SKU: HL.233289
12.0x9.25x0.43 inches.
Score and separate parts with spiral-bound keyboard/organ part. Number 5, 1950 was Mark Rothko's last painting before the breakthrough into his mature format. In it the luminous color fields of a classic Rothko are inscribed across the middle with three delicate lines. Describing this painting and its pivotal position in Rothko's work, Brian O'Doherty observes: 'After this, the lines disappear completely.' In recent years gesture and figuration have disappeared from my music. What used to be background has emerged to become a musical world composed entirely of floating color fields. In this new world I've changed media, moving from the orchestra to smaller combinations of acoustical instruments and electronically-processed sounds. I still think in orchestral terms, but this hybrid medium allows me to create orchestral textures for more practical and readily available ensembles. Initially I imagined this as a kind of monolithic music -an entire piece as one rich and complex sound. Then I came to hear it as homophonic or heterophonic. And now - in this musical world that I thought was completely free of lines - I've come to hear a polyphony of harmonic clouds. Maybe the lines never disappear completely. Maybe Christian Wolff was right when he quipped: 'No matter what we do, sooner or later it all sounds melodic.' - John Luther Adams.
SKU: GH.GE-11423
ISBN 979-0-070-11423-3. 185 x 262 mm inches. Text: Asa Jinder (Swedish).
Arrangement for female voices and piano by Karl-Fredrik Jehrlander. You Raise Me Up was written by the Norwegian Rolf Lovland, and had its major breakthrough when it was performed and recorded by Josh Groban.
SKU: BR.OB-5283-27
ISBN 9790004332870. 10 x 12.5 inches.
Robert Schumann's Violoncello Concerto op. 129 can be regarded as the first great concerto for this instrument's repertoire. It is thus somewhat surprising that this work had an extremely problematic reception history at the outset.Schumann wrote the score in 1850, during his Dusseldorf years, but there was neither a concrete occasion nor a soloist for a world premiere. After its publication, more years elapsed before the world premiere. It was only towards the end of the 19th century that Schumann's Cello Concerto finally made its breakthrough as a repertoire piece. The Urtext edition is based on the original print of the parts and the piano reduction, which had still been supervised by Schumann. In addition, the autograph of the score was consulted for purposes of comparison. The internationally renowned soloist Heinrich Schiff took part in the preparation of the edition for violoncello and piano. His experiences have been incorporated into his arrangement of the solo part. With his comments, Schiff also provides valuable tips on the interpretation of the work.A key work of the romantic concerto repertoireThe piano reduction by Robert Schumann contains the unsigned solo part as well as the solo part arranged and annotated by Heinrich Schiff.
SKU: FT.FM641
ISBN 9790570485406.
Passchendaele, is a small village five miles north-east of Ypres. The 3rd Battle of Ypres was fought here... On 18 July 1917 the Allied troops began a heavy ten day bombardment before the main attack; 3,000 guns fired over 4 million shells. The battle commenced on the 31st of July, and stretched on until November the 10th, 1917. Heavy rain began on the day of attack, producing thick mud, which caked uniforms and clogged rifles; It became so deep that men, horses and pack mules drowned in it. The Germans, who had used chlorine gas in the 2nd Battle of Ypres, now used mustard gas which inflicted chemical burns. The offensive resulted in gains for the Allies, but it was not the great breakthrough that was hoped for; The Allies suffered 310,000 casualties, the Germans 260,000. Just south west of the village of Passchendaele is the Cemetery and Memorial - Tyne Cot. It is the resting place of 11,954 Commonwealth soldiers and is the largest Commonwealth military cemetery in the world. The Tyne Cot Memorial is a long wall which carries the names of 34,863 British soldiers who have no known grave. Pals battalions became synonymous with the towns of northern Britain; Men enlisted because they could serve alongside their friends, relatives and workmates.
SKU: BT.1159-04-030-MS
The Swedish group ABBA had their decisive international breakthrough when the foursome won the Eurovision Song Contest on the 6th of April, 1974 with Waterloo. This cheerful song, with its driving beat and distinctive melody, has become a true pop classic, like many other ABBA hits. Roland Kernen has arranged Waterloo for brass band. It is an energetic piece that is a pleasure both to play and to listen to. De Zweedse groep ABBA brak internationaal definitief door toen het viertal op 6 april 1974 het Eurovisie Songfestival won met Waterloo. Dit vrolijke nummer, met z’n stuwende beat en herkenbare melodie, is inmiddels een heusepopklassieker en ABBA werd een van de populairste popgroepen aller tijden. Roland Kernen arrangeerde Waterloo voor een vijfstemmige variabele bezetting met slagwerk: een energiek stuk dat lekker is om te spelen en om naarte luisteren.Die schwedische Gruppe ABBA erlebte ihren entscheidenden internationalen Durchbruch, als das Quartett mit Waterloo den Grand Prix d'Eurovision am 6. April 1974 gewann. Dieses fröhliche Lied mit seinem treibenden Rhythmus und der unverwechselbaren Melodie wurde zu einem wahren Pop-Klassiker. Roland Kernen arrangierte Waterloo für eine fünfstimmig variable Instrumentierung und Schlagzeug. Das Stück sprüht vor Energie und ist zugleich ein Spiel- und Hörgenuss.En 1974, le groupe suédois ABBA remporte le Concours Eurovision de la Chanson avec le titre Waterloo, une chanson pétillante sur un rythme entraînant et une mélodie caractéristique qui deviendra un standard de la musique pop.
SKU: CY.CC2998
ISBN 9790530058176.
The Firebird is one of the most popular orchestral works from the 20th Century, first composed in 1910 for the Diaghilev Ballet Russe. This work was a breakthrough for Stravinsky as well as the world of music.The Berceuse is a very quite and mystical piece that conjures up wonderful imagery. Randy Malmstrom continues with yet another great arrangement. This one is about 4+ minutes in length, for Trombone Octet / ensemble and is suitable for advanced performers.
SKU: PR.UE035863
ISBN 9783702474263. UPC: 803452071372.
Universal Edition presents very special full scores of LeoÅ¡ JanáÄek works. These new Critical Edition scores are based upon the work of JanáÄek expert Jiřà Zahrádka. Jenufa was JanáÄek's third opera (1904), and his breakthrough work in that genre. Katya Kabanova, The Cunning Little Vixen, and The Makropulos Affair are three of his last four operas, composed between 1921 and 1926. JanáÄek joins Dvořák and Smetana among the best of the Czech composers. Each score measures a full 10 x 13 1/2, hardbound.
SKU: KN.35215FS
12 x 9 inches.
SKU: GI.G-10606
ISBN 9781622776177.
This advanced orchestral conducting resource features concise discussions of advanced technical and interpretive issues for 44 major orchestral works that all conductors will perform during their careers. The brief discussions that precede each score cover the full range of issues encountered in real conducting situations, and the accompanying online videos show Maestro Itkin demonstrating the techniques for each excerpt. All music examples have been faithfully reproduced from original scores, and Maestro Itkin has also arranged each excerpt for string quintet, ideal for the conducting class setting. With nearly a thousand performances to his credit, acclaimed conductor David Itkin shares the knowledge he has acquired over his decades in the profession. The Conductor’s Craft is for both up-and-coming conductors and seasoned professionals alike, equally beneficial for personal study or for use in a classroom or ensemble setting.  This volume is a real breakthrough aid for anyone studying or teaching conducting at any level. Written by David Itkin, a most distinguished and experienced conductor and teacher, it concentrates on all the vital techniques in the teaching of the craft. The accompanying video recordings also make this volume unique. This addition to the material for teaching conducting is truly revolutionary, and the selection of examples gets successfully to the point of each subject discussed. —Samuel Adler   Composer, conductor, author   Professor Emeritus, The Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music The Conductor’s Craft outlines a detailed plan and method for executing conductor training in advanced conducting studios. Itkin’s book is also an excellent reference for any teacher who instructs advanced students in a collegiate orchestral conducting program, as well as for up-and-coming professionals who are studying for a career in the field. Perhaps most important, an individual conductor can manage their own self-study with Maestro Itkin’s clear statements and explanations of the technical issues presented with each excerpt. This book gives individual conductor’s freedom to explore choices and alternatives to fix tricky passages in the provided musical examples. I love the book and will be using it in my studio. —Julius P. Williams   Artistic director and conductor, Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra   President of the International Conductors Guild How refreshing to review a conducting book that deals with specificity of gesture as it relates to the music rather than mere concepts. Bravo to Maestro David Itkin for holding the aspiring conductor to task on issues of score study, execution, and style! —Mark Gibson   Director of Orchestral Studies, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati   Author of The Beat Stops Here.
SKU: SU.32040150
From delightful to lonesome to fiery, this three movement suite invites both performers and listeners to share the joy of being enveloped in richness of tone, creating poignant expressions of the heart. Marvelous recital and concert music. Vignette I: Delightful Dance Jaunty rhythms and clever surprises render a joyful opening section. Later, a warm, love filled melody is poured out by each instrumentalist, and climbs to a glorious tutti. Then it is back to the joyful dance, a few more surprises, and a delightfully happy ending. Vignette II: Lonesome Chaconne opens with two dark chords. Then the piano begins the chaconne with a mournful bass line and plaintive off beats. The viola enters and plays a lonesome melody, then is joined by the cello in a melancholy duet over the chaconne until it dies away. The cello's brief recitative emerges from the depths into an aching cry that is then echoed by the viola. Joining together, they pour out a fervent melody, moving higher and higher until they breakthrough to the light. Alas, the vision fades, and they return to only fragments as the chaconne disappears. Vignette III: Fiery Fugue opens with a feisty subject melody, first in the viola, followed by the cello, piano right hand, and left hand. It is similar in form to a Bach fugue, but uses modal tonality and syncopated rhythms. The statements and episodes build to a recall of the fervent melody from the second movement, leading to the final dynamic unison statement of the fugue subject. Just as it almost dies away, it recharges and boldly bounds ahead to the end. Difficulty Level: 5 (Advanced) Viola, Cello, Piano Duration: 13'30 Composed: 2016 Published by: Amy Mills Music, LLC See composer website for audio sample.
SKU: KN.KBS2302FS
Your students will have a great time with this rollicking new composition from Eric Davis. It is also a fantastic way to reinforce eighth-quarter-eighth syncopation. Your whole ensemble will be all stars with this fun-filled piece.
SKU: HL.214303
UPC: 888680663926. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
The title track from James Taylors breakthrough album of the same name in 1970, this sweet song in triple meter evokes dual impressions of childhood and of the lone traveler and will fill your performance space with a warm, nostalgic glow!
SKU: KN.KBS2303FS
Riu, Riu, Chiu is one of the most well-known pieces from the Renaissance and has become a staple of holiday programming. The composition is in Dorian mode, so it could serve as a good introduction to music that isn't in a major key.
SKU: CL.069-1517-00
Rock With Drum Break.
SKU: BT.1159-04-015-MS
The Swedish group ABBA had their decisiveinternational breakthrough when the foursomewon the Eurovision Song Contest on the 6th ofApril, 1974 with Waterloo. This cheerful song,with its driving beat and distinctive melody, hasbecome a true pop classic, like many other ABBAhits. Roland Kernen has arranged Waterloo for five partvariable instrumentation and percussion. It is anenergetic piece that is a pleasure both to play andto listen to. De Zweedse groep ABBA brak internationaal definitief door toen het viertal op 6 april 1974 het Eurovisie Songfestival won met Waterloo. Dit vrolijke nummer, met z’n stuwende beat en herkenbare melodie, is inmiddels een heusepopklassieker en ABBA werd een van de populairste popgroepen aller tijden. Roland Kernen arrangeerde Waterloo voor een vijfstemmige variabele bezetting met slagwerk: een energiek stuk dat lekker is om te spelen en om naarte luisteren.Die schwedische Gruppe ABBA erlebte ihren entscheidenden internationalen Durchbruch, als das Quartett mit Waterloo den Grand Prix d'Eurovision am 6. April 1974 gewann. Dieses fröhliche Lied mit seinem treibenden Rhythmus und der unverwechselbaren Melodie wurde zu einem wahren Pop-Klassiker. Roland Kernen arrangierte Waterloo für eine fünfstimmig variable Instrumentierung und Schlagzeug. Das Stück sprüht vor Energie und ist zugleich ein Spiel- und Hörgenuss.En 1974, le groupe suédois ABBA remporte le Concours Eurovision de la Chanson avec le titre Waterloo, une chanson pétillante sur un rythme entraînant et une mélodie caractéristique qui deviendra un standard de la musique pop. Nel 1974 il gruppo svedese ABBA vince il Concorso Eurovisione della Canzone con Waterloo, una canzone brillante con un ritmo coinvolgente e una melodia caratteristica che diventer uno standard della musica pop. Roland Kernen ha realizzato un arrangiamento a cinque voci per ensemble a strumentazione variabile con percussioni.
SKU: AP.51244
UPC: 038081582819. English.
Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey is known for fusing jazz with modern pop sensibilities. Here's her breakthrough bossa nova arranged with tight harmonies, a unison scat feature, and several optional solos. Be sure to listen to the original recording to study the smooth vocal style.
SKU: UT.ODH-35
ISBN 9790215322578. 9 x 12 inches.
L’amorosa caccia is a collection of 24 madrigals for five voices, created specially by as many composers originating from Mantua. All were distinguished professional people, working within the church, at court or in the Palatine basilica of Saint Barbara, and music lovers of noble birth from the area who were somehow connected to the Academy of the Invaghiti, or perhaps part of the same. Among the established musicians of the collection are to be mentioned: G.M. Bacchino, H. Baccusi, P. Cantino, A. Coma, G. Moro, S. Nascimbeni, A. Nuvoloni, N. Parma, G.B. Recalchi, F. Rovigo, A. Striggio, R. Trofeo. The lesser-known, however, seem to be: C. Accelli, E. Ceruti, S. Cressoni, P. Marni, A. Preti, while the following: H. Borelli, C. Ceruti, O. Grassi, P. Massari, G.B. Orto, F. Ramesini, C. Zucca have become known as composers only thanks to L’amorosa caccia. The realization in score of the madrigals has made it possible to bring to light this collection, establishing its actual musical value and proving the remarkable mastery of madrigal writing of these 24 musicians and offering the opportunity to highlight each one’s different skill as a composer. If some of them have proved to be completely in line with the practices of the time, verging on Augenmusik, others stand out for the wide variety of their harmonies, melodies and rhythms, seeking the best musical expressions to express the affetti contained in the text. There are no major breakthroughs, but, if the contrapuntal procedures are as to be expected, the body of voices, the experimentation, the interplay between the parts and the harmonic sensitivity show familiarity with the vocal virtuosity of the concerti di dame of Ferrara and Mantua, bringing out what was most modern at the time. The possibility that these madrigals may actually have been performed by that very group of talented singers is enchanting and entirely plausible.
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