The unacquainted listener upon hearing a piece from the Hahn piano repertoire is often surprised by its powerful charm – a testament to the composer’s unique musical sensibility. Although some of Hahn’s musical ideas have roots in the long tradition of Romanticism they also present a host of new images scarcely seen in earlier scores Each piece in this collection is based on a single formula that varies little from start to finish. An exception to this unique principle occurs in the IInd piece where the young woman takes fright at the “flaming red eye of the setting sun watching her through the branches”. As a conclusion ReynaldoHahn offers a “very free” cadence that takes up and comments on the initial theme: the crackling notes culminate in a fortissimo blaze rapidly followed by a progressive lull that slowly fades away.

Composed by Reynaldo Hahn Romance In A Major is a chamber piece for Violin and Piano for upper-intermediate players. This melodious piece is written in one main movement and is perfect for a recital. Starting 'Très modéré' with the main theme the piece later become quieter 'calme' with some variations of this main theme. Really romantic it is sometimes indicated which string to play and the Piano accompanies the Violin with some flawless arpeggiated semiquavers. Reynaldo Hahn was a naturalised French composer conductor theatre director and singer. Best known as a composer of songs healso wrote many pieces and melodies for different instruments.

Variations Sur Un Thème De Mozart is a piece composed by Reynaldo Hahn and dedicated to Philippe Gaubert. Composed after a tune by Mozart and scored for the Flute this piece features a main theme and a total of seven variations which follow one another. The Flute score features many trills especially in the Variation 2 some fast rhythms and up to 6 flats on the key for the Variation 4. It would require a good mastery of techniques for these challenging parts. Reynaldo Hahn was a naturalised French composer conductor theatre director and singer. Best known as a composer of songs he also wrote many piecesand melodies for different instruments.

Pour Deux Pianos-At the time Reynaldo Hahn (1874-1947) tackled music for two pianos Belle Époque salons were already vying for this gifted 17-year-old who had made himself known by publishing a song whose success was going to be crowned by a place in posterity: Si mes vers avaient des ailes. Dated 1891 the Scherzo lent surprises with its very title a veritable oxymoron since the scherzo is normally distinguished by its rapidity. From it the composer kept only the three-beat rhythmic pattern and the tripartite structure (ABA) with B serving as a trio. Previously unpublished this expressive dance with its moderate tempo had its world premiere recordingby Leslie Howard (with Mattia Ometto) who prefaced the present publication. Built on an improvised theme while dusk was wrestling with night the Caprice mélancolique of 1897 takes the form of a waltz-fantasy in quadruple time its originality being heightened by the contrasting central part. The moving triptych Pour bercer un convalescent dedicated in 1915 by Private Reynaldo to 'Henri Bardac sergeant in the 306 th infantry seriously wounded at the battle of the Aisne' combines modesty and melancholy with infinite delicacy: its healing powers are of all times.

Selected Songs chosen by Francois Le Roux-Exceptional singer Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947) owes his early successes to the “songs for voice and piano” genre whose raison d’être he defines in his journal as follows: “To highlight a poem word for word but without uniformity; to emphasize its meaning without distorting it; to shine light upon one idea obscure another and present it all in vocal sung form; to produce a sharp precise sensation by touching a heartstring or evoking an image - all in a well-structured and tastefully written piece”. Enhanced by an audio version attached as a download card this anthology of songs should dispel a good manymisconceptions. This is no salon miniature: L’Heure exquise radiates an infinite tenderness exalted by the high vocal cadences of Ô Bien-Aimée! and C’est l’heure exquise which surely wrought tears from the author of the verses Verlaine. Tyndaris the jewel of Heures latines clears a crystal-clear space given over to the delights of slumber and of love. Like D’une prison and Cygnes these songs do more than wet the eyes: they grip the heart.

Along with Piano music song is Reynaldo Hahn's (1874-1947) preferred genre: with his light Baritone voice the young prodigy conquered Parisian salons by singing the works of his favourite composers (Gounod Massenet Fauré) not to mention his own compositions which enchanted audiences. Though finely wrought these songs have a naturalness which continues to please as evidenced by the success of the first two volumes. For many this third volume will be a revelation since it assembles for the first time songs that were published separately in magazines. It also includes the Love without wings cycle (1904 based on melancholy poems by Mary Robinson) andthe series of songs performed by Yvonne Printemps in the film La Dame aux Camélias (1934) which were on everyone's lips at the time. Contents: Aimons-nous Une étoile Dans l’été Au pays musulman Love without wings (Ah! Could I clasp thee in mine arms The fallen oak I know you love me not) Oh! For the wings of a dove! Adieu J’ai caché dans la rose en pleurs Naguère au temps des églantines Chanson (Danse petite sirene) Le Marchand de marrons La Dame aux Camélias (Mon rêve était d’avoir C’est à Paris ! Au fil de l’eau) Vocalise-Étude (Souvenir de Constantinople).

This collection of French Songs & Choruses includes a wealth of original choral music by French composers as well as many wonderful arrangements of some of the greatest French songs ever composed. Suitable for Mixed-Voice Choirs of all sizes and abilities this is the perfect collection for finding new performance pieces but would work equally well as a complete concert programme. The selections in this songbook are second-to-none with some of the most beautiful and affecting French choral music compiled into one volume. Many original works are included here with these choral compositions by giants of French classicalmusic often being regarded as some of their finest work. Pieces like Madrigal by Gabriel Fauré a new edition of Maurice Ravel's incredible Trois Chansons Camille Saint-Saëns's Calme Des Nuits and Trinquons?as well as Reynaldo Hahn's three Rondels originally written for SATB choir.? French Songs And Choruses also features a great many arrangements of works that have been enjoyed by choirs and singers for many years. The harmonies of songs like Chanson D'Amour?by Gabriel Fauré convey just how stunning a song this is to hear as well as to sing while others like Debussy's Beau Soir?offer a similarly beautiful take on a different theme. With all of these songs the joy will be in careful selection fantastic practice and the thrill of performance for you and your audience. Such a grand selection of Songs And Choruses For Mixed-Voice Choirs?is sure to enhance or invigorate your choir's repertoire giving you an enjoyable introduction to the finest choral music that France has to offer. The delightful arrangements of the carefully-selected French Songs And Choruses?included in this collection will make a perfectly French-flavoured addition to your general

Selected French Works - Édition de Bruno Jouard. Par . Cette anthologie rassemble 10 pièces originales pour flûte et piano qui reflètent l'élégance, la sensibilité, le charme mais aussi l'éclectisme de la musique française entre la fin du XIXe siècle et la seconde moitié du XXe siècle. Les pièces ont été sélectionnées et éditées par Bruno Jouard, flûtiste français de renommée internationale. / Date parution : 2021-12-09/ Recueil / Flûte Traversière et Piano

39 popular works for piano featuring selected works from the major exam board syllabuses spanning Grades 5 to 8 and beyond. Preface by Young Musician of the Year Martin James Bartlett.