SKU: MN.10-053

UPC: 688670100536.

Often listeners respond very well to settings that demonstrate a sense of humor and fun without being irreverent. David Schelat walks that tightrope admirably in this collection of hymn tune arrangements. There is a variety of moods and techniques here, as well as a few that present more challenges than others (LLANFAIR, for example, which has pedal flourishes). A great new collection to have around.

SKU: HL.1428492

UPC: 196288202547.

The “Prayer of St. Francis” calls us to respond to inhumanity with humanity habitually as a movement towards peace. Opening with a dissonant cry for good will, the singers sing a series of entreaties, and the piano carries them over gently undulating quadruplets. The music flows freely till its final cadence.

SKU: FG.706334-10-3

ISBN 979-0-706334-10-3.

A work in five movements which are played without pause. Juhani Nuorvala makes his music using elements that fascinate him most and that his mind and body respond to. These elements he finds not only in old or new classical music but in various forms of urban music, such as the electronic music or modern dance clubs.

SKU: PL.0703

Scripture Reference: Psalm 84 * immediately attractive setting with warmth of spirit and lyrical writing * set of a cappella choir, staying mainly in the key of E major * soprano part dominates the ensemble with melodic inspiration, other voices respond * ends with rejoicing in the living God, after meditative progression through the psalm * narrow vocal range keeps the text clear.

SKU: CA.3913714

ISBN 9790007216115. Language: German.

The cantata cycle Die Tageszeiten, which was composed in Hamburg in 1757, is one of the outstanding late works of Georg Philipp Telemann. A Symphonie and four cantatas (each of which consists of an aria, accompagnato, aria, and chorus) portray, in a richly sensitive manner, the course of a day, beginning with the awakening of nature to the sunset. The poetry of Friedrich Wilhelm Zachariae and Telemann's music herald the beauty of nature, as well as the greatness of God revealed within it. Colorful instrumentation and pictures in sound corresponding to each time of the day, delicate compositional structure, and an ingenious realization of the text characterize this work, whose musical idiom is at times reminiscent of Haydn. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3913700.

SKU: AP.45872S

UPC: 038081523743. English.

Archaic Voices by Doug Spata was written at the request of a friend of the composer who wanted an easy piece she could use to introduce low 1st-finger B-flats. Her students really responded to the aggressive style, approachable rhythms, and quick tempo. Part independence is kept to a minimum to help young players stay together, and the wide dynamic range adds to the drama of the piece. This is a bold selection that students and teachers can both appreciate. (1:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: CA.1121300

ISBN 9790007026219. Key: F major. Language: all languages.

Peter Thalheimer presents a concertino for recorder unknown until now. The concertino by Giuseppe Tartini is of the genre Concerto da camera and is of comparable musical quality to corresponding works by A. Scarlatti and A. Vivaldi.

SKU: HL.49046294

ISBN 9781540069955. UPC: 842819108559. 0.092 inches.

A String of Pearls is a five-movement suite for piano duet. Written in 2017 for the Darina Piano Duo, the duet is intended for pianists who particularly enjoy playing expressive and evocative music with a hint of minimalism. The minimalist style is often associated with music featuring repetitive structures or note patterns. Each movement represents a different pearl, reflecting the precious jewel's characteristics as well as its corresponding symbolism.