An original and exciting collection of anthems and other choral pieces written for the Orthodox Church and inspired by the Church in Russia, selected by Ralph Allwood. Partly because of the re-emergence of the Church in the former Soviet Union, interest in Christian musical sources alternative to the great body of the Anglican and other Western Christian traditions has grown sharply in recent years. Though the works presented here may be unfamiliar, they are all masterly. Designed to appeal to choirs of various levels, the collection includes a Kontakion and Ikos for the funeral service, anthems by Great Russian Romantics: Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Grechaninov - and composers from our age: Stravinsky, Schnittke, or Arvo Part speaking for a tradition outside the Orthodox Church, as well as settings of the Lord's Prayer in both Russian and English by John Tavener. / Chant Et Piano

Messiah occupies a unique position in Handel’s work. Even if it does not represent the absolute zenith several other oratorios could challenge it in this respect its strongly universal character and directness of expression which appeal to men of all creeds make it the most renowned work in the whole of the composer’s monumental output.That this oratorio is unquestionably a work of individual character is shown by all its features: its material which presents liturgical traditions alongside popular elements; its structure which combines an ever-changing variety of elements from opera cantata concerto and anthem; its musicalorganization which at once unifies and dramatically juxtaposes the various styles. All are united in an extraordinary manner with great artistry most accomplished technique and superb invention.Urtext of the Halle Handel EditionFull score and performance material (BA4012) vocal score (BA4012-73 English; BA4012-90 English-German) and study score format 22.5 x 16.5cm (TP175) available for sale.

Par STRAVINSKY. Igor Stravinsky 's compositional career was notable for its stylistic diversity which clearly marks his Four Russian Songs – written while transitioning from his ‘Russian period’ to his ‘neoclassicalperiod’ and thus carrying the unique marks of both. The four songs ( Canard, Chanson Pour Compter, Chant Dissident and Le Moineau Est Anssis ) for high Voice with Piano accompaniment can beperformed as separate pieces but work best when played together. Duration is approx. 7 minutes. French translation by C. F Ramuz. Russian composer, pianist and conductor Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky is widelyconsidered one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century. / Rép Classique / Répertoire / Chant et Piano

Kesia a collection of pop hits arranged for piano and vocal. Songs include 'Quiero Verte' 'Hay Algo Mas Alla' 'Esta LLama'.

None But The Longing Heart (Often translated as None But The Lonely Heart) is a song for solo Voice with Piano accompaniment. Written in 1869 it is the last in a collection of six Romancesthat formed the composer's opus 6. The words were originally written in German by Goethe and translated into Russian by Lev Mey. The English words have been produced here by E. Teschemacher.Pyotr IlyichTchaikovsky (1840 - 1893) is one of the best-known Russian composers in the west. He was the first Russian composer to write in the European style generating criticism from his peers for abandoning the Russian culturalheritage but gathering acclaim across both Europe and America.

Carlo Francesco Badini (1715?1810) fut longtemps librettiste pour l?opéra italien de Londres. En 1791 il écrivit le texte du dernier opéra en date de Joseph Haydn «L?anima del filosofo ossia Orfeo ed Euridice». Puis en 1796 Badini collabora à nouveau avec Haydn et il en sortit deux charmants duos de chambre pour soprano ténor et piano: «Saper vorrei se m?ami» et «Guarda qui che lo vedrai» tous deux situés dans le contexte pastoral alors très en vogue. Ils sont présentés ici en version urtext par les éditions Henle. La complexité de l?état des sources ainsi que des indications relatives à leur publication sont décrites dans la préface détaillée de l?éditrice MarianneHelms.

Regarded as the greatest Spanish composer of the 20th century Manuel De Falla (1876-1946) had a distinctively nationalistic style. His Andalusian influences are clearly seen in his ballet El AmorBrujo which is often praised for its originality while at the same time preserving the beauty of the Andalusian folk themes. The libretto was written by Gregorio Mart nez Sierra and the ballet was firstpublished in 1915. The composer issued several revisions during his lifetime but his original work is given here. The Voice part has been paired with a Piano reduction making it ideal for rehearsal accompaniment private study or recital performance.

Serge Rachmaninoff: Complete Songs For Voice And Piano is a rich collection of 71 compositions including some of the most hauntingly beautiful passages in vocal literature. This songbook is an exciting treasury of glorious songs; Opp. 4 14 21 26 34 and 38 have all been reproduced from authoritative sources in a convenient one-volume edition.Most lyrics are in Russian (Cyrillic) with English translations.

Oper in Funf Akten Version 1756. Par RAMEAU JEAN-PHILIPPE. Richer than ever ? Rameau?s ?Zoroastre? in the version of 1756. Opera in five acts. Rameau?s revised version of his opera ?Zoroastre?, which could be heard and seen between 20 January 1756 and 26 March 1757 at the Académie royale de musique, was favourably received. Also from today?s point of view the work profits dramaturgically from many of the changes and seems altogether richer and more tightly woven than the original of 1749. The subject matter of the libretto, derived from Ancient Persian sources, is timeless: the struggle between good and bad. The good is embodied by the religious reformer Zoroastre, a representative of the supreme light being Orosmade. He is opposed by the ambitious magician Abramane who serves Ariman, the spirit of the dark. The opera includes some of Rameau?s most ecstatic and spiritual musical numbers, such as the episode of sun worship in Act 3 with the sublime ?Hymne à la Lumière?, which, for unknown reasons, was not integrated in the revision of 1756. It is therefore included in Appendix 3 of this Bärenreiter edition. Incidentally, with ?Zoroastre? the prologue, wh ich had been customary since the beginnings of French opera in the 1670s, was abandoned. Instead Rameau was the first to introduce an overture which set the scene for the entire drama and thereby anticipated Gluck?s opera reform by many years. - One of Rameau?s main works for the stage, now available with all its versions - With a straight-forward piano reduction in the vocal score by François Saint-Yves - Available on sale full score (B0A8867-01) and vocal score (BA08867-90) - Performance material available for hire BA08867-72 - Jean-Philippe Rameau - Opera Omnia (OOR) IV/26 / Date parution : 2022-07-30/ Répertoire / Chant et Piano