Par CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO MARIO. / Date parution : 1905-07-02/ Répertoire / Violon et Piano

Per Violino E Orchestra - Riduzione Per Violino E Pianoforte. Par CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO MARIO. / Date parution : 1905-07-02/ Répertoire / Violon et Orchestre

Romola Costantino of the The Sydney Morning Herald says 'Irkanda 1 is a completely Australian work; the undisturbed primeval land is like a silent presence summoned by the music which is free of all sophisticated influences. The composer has shut himself off from tonality and there is a wordless searching as if language had not yet been invented; the music portrait of a non-human environment.' 19th November 1965

Commissioned by the Presteigne Festival of Music and the Arts Limited with funds provided by the Arts Council of Wales for premiere in August 2012 by the Carducci String Quartet in St. Andrew?s Church Presteigne.Composer's Note.'Some years ago I noted down the opening theme of what I anticipated would be a relatively Classical string quartet ?Classical? in the sense of the forms adopted plus perhaps a predominantly lyrical tone of voice. The commission for this work from the Presteigne Festival for their 30th anniversary in 2012 gave me the opportunity of putting into practice this long-held idea. It isdedicated to the Festival and to the Carducci Quartet whose career as much-admired friends and colleagues I have greatly enjoyed.The only break with ?classical? tradition is that there are five movements instead of four with two Scherzi as the second and third though both these are very short and contrasting. I found myself listening to Haydn?s string quartets a lot before and during the composition of this work and I hope the spirit of his delight in writing for this medium is echoed in my own music. The opening movement is in sonata form unusually for me and lyricism is I hope the basis of it though there is a good deal of activity at times. The Scherzo light and marked by frequently-changing rhythms is followed by an equally short but ferocious Perpetuum mobile marked Wild und rasch (one of my favourite German tempo markings). The fourth movement is an intense Adagio in which a single phrase uttered strongly in unison is gradually transformed into gentle diatonic chords before the close intermingled with cadenzas for cello for viola and for the two violins together. The finale (a Rondo) resumes the classical tone of the first movement but apart from one dance-like episode it builds up a fair head of steam towards a final Presto which however ascends slows and quietens towards a gentle summer sky at dusk.'

Par COHEN MARY. Superduets Book 2 provides a wonderful new repertoire of original and entertaining duets for beginner violinists. It is designed to build on techniques that have been learned in Supeduets Book 1 and can be started as soon as players have mastered octave scale in D and G. Consolidating skills such as rhythmic confidence and aural perception, and exploring a wide range of techniques, sound effects and movements, Mary Cohen's 'Superduets' are ideal for developing solid technique in the context of ensemble work. These delightful pieces serve as a unique introduction to the joys of social music-making. The violin books are also compatible with the cello books opening up possibilities for mixed ensemble playing. / Ensemble Music, Instrumental Music / Etude / 2 Violons

Par CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO MARIO. / Date parution : 2022-07-20/ Répertoire / Quatuor à Cordes

Par ELFMAN DANNY. Danny Elfman?s Piano Quartet comprises thematic variations for piano and string trio cast in five movements: Ein Ding, Kinderspott, Duett für Vier, Ruhig and Die Wolfsjungen. The idea behind the work stems from a familiar children?s playground taunt which can be heard in the second movement. The work playfully cycles through a variety of moods and textures, from the agitated intensity of the first movement so reminiscent of the composer?s iconic film music, through to the delicate Adagio, all culminating in Elfman?s energetic and impassioned finale. / Date parution : 2022-04-05/ Répertoire / Quatuor avec Piano

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. Set of parts for Phantasy in F Minor for string quintet (two violins, two violas and cello) and lasting 11 minutes. Phantasy in F Minor won the Cobbett Prize for chamber music at the Royal College of Music in May 1932 and was also submitted in support of Britten's application for the Mendelssohn Scholarship at the College. / Ensemble Music / Répertoire / Violon, Alto et Violoncelle