SKU: BT.EMBZ14570

Hungarian-English-German-French.

Following the Renaissance volume, this time it is Baroque works (more precisely, transcriptions of Baroque vocal and instrumental works) that are presented in the Leggierissimo series, extending the repertoire of junior string orchestras. Roughly half of the selection consists of well-known pieces by the greatest composers of the period (Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Rameau: Pi ces de clavecin, Händel: Water Music, Music for the Royal Fireworks, J.S. Bach: B major partita, C major orchestral suite), but works by composers less well known nowadays (for example, G. Böhm and J. C. F. Fischer) are also included, together with such unusual items as Polish, German and Hungarian dancesfrom 17th- and 18th-century Hungarian manuscripts: the Kájoni and Vietórisz codexes, and Eleonóra Lányi s music book.

Nach dem Renaissance-Band erscheint die Leggierissimo-Serie nunmehr mit Barockwerken (genauer: mit Transkriptionen nach vokalen und instrumentalen Barockwerken), die das Repertoire der Kinderstreichorchestern erweitert. Etwa die Hälfte der Sammlung machen die Stücke der allgemein bekannten Werke der größten Komponisten der Epoche (H. Purcell: Dido und Aeneas, J. Ph. Rameau: Pi ces de clavecin, G. F. Händel: Wassermusik, Feuerwerksmusik, J. S. Bach: Partita B-Dur, Ouverture C-Dur) aus. Es kommen in ihr aber auch Stücke von heute weniger bekannten Komponisten (G. Böhm, J. C. F. Fischer u.a.), daneben als Besonderheit polnische, deutsche und ungarische Tänze aus dem 17. und 18.Jahrhundert aus dem Kájoni- und Vietórisz-Kodizes und aus dem Notenbuch der Eleonora Lányi vor.

SKU: KJ.SO291F

UPC: 8402703237.

Baroque Variants is a string orchestra piece that draws upon the stylings of J.S. Bach but sets these features to modal harmonies and modern rhythms. The motif of the piece comes from Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3.However, while Bach starts his motif with an anacrusis (pick-up), in Baroque Variants this rhythmic idea begins on the beat and is the first thing heard. There is a fugal exposition in the middle of the piece (m. 25) that pays homage to Bach's wonderful counterpoint. The piece then moves into a challenging string quartet texture in m. 48 and comes back with a flurry to end on the original Brandenburg motif.

SKU: KJ.SO352F

UPC: 084027043769.

One of the most familiar minuets from Bach's pen, this is a great introduction to Baroque music and the stylings of J.S. Bach. A Learning Bank, Johann Sebastian Bach and the Baroque Period, is provided in the score and all parts. D Major.

Duration: 2:00

Correlated to: Book 1, page 37.

SKU: FJ.ST6466S

English.

This exceptional arrangement may well be the first of its kind to capture the spirit of the Baroque period using just six notes! Beginning and ending with Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, this work also presents Vivaldi's Spring, Clarke's Prince of Denmark's March, and J.S. Bach's Musette. A rare, unsurpassed find in bringing music history to life. Simply outstanding!

About FJH Beginning Strings

Appropriate for first year string students. All instruments stay in first position, and optional third violin (viola) parts and piano are included to aid in rehearsal and performance situations. Grade 1 - 1.5

SKU: XC.HSO1903

UPC: 812598030457. 9 x 12 inches.

Passacaglia Variants is inspired by J.S. Bach’s iconic Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582. Composer Sean O’Loughlin brings a wealth of experience to the table. Young musicians will love the fresh take on an older style, and directors will love how much there is to teach in this piece.