Par MASSENET JULES. With its music composed by Jules Massenet, Werther is a lyrical drama that became famous at the beginning of the 20th century. This really complete edition contains pictures, text and scores of the opera for Voice and Piano. The text is written in French and in English. Composed in four acts, the story is based on Goethe's early life: a poet, Werther, falls in love with a girl, Charlotte, who is due to marry another man. The story revolves around these characters and the struggle of Werther to cope with his own love. Werther was performed more than 1, 100 times at the Opera-Comique since it became famous. / Opéra-opérette / Répertoire / Chant et Piano

The works of composer Herbert Howells have long been staples of Anglican church services worldwide, with a number of his compositions hailed as some of the finest of the 20th century. This Collection Of Songs For Voice And Piano is a perfect opportunity to further explore more of Howells' sublime works.These songs are indicative of Herbert Howells' incomparable talent, expressing his unique ability to create entire landscapes and worlds through sound and music. Furthermore, the Herbert Howells sheet music is a joy to perform for musicians of all levels, whether professional, amateur or a beginner, there is something for everyone in the Collection Of Songs. The musicality of these expertly-composed pieces is simply a joy to hear, and audiences will continue to be impressed by the inventiveness and technique of each song. / Voix Et Piano

Containing 38 Piano solos this bumper collection offers a fantastic selection of film themes all specially arranged for the Grade 1-3 pianist. Features a brand new easy-to-read notation style complete with fingerings chordsymbols and lyrics where appropriate.

The Singer's Edition series is specially designed for singers who'd like to perform songs from a particular show. Each book contains the show's top eight songs in their original keys. The sheet music includes the vocal line and lyrics along with a piano accompaniment that is a reduction of the original orchestral score. Singers can have a live pianist accompany them playing the music as written in the book or they can use the CD which includes a full performance of each piano accompaniment.

Puccini's 'La Boheme' is based on Henri Murger's novel Scènes de la vie de bohème which draws it's inspiration from the Bohemian lifestyle which was somewhat in vogue in Paris at the time. This Libretto by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica runs as follows: Rodolfo?s neighbour in his garret Mimi knocks at the door saying her candle has gone out on the stairs. Rodolfo and Mimi sit in the dark talking and fall for each other. They go to meet Rodolfo?s friends. While there Marcello's former lover Musetta arrives with her new husband Alcindoro but distracting him falls into Marcello's arms. Some time later Mimì pours out her distress to Marcello over Rodolfo'sincessant jealousy Rodolfo is actually concerned about Mimi?s poor health and wants to part with her. On realising this the two decide to stay together until spring Marcello and Musetta meanwhile part when she is unfaithful.Some months later Rodolfo Marcello and friends are amusnig themselves in the garret when Musetta bursts in saying Mimi is downstairs and has begged to be taken to her lover to die. She dies almost happily recalling their early love.This is the Schirmer edition of the Vocal Score in Italian and and English translation by Ruth and Thomas Martin.

The works of composer Herbert Howells have long been staples of Anglican church services worldwide with a number of his compositions hailed as some of the finest of the 20th century. This Collection Of Songs For Voice And Piano is a perfect opportunity to further explore more of Howells' sublime works. These songs are indicative of Herbert Howells' incomparable talent expressing his unique ability to create entire landscapes and worlds through sound and music. Furthermore the Herbert Howells sheet music is a joy to perform for musicians of all levels whether professional amateur or a beginner thereis something for everyone in the Collection Of Songs. The musicality of these expertly-composed pieces is simply a joy to hear and audiences will continue to be impressed by the inventiveness and technique of each song. 

Par GILBERT WILLIAM SCHWENCK / SULLIVAN ARTHUR. GILBERT/SULLIVAN THE GRAND DUKE OR THE STATUTORY DUEL VOCAL SCORE / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil / Chant et Piano

It was to her teacher Henri Busser professor of counterpoint at the Conservatoire de Paris that young composer and organist Henriette Roget (1910-1992) dedicated in 1934 the Four French Ballads composed to the poetry of Paul Fort (1872-1960). Nicknamed “the northern cicada” by Mistral this friend of Verlaine Mallarmé and Apollinaire began his career as a symbolist playwright at the Théâtre des Arts before deciding to focus exclusively on poetry. His French Ballads mingled popular feeling creative fantasy and rhythmic elasticity – an alliance that would inspire musicians as diverse asHonegger Caplet and Brassens. Roget detested works of bravura and bombastic grandiloquence; Paul Fort’s verse provided fertile material for her inclination toward sincerity spontaneity and unembellished lyricism. In “Le Bonheur” “Il nous faut aimer sur terre” “Si le bon dieu l’avait voulu” and “Le Diable dans la nuit” the music translates the beating of hearts and the vibrations of light with a delicacy and a naturalness that brush the very depths of the soul. Through each of these pure crystals a precious gift shines: the art of suggestion. I. Le Bonheur II. Il nous faut aimer sur terre III. Si le bon dieu l’avait voulu IV. Le Diable dans la nuit  

Complete Performance Resource with Audio CD and Downlooadable Extras-Raising the curtain on Christopher Norton’s Micromusicals exciting and accessible musicals for schools based on popular classroom teaching topics from the creator of the internationally-acclaimed Microjazz series. Designed for children aged 6-12 each production lasts around 30 minutes and can be learned rehearsed and performed in as little as 2 days. Stage a real class act with this comprehensive and flexible resource:* Succinct casting and direction suggestions * Optional props list with a wealth of additional downloadable resources * Straightforward and catchy songs with complete demonstration and backing tracks on an accompanying CD * Voice and piano scoreswith guitar chords * A wide range of flexible easy band and orchestral parts available to download which can be played in conjunction with the backing tracks or as part of an independent live orchestral or band * Photocopiable lyric sheets (also available as downloads for printing or projection) * Wide-ranging cross-curricular teaching and classroom activity suggestions * A customisable poster to publicise performances The Vikings are covered in Key Stage 2 History in England and are popular in school teaching elsewhere in the UK and further afield. This Micromusical includes topics including:* the Viking invasions of the British Isles * King Alfred * Norse Mythology (Valhalla Asgard Odin Thor Frey Freya Tyr the children of Loki Fenrir) * the present-day effect of the Vikings on British culture TestimonialsThe micro-musicals have enriched our curriculum and have enabled the topics taught in class to come alive. Through the micro-musicals the children have gained a deeper and broader understanding of the curriculum and have developed a bank of rich language which has supported their writing outcomes. The micro-musicals have provided an excellent opportunity to teach music through all areas of the curriculum and we have been able to use music as a platform to learn history science geography and literature. They have been a good value for money and a valuable resource.-Bronwen Chalmers Head Teacher Davies Lane Primary School

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

First performed in 1950 at the Shubert Theatre in Philadelphia The Consul was a phenomenally successful opera dealing with 20th century bureaucracy and socio-political issues. It is set in a totalitarian state in which John Sorel is a political dissident fighting for a democratic government. The secret police force him to leave the country and Magda his wife must obtain a visa to leave the country and join him. During the ensuing months Magda's baby and mother-in-law die and then she learns that her husband is coming home to free her despite the fact that he will be captured on his return. The Consul is a powerful and thought-provokingmusical drama in three acts by Gian-Carlo Menotti. This is the Revised Schirmer 2000 Edition of the Vocal Score with a Piano reduction by Thomas Schipper.