SKU: DZ.DZ-4303

ISBN 9782898522208.

Dedicated to world renowned guitarist David Russell, Peated Waltzes is a three-movement piece that pays homage to the peated whiskies of Islay, the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The opening movement, Earthy Smoke, Sea Salt and Iodine, attempts to portray the distinctive character of the single malts of that region. Based on the Gaelic folk song The Praise of Islay (Moladh na Landaidh), the second movement’s title comes from one the song’s last verses, O, may long their wild notes flow. The third movement’s theme was extracted from the letters of Laphroaig, one of the most iconic Scotch whiskies, whose name’s meaning inspired the title, By the Broad Bay. In the second part, the traditional Celtic melody, An Islay Pipe Reel, is quoted. At the end, themes of the previous movements are recalled and intertwined, as if trying to emulate the long and lingering finish of an Islay dram.

Dédié au guitariste de renommée mondiale David Russell, « Peated Waltzes » est une pièce en trois mouvements qui rend hommage aux whiskies tourbés d’Islay, l’île la plus méridionale des Hébrides intérieures d’Écosse. Le mouvement d'ouverture, « Earthy Smoke, Sea Salt and Iodine », tente de dépeindre le caractère distinctif des single malts de cette région. Basé sur la chanson folklorique gaélique « L'éloge d'Islay » (Moladh na Landaidh), le titre du deuxième mouvement vient de l'un des derniers couplets de la chanson, « O, que leurs notes sauvages coulent longtemps ». Le thème du troisième mouvement est extrait des lettres de Laphroaig, l’un des whiskies écossais les plus emblématiques, dont la signification du nom a inspiré le titre « By the Broad Bay ». Dans la deuxième partie, la mélodie celtique traditionnelle « An Islay Pipe Reel » est citée. À la fin, les thèmes des mouvements précédents sont rappelés et entrelacés, comme pour tenter d'imiter la finale longue et persistante d'un drame d'Islay.

SKU: FG.55011-899-7

ISBN 9790550118997.

Paavo Korpijaakko's (b. 1977) guitar sonata Kimberley was composed in 2006 and dedicated to Petri Kumela. It is Korpijaakko's fist piece for the guitar, and the composers gives credit to the commissioner, who untiringly and long-sufferingly solved the challenges posed by the musical ideas and conjured forth timbral shades. Including a tribute to Debussy, a playful scherzo and some shameless flirting with a flamenco the four movement sonata arrives at a spectacular conclusion.

Duration: 21'

Korpijaakko studied at the Tampere Conservatory 1997–2007, majoring in composition from 2001 onwards. For most of the time he was a pupil of Jouni Kaipainen, but he was also taught by Juhani Nuorvala and Hannu Pohjannoro. Korpijaakko stresses the importance of harmony, resonant material and harmonic hierarchy, by which he means harmony as a fundamental progressive element of the piece. His aim in handling his motifs is to use his material sparingly. In this respect he specifically wants to be a kindred spirit to Beethoven. Everything that will later appear in the work must be derived from the core thematic and harmonic elements – or whatever one likes to call them. Most important is, however, to create a steady stream of interesting music.

SKU: DZ.DZ-4292

ISBN 9782898522093.

« Boulevard Pey Arnaud » est une composition soliste pour guitare inspirée par le lieu où se trouve ma maison, dans un environnement protégé, entourée de forêts de pins et traversée par un petit ruisseau nommé « l’eau bourde ». Depuis quatre décennies, ce cadre enchanteur a nourri mon inspiration, m’offrant un refuge de sérénité. Chaque note de cette courte balade est imprégnée des souvenirs heureux de mes enfants grandissant sur ce boulevard, leurs rires et jeux résonnant parmi les arbres. « Boulevard Pey Arnaud » est une ode à la nature, à la famille et aux moments de paix trouvés dans ce quartier.

Boulevard Pey Arnaud is a solo composition for guitar inspired by the place where my house is located, in a protected environment, surrounded by pine forests and crossed by a small stream called l’eau bourde. For four decades, this enchanting setting has nourished my inspiration, offering me a refuge of serenity. Every note of this short stroll is imbued with the happy memories of my children growing up on this boulevard, their laughter and games echoing among the trees. Boulevard Pey Arnaud is an ode to nature, family and the moments of peace found in this neighborhood.

SKU: HL.50487725

ISBN 9790080138670. UPC: 888680926342. 9.0x12.25x0.107 inches. Hungarian, English, German. Laszlo Vereczkey.

As a sequel to the guitar volume of the successful series 'Music dor Beginners' the present selection for beginners offers easy and popular items from the output of Spanish, French, Italian, German and Hungarian masters including, among others, works by Fr. Tarrega, F. Sor, R. de Visee, L. Roncalli, F. Molino, H. Newsidler and Sebestyen Tinodi Lantos.

SKU: HL.14047758

ISBN 9788850727391.

John Lennon Complete contains 15 of Lennon's songs, arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar. It would make the perfect gift for any budding singer, or any Lennon fan.

John Lennon (1940-1980) is arguably the most famous musician of all time. As a singer-songwriter, he rose to fame as a founding member of the Beatles, and later established a highly successful solo career after the band broke up in 1969. His contribution to Western culture in the 1960s and 70s, both musically and politically, is impossible to fully express, and his countless fans have remained faithful right to the present day.