The contemporary music of Paul Creston continues to be important repertoire particularly his famous concerti for Marimba and Saxophone. Robert has adapted this delightfully musical suite of dances originally composedfor Piano. This addition to the serious string repertoire is certain to be a contest/festival list choice.

Into the faded air was commissioned by Britten Sinfonia for first performance at Filharmonic Hall Krakow Poland on Sunday 13th January 2008 with Jacqueline Shave (Violin) Miranda Dale (Violin) Clare Finnimore(Viola) Catherine Musker (Viola) Caroline Dearnley (Cello) and Banjamin Chappell (Cello).Scoring: String Sextet (2 Violins 2 Violas and 2 Cellos)Duration: 10 minutes Composer'sNotes 'Into The Faded Air is cast in four movements although the last three movements are played without a break.In the first movement the sextet is divided into twogroups. The first group consisting of violin viola and cello plays a sustained melody while the second group (also violin viola and cello) contributes more jagged and intricate material. The second movement is an extended duetfor two violas accompanied by the other instruments. As the movement progresses the accompanying instruments become more prominent. The third movement is the only fast movement in the piece with rapid semiquavers and much useof pizzicato throughout. This leads into a serene chorale where the three upper instruments (two violins and first viola) are set against the second viola and two cellos.' - HelenGrime

Par KNOCKAERT PETER. The future of our fragile world is in our hands. As Sir David Attenborough stated on the Climate Conference in Glasgow on November, 1st, 2021: ?... We are already in trouble. The stability we all depend on is breaking. This story is one of inequality, as well as instability. Today, those who?ve done the least to cause this problem, are being the hardest hit. Ultimately, all of us will feel the impact, some of which are now unavoidable. ... We?re going to have to learn together, how to achieve this, ensuring none are left behind. We must use this opportunity to create a more equal world and our motivation should not be fear, but hope. ...? . We must be more caring about the wonderful place we live in... our unique home: Planet Earth. This music is both a shoutout to take care of our planet and a hymn to the beauty of this place. The composition is suited for stage as well as for the enjoyment in music school orchestral practice. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Orchestre de Cordes

Präludium / Scherzo-Shostakovich's Prelude And Scherzo from Opus 11 for String Quartet is thought to have been composed whilst he was studying at the Leningrad Conservatory from which he graduated in 1925.

The complete String Quartet score for Maxwell Davies' Quartet No.6. This work was commissioned by the Naxos Recording Company and is the sixth in a series of ten quartets. It was first performed on 26th April 2005 at the PurcellRoom London by the Maggini Quartet.

A haunting elegant carol is beautifully rendered by John Leavitt in this compelling setting for strings. Holst's classic Christmas piece makes a memorable centerpiece for a holiday program and one you'll want to perform year after year. Dur: 3:15

Dark sinister and fun - these words describe this wonderfully inventive piece that paints a picture of shadows marching in unison through hallways dark corners and anywhere else the imagination would like to go. Designed to introduce students to E and B in a simple setting the work makes wonderful use of mild dissonance as the shadows come to life. Clever!

At The Bier Of The Young Artist-Ved En Ung Kunstbers Baare (At The Bier Of The Young Artist) a slow lament by Carl Nielsen written for strings. Parts.

At The Bier Of The Young Artist-Ved En Ung Kunstbers Baare (At The Bier Of The Young Artist) a slow lament by Carl Nielsen written for strings. Score.