceived there. Ruders' Brittish colleague Oliver Knussen defines the piece as: - a performance of an extraordinary Morden-Times-like construction. It is a sort of symphonic sculpture, which in the composer's own words words propels forth from one particular inspiration: the New York profile, as seen from Liberty Island, one icy cold January day with it's open, clear sky and dazzling sun light. 'Manhatten Abstraction' appears as an amalgam of some of the compositorical habits found in present pieces. For instance, are present here compositorical ideas and melodic loans from 'Capriccio Pian'e Forte', 2nd String Quartet(1979), 'Four Compositions' (1980), and 2nd Piano Sonata(1982). The question at hand is mainly concerned with the enhanced elaboration of Ruders' use of the classic English change-ringing system: a permuting method pre-determining the order of tone-appearances and /or tone groups; a serial technique in other words. In spite of the rigidly fixed material, Ruders somehow manages to chisel out a personal expression by way of emphasising contrasting elements already existing within the material itself. The spiky, repetitive sections form a counterpart to a more human violin-solo. This dialectical tension is - as hinted by the title - a symphonic abstraction of a fascinating metropolis; the most beautiful and the ugliest. The subtitle: a symphonic skyline reflects the musical erection of the Manhattan profile, which under the clear sky, materializes into the most powerful and compelling man-made sculpture on earth. Thus 'Manhattan Abstraction' is a homage to, as well as a vision of, this giant contraption of concrete, glass, and chrome.
SKU: FJ.FJH2252
ISBN 9781619281110. UPC: 674398233038. English.
The beautiful, hazy-blue mountains, flowing rivers, waterfalls, and magnificent vistas of the Smokies are highlighted in this collection. Some titles are: Deer in the Cove, A Peaceful Mountain Trail, The Newfound Gap, and Smokey Mountain Laurel. Other pieces bring to mind traditional Appalachian music: The Happy Fiddler, Autumn Hoedown, and Old Settlers' Waltz. Most of the nine pieces are three pages.
About FJH Composers in Focus
Composers in Focus is a series of original piano collections celebrating the creative artistry of contemporary composers. It is through the work of these composers that the piano teaching repertoire is enlarged and enhanced.
SKU: HL.14037692
ISBN 9788759818886. 12.0x16.5x0.523 inches. English.
Momentum - Cello Concerto No. 2 for Violoncello Solo and Chamber Orchestra by Per Norgard .
SKU: BT.AMP-269-140
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Deze twee Duitse dansen komen uit een serie van twaalf menuetten, tevens Duitse dansen, die Ludwig van Beethoven in 1795 schreef. Dit was in zijn ‘Weense tijd’, ter gelegenheid van het gerenommeerde ‘Ball der Gesellschaft der bildendenKünstler’. Dit bal was een belangrijke maatschappelijke gebeurtenis dat ieder jaar in Wenen plaatsvond. Hij legde hiermee een belangrijke basis voor de ontwikkeling en populariteit van de Weense wals. Van twee dansen uit dezeserie creëerde Philip Sparke een ‘dansend’ werk voor blaasorkest.Diese zwei deutschen Tänze“ stammen aus einer Reihe von 12 Menuetten sowie 12 deutschen Tänzen, die Ludwig van Beethoven 1795 - in seiner Wiener Zeit - für den renommierten Ball der Gesellschaft der bildenden Künstler“ schrieb. Dieser Ball war ein wichtiges gesellschaftliches Ereignis, das jährlich in Wien stattfand. Mit seinen Tänzen legte Beethoven einen wichtigen Grundstein zur Entwicklung und Popularität des Wiener Walzers. Ludwig van Beethoven quitte Bonn, sa ville natale, l’automne 1792, pour tenter sa chance dans la Vienne impériale. Il a vingt-deux ans. En plus des cours avec Haydn, il travaille avec Albrechtsberger et Salieri, et réussit se forger une solide réputation de pianiste virtuose.Le bal annuel, organisé par la Caisse des pensions des artistes des Beaux-Arts de Vienne, était alors un événement très prisé de la haute société viennoise. cette occasion, les grands compositeurs de l’époque comme Haydn, Kozeluch, Dittersdorf ou Eybler, étaient sollicités pour écrire de nouvelles musiques de danse. En 1795, Ludwig van Beethoven composa une série de Douze menuets et Douzeallemandes, une danse villageoise, en vogue en Bavière et en Autriche, et qui donnera naissance la célèbre valse viennoise, la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Originellement pour orchestre, Beethoven en réalisa une réduction pour piano, également plébiscitée par le public. Philip Sparke a choisi d’arranger deux danses de cette série en prenant le soin de conserver le caractère coloré et rustique des pièces originales.
SKU: BT.DHP-0920448-401
International.
This delightful book of easy clarinet duets introduces clarinettists to the music of JS Bach. It contains a variety of musical styles including minuets, marches and chorales. Twaalf marsen, koralen, menuetten, een musette, een bourree en een polonaise: boeiend repertoire van de beroemde componist Johann Sebastian Bach, meesterlijk bewerkt voor twee klarinetten.Eine Sammlung von zwölf Menuetten, Märschen, Chorälen und Polonaisen von Johann Sebastian Bach. Zwölf Duette für zwei Blasinstrumente im Stil von Johann Sebastian Bach.
SKU: BT.AMP-269-010
SKU: HL.49041801
ISBN 9783795760762. German.
Musical dice, a curio of musical history, was a favourite parlour game of the 18th century. The sequence of pre-composed bars is determined by the throw of the dice and the resulting piece sounds like a new composition.The CD-ROM 'Musical Dice' is a multimedia version of this historical pastime. Throw your own dice or leave it up to the computer - your PC will play the finished piece of music right away or print it out for you to play later on keyboard or piano. Or you can save the piece as a MIDI-file and e-mail it to all your friends as a musical greeting! Export your MIDI-files to a sequencer and create different instrumental parts and arrangements.
SKU: CF.YPS243F
ISBN 9781491159903. UPC: 680160918492.
Rider of the Mountain is an exciting piece for young musicians. It features a heroic melody along with varied accompaniments that are both fun and easy to play. With prominent, exhilarating percussion parts and all the sections passing the melody around, every musician gets their time to shine. One can envision themselves on a mountain pass or on rolling hills atop a beautiful stallion. The piece begins early in the morning, with the morning dew settling, and a light fog covering the mountain tops. Soon, the day's ride beings. With each adventure, the cool wind blows against their face and through their clothes. Note to the Conductor If the band is comfortable with the dotted rhythms and gets a good groove going with the percussion, try adding character and bounce to the music by envisioning a rider and his steed. Similarly, really bring out the sway and swell of sections like m. 33. This piece may require some extra attention for the percussion, as their part is slightly more difficult (and exciting!) than the wind parts.Rider of the Mountain is an exciting piece for young musicians. It features a heroic melody along with varied accompaniments that are both fun and easy to play. With prominent, exhilarating percussion parts and all the sections passing the melody around, every musician gets their time to shine. One can envision themselves on a mountain pass or on rolling hills atop a beautiful stallion. The piece begins early in the morning, with the morning dew settling, and a light fog covering the mountain tops. Soon, the day's ride beings. With each adventure, the cool wind blows against their face and through their clothes.  Note to the ConductorIf the band is comfortable with the dotted rhythms and gets a good groove going with the percussion, try adding character and bounce to the music by envisioning a rider and his steed. Similarly, really bring out the sway and swell of sections like m. 33. This piece may require some extra attention for the percussion, as their part is slightly more difficult (and exciting!) than the wind parts.  .
SKU: CF.YPS243
ISBN 9781491159897. UPC: 680160918485.
SKU: AP.49154
ISBN 9781470646691. UPC: 038081563299. English. Traditional American Folk Songs.
The folk music of Appalachia reflects the unwavering spirit of those early settlers who toiled and sacrificed to build the foundations of this country. Combining Sourwood Mountain and She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain, their story is told in the songs of love, rivers, and mountains that are still with us today. Your students will love Douglas Wagner's American Mountain Medley. (1:30).
SKU: AP.49154S
ISBN 9781470646707. UPC: 038081563305. English. Traditional American Folk Songs.
SKU: MB.98402M
ISBN 9780786686605. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This collection of sweet waltzes and lively two-steps presents an exciting new repertoire for mountain dulcimer players, with playing techniques for authentic style. The notation and chords in standard keys can also be used for other instruments. This music suits the mountain dulcimer well because it comes from the Cajun accordion, which has the same simple diatonic scale. The easy melodies and chord progressions in this repertoire can be played by less experienced dulcimer players, while the tips on improvisation and embellished versions offer creativity for more experienced players. Music includes Jolie Blon, Mardi Gras Dance, Jai Pass? Devant ta Porte, Allons ? Lafayette, Madame Sosth?ne, The Back Door. Includes access to online audio.
