At best, it's the 'Air' by Johann Sebastian Bach that can rival his setting 'Jesus bleibet meine Freude' in popularity: The final chorus from the Cantata BWV 147 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben' has become a really catchy tune, thanks to its simplicity and perfection, of which one can hardly get enough. This arrangement of this highlight of classical music is now perfectly suitable as a performance and concert piece for .piano trio.

This trio arrangement (for VIOLIN and CELLO duet with PIANO accompaniment) of the well-known hymn tune NETTLETON is a delightful piece for recitals and worship services. The CELLO and VIOLIN begin the first verse by alternately playing solo. Then the two instruments conclude the first verse by playing 2-part harmony. The second verse builds in intensity with 2-part harmony before returning to a more calming mood for the finale.

All notes for both the VIOLIN and CELLO are playable in the first position making this arrangement an excellent choice for early-intermediate string players. The PIANO accompaniment is written for an intermediate player. The purchase price includes a 6-page combined score (grand staff) with all three parts on each page (VIOLIN, CELLO, and PIANO) plus separate 1-staff scores for the VIOLIN and CELLO (1 page each) and also a PIANO only score (3 pages).

This arrangement is one of the 10 songs in the collection "Praise Him with Stringed Instruments, Book 1 (Collection of 10 Hymns for Violin, Cello, and Piano)."

Duration: 9 minutes. For violin, cello and piano. A fantasy in four contrasting "movements" useful as a church service prelude or on a seasonal recital program. Utilizes four German melodies, plus "Jingle Bells" motives threaded lightheartedly throughout. The opening "Ihr Kinderlein kommet" (O Come, Little Children) builds to a mixed meter climax. "Still, Still, Still" makes use of jazz keyboard voicings and an imitative countermelody. "Kling Gl�ckchen" (Ring, Little Bell) includes a Baroque fugato section and a Cassical sonatina passage. The work ends with the familiar "Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen" (Lo, How a Rose e'er Blooming).

A delightful rendition of We Wish You a Merry Christmas for PIano Trio (Violin, Cello and Piano). This is a terrific addition to any holiday music collection. Part 1 is also playable by Flute or Oboe. Part 3 is also playable by Bassoon. Don't miss our other titles at www.lastresortmusic.com.