SKU: BO.B.3726

Written in 2001, this work was conceived by the need to enlarge the repertoire of works for solo cello, an important goal since the repertoire of such works is limited. Most cellists are limited to performances of such well-known solo works as the Suites of Bach, written almost 300 years ago, as well as other classics of the genre by Max Reger, Zoltan Kodaly, Benjamin Britten, Gaspar Cassado, Enric Casals, etc.

The intention of the Suite Exotique is to revolutionize the concept of the Baroque suite by transforming the suite into a collection of modern dances, which are both contemporary and widely recognized today. Thus, the dances of the Baroque suite, such as Allemande, Courante, Sarabande are substituted for the Tango, Milonga, Blues in such a way that the traditional formal structure of six movements of Baroque dances is modernized by rhythms and contemporary styles which coexist in the Modern world, but are separate from and do not pertain to those works which are normally considered to belong to the realm of cultured music.

Apart from the fusion represented by the mixture of a Baroque genre with modern, urban musical language found in this work, the subtitle exotica is appropriate due to the originality of writing such a work for cello solo. This work allows the interpreter to explore and take full advantage of their technical, artistic and expressive abilities.

This work establishes a total symbiosis between the instrument and the evolutionary transformation of its musical language which in turn creates a style adapted to the expressive requirements of the work itself. The specific techniques and qualities of the cello are placed in service of the required style and concept of each movement of the Suite. At the same time those stylistic characteristics are transformed and adapted to the particular characteristics of the cello and taking full advantage of the instruments polyphonic, sonic, aesthetic qualities as well as its timbre.

The Suite Exotique was premiered in August, 2003 during the International Music Festival of Ibiza by the Russian cellist Svetlana Tovstukha.

SKU: HL.49007547

ISBN 9783795751739. UPC: 884088099732. 9.0x12.0x0.2 inches. German. Renate Mantel.

Diese Celloschule wendet sich an den Einzel- und Gruppenunterricht mit Kindern von 5-10 Jahren. Die Lese- und Spielfahigkeit werden parallel entwickelt. Neben der traditionellen Notenschrift gibt es zur visuellen Verdeutlichung Block-Noten und eine Griffschrift. Von Anfang an wird Musik gemacht. Die cellistischen Bewegungsablaufe werden leicht verstandlich erlautert und bewusst trainiert. Mit speziellen Hinweisen erhalten auch die Eltern die wichtigsten Informationen, damit sie das Uben ein wenig unterstutzen konnen. Locker formulierte Texte, frohliche Lieder, farbige Illustrationen und Anregungen fur Improvisation und Auswendigspiel bringen Spass am Cellospiel. Band 1 fuhrt behutsam und spielerisch in das Cellospiel ein und erreicht am Ende, dass auf allen Saiten in der 1. engen Lage gespielt werden kann. Das Kind erlebt dabei den Zusammenhang von Tonqualitat und Korperbewegung.

SKU: HL.224731

ISBN 9781495090325. UPC: 888680671761. 9.0x12.0x0.312 inches.

Instrumentalists will love this jam-packed collection of 101 timeless pop songs! Songs include: Another Brick in the Wall • Billie Jean • Dust in the Wind • Easy • Free Bird • Girls Just Want to Have Fun • Hey Jude • I'm a Believer • Jessie's Girl • Lean on Me • The Lion Sleeps Tonight • Livin' on a Prayer • My Girl • Piano Man • Pour Some Sugar on Me • Reeling in the Years • Stand by Me • Sweet Home Alabama • Take Me Home, Country Roads • With or Without You • You Really Got Me • and more.