SKU: CA.1036400

ISBN 9790007166526. Language: German. Text: von Spee, Friedrich / Simrock, Karl. Text by Friedrich von Spee / Karl Simrock.

Max Bruch succeeded in composing an impressive setting of the well known Advent text, O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf (O Saviour, tear open the heavens). Compositionally it is extremely sophisticated in its construction; Bruch combines both the choir and orchestra in a powerfully expressive and moving portrayal of mankind waiting for the coming of the Saviour. Following the premiere of the work in 1869 it was celebrated as Bruch's most important choral work, but later it fell largely into oblivion. Almost 150 years after it was composed, for the first time a critical-scholarly edition is now available to the public.

SKU: HL.113414

UPC: 884088868543. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Recorded by Barbra Streisand, this elegant and heartfelt song is almost classical in style, with a warm, acoustic accompaniment and a simple, direct lyric that celebrates the power of love in our lives.

SKU: CA.3117407

ISBN 9790007244996. Language: German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.

The cantata Ich liebe den Hochsten von ganzem Gemute (I love the Almighty with all of my spirit) BWV 174 was composed for Whit Monday 1729. It probably belongs to Bach's fourth cycle of cantatas, known as the Picander cycle. Most of the cantata is taken up by the introductory Sinfonia. This is a reworking of the first movement of the famous third Brandenburg Concerto BWV 1048. Bach took the movement almost unaltered and simply added wind parts to strengthen the sound to the nine string parts (three violins, three violas, three violoncelli) and basso continuo - two corni da caccia and two oboes, reinforced by two violins, an oboe da caccia (taille) and a viola. The following movements (aria, recitative, aria) form a distinct contrast with their chamber music scoring (two oboes or one or two string parts with basso continuo). A simple four-part chorale concludes the cantata. Score available separately - see item CA.3117400.

SKU: BA.BA08809

ISBN 9790006568970. 31 x 24.3 cm inches. Key: B-flat major. Preface: Gudula Schutz.

Mozart composed his two â??Lodron Serenadesâ? for open-air performances on the name day of Countess Antonia Lodron in June 1776 and 1777. Their bright â??al frescoâ? character is immediately recognisable. Alfred Einstein considered these two divertimentos to be â??among the purest, gayest, most satisfying, and most perfect that ever assumed musical formâ?.

For both works Mozart chose an ensemble of two horns, two violins, viola and bass instruments. However, the second Lodron Serenade, the Divertimento in B-flat major K. 287, stands out from this sextet format by assigning a remarkably virtuosic solo role to the first violin, from the richly diverse opening movement to the finale with its almost ironic recitative and an exhilarating passage on the folk song â??Dâ??Bäurin hat dâ??Katz verlornâ?. Mozart himself played first violin in the 1777 performance. Later he wrote, â??They all opened their eyes! I played as though I were the finest fiddler in all Europeâ?.

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SKU: HL.50511250

ISBN 9790080140222. UPC: 073999783216. 9.0x12.0x0.065 inches. Lajos Papp.

The series of short character pieces represents the living and mineral world of the aquarium. The expressive, frequently grotesque sound effects introduce the students almost unnoticed into the world of up-to-date piano technique in an amusing way.

SKU: P2.60035

Hydra is a programmatic work based on the ancient Greek myth, Hercules. As a penance for grisly crimes he committed while overcome by a supernatural force, Hercules was given twelve difficult and almost impossible tasks to complete. His second task was to find and kill the Hydra, a water serpent with nine heads. The music begins with a slithering sensation depicting Hercules' quest for the Hydra. Once he found the Hydra, a horrific fight ensued. Hercules began swinging his sword desperately. However, each time he chopped off a head with his sword, two heads grew back in its place. The fight went on for a lengthy period of time. The music progressively becomes more erratic and raucous as the fight intensifies. Victory was finally achieved when Hercules used a burning brand to sear the necks as he cut each head off.

SKU: LO.99-1863L

SKU: BT.DHP-0981372-020

With this composition, Otto M. Schwarz shows himself totally capable of composing a work with a somber, almost melancholic character. Melody and counterpoint, accompanied by a peaceful harmony, play a kind of question and answer game in this short composition. The piece is written in a rather ABA form, with the perusiion complementing the whole very effectively.

SKU: SU.28040040

A series of reflections on one day’s journey (or one life’s journey). The titles of the four movements can almost be read as one sentence: Thoughts at dawn… through heat and grit... become a canticle... seeking in faith the light. Audio and score previews are available at the composer's web site: johnnewellmusic.com/works /chamber-ensemble/ String Quartet Duration: 28' Composed: 2008 Published by: Abierto Music Also available: Set of Parts (28040041).