This work for viola chorus and percussion was commissioned by the London Symphony Chorus and was first performed in October 1994 at the Barbican Hall London by Yuri Bashmet and the London Symphony Chorus conducted by StephenWestrop.The remarkable text of the Troparion written by the great Byzantine poetess-nun Cassiana was the inspiration of The Myrrh-Bearer. The text informed the architecture of the music. The viola solo represents MaryMagdalen as the cello solo represented the Mother of God on The Protecting Veil. This is where the resemblance between the two pieces ends.In The Myrrh-Bearer the Chorus symbolises ‘us’ the ‘sins of the world’ from‘stylized dictatorships’ to ‘the frivolous inane escapist vanities of the world ’ the to cries of ‘help’ after the cosmic catastrophe and finally reaching an apocalyptic climax in the words ‘We have no king by Caesar;’ adownright condemnation of God in the Earthly power.In a surreal way the Magdalen’s ‘sin’ shines through in the viola music because she recognises the Godhead and the endless ‘Kyrie eleison’ chanted by the semi-chorusrepresents her repentance and whatever is left of a ‘repentant’ world.The Myrrh-Bearer explores the whole range of the viola climbing from the depths up to the highest notes and then falling again at the end after theMagdalen’s recognition of the Risen Christ ‘Rabboni.’The last stroke of the gong in the viola’s final bottom C gives a deliberately ominous end to the piece.This is a special item which is made to order. Please e-mail ourMail Order Department for further information.

Big Note/Large Print-Warm-ups for the Violist is an adaptation of Warm-ups for the Violinist. It is targeted to help build strengthen and develop the muscles and techniques needed for viola playing. It is especially suited and created for the morecasual violist who is sincerely interested in getting maximum benefit from a minimum of effort. I first tested these scales and exercises on myself for six months faithfully using them for about 20 minutes as warm-ups to my dailypractice. I was rewarded with a definite improvement in my technique. I was actually surprised to see my dexterity grow as I charted my metronomic progress on a calendar. I remember thinking 'I will never be able to play fasterthan this.' But then a couple of weeks later I would indeed climb a notch higher!Through the years I have used these exercises in countless workshops and with private students. The letters of thanks and positive feedback fromstudents who were thrilled with improved violin and fiddle technique have brought me great satisfaction. Progress with these exercises is like the progress of a body builder. Body builders do not get up in the morning and think 'I am going to develop and build my muscles today ' and instantly look like Mr. Atlas. It takes weeks months and for some years to attain results. It must be done over a period of time. Like all diets and exercise programs determination and dedication are most important to success! I sincerely believe that these exercises when faithfully practiced will help violists improve their skills. The exercises will help develop and strengthen muscles usedfor finger dexterity clarity of notes tone bowing-arm control intonation double stops and a flexible bowing-arm wrist. A companion audio play-along recording is available online.

Hob. I:91-This four-movement work with a slow introduction is Haydn?s last symphony for ?Small? Orchestra i.e. without Trumpets and Timpani. However it has long passages for solo Violoncello and is also scored for two Bassoons. The editor of this edition recommends a performance with low Horns (additionally included in the wind set) to prevent the musical character of the Andante from being compromised by the predominantly high registers.Continuing the collaboration between Bärenreiter and the Henle publishing company in the areas of large choral works operas and symphonies this edition is appearing based on the Henle Complete Edition of theWorks of Joseph Haydn. The complete performance material for several of Haydn?s Sturm und Drang symphonies and all the London and Paris symphonies has already been published.- Based on the Henle Complete Edition of the Works of Joseph Haydn.- Orchestral parts in a large format (25.5 × 32.5 cm).- Full score & performance material (BA10978) available for sale.

Instrumental Play-Along-15 songs from the timeless children's cartoon series arranged for solo instrumentalists with a great accompaniment CD. The CD includes the Amazing Slow Downer software so instrumentalists can use the disks in their computer to slow down the tempo without changing the pitch while they practise.

Instrumental Play-Along-14 famous Christmas carols each arranged for solo instrument play-along in the styles of the great composers. Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High (Mozart) * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Beethoven) * O Come All Ye Faithful(Bach) * Silent Night (Debussy) * and more all with CD accompaniment.

Arrangements Solo De 10 Chansons Avec Accompagnement Cd. Par BERNSTEIN LEONARD. 10 chansons de musique classique de Leonard Bernstein arrangé pour instrumentistes solistes. Le CD d'accompagnement est jouable sur n'importe quel lecteur CD, et est également renforcée afin que les utilisateurs Mac et PC permet de régler l'enregistrement à n'importe quel tempo sans changer la hauteur./ Recueil / Alto