As its title indcates, this is a miniature symphony, its structure compacted as much as possible. The classical form is respected, dwon to the smallest details, so that the various development sections lead to a recapitulation of the two themes and to a more asservative conclusion. Throughout the work the style is extremely sparse and straightforward. The nostalgia expressed by the theme of the second movement leads us towards effects of perspective that modify the light thrown on the melody, at first distand and soon more insistent, more dominant, before dying away in the gentle mist. The third movement is somewhat facetious and sly. Despite its brilliantly luminous progress, the ending is nostalgic, whimsical and, once more, humorous.

d'aprĂšs The Turn of the Screw d'Henry James. Par GUILLOU JEAN. Though the work bearing this title is a portrait of childhood, it is a childhood quite different from the purely gameplaying and dreamlike childhood that is customarily represented. The childhood described here is carrying the seed, in all its purity, of all positive and negative qualities to be found the fully-grown men: a childhood both angelic and diabolical, and indeed very close to Henry James' 'The Turn of the Screw' which was the direct inspiration for this monodrama. Its growth follows the innumerable sudden changes, turns and contrasts of the unsophisticated spirit. There is hardly any development at all, as each idea gives birth to the next or rejects the previons one, being object to every impulse, every tempest, every flux, every fear and delight. After a dreamlike introduction, in which two simple melodies stand out, comes a sudden awakening, Allegro, stamped all over with lavish and forever regenerating dynamism. A sudden halt leads a kind of outburst from the most simple folklore is singing, in regular, repeated notes. Again the question mark leads us to another melody, Tranquillo, of a sweet tempo, but brilliantly decorated with counter-point, its cursive traits leading this time to a kind of roguish march (Vigoroso). Yet soon there emerges a melancholic chant, Largo, in the Cromorne's timbre, and then, in the highest register of the Trumpet there reappears like a metamorphosed memory, the theme of the second movement. Passing other episodes, we come to Tempo giusto, insistent and glorious, interrupted by other passionate figures, cut off by unsettling silent moments and taken up again in always accelerating volleys./ RĂ©pertoire / Orgue

Par MARSDEN THOMAS ANNE. Musiciens Importante collection de musique d'orgue pour les étudiants, les joueurs, et l'église de tous les niveaux et les capacités Chaque groupe livre des piÚces en fonction des besoins de service: Préludes, Interludes, processions, Postludes Mélodieux, répertoire attrayant, couvrant cents 16e au 21e. avec quelques nouvelles piÚces écrites spécialement pour la collection Les plus grands compositeurs de l'instrument bien représentés Pieces nouveau modifié de présenter la musique de façon claire et pratique pour les joueurs, avec des suggestions d'enregistrement et de tempo pour chaque piÚce Une forte représentation dans les syllabus ABRSM nouvelles (à partir de 2011) Noté collection: env. livre 1 Grades 1-4- réserver 2 Gr. 4-6, livre 3 gr. 6-8 Editeur de haut-profil, des enseignants de premier plan et organiste de concert Il s'agit d'une importante collection de musique d'orgue pour les étudiants, les joueurs, et les musiciens d'église de tous les niveaux et les capacités. Compiler et rédacteur en chef Anne Marsden Thomas a tiré sur sa longue expérience de l'enseignement et la lecture pour sélectionner les plus intéressantes, le répertoire mélodieux dans deux nouvelles séries d'anthologies classé, un ensemble (3 volumes) pour les manuels seulement, la seconde série (3 volumes) pour claviers et pédalier. Dans chaque produit, les piÚces sont regroupées selon les besoins de services en préludes, intermÚdes, processions, et Postludes. Le répertoire s'étend du 16e au 21e siÚcle, avec quelques nouvelles piÚces écrites spécialement pour la collection. Un certain nombre de piÚces dans la collection ont été sélectionnés pour le programme d'organes ABRSM. Le résultat est une magnifique collection de répertoire pour tous les joueurs, contenant une foule de morceaux attrayants et variés qui offrent beaucoup de soutien pratique pour les musiciens d'église et d'enrichir et de développer leur jeu. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Orgue

Mendelssohn produced an early work for Organ in 1837, but it was a London music publishing firm who commissioned the first of his mature Organ works. The second half of the commissioned pieces are published in this volume. Mendelssohn himself saved all his manuscripts and they have survived in libraries in Berlin and Krakow, providing the subtitle of this book.Eleven movements are included here, all written in 1844 and 1845. What were originally commissioned as 'Voluntaries' were changed at the composer's request to 'Sonatas'. Whether one considers these movements as drafts and sketches or as distinct musical entities in their own right, the works are not identical to the final, printed versions. For those who appreciate or study the Mendelssohn Organ oeuvre, this volume is of immense interest.While the Organ never completely fell from grace as the instrument of church and religious music, it is the editor's belief that in the century dividing JS Bach from these works of Mendelssohn, fashion and church practice had greatly diminished its importance and few works of real note were produced. Mendelssohn was introduced to the Organ early in his prodigious career and found a warm audience for his Organ performances in Engand, to which he returned nine times over nearly twenty years. / Orgue