SKU: CY.CC2319

The Serenade, Op. 37 was conceived for Cello with Piano accompaniment, but later in life the composer scored the work for the solo instrument with orchestra. The Trombone world knows Rimsky-Korsakov for his Concerto with Band. The Serenade has a very similar mood to the slow movement of the Concerto. It's beautiful lilting rhythm combined with a wonderful melody makes this work very worthwhile. Mr. Sauer brings a true Trombone feel to the 4 1/2 minute work for advanced performers.

SKU: CY.CC2406

Faure is well known for his lyricism and haunting harmonies. In a way, he was the father of French Impressionist music.

The Serenade, Opus 98 was originally written for the great 20th century Cellist, Pablo Casals.

Mr. Ralph Sauer has kept the arrangement in the same key as the Cello. The work is playable by advanced performers and is in tenor clef most of the way through.

This arrangement is another example of Mr. Sauer's excellent feel for the subtleties of the composer's style.

SKU: CY.CC2404

Paul Marie Theodore Vincent d'Indy was born in Paris into an aristocratic family of royalist and Catholic persuasion. He had piano lessons from an early age from his paternal grandmother, who passed him on to Antoine Francois Marmontel and Louis Diemer. His main influence was Cesar Franck.

These three pieces were some of his many works for Piano.

Opus 33 was inspired by a trip to Bayreuth, the musical home of Wagner and the Black Forest region.

Opus 33 no. 1 from 1889 is titled ? with no explanation of itself. Opus 33 no. 10 is titled Lermoos, which is a delightful skiing village in Austria right on the border with Germany. Germany's largest mountain is in perfect view, possibly giving the movement its spirit.

Opus 28 is a Serenade for Violin and Piano published in 1900. It is lithe, subtle and lyrical.

SKU: CY.CC2348

Gabriel Pierne was a composer & conductor who studied with Franck and Massenet. His music is typically in the French style, having charm, clear technique and beauty of melodic line. The Three Pieces are titled:1. Serenade, Opus 7; 2. Piece in F minor; 3. March of the Tin Soldiers. This suite is suitable for advanced performers and will add a lovely charm to your recital or concert. Mr. Sauer has produced a lovely suite made up of exquisite gems from Monsieur Piernes pen.

SKU: MA.EMR-44964

The Partridge / Merrily We Roll Along / Little Mozart / Le Bon Roi Dagobert / Jingle Bells / How To Slur / How To Play Staccato / J'ai du Bon Tabac / Serenade / Slurring Is Fun / Flea Jumps / Ode To Joy / Ah vous dirais-je Maman / Old Mac Donald ...

SKU: MA.EMR-50838

Cinderella / Sleeping Beauty / The Toy Festival / Funny Cats / A Dog's Life / Pirates / Serenade and Arabesque / Irish Variations / Russian Variations / A Russian Fantasy.