SKU: HL.4006607

UPC: 840126919745.

In a Persian Market was composed in 1920 by English composer Albert W. Ketelby. It is a short tone poem that describes the hustle and bustle taking place at a busy, exotic Persian bazaar. Camel herders, beggars, a princess, jugglers, snake charmers and a myriad of others fill the musical scenes. The princess and her caravan eventually pass by and all is back to normal. Tohru Takahashi's arrangement perfectly conveys the sights, sounds and smells of a Persian market.

SKU: S2.20-2090SF

ISBN 9780787762780.

Close your eyes and visualize the camel caravan in the desert night. Sandra Eithun has captured the wonder of the magi in this creative reworking of the familiar carol. Inventive textures and rhythms keep ringers and audiences engaged, enhanced by the optional tambourine, triangle, and windchimes, which nicely complement the timbre of the handbells. Add this piece to your holiday concert program, or to your services for Christmas or Epiphany.

SKU: HL.14041529

ISBN 9781849388214.

Lord Berners (1883-1950) was one of the most idiosyncratic and fascinating personalities in British music.

He became a pioneer in the avant-garde when he wrote his first music whilst living in Rome as adiplomat during World War 1; Balanchine choreographed his first two ballets and Ashton the next three; in 1931 he had the first exhibition of his paintings; in 1934 he published the first volume of his autobiography, FirstChildhood, and two years later his first novel, The Camel -- and three more novels came out in 1941.

On top of all this during the 1930s, known as 'the versatile peer', he increasingly gained a reputation as an eccentric,which he realised was good for publicity.

A wry humour pervades everything, as in these three sets of piano duets. Berners' songs and piano music, too, are as full of whimsical references as those of Erik Satie -- he hasbeen called the English Satie and the Ronald Firbank of music.

Berners was not prolific but whatever he did was stamped with his own fastidious accomplishment. He may not have been the last eccentric but his music, writingand painting combine to make him one of the most rewarding.

SKU: HL.14004313

English.

Bethlehem Tails is a nativity play with a difference. This charming, entertaining and educational story tells the Christmas story from the point of view of the animals at Bethlehem, and is sure to capture the imaginations of all 8 to 11-year-olds. The music can be sung as a concert performance with story narrative or as a full musical play. Will suit more able young singers. If you need to license a school/youth theatre performance of this product, please use the online application form.