edited by Kenneth Sillito-Sergei Rachmaninov is regarded as one of the most formidable pianists of all time and the last truly great composer in the Russian Romantic tradition. Vocalise op.34 no.14 is a beautiful melody. It is an all-time favourite orchestral piece that flows above the lush chords that begin this work and weaves in and out with additional themes. This creates a full arrangement true to the original. Being more musically demanding than technically demanding this delightful piece will find its place in many recitals. This particular work is for violin and piano accompaniment.

ABRSM Grades 7-8 . This special collection of intermediate to advanced piano repertoire has been lovingly curated by internationally renowned pianist, Isata Kanneh-Mason. Inspired by her musical journey from childhood prodigy to accomplished performer, and drawing on her championship of female composers and composers of colour, Isata has handpicked a wonderfully diverse melange of music for players to explore. Alongside classical masterpieces such as Clara Schumann?s Notturno, players will find repertoire by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, George Gershwin and Alexander Desplat as well as a stunning new work by Errollyn Wallen. Carefully edited and fingered, Piano Inspiration 2 is ideal both for recreational playing and those seeking own-choice repertoire for ABRSM Performance Grades (Grades 7 ). ? 12 pieces for intermediate to advanced players, each holding special significance to Isata ? A wonderful array of styles, composers and traditions that span four centuries of piano music ? An original work by Errollyn Wallen, specially composed for this collection ? Ideal for own-choice repertoire selection in ABRSM Performance Grades (Grades 7 ) Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason is in great demand in the UK and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. She offers eclectic and interesting repertoire and has performed at many of the world?s finest concert venues, including the Royal Albert Hall for her BBC Proms solo debut in 2023. As a Decca recording artist, she entered the UK classical charts at No. 1 with her 2019 album Romance, and has since released Summertime, featuring twentieth-century American repertoire; Muse, a duo album with her brother Sheku; and Childhood Tales, which showcases music inspired by a nostalgia for youth. Isata is recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and the Opus Klassik Award for best young artist.

An original and exciting collection of anthems and other choral pieces written for the Orthodox Church and inspired by the Church in Russia selected by Ralph Allwood. Partly because of the re-emergence of the Church in the former Soviet Union interest in Christian musical sources alternative to the great body of the Anglican and other Western Christian traditions has grown sharply in recent years. Though the works presented here may be unfamiliar they are all masterly. Designed to appeal to choirs of various levels the collection includes a Kontakion and Ikos for the funeral service anthems by Great Russian Romantics: Tchaikovsky Rachmaninov Grechaninov; andcomposers from our age: Stravinsky Schnittke or Arvo Part speaking for a tradition outside the Orthodox Church as well as settings of the Lord's Prayer in both Russian and English by John Tavener.

Ruders writes: There's a solid tradition in the history of Western music of turning the theme of Nicolo Paganini's '24th Caprice' for soloviolin into a set of variations endemic to the time and style of each individual composer; Liszt Brahms Rachmaninov and Lutoslawsky being the most prominent names. When asked by David Starobin to write a concerto for him I though 'well why not have a go at it?' - bearing in mind that not only is Paganini the most celebrated violin-wizard of all times but he was also a more than accomplished guitarist. There are 22 variations in all numbers 1 to 16 all adhering strictly to the 16-bar pattern laid down by Paganini himself. From variation17 though the writing becomes more symphonic and the rigid 16-bar regime is being lossendes up a bit. However the last variation 'Finale Prestisimo' is a 6 x 16 bars 'white-knuckle ride' in which the hitherto soloistic role of the guitar gives way to that of 'primus interpares' i.e. 'first among equals'. As with another set of variations of mine 'Concerto on Pieces' (based on a tune by Purcell) the nature and shape of the 'Pagannini-Variations' may be compared to a stroll through a hall of mirrors: the 'portrait' - the theme is gradually being distorted out of all recognition - but it's still the same 'original' walking by.

Piano Concerto-Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky may have influenced it and Lang Lang has included it in his repertoire: the piano concerto 'Yellow River' features a brilliant virtuoso solo part expressiveness and drama contemplation great pathos and wit.Based on the cantata of the same name by the famous Chinese composer Xian Xinghai (1905-1945) the concerto arranged by Yin Chengzong among others is similarly characterized by the combination of Chinese folk music and elements of the Peking Opera with traditional European art music.'Yellow River' named after the river that is the cradle of Chinese civilization and a symbol of the spirit of the Chinese people can be compared to the 'Moldau'from Smetana's symphonic poem 'Má Vlast'. It is down to you to discover its programmatic content!

Piano Concerto-Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky may have influenced it and Lang Lang has included it in his repertoire: the piano concerto 'Yellow River' features a brilliant virtuoso solo part expressiveness and drama contemplation great pathos and wit.Based on the cantata of the same name by the famous Chinese composer Xian Xinghai (1905-1945) the concerto arranged by Yin Chengzong among others is similarly characterized by the combination of Chinese folk music and elements of the Peking Opera with traditional European art music. 'Yellow River' the cradle of Chinese civilization and a symbol of the spirit of the Chinese people can be compared to the 'Moldau' from Smetana'ssymphonic poem 'Má Vlast'. It is down to you to discover its programmatic content!

The Perfect Way To Rediscover The Piano-Did you used to play the piano? Would you like to play again? Play it again: Piano uses real pieces from the piano repertoire to teach specific techniques and tips getting you playing fluently once again. This is the second book which is for the more confident ?former? piano player or for those continuing their journey from Book 1. The level of pieces in this second book progresses from around UK grades 5 to 8 (intermediate to late advanced). ?I used to play the piano??Aimed at ?returning? players who have spent some time away from the keyboard Play it again: Piano gives you the confidence to revisit this fulfilling pastime and go beyond what you previously thoughtyou could achieve.Each of the 21 pieces in Book 2 is accompanied by two full pages of easy-to-understand practice tips all designed to get your fingers speeding comfortably across the keys once again! There are more comprehensive Piano Technique and Theory sections at the front and back of each book so you can also delve deeper to regain a fuller understanding of music and technique. A refresher course for all abilities each book is arranged in 4 progressive sections with Book 1 moving from ?Elementary? to ?Intermediate? and Book 2 taking you from ?Late Intermediate? to ?Late Advanced?. Dip in and out wherever your level of playing suits: this two-book course starts with simple and elegant miniatures and concludes with the famously showy Prelude in C-sharp minor by Rachmaninoff! Confident pianists could start with Book 2 but there is a wealth of delightful repertoire and valuable practice tips in Book 1 it?s always useful to go ?back to basics?. From Schumann to shuffles. Baroque Classical and Romantic works sit alongside Jazz Ragtime contemporary or traditional pieces at every level so each lesson brings something different and you?ll learn to play in a range of styles some of which may be new to your fingers. If you often find yourself saying ?I used to play the piano?? but wish you still did then Play it again:

This collection contains 55 notable works by some of the world's best-known composers in the classical tradition. Spanning over 250 years from Bach to Rachmaninoff players can enjoy an inspiring journey through the history ofclassical music whilst learning to play these celebrated compositions. Short biographies are included for selected composers allowing players to gain further insight into their lives and works. All the pieces in this bookhave been arranged in Easy Piano format in a considered and thoughtful fashion retaining as much of the original musical substance as possible. Everybody's Favorite Easy Piano Pieces contains Massenet'sMeditation from Thais Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata Holst's Jupiter from The Planets Debussy's Clair De Lune Handel's The Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba Grieg's Morning from PeerGynt Schubert's Death And The Maiden and many more of the greatest classical pieces ever composed.

Paganini Variations - Piano Concerto No.3 by Poul Ruders. The original guitar-part (for Guitar Concerto No. 2) arranged for Piano and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott by the composer 2014.Piano solo part: WH32201CParts are available for hire: hire@ewh.dk Programme note: In 1999 my friend American guitar virtuoso David Starobin wanted me to write a concerto for guitar and orchestra. It quickly dawned on me that this commission presented a golden opportunity to contribute to the time-honoured tradition of composing a series of variations on NicoloPaganini´s famous 24th Caprice for violin solo a work which itself is a set of variations. The 16 bar (with the first 4 bars repeated) theme is not particularly sophisticated or intricate but its inherent simplicity and logic just grow on you almost to the point of distraction - and the secret behind it being hauled through 'the wringer' by composers as disparate as Liszt Brahms Rachmaninoff and Lutoslawski is perhaps found in its - what I´ll call with a quick nervous look over my shoulder: brilliant banality. You can do anything with that tune it´ll always be recognizable and just there however much you maul it. The piece (subtitled Guitar Concerto no 2) was written pretty quickly premiered and subsequently recorded for Bridge Records with David and the Odense Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jan Wagner and everybody was happy. But the story didn´t end there and it must be the ultimate proof of the durability of the theme not to mention the flexibility and far-sightedness of David Starobin when he 14 years latersuggested 'why not transcribe the solo part for piano?'. The idea appealed to me immediately. One thing was clear from the beginning: the new version could in no way sound like a transcription. My aim was to end up with a solo-part sounding like were it 'the

Your passport to a new world of music By Frank Natter, Jr. Series: National Guitar Workshop: Guitar Atlas Category: Guitar Method or Supplement Format: Book & CD Russia has a deep and rich cultural tradition of artists, writers, musicians, and composers. The names Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Rachmaninoff may belong to the world, but these composers were Russian through and through. Guitar Atlas: Russia explores the country's remarkable musical heritage, covering everything from the music of Russian villages to the sacred tones and melodies adapted from ancient Byzantine modes. This will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation for a truly unique culture. Traditional Russian instruments, like the balalaika, domra, and seven-string guitar, are explained in detail, as well as the altered tunings and techniques designed to emulate them. Since folk music is such an integral part of Russian culture, this book explores familiar work songs, epic songs of the Russian bards, and romances of the Russian gypsies. Learning these songs will enrich your repertoire and give you insight into the music that has inspired some of the greatest artists and musicians in history. By the time you're done, you will have gained a fresh perspective into one of the world's greatest musical traditions and see that passion is at the heart of Russian music. The CD includes all the examples and demonstrations featured in the book.