String quartet

SKU: BO.B.3664

Composed by Jordi Cervello. Published by Editorial de Musica Boileau (BO.B.3664).

Cuarteto San Petersburgo (The Saint Petersburg Quartet) was written between January and March 2011. It owes its name to the fact that Saint Petersburg has been a very significant city for me. I was invited there in 1988 to take part in a big contemporary music festival, but my uninterrupted bond with the city started on 2002, thanks to the negotiations of my friend and pupil Albert Barbeta. Since then, I have constantly travelled there in order to record a considerable part of my repertoire: seventeen pieces. In addition to the concerts we went to, I took the opportunity during my trips to visit the well-known conservatoire where so many great personalities from the world of music composition once taught, and the place that launched the most important violin school in the whole of Russia: the school of Leopoldo Auer. Spending a long time in Auer's classroom writing my concert for violin and orchestra was an unforgettable experience for me. His large portrait motivated me even further.

Cuartet o San Petersburgo evokes many of the most cherished and moving moments that I have had in this city. It is structured in four movements. The first one, Allegretto-Allegro, opens with an introduction that sets forth the two main themes, amid a soft and elastic atmosphere. The Allegro starts vigorously and in it we find changes in the tempo and moments of mystery, as well as certain seclusion, returning then to the emphatic theme where the counterpoint finds its place. The movement ends placidly.

The Scherzo-marcato that follows is marked by a persistent rhythm of triplets that carries on from beginning to end. The tempo does not change, but brief and decided themes are introduced, as well as passages of counterpoint. Brief and dissonant chords are heard throughout the movement, which ends vigorously.

The third movement, Ut, is a very special one. For a while already I had been playing with the idea of writing a movement that was to have the tonality C as a leitmotiv. This one is made up by two slow and static parts. In the first one, the first violin plays pizzicatti-glissandi. In the second, the first violin and particularly the violoncello settle on C while the other two instruments produce descending chromatic harmonies.

Final ly, the Introduccion-Presto (the Introduction-Presto). It starts with some bucolic passages which remind us of the introduction to the first movement. A fast and energetic Presto suddenly erupts. A kind of moto perpetuo which alternates with two expressive passages and, towards the end, a viola and violoncello tremolo, all of great mystery and expectation, make way for a resounding finale marcato.

SKU: CA.1804200

Composed by Carson Cooman. Free organ music. Collection. Carus Verlag #CV 18.042/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1804200).

ISBN M-007-24102-5.

Cars on Cooman is surely one of the most exciting and versatile contemporary composers in the USA. Born in New York in 1982, he has already written over 1,200 works. Many of these are compositions for organ - the instrument which Cooman, himself a concert organist, feels a particular affinity towards. A selection of these organ works is now available in this publication, including freely-composed preludes, chorale preludes, and festive and quieter pieces, meditative in style. The compositions are in an extended tonal framework and are of moderate difficulty. A superb addition to the repertoire both for concerts and worship!

Orchestra

SKU: PE.EP11114B

Concert Edition. Composed by Earle Brown. Chamber Orchestra. Peters Contemporary Library. 20th Century. Score and Part(s). 112 pages. Edition Peters #98-EP11114B. Published by Edition Peters (PE.EP11114B).

ISBN 9790014123192.

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These are just a few of the composers whose most adventurous scores are now available to purchase through the Peters Contemporary Library. A new global initiative of the Edition Peters Group, the Peters Contemporary Library is a project designed to put these bold 20th- and 21st-century works, once available only for rental, into the collections of libraries, performers, scholars, and conductors alike.

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Double bass (choir: SATB - 2.2.2.2. - 4.2.0.0. - timp - str)

SKU: BR.OB-14670-27

Urtext based on the new Complete Edition (G. Henle Verlag). Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Edited by Armin Raab. Stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). The study score (Studien-Edition) is available at G. Henle Verlag. Classical period. Part. 4 pages. Duration 10'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 14670-27. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-14670-27).

ISBN 9790004337967. 10 x 12.5 inches.

In his op. 112 Beethoven sets the two poems by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Meeresstille (Calm Sea) and Gluckliche Fahrt (Prosperous Voyage). Several sketches reveal that Beethoven had already begun to take an interest in the poems by the end of 1814. The composer conducted the premiere at a benefit concert for the Viennese Citizens' Hospital Fund in 1815. As the publication of this work was long in coming, the dedicatee Goethe received a copy of the score only in May 1822. A few months later Beethoven inquired of him: [...] how lovely would it be to know, if I appropriately united my harmonies with yours. Also enlightenment on what is to be seen as truth, would be dearly appreciated, as I love the latter above all, and never shall be said: Veritas odium parit.The old but commendable Breitkopf material has now been definitively replaced by the new edition based on the Complete Beethoven-Edition, save for the tried and true piano reduction by Carl Reinecke, which boasts more than simply historical merits. Its existence is assured by the revised and simplified form in which it appears in the new piano reduction. It will no doubt long continue being a much appreciated aid at choral rehearsals. In the piano vocal score the articulation and dynamics were adapted to the music text of the Complete Edition.The sun recently began shining from a cloudless sky on Beethoven's Meeres Stille und Gluckliche Fahrt (Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage) after the publication of the piano reduction and choral score which signalize the completion of the performance material based on the new Beethoven Complete Edition. (Singende Kirche).

Woodwinds (2(picc).2.2.2 - 4.2.1.1 - timp.perc - hp - str)

SKU: BR.OB-3281-30

Waltz. Composed by Johann Strauss Jr. Orchestra; Folder. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). Dances/marches; Romantic. Set of parts. 76 pages. Duration 10'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 3281-30. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-3281-30).

ISBN 9790004301371. 10 x 12.5 inches.

The Blue Danube is said to be Austria's secret anthem, and alongside the Radetzky March it is the traditional encore piece at the annual New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Already at its world premiere in 1867, this orchestral work triggered overwhelming enthusiasm, and the premiere of the choral version prompted a journalist to use the term Schlager (hit) for the first time in music history. The official title By the Beautiful Blue Danube is based on poems by Karl Isidor Becks; having his birth town Baja in mind, he contrasted the blue Danube with another river, the blonde Theiss. How utterly astonishing that this famous waltz is not really linked to Vienna. Be that as it may, its sensational popularity remains unimpaired.

Violoncello (choir: SATB - 2.2.2.2. - 4.2.0.0. - timp - str)

SKU: BR.OB-14670-23

Urtext based on the new Complete Edition (G. Henle Verlag). Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Edited by Armin Raab. Stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). The study score (Studien-Edition) is available at G. Henle Verlag. Classical period. Part. 4 pages. Duration 10'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 14670-23. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-14670-23).

ISBN 9790004337950. 10 x 12.5 inches.

In his op. 112 Beethoven sets the two poems by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Meeresstille (Calm Sea) and Gluckliche Fahrt (Prosperous Voyage). Several sketches reveal that Beethoven had already begun to take an interest in the poems by the end of 1814. The composer conducted the premiere at a benefit concert for the Viennese Citizens' Hospital Fund in 1815. As the publication of this work was long in coming, the dedicatee Goethe received a copy of the score only in May 1822. A few months later Beethoven inquired of him: [...] how lovely would it be to know, if I appropriately united my harmonies with yours. Also enlightenment on what is to be seen as truth, would be dearly appreciated, as I love the latter above all, and never shall be said: Veritas odium parit.The old but commendable Breitkopf material has now been definitively replaced by the new edition based on the Complete Beethoven-Edition, save for the tried and true piano reduction by Carl Reinecke, which boasts more than simply historical merits. Its existence is assured by the revised and simplified form in which it appears in the new piano reduction. It will no doubt long continue being a much appreciated aid at choral rehearsals. In the piano vocal score the articulation and dynamics were adapted to the music text of the Complete Edition.The sun recently began shining from a cloudless sky on Beethoven's Meeres Stille und Gluckliche Fahrt (Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage) after the publication of the piano reduction and choral score which signalize the completion of the performance material based on the new Beethoven Complete Edition. (Singende Kirche).

For 2 Clarinets or Clarinet and Alto Sax. Composed by Matthias Petzold. Clarinet, Saxophone, Music Styles & Regions, Classical, Solos and Duets. Book and Insert with CD. 52 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Arranged by Larry Clark, Rae Moses. For full score, violin I, violin II, violin III (viola T.C.), cello, bass, piano. Score and parts. 78 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

Composed by Ruth Watson Henderson (1932-). Choral. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/3772H. Published by Heritage Music Press

Piano Duet

SKU: BT.EMBZ2839

Composed by Pal Jardanyi. Contemporary Music. Book Only. Composed 1960. 44 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #EMBZ2839. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (BT.EMBZ2839).

Sonata for Two Pianos was written in 1942 by Pál Járdányi at the young age of twenty-two years old when he had recently graduated from the Academy of Music. It is a quintessential showy concert piece which György Ligeti evaluated in 1949, when the sheet music was first released, as the 'worthy companion' of Bartók's and Hindemith's two-piano sonatas. The composition, originally written for string quartet, was reworked into an arrangement for keyboard instruments by Járdányi on Kodály's advice, preserving the musical language of the work which refers to Bartók in many places, and in which the features of Járdányi's later style can already be seen.

TTBB with voice solo, djembe - Intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1787

Composed by Traditional South African. Arranged by Daniel Jackson. School, Concert. Walton Choral. Classical. Octavo. 16 pages. Walton Music #WW1787. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1787).

UPC: 785147027263. Text Source: Traditional South African.

Akekho Ofana No Jesu is an African tradition song sung by congregations across the African continent. Extremely dynamic with solos and improvised percussion. The middle section repeats material that has already been sung, making it achievable for a wide variety of levels.  MP3 is SATB version.

(18 Etudes de perfectionnement Charles Neidich 21st Century Series for Clarinet). By Paul Jeanjean. Edited by Charles Neidich. LKM Music. Softcover with CD. Hal Leonard #S131008. Published by Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

Flute

SKU: HL.50601319

(1984) for Flute. Composed by Fausto Romitelli. Woodwind Solo. Classical. Softcover. 4 pages. Ricordi #NR140815. Published by Ricordi (HL.50601319).

I met Fausto Romitelli in the early Eighties, while he was still studying composition with Umberto Rotondi at the Conservatory in Milano. Though he was very young, he already showed the signs of a strong and unconventional personality. In a more specific way, besides a very strong bias towards instrumental experimentation, I was impressed by his irresistible urge to explore routes that areunrelated or even contradictory with reference to the rules resulting from the styles and aesthetics of structuralism. So, it seemedto me very natural that he should write music for me: Dia nykta was composed in the wake of a verse written by an ancient Greek poet. The world premiere occurred in Milano on the 18th of December 1983, as part of the concert season of Musica rara at the theatre La Commenda. Anna Maria Morini.

Violoncello (2(picc).2.2.2 - 4.2.1.1 - timp.perc - hp - str)

SKU: BR.OB-3281-23

Waltz. Composed by Johann Strauss Jr. Orchestra; stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). Dances/marches; Romantic. Part. 4 pages. Duration 10'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 3281-23. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-3281-23).

ISBN 9790004301357. 10 x 12.5 inches.

The Blue Danube is said to be Austria's secret anthem, and alongside the Radetzky March it is the traditional encore piece at the annual New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Already at its world premiere in 1867, this orchestral work triggered overwhelming enthusiasm, and the premiere of the choral version prompted a journalist to use the term Schlager (hit) for the first time in music history. The official title By the Beautiful Blue Danube is based on poems by Karl Isidor Becks; having his birth town Baja in mind, he contrasted the blue Danube with another river, the blonde Theiss. How utterly astonishing that this famous waltz is not really linked to Vienna. Be that as it may, its sensational popularity remains unimpaired.

Chamber Music soprano 1, soprano 2, soprano 3, soprano 4, soprano 5

SKU: PR.111401770

For Five Sopranos. Composed by Shulamit Ran. Contemporary. Set of performance scores. With Standard notation. Composed 1981. 16 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #111-40177. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.111401770).

UPC: 680160003372.

This text of this piece use four languages - English, Hebrew, Italian, and French - to express joy and give thanks. Except for the word 'joy' which is presented simultaneously in all four languages at the outset of the work, the rest of the composition was composed initially without words.
In 1981, WFMT Radio in Chicago commissioned twelve composers to write short fanfares in celebration of the station’s thirtieth anniversary.  For one month at a time, each composer’s Fanfare was heard every day at a previously unannounced time slot.  Because of my special fondness for the human voice as an instrument, I decided to make my Fanfare a vocal one.  “My” month in this series being the month of November, the idea of giving thanks naturally suggested itself.  Though the work can be performed live by a minimum of five female voices, I really wanted to limit timbre differentiation to a minimum — hence the idea of pre-recording two singers and multi-tracking them.  And, in any event, it seemed especially appropriate to compose a work of this nature for the radio, a medium that is certainly quite distinct from the concert-hall. For a text, I put together a series of words in English, Hebrew, Italian and French, all concerned with joy and giving thanks.  Except for the word joy which is presented simultaneously in all four languages at the outset of the work, the rest of the composition was composed initially without words.  In a process akin, perhaps, to the orchestrating of music already composed, the words were then strung together by me to fit the sounds and the rhythms (a reversal, at least for me, of the usual process of combining text and music).

Viola (2(picc).2.2.2 - 4.2.1.1 - timp.perc - hp - str)

SKU: BR.OB-3281-19

Waltz. Composed by Johann Strauss Jr. Orchestra; stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). Dances/marches; Romantic. Part. 4 pages. Duration 10'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 3281-19. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-3281-19).

ISBN 9790004301340. 10 x 12.5 inches.

The Blue Danube is said to be Austria's secret anthem, and alongside the Radetzky March it is the traditional encore piece at the annual New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Already at its world premiere in 1867, this orchestral work triggered overwhelming enthusiasm, and the premiere of the choral version prompted a journalist to use the term Schlager (hit) for the first time in music history. The official title By the Beautiful Blue Danube is based on poems by Karl Isidor Becks; having his birth town Baja in mind, he contrasted the blue Danube with another river, the blonde Theiss. How utterly astonishing that this famous waltz is not really linked to Vienna. Be that as it may, its sensational popularity remains unimpaired.

Composed by Harrison Birtwistle (1934-). BH Piano. Classical. Softcover. 20 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M060131073. Published by Boosey & Hawkes

Piano Reduction for 2 Pianos, 4 Hands. Composed by Feliks Rybicki. PWM. Classical. Softcover. 116 pages. Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne #4930030. Published by Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne

String Orchestra string orchestra (88555) with optional 3rd violin/viola TC (3) and percussion - Grade 2.5

SKU: KN.36315

Composed by David Bobrowitz. Solo or Ensemble. Voyager String Orchestra. Score and parts. Kendor Music Inc #36315. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.36315).

UPC: 822795363159.

It's winter and the sun has already set, but a bright moon allows the whiteness of the snow covered ground to show a clear path. Everyone is excited in anticipation of a fun evening gliding through the snow on a horse driven sleigh. Then we're off, and a catchy melody follows us as we ride through the winter night. Evening Sleigh Ride is a piece that is a perfect addition to your string orchestras Winter Concert. It will leave both performers and audience with an upbeat feeling to the start of their winter break. Set includes optional 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. and percussion parts.

Set includes optional 3rd Violin/Viola T.C. and percussion parts.

Violin 2 (2(picc).2.2.2 - 4.2.1.1 - timp.perc - hp - str)

SKU: BR.OB-3281-16

Waltz. Composed by Johann Strauss Jr. Orchestra; stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). Dances/marches; Romantic. Part. 4 pages. Duration 10'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 3281-16. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-3281-16).

ISBN 9790004301333. 10 x 12.5 inches.

The Blue Danube is said to be Austria's secret anthem, and alongside the Radetzky March it is the traditional encore piece at the annual New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Already at its world premiere in 1867, this orchestral work triggered overwhelming enthusiasm, and the premiere of the choral version prompted a journalist to use the term Schlager (hit) for the first time in music history. The official title By the Beautiful Blue Danube is based on poems by Karl Isidor Becks; having his birth town Baja in mind, he contrasted the blue Danube with another river, the blonde Theiss. How utterly astonishing that this famous waltz is not really linked to Vienna. Be that as it may, its sensational popularity remains unimpaired.

Orchestra and Piano

SKU: BT.EMBZ40083

By Gabor Darvas. By Johannes Brahms. EMB Study Scores. Solo & Concerto. Book Only. Composed 1990. 144 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #EMBZ40083. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (BT.EMBZ40083).

The first drafts of the piano concerto in B flat major were already made in the spring of 1878 but the detailed elaboration of the composition followed only three years later. Its first public performance took place in Budapest on November 9th, 1881 in a concert of the Philharmonic Society. The orchestra was conducted by Sándor Erkel, the piano part was played by the composer.

40 Beautiful Pieces. Edited by Samantha Ward. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Piano Collection. 40 schone Stucke fur Klavier. Classical. Softcover. 92 pages. Schott Music #ED 23081. Published by Schott Music

Composed by Clara Wieck- Schumann. Arranged by Lauren Taylor. Collection - Score and Parts. 24+4 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BF149. Published by Carl Fischer Music