Composed by Ludwig Maurer. Arranged by David Mathie. Romantic. Score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2896).

For SATB chorus, brass quintet and organ. Composed by Thea Musgrave (1928-). Choral. Octavo. 76 pages. Novello and Co Ltd. #NOV165231. Published by Novello and Co Ltd. (HL.14047823).

String quartet (P/ST) - difficult

SKU: HL.49033305

Composed by Peteris Vasks. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Score and Parts. Composed 2004. 56 pages. Duration 25'. Schott Music #ED9809. Published by Schott Music (HL.49033305).

ISBN 9790001137911. UPC: 884088408053. 9.0x12.0x0.202 inches.

String Quartet No. 5 consists of two contrasting movements. The first movement, being present, immediately leads to an atmosphere of high emotional tension. The prevailing atmospheric elements of the music are dramatic and passionate, alternating with each other like a kaleidoscope. In contrast to that, a second theme is intoned three times - an invitation, a memory of the existence of another world, a light-house which illuminates the twilight in which we live so often. But this invitation remains unheard. The first movement concludes with dissonances in the upper register - a cry of utter desperation.The second movement, so distant ... yet so near, is the calm, unhurried vocal section of the quartet. A forgiving, loving look at a world tortured by grief and contradictions. Gradually, the singing becomes more personal, more emotional and more dramatic. The rhythmic figure of a funeral march in the recapitulation of the second movement is a gesture of loss. Eventually, the quartet loses itself in an atmosphere of light-filled grief. Peteris Vask.

Santorella's Accordion Method * Book 1A * with CD composed by Jay Latulippe. For accordion. This edition: Paperback. Instructional. Method. Book and CD. Text Language: English. 32 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

(Suite for Violoncello and Piano). Composed by Mikis Theodorakis (1925-). For Cello, Piano Accompaniment. String. Softcover. 76 pages. Schott Music #ED21249. Published by Schott Music

Piano

SKU: BR.EB-8029

Piano Lessons by Francois Couperin. Composed by Francois Couperin. Edited by Heinz Walter. Solo instruments; Softcover. Edition Breitkopf. Baroque period. Score. 20 pages. Breitkopf and Haertel #EB 8029. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.EB-8029).

ISBN 9790004174326. 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 lesser-known 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. There are four existing harpsichord books with a total of 226 compositions by Francois Couperin le Grand (1668 -1733). His works are as unknown to pianists as they are famous among harpsichord players. The grace and imaginativeness of his works lend themselves especially well to the sound of the harpsichord, which is why the piano interpretation of works by Couperin, Rameau, Scarlatti and other composers of that time has been categorically rejected. But, after all, the works of Bach and Handel were written for the haipsichord and clavichord, and no one would dare question their intetpretation on the pianoforte. In order to introduce these lmpressionists of the Baroque Era to piano instruction, the editor has added to this series a folio of both Couperin's and Rameau's (EB 8033) music. The selection of the pieces is based on two criteria: 1. relatively modest demands made on technique, 2. various musical forms of expression. The Butterflies and the Windmills are both especially typical of masterful character pieces. The demands made on technique certainly correspond to a level of moderate difficulty. The simplifications made are restricted to the artistically realized twopart accompaniment (eg. p. 4 f. and p. 8 f.) with regard to finger stretch and to the profuse ornamentation of the original. The indications for phrasing and articulation are those of the editor. The first two pieces have been precisely elaborated on in this respect to serve as a model, whereas the remaining pieces contain only suggestions. As in other folios of this series; what is here to be stressed, is the importance of working out independently the phrasing and the dynamics. Directions for this are given by the respective footnotes; these directions, however, are not obligatory. lndications pertaining to dynamics and tempo have been omitted completely; the clearly recognizable character of the individual pieces should be direction enough. The tonal possibilities of the piano should in any case be used subtly. The very precise fingerings have been adapted to the suggested phrasings and to the corresponding realization of trills (according to the table). Heinz Walter, Salzburg, Spring 1980.

Activities, Sight Reading, and Songs to Help You Read Music with Confidence. Piano Method. Instruction, Sight Reading. Softcover. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784). Edited by Gunter Graulich. Arranged by Paul Horn. For SATB choir, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo. This edition: Paperbound. German title: Lobet Gott, unsern Herrn Zebaoth E7. German Psalms, Praise and thanks. Full score. Language: German/English. F 24. Published by Carus Verlag

5 Voices or SATB a Cappella

SKU: BT.EMBZ5272

By Miklos Forrai. Hymns & Chorals. Book Only. Composed 1977. 380 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #EMBZ5272. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (BT.EMBZ5272).

Hungarian.

'This collection which comprises 143 choral works in 13 languages has been brought forth by the need of the Hungarian choirs for such publications. It leaves no doubt that it is but a drop in the sea even if it covers a period of two and a half millenia, works from an ode of the Hellenic Pyndar to present day compositions. The pleasure in singing together must reach back to older times yet, perhaps to the beginning of human existence. The earliest traces of polyphony can be come upon in the 9-10th centuries. The present compendium that concentrates on the golden age of choir music, the Renaissance derives its title from this period...' Miklós Forrai.

3 sopranos

SKU: HL.49019909

From A Worcester Ladymass. Composed by Gavin Bryars. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Choral. Softcover. Composed 2008. 6 pages. Duration 6'. Schott Music #ED13330. Published by Schott Music (HL.49019909).

ISBN 9790220134111. UPC: 196288025597. 9.0x12.0x0.073 inches. Latin.

Bryars' settings of Benedicamus Domino and Credo were written to complete a Ladymass that had been constructed from the Worcester Fragments. They were composed with the intention of seamless integration into the original settings, maintaining the same spirit and sound world of the existing music.

Guitar and orchestra

SKU: BO.B.3610

Composed by Jaume Torrent. Published by Editorial de Musica Boileau (BO.B.3610).

The concerto establishes a dialogue which alternates constantly between the guitar and the symphony orchestra, with the two sound worlds being maintained in perfect balance while also exploring the unique possibilities presented by each: the guitar develops a surprising array of resources which enhance its expressive capacity to the utmost, while the orchestra envelops it in an extensive range of textures which at times give rise to subtle tones, and at others, all the tonal vigour of the tutti.

The language I employ is intended as a means of achieving an efficient symbiosis between modernity and tradition, continuing in the line of my previous works as a composer. It contains no references to popular music and at all times veers away from the expectations created by the language of folklore exploited in concertos of this kind by the majority of recognised composers. In Concerto de Rialp, modernity is reflected through a search for unique expressive forms, experimentation with new means of thematic development and a unique presentation of formal solutions, all the while, however, respecting expressiveness and lyricism as the foundations of communicating with the audience.

The concerto also explores the guitar's new technical resources. Thanks to specific work on left hand extensions, mechanical formulas have been developed which allow certain scales to be played at unprecedented speeds. In the cadenza of the first movement, the guitar develops the main theme in the form of an instrumental motif that has never been used before in guitar scores, producing a polyphonic effect of new dimensions.

I have worked to exploit the distinctive sound differences existing between the guitar and the orchestra -both from the dynamic and the tonal points of view- in order to really develop the dramatic effect that their being brought together affords. In the second movement -calmo assai- this dramatic quality is expressed in a way that is particularly powerful by means of a tension never before achieved in a concerto for guitar and orchestra.

Soli SATB, SATB Choir, Ob (auch Obdc), 2 Vl, Va, Bc - Level 3

SKU: CA.3108064

Cantata for Reformation Day. First Leipzig version. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal; Hymns by Martin Luther: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott. Ein Feste Burg (Erste Leipz. Fassung). Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Reformation day. Single Part, basso continuo. Composed 1728/31. BWV 80b. 16 pages. Duration 30 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.080/64. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3108064).

ISBN 9790007206826. Key: D major. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin / Franck, Salomo.

The Reformation cantata Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80b, published by Carus-Verlag for the first time in a practical performing edition, remained unknown to Bach scholars until well into the 20th century. The evidence of its existence is three fragments of the first folio of Bach's score, which can be dated to the years 1728-1731. By contrast, the long-familiar expanded new version of the cantata with its powerful opening chorus (BWV 80) dates from the 1730s or 1740s. It only survives in a copy of Bach's score, but this allows conclusions to be drawn about the history of the versions; thus, by using the fragments mentioned above, it has been possible to reconstruct the first version. This result is a Bach cantata which is less extensive and in a more concise normal format, with reduced wind instruments. A relaxed, contrapuntal four-part chorale movement with the first and last verses of the Lutheran hymn forms the framework, and the other movements are the same as in the later new version. This simpler cantata is also entirely suitable for celebrating Reformation Day, as Bach did around 1730. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3108000.

By Dan Forrest. For SATB choir with soprano voice solo and tenor voice solos (keyboard accompaniment). Extended Works. Dan Forrest Series. Sacred, Concert. Difficulty: Medium Advanced (Adult). 64 pages. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.