A great collection of folk songs arranged for cellists of Grade 2 to 3 standard to enjoy. There are simple piano accompaniments and the accompanying CD contains inspiring demonstration and play-along backing tracks. Arranged by David Gedge.

(Four Cities)-Faz?l Say?s ?Four Cities? Sonata can be considered as a journey through four cities of Anatolia. This work has taken its inspiration from Faz?l Say?s memories and events of his life. Bodrum is well known as a city greatly frequented by tourists which sets it apart from the other three locations. These four very different cities with their individual cultures have been selected from the nearly 2000-km wide expanse of Anatolia. SivasSivas is a conservative city located in Eastern Anatolia which is known for its large Alevi population. As¸?k Veysel is an Alevi Ozan (poet) and Faz?l Say has been inspired by his song ?Saz?m? (my saz/myinstrument) in the first part of this work. The movement is concluded on a melancholy tone in imitation of this ethnic instrument. HopaA traditional wedding provided Faz?l Say with his inspiration for this second movement which embraces Eastern Black Sea culture. Horon is a very fast folk dance in 7/16 time which is played on the kemence a typical instrument of the Eastern Black Sea region. The music also touches on Caucasian Georgian and Laz dances anonymous songs ?Laz women? and ?Cilveloy nanayda? (a Turkish song). AnkaraAnkara was declared the capital city of Turkey by Atatürk in 1923. This city with its population of four million was where the composer was born and also spent his childhood. ?Ankara?n?n Tas¸?na Bak? a rebellious song dating back to the First World War can be discerned in the mournful middle section. The movement with its atmosphere of tragedy evokes the republican spirit and the ambience of former times. BodrumBodrum is universally known as the Saint-Tropez of Turkey. A famous street in the city is fringed with countless bars and pubs from which a cacophony of different music can be heard ranging from jazz pop and rock to folk songs. Faz?l Say blends the sounds from these pubs in this movement which includes a walking theme in a swinging jazz tempo. The movement makes a

Instrumental Play-Along-Cello players will love the 15 folk favourites in this collection provided complete with backing tracks on CD: A-Tisket A-Tasket â?¢ Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie â?¢ (Oh My Darling) Clementine â?¢ Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) â?¢ The Galway Piper â?¢ Greensleeves â?¢ Home on the Range and more.

Par DIVERS AUTEURS / KOEPPEN GABRIEL (ARR.). This collection is for classical Cellists and presents a broad selection of well-known pieces from the repertoire of classical music, opera, musicals, jazz and tunes from all over the world for all occasions, from solemn ceremonies to happy celebrations. This includes performances as part of public or private ceremonies to mark birthdays, weddings, funerals, anniversaries and jubilee celebrations as well as concerts in schools. The selection ranges from popular classical works such as Bach's 'Air', Mozart's 'Little Night Music' or Schumann's 'Reverie' and well-known operatic melodies through to medleys featuring waltzes, Dixieland or folk songs through to tangos and a few jazz standards. As the second cello part includes symbols for harmonies, it can also be played at will on keyboard, guitar and/or bass. Enjoy your gig!/ Recueil / Violoncelle

Score and Parts-Three songs for violoncello and pipa (a Chinese lute) based on popular folk tunes the composer heard while growing up in China.

Liederzeit' is a collection of songs from all around the world which are suitable for making music in any season and at any time of the day - whether together with friends, at parties and celebrations or just in private for your own relaxation and entertainment. The selected folk songs and gospels shall motivate you to make music in your spare time: by means of easy arrangements, play-along CD and, not least, through the beauty of the melodies. All songs can even be mastered by beginners of every age and be performed by one of two players with the CD. Take your time for these songs! / 1 Ou 2 Violoncelle(s)

Bruch's Kol Nidrei subtitled Adagio on Hebraic themes for Violincello and Piano is another wonderful display of Bruch's mastery at transforming his 'folk tunes' into art music whilst still retaining their folk elements. Composed in 1881 the work is based on two Jewish themes the first an old Hebrew song of atonement and the second is the middle section of the song O Weep for Those That Wept on Babel's Stream. Two beautiful songs made truly magnificent.

Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. SUMSBM940 / Date parution : 2002-01-01/ Accessoire / Violoncelle

Irresistable new tunes for beginner cellists composed and arranged by one of the UK's leading string teachers and authors Mary Cohen creator of a wide range of imaginative teaching publications including Superstart. Bags of Tunes is packed with material on styles children will love including nursery rhymes rounds folk and popular songs as well as plenty of original pieces. The pieces are gently progressive and are all based around the first finger pattern. They are ideal for consolidation work for using alongside any method or tutor and are enjoyable sight-reading practice.

Arranged by the composer. The piano accompaniment is purchased separately (Ref. H47).

Enfin une collection moderne de mélodies populaires pour violoncelle! Les chansons viennent de l'Angleterre, l'Irlande, l'Ecosse, la Russie, l'Italie, la France, l'Espagne et les Etats-Unis. Mélodies populaires tels que 'Auld lang syne' et 'Oh Happy Day' sont définies dans des arrangements simples et peut être joué à plusieurs reprises, que ce soit à la maison, à l'école, ou dans un ensemble. Les arrangements peuvent également être joué avec une pièce supplémentaire seconde. / 1 Ou 2 Violoncelle(s) / 24 pages / niveau : Facile / Partition + Cd