SKU: DZ.DZ-3841

ISBN 9782897957582.

Listening to and familiarizing myself with the recordings of several jazz musicians from the New York scene of the early 2000s, I noticed that the contrapuntal aspect manifests itself more and more frequently at the level of composition and improvisation. Although we find the manifestation of this concept at different times, notably in the playing of Fred Hersch or guitarist Ted Greene, its spontaneous, systematic and parameterized use seems to become characteristic of contemporary jazz, particularly in the playing of pianist Brad Mehldau. and guitarists such as Gilad Hekselman or Pasquale Grasso. I developed a deep interest in this concept and my efforts to assimilate it materialized in a doctoral thesis in interpretation, in an album, then in this method. We can hear the application of this concept throughout the album, released in the fall of 2021 on the Arte Boreal label: Sens unique.

This collection exposes the methodological approach developed in order to conceive, analyze, and ultimately appropriate the contrapuntal aspect of two voices. The various educational tools and strategies presented in this method will allow the guitarist to quickly identify and then assimilate the many aspects relating to this subject.

SKU: PR.UE037110

ISBN 9783702474164. UPC: 803452071273.

The Mauricio Kagel Composition Competition is held every three years, hosted by the Ludwig van Beethoven Department of the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Composers are encouraged to submit piano works using contemporary language, not ignoring aesthetic appeal, which can be performed by children and young adults. 176 works from 41 countries were submitted for consideration. The jury chose 18 works for performance and discussion, and the proceedings were made publicly available via livestream. Universal Edition is proud to publish the top three winning compositions and K2016 is the third such compilation.