SKU: BR.DV-6140

ISBN 9790200460230. 13.5 x 10.5 inches.

Translation: Engl. (S. Wadsworth) (1988) / (Norbert Rubesaat) (1993); French (Jean-Pierre Wurtz) (1997) Place and time: Jail Munchen-Stadelheim, in the hour before the execution on 22nd February 1943 Characters: Sophie Scholl (soprano) / Hans Scholl (baritone or tenor) >>Weisse Rose<< (White Rose) was the name of the resistance group to which Hans and Sophie Scholl belonged. Udo Zimmermann's composition is characterized by the varying structure of its scenes: dramatic, visionary scenes, e.g. the remembered wartime experiences on the front, Sophie's anxiety about the removal of the children and the wish to see her parents one last time, contrast with contemplative monologues that are intended to provide insights into the individual's particular situation. The composer interweaves into the structure of the piece dream sequences with sudden bursts of anxiety that are not triggered by the execution that is about to take place but by the consequences of one's own actions. The result is a deliberate fusion of the various parts into one another. More than 100 different productions prove that the topic is as important as ever and that the work is both artistically rewarding and practicable. Udo Zimmermann About the piece Two young people, the siblings Sophie and Hans Scholl, are in a prison cell, one hour before they are to be put to death by their fascist executioners. Their christian convictions and sense of responsibility gave them the courage to put up resistance, resistance against the lies, the contempt for humanity and all human values. Sophie and Hans Scholl took their stand in the full knowledge that they were taking a deadly risk. They would simply not have been able to live with their feelings of shame had they not grasped the chance of fighting for what they believed in, even though it was a dangerous thing to do. Memories of past events, doubts, hopes and fears, justification of deeds and an acceptance of death, all these things happen and move in, and between, these two people during this representation of the hour before death. The orchestra provides a psycho-physical shorthand of their inner mental state. Musical effects and gestures search for their identity in human behaviour. The moments of stillness and silence provide moments of musical tension, which are just as powerful as the eruptions of fear and desperation. CDs: Gabriele Fontana (soprano), Lutz-Michael Harder (tenor), Instrumentalensemble, cond. Udo Zimmermann CD Orfeo C 162 871 Grazyna Szklarecka (soprano), Frank Schiller (tenor), musica viva-ensemble dresden, cond. Udo Zimmermann CD Berlin Classics Eterna BC 0120 060-2 CD (excerpts): Gabriele Fontana (soprano), Lutz-Michael Harder (tenor), Ein Instrumentalensemble, cond. Udo Zimmermann CD BMG 74321 73628 2 Bibliography : Kornel , Attila: ,,Tief unter uns nur Schweigen - Die Asthetik der Stille in Udo Zimmermanns Kammeroper ,,Weisse Rose, in: Die Tonkunst 11 (2017), pp. 368-377. Rheinlander , Matthias: Im Osten nichts Neues? Ostalgie ohne Kitsch am Beispiel von Udo Zimmermanns Oper Die weisse Rose, in: Musik und Unterricht, Heft 73 (2003), pp. 34-40.

World premiere: Hamburg, February 27, 1986DV 1140 Awarded the German Music Edition Prize.

SKU: BT.DHP-0920400-140

In addition to musicals and film music Irving Berlin (1888-1989), an American composer with a Russian background, wrote hundreds of songs, many of which are still performed. The legendary White Christmas has been sung by many famous artists, including Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and Clark Gable. This widely known Christmas song has been tastefully arranged by Naohiro Iwai and will make an ideal closing item for any Christmas concert.

Behalve musicals en filmmuziek schreef Irving Berlin (1888-1989), een Amerikaans componist met een Russische achtergrond, honderden songs, waarvan er nog steeds veel worden uitgevoerd. Het legendarische White Christmas is door vele beroemde artiesten gezongen, onder wie Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole en Clark Gable. Dit wereldwijd bekende kerstlied is door Naohiro Iwai smaakvol gearrangeerd; het is een ideale afsluiter voor een kerstconcert.

Irving Berlin (1888-1989), Komponist russischer Herkunft, gilt als einer der größten Liedkomponisten des 20. Jahrhunderts. Er schrieb - neben Musical- und Filmmusik - vor allem mehr als 1500 Titel, von denen viele heute noch oft interpretiert und aufgeführt werden. Unter den Künstlern, die das legendäre White Christmas gesungen haben, finden sich berühmte Namen wie Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Clark Gable und Bing Cosby. Reihen sie sich mit Ihrem Blasorchester in diese illustre Reihe ein und beglücken Sie Ihr Publikum mit diesem wunderbaren Weihnachtslied!

Irving Berlin (1888-1989) compositeur américain d’origine russe est considéré comme l’un des plus grands auteurs de chanson du XXe siècle. Il en a signé plus de 1500 dont les plus belles et les plus célèbres sont toujours interprétées. Il est également l’auteur de 16 comédies musicales et a composé la musique de dix films produits par les studios d’Hollywood. Les artistes ayant chanté Irving Berlin sont entrés dans la légende : Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Clark Gable et Bing Cosby avec son légendaire White Christmas.

Irving Berlin (1888-1989), compositore americano di origine russa è considerato uno dei più grandi autori di canzoni del XX secolo; ne ha firmate oltre 1500 e le più celebri sono tuttora interpretate. Berlin è anche l’autore di 16 commedie musicali e ha composto le colonne sonore di dieci film prodotti ad Hollywood. Gli artisti che hanno interpretato le sue canzoni sono entrati a far parte della leggenda: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Clark Gable e Bing Crosby con il suo leggendario White Christmas.

SKU: M7.VHR-13514

ISBN 9783864341984.

31 Weihnachtslieder bearbeitet für Klavier in leichtem Schwierigkeitsgrad. Ideal für den Musikunterricht und das häusliche Musizieren. Neben den traditionellen Weihnachtsliedern sind auch die deutschen Hits 'In der Weihnachtsbäckerei' und 'Küss mich, halt mich, lieb mich' sowie internationale Titel enthalten, wie z. B.: 'White Christmas', 'Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer', 'Feliz Navidad', 'Sleigh Ride', 'Les anges dans nos campagnes', 'Winter Wonderland', 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town', 'Little Drummer Boy', 'Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow' Aufnahmen aller Lieder sind als Hörversionen und Play-alongs auf den gängigen Streaming-Plattformen verfügbar (z. B. Spotify). Alle Ausgaben der Serie 'Weihnachtslieder aus aller Welt' sind kompatibel (Ausnahme: Gitarre solo) und bestens geeignet für das Zusammenspiel. Eine Klavierbegleitung (VHR 13519) ist separat erhältlich.

SKU: M7.VHR-13510

ISBN 9783864341946.

31 Weihnachtslieder bearbeitet für Gitarre solo in leichtem bis mittlerem Schwierigkeitsgrad. Ideal für den Musikunterricht und das häusliche Musizieren. Neben den traditionellen Weihnachtsliedern sind auch die deutschen Hits 'In der Weihnachtsbäckerei' und 'Küss mich, halt mich, lieb mich' sowie internationale Titel enthalten, wie z. B.: 'White Christmas', 'Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer', 'Feliz Navidad', 'Sleigh Ride', 'Les anges dans nos campagnes', 'Winter Wonderland', 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town', 'Little Drummer Boy', 'Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow' ...

SKU: AD.ADG174

ISBN 9781934163686. UPC: 663389117426. 9 x 12 inches.

Andrew D. Gordon, world renowned music educator, author of over 60 music educational products, has previously written numerous books on guitar styles such as: “100 Ultimate Blues Riffs for Guitar, “100 Ultimate Jazz Riffs for Guitar, “The Blues Scale for Guitar which have all been well received by students, teachers and musicians all over the world.
As playing funk styles is a passion of Andrew’s, he has written this instructional book “100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves for Guitar based on the influences of the great Funk, Soul and R&B artists such as: James Brown, Herbie Hancock, The Crusaders, Average White Band, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Parliament, Ramsey Lewis, Booker T and The MG’s, MFSB, Billy Preston etc. Besides the afore-mentioned styles Andrew has also added a few grooves that are Afro-Caribbean such as: Latin, Reggae and Calypso.
Each of the 100 grooves have been recorded with the guitar part playing along with a rhythm section of guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and in many of the grooves, percussion. There is also a three minute Play-A-Long track for each of the 100 grooves minus the guitar part so that you can practice along with the rhythm tracks adding up to over 5 hours of Play-A-Long tracks.

SKU: ND.RPTL28-CSC