Par SODERMAN JOHANN AUGUST. These Spritual Songs are extremely atmospheris and rewarding from a vocal point of view. Söderman's vocal style is characterised by imitation, fugal movements and harmonically warm sonorities with free, courageously dissonant suspensions./ Répertoire / Choeur Mixte

Concert Band Signature Series. Par WALKER GEORGE. In 1946, George Walker was still doing graduate work at the Curtis institute when he composed Lyric for Strings, which would prove over the coming decades to become one of the most performed and enduring string orchestra works of the 20th Century. This first-ever edition for symphonic wind band was arranged by Dr. Luci Disano and premiered by The President's Own United States Marine Band on August 24, 2022. George Walker (June 27, 1922 - August 23, 2018) began his groundbreaking career as a young piano virtuoso and was admitted to Oberlin College on a scholarship following his first public recital at the age of 14. Graduating with the highest honors in his Conservatory class, he was admitted to the Curtis Institute of Music, becoming the first black graduate of this renowned music school. His works demonstrate a wide range of artistic excellence in genres ranging from instrumental and vocal solos and chamber music to compositions for orchestra and other large ensembles. He is the first black composer to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Born in southern France Auguste Périer (1883-1947) studied at the Ecole Nationale de Musique in Montpellier before entering the Paris Conservatoire. Whilst studying he won the 1904 first prize for Clarinet proving his significant ability on the instrument. Therefore his Complete Study of the Clarinet is very well-informed. The ninth volume of the series 22 Modern Studies is suitable for clarinetists of grades seven and eight standard. Whilst addressing modern tonality and rhythmic elements 22 Modern Studies also addresses features including articulation dynamics scales arpeggios accidentals ornamentation performance directions tempo markings phrasing key and time signatures and complex rhythms among other aspects. Périer's Complete Study of the Clarinet (22 Modern Studies) is essential to advanced clarinetists seeking to improve their technique for performances of modern repertoire to a high standard.

Elements of Spanish folklore dominate in Sarasate?s compositions, but several prominent works also use typical melodies and dances of other countries. Alongside the ?Zigeunerweisen?, the ?Introduction et Tarentelle? numbers among the most popular representatives of this group: Sarasate erected here an enduring monument to the tarantella, the fiery southern Italian dance. The version for violin and piano was composed first in 1899; a year later, Sarasate made the version for violin and orchestra. For this first Urtext edition, all of the preserved autograph sources were consulted. Augustin Hadelich undertook the marking of the virtuoso violin part for G. Henle Publishers.

Born in southern France Auguste Périer (1883-1947) studied at the Ecole Nationale de Musique in Montpellier before entering the Paris Conservatoire. While studying he won the 1904 first prize for Clarinet proving his significant ability on the instrument. Therefore his Complete Study of the Clarinet is very well-informed. The sixth volume of the series 30 Studies is suitable for clarinettists of Grades six and seven standard. While incorporating studies by preceding composers Périer's 30 Studies addresses features including articulation dynamics scales arpeggios accidentals ornamentation performance directions tempo markings phrasing key and time signatures and complex rhythms amongst other aspects. Périer's Complete Study of the Clarinet (30 Studies) is essential for intermediate to advanced clarinetists seeking to improve their technique for performances of repertoire to a high standard.