Prayer to the Power of Love. Par BORTNIANSKY DMITRY STEPANOVYCH. The Ukrainian Dmitri Bortniansky (1751-1825) received lessons at the local singing school in his hometown of Hlukhiv, and soon his extraordinary talent was recognised. He was somewhat of a child prodigy, writing his first opera at a young age. Following his studies Bortniansky was appointed court composer and Kapellmeister of the Imperial Chapel Choir. In the period that followed, he wrote - in addition to a number of operas, instrumental works, and a cycle of songs - more than a hundred religious works for a cappella choir, in which he combined Russian-orthodox and Ukrainian traditions with late 18th century European music. The appealing melody of Ich bete an die Macht derLiebe (Prayer to the Power of Love) became well-known, especially in Germany, in combination with German text by Gerhard Tersteegen. This arrangement by Michael Bilkes reflects the atmosphere of the original work very well. / Niveau : 2 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

This moving piece embodies all the simplicity of Russian Orthodox music, yet displays the sweeping beauty of Rachmaninov's lyricism. Conductors will appreciate the opportunity to teach extended phrases and legato style. 'Vespers' is the sunset evening prayer of the Orthodox Church, and during the canonical hours of an all-night vigil, the 'Ave Maria' would be sung at midnight, hence the 12 chime notes at the apex of the piece. For a special effect, the mallet parts can be doubled off-stage to simulate church bells. (2:40) / Concert Band

Ce livre présente 10 morceaux pour ensemble qui ont spécialement été arrangées pour les enfants de 9 à 13 ans. Ces arrangements pour 4 parties ont été soigneusement adaptés afin de convenir à tous les instruments et à tous les niveaux de telle façon que n'importe qui puisse les jouer. Jouer ensemble est l'idée de base et avec Classroom Jam tout le monde peut y prendre part, ce qui en fait une aide précieuse pour l'enseignant, une introdution de valeurs à l'interprétation en groupe mais également une source d'amusement incroyable. Les arrangements conviennent à tous les instruments, de la flûte à bec au xylophone, de la guitare à la flûte traversière en accompagnement de la partie percussion. / Tout Instrument