SKU: PR.114419850
ISBN 9781491135808. UPC: 680160681044. 9 x 12 inches.
Both a spectacular concerto for saxophone, and a dramatic tone poem on Roman mythology, QUICKSILVER is a 23-minute concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble by one of the sax literature’s most commissioned and admired composers.Through worded captions as well as gorgeously expressive tone painting, Movement 1 depicts the birth and childhood pranks of Mercury, Movement 2 shows him escorting souls to the gates of the Underworld, and Movement 3 is a phantasmagoric finale portraying Mercury as messenger amid the conflicts of other mythological figures. There are many YouTube performances available, both in the original version with Wind Ensemble, and with Piano.In addition to being another name for the element mercury, “quicksilver†is used to describe something that changes quickly or is difficult to contain. My concerto of the same name was inspired by the Roman god Mercury, as well as the mercurial nature of the saxophone: unpredictable, very lively, and volatile. Mercury (known as Hermes in Greek mythology) is best known for his winged shoes, which allowed him to fly swiftly as the messenger of his fellow Olympians. Mercury had other duties too, including serving as the god of merchants, travelers, and tricksters; he also ushered souls of the departed to the Underworld.Quicksilver tells three tales of the Roman god. The first movement (Antics of a Newborn God) opens with the birth of Mercury; after he takes his first steps, he toddles around, gleefully looking for mischief. He stumbles across a herd of cows that belong to his brother Apollo; Mercury slyly lets the cows out of their pen before toddling onward with his mischief-making.In the second movement (Guiding Souls to the Underworld), Pluto, god of the Underworld, bids Mercury to bring him fresh souls. The movement begins with death-knells tolling for humans who are about to die; Mercury picks up these souls and leads them down to the gates of the Underworld.The third and final movement (Messenger of Olympus) depicts Mercury as he is busily running errands for various gods and goddesses. We first encounter him mid-flight as he dashes to earth to find Aeneas, a Trojan lieutenant who had been run out of Troy by the invading Greeks. Aeneas is on a quest to find land on which to establish a new city that would eventually become Rome. While traveling, he is distracted from his quest when he meets the beautiful queen Dido. They live together for many years before Mercury intervenes; he chastises Aeneas for giving up on his quest and persuades him to pick it up again. As Aeneas mournfully resumes his journey, we hear Dido perish of a broken heart. Mercury then takes to the skies to seek out Perseus, who is preparing to kill Medusa, the hideous gorgon who has snakes for hair and a gaze that turns those who catch her glance into stone. Mercury advises Perseus on how to slay Medusa and lends Perseus his sword to do the deed. We hear Perseus victorious in the beheading of Medusa, after which Mercury takes to the skies once more to fly home to Olympus.
SKU: FT.FM1245
ISBN 9790570791446.
SKU: HL.49045907
ISBN 9783795710507. UPC: 888680792671. 9.0x12.0x0.239 inches.
The Easy Concert Pieces series for alto saxophone and piano provide easy to intermediate pieces from the Renaissance to the modern era for music lessons, concert performances or private music-making. The volumes with accompanying CD add to the not very extensive repertoire of performance pieces for saxophone. They were carefully selected according to technical and musical requirements and arearranged in three volumes according to their level of difficulty. All pieces are included on the accompanying CD as demo and play-along versions (piano accompaniment). The piano part contained in the volume is very easy so that it can even be played by a pupil, e.g. at a music school concert. Volume 1 (ED 22553) contains easy pieces which mainly range from d' to c'', occasionally even to d'''. The keys range from C to D major or the respective minor keys. This volume contains works by Charpentier, Vivaldi, Handel, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Smetana, Putz, Moser, and others. Volume 2 (ED 22554) contains intermediate pieces ranging from c' to e''', with unusual metres and demisemiquavers appearing occasionally. Including works by Wolkenstein, Peuerl, Schein, Purcell, Telemann, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Gounod, Humperdinck, Elgar, and others. Volume 3 (ED 22942) - in preparation: Will contain pieces at even higher levels of difficulty and add further works to the repertoire.
SKU: CZ.9798879438420
ISBN 9798879438420.
Discover Jazz Hymns â where cherished hymns meet the vibrant world of jazz! Immerse yourself in the timeless essence of twenty beloved hymns, now adorned with sophisticated jazz harmonies, designed to be easily performed by music enthusiasts of all levels.This unique collection features classics like 'Amazing Grace,' 'How Great Thou Art,' and 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus,' each thoughtfully arranged to blend tradition with the allure of contemporary jazz. Featuring beautiful arrangements, online audio mp3s and included lyrics, this book is a comprehensive resource for both musicians and congregations alike.Ideal for church services, personal devotion, or musical gatherings, these hymns resonate with a newfound energy while honoring their sacred roots. Elevate the ambiance of your gatherings and infuse them with the rich melodies and fresh harmonies found within Jazz Hymns.Embrace the beauty of tradition reimagined and experience the joy of playing these timeless hymns, perfectly suited for musicians seeking a harmonious blend of classic and modern influencesJazz Hymns is available is editions for flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, cello, guitar and solo piano.
SKU: FL.FX074180
Here's how a little theme can travel in various musical styles and also around the world... - Jerome NAULAIS ; A piece to be played from 6 years of practice. ; Instruments: 1 Alto Saxophone 1 Piano; Difficuly Level: Grade 4.
SKU: DM.DMP-109086
ISBN 9790365312047.
A lot of very easy pieces for beginners. You can play them even from the first weeks after learning an instrument. With a very easy piano accompaniment.
SKU: MA.EMR-28996
Dix / Nearer, My God, To Thee / Passion Choral / Grosser Gott, wir loben Dich / Redemption / Jerusalem / Pray For A Better World / Wir pflugen / Resurrection / In Terra Pax / Lobe den Herrn / Nun danket alle Gott / Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott ....
SKU: BT.DHP-1074419-400
ISBN 9789043154185. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
The pieces in Concert Time are fun and varied: they have been written in diverse styles, and different time signatures are featured. The piano accompaniments are included, especially for live performances. The accompaniments are also on the CD - played on a real grand piano. There is a demo version of each piece as well. This book will undoubtedly lead to success on stage! De voordrachtstukken in Concert Time, gecomponeerd door hedendaagse componisten, bieden speelplezier en variatie: ze zijn geschreven in diverse stijlen en er komen verschillende maat- en toonsoorten aan bod. De pianobegeleidingenzijn meegeleverd, speciaal voor liveoptredens. Ze staan ook op de cd, verder is er van elk stuk een voorbeeldversie te beluisteren. Dit boek leidt ongetwijfeld tot succes op het podium! Inhoud: Chameleon Walk Jolly JumperSentimental Tune Baroque Concertino e.a.Die Stücke in Concert Time bieten durch eine Vielfalt an Stilen sowie unterschiedliche Takt- und Tonarten Abwechslung und groÃ?en Lerneffekt. Komponiert wurden die 13 Stücke von zeitgenössischen Komponisten, wie Otto M. Schwarz, André Waignein, Bertrand Moren, Ferrer Ferran u. a. Die Auswahl der Stücke ist sorgfältig auf das Instrument abgestimmt. Die gerade für Live-Auftritte nützlichen Klavierbegleitungen sind im Buch enthalten. Es gibt sie auÃ?erdem auch auf der CD, auf einem echten Flügel aufgenommen. Zusätzlich sind Demoversionen aller Stücke zu hören. Dieses Buch führt auf direktem Wege zum Bühnenerfolg!Concert Time contient des pièces divertissantes et variées écrites par cinq compositeurs européens. Différents chiffrages de mesure, styles et tonalités sont représentés. Cet ouvrage propose un accompagnement de piano (version papier) inclus dans le recueil ainsi quâ??un accompagnement sur compact disc, interprété au piano queue. Les versions intégrales vous serviront de guide. Concert Time en « live », câ??est le succès assuré ! I brani di Concert Time sono variegati e divertenti: sono scritti in diversi stili, e sono proposti in ritmi diversi. Le parti del piano sono incluse per permettervi di suonare in pubblico. Sul CD sono registrati gli accompagnamenti di un vero piano a coda. Troverete una versione demo di ogni brano. Questa pubblicazione è indispensabile per trovare il successo sul palco.
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