Terry Riley, most commonly associated with the minimalist and experimental schools of music, draws influence from a vast number of sources, including jazz and Indian classical music. In turn, his influence on contemporary composers and music in general is enormous, and with this collection of his Piano Works, you can learn a selection of his fascinating, hypnotic and simply stunning compositions for solo Piano.As one of the founders of western music's minimalist movement, Riley's works have been acclaimed as forays into ever-expanding loops of rhythm and melody, music that, instead of being listened to, immerses and envelops you. His early works, such as 'In C', spearheaded this innovative idea, beginning a career unmatched by other avant-garde composers. With The Piano Works, this collection of Terry Riley sheet music finally brings together some of his best-loved and most acclaimed works for solo Piano, like The Philosopher's Hand and Two Pieces For Piano.Featuring an extensive foreword by Terry Riley himself, this is not just a collection of sheet music, it's almost a work of art: a brilliant publication featuring some beautifully engraved music along with words by a genius composer. Riley gives a vast amount of fascinating biographical and compositional information about his included Piano Works, such as Keyboard Study #1 and #2, Be Kind To One Another (Rag) and The Heaven Ladder Book 7. At times humourous and always eloquent, his foreword tells the story of this composer's journey from humble Piano lessons to masterpieces and an unfathomable influence, it's just great. Finally, at the end of the book, a selection of facsimiles of Riley's own handwritten scores is included, letting you see what the music looks like from the man's own hand.As well as the foreword, there are introductory performance notes for each piece by pianist Sarah Cahill. These expound the techniques, skills and experience necessary to master each piece, but also simply provide some interesting reading before delving into the harmonic and rhythmic rabbit-hole that is Riley's Piano Works. Aside from the theoretical and academic joy that Terry Riley's music affords, the most immediate pleasure is the universal aesthetic beauty of the sounds that will emanate from your Piano as you play these wonderfully whirling and dynamic compositions.As a collection of sheet music, Terry Riley's Piano Works would make a wonderful addition to your music stand. As a book that will bring endless enjoyment to fans not just of Riley himself, but music in general, the foreword and performance notes combined with the magical music make a fantastic edition of a true master's masterpieces. / Piano

Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack. Par WILLIAMS JOHN / POWELL JOHN. Une sélection de 9 titres du préquel 2018 de Star Wars qui présente l'histoire passée de Han Solo. Cette sélection inclut : 'The Adventures of Han,” composed by John Williams, plus songs from the score by John Powell: Chicken in the Pot - Corellia Chase - The Good Guy - Lando's Closet - Meet Han - Mine Mission - Savareen Stand-Off - Train Heist, ainsi que 8 pages d'images du film !/ Recueil / Piano

Par KOH JOSEPHINE. Teachers' Choice, Selected Piano Repertory and Studies for Grades 4 and 5 is compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the 2019 and 2020 ABRSM piano examinations. This series of interesting and appealing piano pieces contains editorial suggestions for pedagogical purposes. Most teachers will find helpful teaching points to develop stylistic awareness in their students. Details on articulation, dynamics, fingering, pedal marks and tempo serve to provide a directed approach for students to strive towards achieving musical excellence and perfection. Most important of all, enjoy the high standards of music typography. The digital print on qualitycream-coloured paper ensures comfort in the reading of these music scores. / Niveau : 4-5 / Pédagogie / Date parution : 2019-05-27/ Recueil / Piano

Antonio Caldara (1670-1736) is primarily known for his numerous oratorios and operas which brought him great popularity during his lifetime. Besides these large-scale compositions, Caldara also wrote smaller vocal works, of which his 'Stabat mater? is the best known.This publication is based on Eusebius Mandyczewski's edition of the 'Stabat mater?, which has, until now, been the definitive edition. The notation and key signatures have been adapted to today's standards. The effective instrumentation with two trombones and strings supports the solemn character of the work and enables smaller-scale performances.This edition corrects and replaces the older publication by the 'Süddeutscher Musikverlag? (SM 2600). Any discrepancies between the score and vocal score have been corrected, and the work is now presented in a modern, clear layout. The orchestral parts are available in computer print for the first time.- Suitable for smaller-scale performances- Straightforward, idiomatic piano reduction / Piano

Teachers' Choice, Selected Piano Repertory and Studies for grade 8 is compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the 2015 and 2016 ABRSM Piano examinations.- This collection of interesting and appealing Piano pieces contains editorial suggestions for pedagogical purposes. Most teachers will find the performance points helpful in developing stylistic awareness in the students.-Examination requirements aside, details on articulation, dynamics, fingering, pedal marks and tempo serve to provide a directed approach for students to strive towards achieving musical excellence and perfection.-Effective technical studies suited to each level have been carefully selected, forming in themselves, supplementary materials to enhance technical competence.-Most important of all, enjoy the high standards of music typography - such clear, professionally laid scores supported by modern publishing technology and musical semiotics. The digital print on quality cream-coloured paper ensures comfort in the reading of musical scores. / Piano

Teachers' Choice, Selected Piano Repertory and Studies for grades 4-5 is compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the 2015 and 2016 ABRSM Piano examinations.- This collection of interesting and appealing Piano pieces contains editorial suggestions for pedagogical purposes. Most teachers will find the performance points helpful in developing stylistic awareness in the students.-Examination requirements aside, details on articulation, dynamics, fingering, pedal marks and tempo serve to provide a directed approach for students to strive towards achieving musical excellence and perfection.-Effective technical studies suited to each level have been carefully selected, forming in themselves, supplementary materials to enhance technical competence.-Most important of all, enjoy the high standards of music typography - such clear, professionally laid scores supported by modern publishing technology and musical semiotics. The digital print on quality cream-coloured paper ensures comfort in the reading of musical scores. / Piano