Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545. Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Arranged by Daniel Lesieur. Percussion Duets. Arranged for marimba duet by Daniel Lesieur. Folio and Parts on CD- ROM. Tapspace Publications #TSPCD18-003. Published by Tapspace Publications

Chamber Music Bass Flute, Piano

SKU: PR.114418900

Composed by Daniel Dorff. Set of Score and Parts. 24+8 pages. Duration 14 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41890. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114418900).

ISBN 9781491129517. UPC: 680160668632.

A welcome addition to the bass flute repertoire, Dorff’s 14-minute sonata is designed as two pairs of slow-fast movements. While composed as a complete 4-movement sonata, either half may be performed alone as a 7-minute recital work. The movement titles are: I. Sprawling, burbling; II. Sparkling, glistening; III. Under Winter; and IV. Spring Spirits.
When Peter Sheridan commissioned me to write a piece for bass flute and piano, his only requests were a sonata-like multi-movement work, and some kind of reference to New York, where we both grew up. Just the thought of a bass flute, with its broad and mighty airstream, already reminded me of the mighty Hudson River: from the dense woods of upstate New York, through the beautiful landscapes of New Paltz and Poughkeepsie, down through the celebrated Manhattan waterway.As I daydreamed how to build a sonata inspired by the Hudson, I thought of its deep primal nature carved by the Ice Age, and the life within the river and on its shores long before humans arrived. I thought of how the river’s magnetism drew Native Americans who honored and built their lives around it. I thought of beautiful trees and wildlife, the annual cycles of ecosystems, and the natural symbiosis between the river itself, the life within, and the life on land spawned by the river’s resources.I wondered what if Thoreau had sat by the Hudson rather than by Walden Pond; I wondered what if Hesse had set Siddhartha in the Hudson Valley with this river as his metaphor for the flow of life and time.I wondered whether the sonata should flow from north to south, or have chronological references. I wondered if I should allude to the many poets and painters who have drawn inspiration from the mighty Hudson. Every thought led to the river’s essence, its own spirit and life — flowing through raw nature, from skinny trickles to mightiness spawning cities; supporting subtle life, and becoming a central commons for human societies.The subtitle Spirit of the Hudson brings it all together.* * *The sonata is built in 4 movements, with formal inspiration from the Baroque: A slow Mvt. 1 “Sprawling, burbling” leads directly to the rapid Mvt. 2 “Sparkling, glistening,” followed by another slow-fast pair: Mvt. 3 “Under Winter” which leads directly into Mvt. 4 “Spring Spirits.” In addition to performances of the complete sonata, either pair of movements may be performed on its own for a shorter concert segment.SONATA (SPIRIT OF THE HUDSON) was premiered at the International Low Flutes Festival in April 2018 by its commissioner, bass flutist Peter Sheridan, with Hyeeun Hahm as pianist.

Euphonium/Tuba Trio - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3064

Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3064. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3064).

ISBN 9790530110416. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Purcell's Trio Sonatas of 1683 are a blend or hybrid of French and Italian Baroque 17th Century musical styles. The six Sonatas of Volume 2 alternate between major and minor keys. Each work consists of several short movements, ranging between melancholy and joyous. Volume 2 is a continuation of the six sonatas from volume one, with more surprises and enjoyment for performers and listeners alike. Especially delightful are the dissonances that the composer intersperses throughout each work. Each Sonata is about 6-7 minutes in length and they are an absolute delight to perform. Part three may also be performed on Tuba. For advanced performers.

Edited by Jane Smisor Bastien. For Piano. Bastien Piano Literature. Level: Advanced. Listening CD. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

Guitar

SKU: FG.55011-320-6

Composed by Kai Nieminen. Fennica Gehrman #55011-320-6. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-320-6).

ISBN 9790550113206.

Guitar sonata A Walk to the Mysterious Woods (2012-13) is so far the most extensive of the works Kai Nieminen has written for his own instrument, the guitar. The sonata features virtuosic and delicate timbre which is typical of Nieminen's musical idiom and which requires both technical and poetic skill of the performer. The music invokes a fairytale-like scene of nature with its references to Finnish mythology.

Kai Nieminen's guitar sonata is in four movements which follow each other attacca. The form of the work resembles the traditional sonata form: exposition (A Walk with Birdsong) - development (Along the Brook and Song(s) from the Arctic) - recapitulation (Return). The dark chords of the beginning, the pressing silence and the icy-sounding harmony created by the E flat bass line evoke an image of a winter forest. As if following birdsong, the music carries the listener through various landscapes and moods. Birdsong takes the listener to a brook, which then carries the traveller to the ancient Sami joik, a traditional form of chant, and allows him or her to bask in the serenity of natural beauty in a moment where the past and present meet.

Orchestra - Grade 4

SKU: AP.38442

Movement 1. Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Danny Smolenski. Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Form: Sonata. Classical; Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Score and Part(s). 228 pages. Belwin Music #00-38442. Published by Belwin Music (AP.38442).

UPC: 038081437422. English.

This is one that Beethoven should have written for strings! Enjoy the exuberant opening of this 1798 piano sonata in the classical style of Beethoven's early period. In traditional sonata-allegro form, this piece gives a thrilling ride through a wide range of dynamics to create an unforgettably dramatic experience for listeners and performers alike. The arranger has included suggested cuts if time is a consideration. An exciting addition to the repertoire!

Violin

SKU: HL.48181084

For Violin and Cello. Composed by Luigi Boccherini. Leduc. Classical. Softcover. 24 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL20219. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48181084).

UPC: 888680906689. 9.0x12.0x0.113 inches.

Sonata for Violin and Cello composed by Luigi Boccherini was transcribed and annotated by Paul Bazelaire, a professor at the National Conservatoire. Ideal for a recital or for a contest, this sonata in four parts is quite challenging for both instruments and would require advanced skills. The cello score is written over the C and the F key and each of the four parts includes numerous repetitions and fast sections. These four parts are 1. Allegretto Spiritoso, 2. Vivace, 3. Grave and 4. Allegro Assai. This really nice sonata will be a delight to play and to listen to. Luigi Boccherini (1743-1806) composed numerous pieces for various instruments, including cello duets, chamber music, cantatas, ballets, orchestral music, masses, and a large amount of music for strings.

Violin and piano

SKU: FG.55011-218-6

Composed by Mihkel Kerem. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-218-6).

ISBN 979-0-55011-218-6.

Mihkel Kerem, Estonian-born composer and violinist, composed his first violin sonatas when he was very young; however, to the listener they sound mature, intense and even passionate.

Cello; Piano Accompaniment (Cello Part And Piano Score)

SKU: HL.49047317

Cello and Piano. Composed by Wolfgang Koehler. String. Classical. Softcover. Schott Music #CB309. Published by Schott Music (HL.49047317).

ISBN 9798350121902. UPC: 196288201052.

This cello sonata by the renowned jazz pianist and professor of jazz piano unites in a certain way “the best of two worlds”: melodies, sophisticated harmonies and rousing rhythms, which are also convincing in a pure jazz context, are fused here with a formal language and movement techniques that are oriented towards classical models. The voices of both instruments are interwoven on an equal footing and take the listener on an exciting musical journey from the very first moment, which finds its virtuoso climax in the lively rondo via a classical sonata main movement and a quiet middle movement.

By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Arranged by Poor. For concert band. Concert Band. Symphony Band Series. Grade 4. Score and parts. Composed 2010. Duration 5 minutes, 12 seconds. Published by C.L. Barnhouse

Piano - advanced

SKU: HL.49044170

Piano Solo. Composed by Ulvi Cemal Erkin. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Piano Solo. Classical, Contemporary. Softcover. Composed 1946. 26 pages. Duration 15'. Schott Music #ED 21700. Published by Schott Music (HL.49044170).

ISBN 9790001194846. 9.0x12.0x0.123 inches.

The Sonata is one of Erkin's works which the casual listener may fail to attribute to a particular geography at a first hearing. He will however become absorbed by a unique sense of identity, surprising harmonies and rhythms which integrate with such sincerity and authenticity in the flowof the music. At a more attentive hearing, one can discover features of ancient Anatolian music which Erkin always transforms with extraordinary inspiration, enfolding audiences unfamiliar with this culture in a music which is often profoundly spiritual with an admirably woven polyphonic texture in which not one bar seems superfluous or out of place.The first movement Allegro is woven from two contrasting themes. The first is a vigorous progression in the middle register with contrapuntal elements quasi as counterpoint. A luminous second theme evoking folk tunes connects back to the first theme and the movement ends in a brisk tone.In the second movement Adagio molto sostenuto a profound, introspective first theme is developed in variations of exquisite lyricism. The imposing middle section which forms a rondo suggests latent unrest.Imbued with energy and determination, the final Allegro consists of abstracted elements of Anatolian folk music bearing the creative stamp of Erkin. The movement ends with an impressive crescendo.