Symphony in Eb major Hob. I:103 (Drumroll)-The twelve London Symphonies??? comprise the sublime final statement of Haydn???s symphonic ??uvre. They were written for the London impresario Johann Peter Salomon and Haydn himself conducted their premieres during his lengthy stays in the English metropolis in 1791/92 and 1794/95. The E-flat-major Symphony no. 103 was composed in 1795 as the penultimate of the London Symphonies. It owes its epithet to its unique beginning: a solo drumroll in the timpani ushers in the slow introduction. This opening bar marked with Haydn???s heading Intrada??? and a pause even inspires many a performer to venture a short timpani improvisation. This study edition adopts the musical text of the HaydnComplete Edition thereby guaranteeing the highest scholarly quality. An informative preface and a brief Critical Report make the handy score an ideal companion for all current and soon-to-be Haydn fans.

J.S. Bach?s Four Orchestral Suites belong to that select group of works one could truly call classical hits! They stem from Bach?s extremely productive time in Cöthen which ended in 1721.Unfortunately the only sources that have come down to us are copyist parts from Leipzig. These originally formed the basis for the critical complete edition volume which was published in 1967 as part of the ?New Bach Edition?.At that time Bärenreiter also issued separate scores and parts which however were prepared with additional articulation and performance suggestions. Bärenreiter?s new edition of Bach?s great four suites nowpresents the Urtext as found in the ?New Bach Edition? i.e. without emendations and performance suggestions. The orchestral parts have been re-engraved and the material includes an alternative version of the Overture and Air to the D major suite BWV 1068 including a ?Violino concertato? part.- Urtext editions of these important works.- Newly engraved parts and fully realized continuo.- For the first time an alternative version of the Overture and Air to the D major suite BWV 1068 with ? Violino concertato ? is included.- Full scores study scores and performance material available for sale.

Poul Ruders' Handel Variations for Orchestra (2009) -Ninety Symphonic Reflections on Eight Bars by Georg Friedrich Handel.Commissioned by and dedicated to the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra in celebration of their 75th anniversary 2010. Premiered by The Aarhus Symphony Orchestra conducted by Giancarlo Andretta at the Aarhus Concert Hall 14 January 2010. Programme noteThe short feisty Bourrée from Handel´s famous Water Music (First Suite in F major) has for some years been hovering at the back of my mind as possessing the perfectpotential for a series of variations. Not unlike the short 'morsel' by Henry Purcell (the witches Ho-ho-ho-chorus from the opera Dido and Aeneas) which kicks off the ten variations of my orchestral work Concerto in Pieces the music per se is not particularly interesting but it nevertheless grows on you and is difficult to get rid of. It is merely a handful of sequences (a technique much used in the Baroque era - a method in which the same motif is being shifted up and down in a specified order). Actually it is only the first eight bars of the Bourrée which I haul through the wringer.It would be obvious to assume that Handel Variations make up a sequel to Concerto in Pieces but in spite of the similarity in character between the two chosen themes the Handel Variations are far more symphonically coherent. There are no less than ninety (!) variations and each variation (they are relatively short ranging from four up to forty-something bars) runs seamlessly into the next creating a huge symphonic body of constantly changing colours. I set out with the original theme without interfering but the 'erosion' begins to gnaw away at the theme already from the first variation. Imagine a vast gallery of Handel portraits in which Georg Friedrich appears at first fully recognizable but then the 'disfiguration' sets in and

J.S. Bach?s Four Orchestral Suites belong to that select group of works one could truly call classical hits! They stem from Bach?s extremely productive time in Cöthen which ended in 1721.Unfortunately the only sources that have come down to us are copyist parts from Leipzig. These originally formed the basis for the critical complete edition volume which was published in 1967 as part of the ?New Bach Edition?.At that time Bärenreiter also issued separate scores and parts which however were prepared with additional articulation and performance suggestions. Bärenreiter?s new edition of Bach?s great four suitesnow presents the Urtext as found in the ?New Bach Edition? i.e. without emendations and performance suggestions. The orchestral parts have been re-engraved and the material includes an alternative version of the Overture and Air to the D major suite BWV 1068 including a ?Violino concertato? part.- Urtext editions of these important works.- Newly engraved parts and fully realized continuo.- For the first time an alternative version of the Overture and Air to the D major suite BWV 1068 with ?Violino concertato? is included.- Full scores study scores and performance material available for sale.

for Orchestra-Avskedsvariationer/Farewell Variations for Orchestra by Britta Byström (2005). Programme Note Farewell Variations sees the careful approach towards Haydn by Britta Byström. Although you have the title reference to the ”Farewell” Symphony Haydn’s Symphony No. 45 Byström’s approximations are being made in a subtle way similar to her free interpretation of literary works. You will not find any direct thematic connections between Byström and Haydn. Byström’s Haydn inspiration comes in form of the various titles which have been given to a lotof Haydn symphonies in the post-Haydn era. Byström wanted to go in sort of an opposite direction: To compose music based on ”Haydnish” symphonic titles. A kind of symphonic Haydn catalogue appears in the movements. Farewell Variations consist of fourteen variations of Byström’s own thematics. The work begins in sighing and broken phrases – like the shadow of a dance. The titles of the variations lead to the description of daily events starting with morning. A day of Haydn! The last variation farewell ends with the musicians playing on by on. As such there is no story but the titles are the main focus here. Byström says that she musically ”tried to capture some of Haydn’s ease and insights”. Tony Lundman           

DVD inclus La Direction d?orchestre est un ouvrage qui aborde les bases techniques musicales et artistiques essentielles pour une solide formation de chef d?orchestre, mais aussi une formation vocale ou instrumentale. Le chef d?orchestre en devenir trouvera dans ce manuel toutes les clés théoriques et pratiques nécessaires au développement de ses connaissances qui lui permettront de conduire l?orchestre avec aisance et passion : - Technique de base - Etude et préparation du répertoire - Les répétitions - Le concert - Sur le podium : cas pratique - Glossaire Traduction française par Aude Ameille de l?ouvrage En el podio paru aux Editions Boileau. Presse Cet ouvrage, éminemment pratique, n'en néglige pas, pour autant, tout l'aspect culturel de la direction. Si il est orienté prioritairement vers la conduite d'un orchestre, il s'attache aussi à la direction spécifique d'une harmonie, ou, encore plus spécifique, d'un choeur. Cet aspect a d'ailleurs été longtemps négligé et tous les chefs de choeur ou choriste ont connu ces chefs d'orchestre qui ne savait pas comment se conduire vis-à-vis d'un choeur lorsqu'ils dirigeaient une pièce pour choeur et orchestre. Bref, l'ouvrage est très complet. Il comporte cinq parties plus l'indispensable glossaire. La première partie est consacrée aux techniques de base correspondant à tout l'aspect corporel, de la tenue aux différentes battues. La deuxième partie est consacrée à l'étude et la préparation du répertoire, exposées très en détail. La troisième est consacrée aux répétitions, la quatrième au concert. La cinquième partie fait en quelque sorte la synthèse en proposant d'appliquer l'ensemble à l'Alléluia du Messie de Haendel. L'ouvrage comporte aussi une copieuse et judicieuse bibliographie. Quant au DVD, il suit pas à pas l'exposé et ne comporte pas moins de trente-quatre chapitres divisés eux-mêmes en plusieurs sections. Il s'agit donc d'un outil de travail tout à fait remarquable et l'auteur explique en détail comment l'utiliser. Cette réalisation est donc une somme que le professionnel aussi bien que l'amateur éclairé pourra lire avec un grand intérêt et un grand profit. L'Education Musicale, n°94 (Juillet 2015)

Par CLERC EMMANUEL. Tiré de deux fables de La Fontaine, cette très jolie comédie, dont le livret est signé par Louis Anseaume (le même qui a écrit Cendrillon) a offert à nouveau l'occasion à L'ensemble Les Monts du Reuil de continuer son exploration du répertoire de l'Opéra Comique et des fables. Ici, Louis Anseaume s'est inspiré de deux fables très célèbres de Jean de La Fontaine pour offrir à nouveau un livret de grande qualité. Emmanuel Clerc s'est emparé du livret pour écrire en 2012 une musique vive et descriptive./ Répertoire / Conducteur

Cette ?uvre est née d?un projet commun entre plusieurs organisations musicales vocales et artistiques belges flamandes. Joy to the World est une mosaïque composée de deux pièces purement instrumentales et de treize chants de Noël internationaux arrangés pour Ensemble à instrumentation variable et Ch?ur. Cette vaste partition d?une durée d?environ 53 minutes peut constituer le matériau unique d?un programme de Noël. Il est également possible d?en donner une version écourtée en fonction du nombre de pièces que vous souhaitez interpréter. L?orchestration à 4 5 ou 6 voix est taillée sur mesure pour des ensembles ayant un effectif réduit ou incomplet. Lesparties pour Ch?ur sont simples et par conséquent facilement accessibles (paroles dans différentes langues). Pour obtenir plus d?informations consultez le site internet des éditions Beriato : www.beriato.com

This is the first publication of Ralph Vaughan Williams's early work for orchestra Bucolic Suite which was completed in November 1900 and first performed by the Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra in March 1902. This attractive work is cast in four movements - Allegro Andante Intermezzo Finale - and already shows evidence of the composer's emerging musical style and sure grasp of orchestral techniques. This new edition has been carefully prepared from the original manuscript by Julian Rushton and comes with full textual commentary. This publication will be welcomed by all aficionados of Vaughan Williams's music.

Par TCHAIKOVSKI PIOTR ILITCH. Format: ETP small/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Incredible as it seems today Bizet's opera Carmen was coolly received at its 1875 premiere at the Paris Opera-Comique; critics condemned its subject matter as lurid and its music as overly Wagnerian. Now hailed as the composer's supreme achievement this colourful passionate work continues to delight listeners around the world with its emotional atmospheric music and the originality of its conception.