SKU: HL.14035061
ISBN 9788759862353. English-Danish.
Winter Cantata / Vinterkantate (1976) by Per Norgard for a variable ensemble of soloist, mixed choir and instruments (minimum: vocalist and organ). Programme Note: When in 1975 I had finished composing my 3rd Symphony (begun in 1973), I wrote three simple melodies for two psalm texts by Ole Sarvig: The Year and Choral Hymn. These three tunes were derived from the same material as the second movement of the 3rd Symphony and could be harmonized together in several different tempo relationships at the same time - like fractals - which inspired me to write several choral and instrumental works in the following decade based on these melodies: Frost Psalm, Winter Cantata, Winter Hymn, Cantica and others. One of these 'Sarvig melodies' is now included in the new Danish Hymnbook, under the title Aret(The Year). Ole Sarvig's poem Aret (The Year) is Danish, perhaps Scandinavian in character, but its symbolic atmosphere is global (now snow is covering the whole earth). The basic composition of this cantata - based on Sarvig's many verses - was done by letting soloist, choir and instruments change in feelings and moods: from the almost silent, inward-looking beginning (I: Chorale dolorosa) to a dancelike and happy optimism (II: A heaven germ on winged foot thrust deep into the earth its root), followed by nightmarish tone rows as the year-wheel of fortune is turning (III: Sacrifice - The Year) and the temptations of the snake (IV: In Paradiso) - to the allegorical fights between egoism and altruism (V:The Cycle - Autumn. Purgatory) before the waiting for a disaster- atmosphere at the end of this choral Odysse. Winter Cantata was from the beginning (1976) designed as an open work, to be arranged by different combinations of soloists, choir and (different) instruments. The printed version by Per Norgard and Ivan hansen for soloist, mixed choir and instruments (obo, violin, trombone, vibraphone/percussion and organ) is from 1990. The work is available in both the (original) Danish version (Vinterkantate) and an English version (Winter Cantata), translated by Helen and Ole Sarvig. (Per Norgard).
SKU: BR.EB-8661
ISBN 9790004179840. 9 x 12 inches. Russian / German / English.
Duration: full evening Text by the composer after W. Stassow Translation: German (E. Fritzheim), Engl. (E. Joung), French (R. u. M. DHarcourt), Ital. (R. Kufferle) Place and time: Moscow and environment, 1682 Characters: Prince Iwan Chowanskij, Leader of the Marksmen (bass) - Prince Andrej Khovanshky (tenor) - Prince Wassilij Golizyn (tenor) - Bojar Schaklowitij (baritone) - Dosifej, The old faithfuls Leader (bass) - Marfa, Young widow (mezzo-soprano) -Scriber (tenor) - Emma, Young Girl (soprano) - Warsonofjew, Golizyns Confidant (bass) - Kusjka, a Marksman (baritone) - 3 Marksmen (2 basses, tenor) - Streschnew, Bojar (tenor) - Susanne, old faithful (soprano) - Persian Dance (Ballet).
SKU: ST.EM27
ISBN 9790220203428.
A minor canon of Norwich Cathedral, Carlton belonged also to the older generation of madrigal composers, particularly fond of the 'Byrd' or English cadence of flat versus sharp leading-notes. Although he claims to have laboured 'somewhat to imitate the Italian style', he admitted in his preface, 'I cannot forget that I am an English man.' CONTENTS All creatures then (SSATB) Calm was the air (SSAT (or A) B) Content thyself with thy estate (SAATB) Even as the flowers do wither (SSATB) From stately tower (SSATB) If women can be courteous (SSATB) Let every sharp (SSATB) Like as the gentle heart (SSATB) Nought is on earth (SSATB) Nought under heaven (SSATB) O vain desire (SSATB) Sound saddest notes (SSATB) So whilom learned (SSATB) The heathen Gods for love (SA (or T) A (or T) BB) The love of change (SSATB) The self-same things (SS (or A) ATB) The witless boy (SSATB) When Flora fair (SSATB) Who seeks to captivate (SAATB) Who vows devotion (SSATB) With her sweet locks (SSATB) Ye gentle ladies (SSATB).
SKU: HL.44013197
UPC: 888680793463.
Once upon a time in North America, there lived a mother and her small daughter who were part of a community of Ojibwa people. The girl suffered from severe nightmares. The mother sought help from Spider Woman also known as asibikaashi, who protected people by weaving a magical web. This dreamcatcher. decorated with sacred feathers, only let good dreams through, and the bad dreams were burnt by the morning sunbeams. During this fascinating programmatic work, one can follow the story meticulously, making it a true phantasmal concert experience! (Grade 2.5) Dur: 8:10 (Mitropa).
SKU: HL.44013196
UPC: 888680793456.
SKU: BR.EB-6775
ISBN 9790004169742. 9 x 12 inches.
This series of easy piano music for teaching purposes presents pupils in the lower and lower middle grades with a carefully chosen selection of well-known and lesserknown compositions by important masters. The volumes are deliberately kept small in extent, since it is more stimulating for children to change the teaching material frequently. In his last years, Mozart composed a large number of German Dances for orchestra. This music for daily use of the time - intended functionally, for dancing and entertainment - is distinguished by enchanting ideas and simple textures. The editor has tried to cany over the instrumental subtleties into the piano-duet writing. These dances are particularly suitable for introducing some relaxation into the learning of the piano, for the interpretative and technical workingout demanded by Mozart's original piano-duet works is not required to the same degree here. The marks of expression have been taken over from the original score and in part supplemented. Notes not marked otherwise are to be played non legato. The technical difficulty of these pieces corresponds roughly to the third and fourth year of study. Heinz Walter, Salzburg, Spring 1977.
SKU: M2.MOS-69449-01
ISBN 9790203755685.
1955 erschien aus der Hand der franzosischen Nonne Carmen Bernos de Gaszold ein Gedichtband unter dem Titel Prieres dans l'Arche - Gebete aus der Arche. Diese Gebete werden den Tieren in den Mund gelegt, die mit Noah, in der drangvollen Enge der Arche vereint, das Ende der Sintflut erwarten. Die Dichterin folgt einer Tradition - man denkt an Asop, La Fontaine und Goethe - wenn sie im Wesen der Kreaturen Spiegelungen menschlicher Schwachen, Fehler und Tugenden erkennt. Denn die in der Wasserwuste gefangenen Tiere reden so fromm, furchtsam, selbstgerecht und banal, wie es menschlich ware. Und auch das Allzumenschliche - Hoffart, Leichtsinn, Neid - kommt zu Wort. Nur dass die Ichbefangenheit der betenden Tiere ihrer Unschuld keinen Abbruch tut. Ihre bedingte und bedrangte Natur findet Gedanken, die uns ein sympathisierendes Lacheln abgewinnt. Der Zyklus schien mir zur Vertonung geeignet, weil er ein religioses Thema unpratentios und originell vortragt und ein Stuck ermoglicht, das die ubliche Trennung zwischen weltlich und geistlich uberschreitet und Konzertsaal und Kirche in Anspruch nehmen kann. Zur Besetzung: Der Frauenchor muss aus den vier ublichen Stimmlagen 1. und 2. Sopran, 1. und 2. Alt bestehen, wobei auch noch Stimmteilungen vorkommen. In Nr. 9 Gebet der Taube wird noch ein (aus dem Chor zu bildendes) Soloquartett gebraucht. Der Instrumentalpart besteht aus einer Oboe und einem Streicherquintett (1. und 2. Violine, Viola, Violoncello und Kontrabass). Die Besetzung soll solistisch sein, kann aber bei den Streichern (und wenn die Klangbalance zum Chor dies wunschenswert macht) zu einem kleinen Kammerorchester erweitert werden. Der Charakter der Instrumente, ihre Techniken und Farben, erlauben mir realistische Klangmetaphern und physiognomische Parallelen - so, wenn das Cello im Duett mit dem Alt die hochmutige Giraffe in grossintervalligen Sprungen deutet, die rasende Geschaftigkeit der Ameise sich in schnellen Violinbariolagen ausdruckt oder die Oboe ein naturalistisches Rabengekrachz horen lasst. Der Zyklus beginnt mit dem Gebet des Noah. Man stelle sich das Gedrange und Geschrei vor, dass die Arche erfullt, die hochgehenden Wogen, den prasselnden Regen, und mitten darin den Urvater Noah, dem sich der Ausruf entringt: Herr, was fur ein Zirkus! Seine Ausbruche korrespondieren mit dem auf- und niederwogenden Streichersatz, bis der Sturm sich legt, die Wogen sich glatten und Noah in der mehrmals gedehnten Phrase Es dauert lange seine Ergebung und Hoffnung ausdruckt. Nach dem pharisaischen Gebet der Giraffe ergreift die Schildkrote das Wort. Ihr Instrument ist die Bratsche. Ihre schnaufende Kurzatmigkeit hindert sie, ihr Gebet zusammenhangend zu sprechen. Der fleissigen Ameise - sie erbost sich sehr uber die Grille, deren Wirtshausmusik sie unterbricht - folgt der Hahn mit hellen und scharfen Tonen. Er ist es, der die Sonne aufgehen lasst; man kann es in dem sich auffaltenden Klang der Coda horen. Der vergessliche Schmetterling taumelt in immer neu variierten Oboenfiguren durch die glasernen Sommerklange von Streicherflageoletts, bis es ihm einfallt, was er sagen wollte: Amen. Das Schwein bekennt sich zu seiner schnuffelnden und grunzenden Natur, die, von den Streichern mit rauhem Bogendruck gezeichnet, in der Coda durch eine stille F-Dur-Kantilene eine sonderbare Verklarung erfahrt. Vor uns die Sintflut ruft der Rabe, und sein durchdringender Oboenschrei ubertont das Wogen und Schwanken der Streicher, die hier Motive aus dem Gebet des Noah wieder aufnehmen. In der darauf eintretenden Stille bieten die Instrumente verschiedene Themen an, die folgenlos verschwinden - um nach dem Altsolo Die Arche wartet sich in einem ruhig-feierlichen a-cappella-Satz mit alternierendem Soloquartett wieder zusammenzufinden und das Werk in reinem Es-Dur beschliessen. Alfred Koerppen.
SKU: M2.MOS-69449
ISBN 9790203755678.
SKU: M2.MOS-69449-60
ISBN 9790203755692.
SKU: JK.01589
Fifteen favorite closing hymns arranged for organ prelude in a continuous medley, allowing you to begin anywhere and end anywhere.Titles included in this volume: God Be With You Lord We Ask Thee Ere We Part Sing We Now at Parting Thy Spirit Lord Hath Stirred Before Thee Lord I Bow My Head As Shadows Falls Lord Dismiss Us Come Let Us Sing an Evening Hymn Abide With Me Father This Hour Has Been One of Joy We Have Partaken of Thy Love Great God to Thee The Lord Be with Us Now the Day is OverComposer: Various Arranger: Brent Jorgensen Difficulty: Medium.
SKU: AP.36-52703305
ISBN 9781633613119. UPC: 746241239419. English.
Carole Neuen-Rabinowitz has selected some of the most memorable tunes from the operatic repertoire in this collection for string quartet. Written at an advanced intermediate level, good high school players and professionals alike will enjoy these classics. Included: 1. Entr'acte from Carmen (Bizet), 2. Ballata from Rigoletto (Verdi), 3. Chanson Du Roi from Faust (Gounod), 4. Intermezzo Sinfonico from Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni), 5. Ah, Fuggi il Traditor! from Don Giovanni (Mozart), 6. Deh Vieni, Non Tardar from The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart), 7. Libiamo from La Traviata (Verdi), 8. Quando M'en Vo Soletta per la Via from La Bohème (Puccini), 9. Vin O Biere from Faust (Gounod). A version for string trio is also available from the publisher.
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