Par ARNOLD MALCOLM. Martin Cooper writes 'The concerto has a dashing first movement marked by jazz memories and a lento whose wistful melancholy also suggests the sentimental lyrical style of the 1930s. The leap from this to the crude whooping and the stomping rhythms of the finale was irresistible. . .' Daily Telegraph, 12 October 1976 / Niveau : Elémentaire / Répertoire / Conducteur

These five pieces evoke (in chronological order): - a seemingly never-ending canon that only stops as it reaches the lower register, like a water fountain with water cascading from top to bottom basin - - a stubborn, angry child, chuckling as he decides not to wear a certain piece of clothing he loathes - - a cat softly walking across the piano keyboard and suddenly leaping onto the child's shoulder - - the whirlwind of emotions that overwhelm the mind but does not prevent it from hearing the throbbing of the loved one's heart - - finally, a few secrets hidden under sounds and pitches, gradually being unveiled as, one by one, fingers leave the keyboard. / Piano

The third in South African pianist and composer Kevin Volans's brilliant series of Piano miniatures, Progressively Prickly Piano Pieces is a collection of ingenious and witty practice pieces that are designed to be both fun and educational.With these sheet music practice books, accomplished composer Kevin Volans has managed to craft nine pieces that are really great fun to play, as well as being thrilling and exciting in their ingenuity. Volans has put aside his own compositional tastes, making the needs of the pianist the focus. This means that his series represents a departure from the other dry and dull practice books out there, ensuring that, while you play, you'll be loving how funny, confusing and sometimes downright baffling these pieces are.The great thing about Progressively Prickly Piano Pieces is that this is not just a bit of fun. Volans has created them so that each piece focuses on a fundamental aspect of Piano technique. This means that while you enjoy playing through the pieces in this book, their 'prickliness' will guarantee that you are learning at the same time. Some of the tunes are challenging, so this book is definitely for the intermediate to the advanced player, although the great thing is if you have worked through the previous two books, you'll be able to smoothly transition into this one.If you want some new and interesting practice pieces to play that aren't the same old études or exercises, check out Progressively Prickly Piano Pieces and pep up your practising today. / Piano

Cohen Mary (Editor). Par COHEN MARY. Expand your musical scope and your performance repertoire in new worlds of expression with a special selection of 14 contemporary works, all written by some of today's celebrated composers. Here's your chance to learn some music by real, living composers - not just those only known by their surnames who dies long ago! The musical styles are diverse and exciting, from elements of ragtime and dance to a sombre and gently sad melody, and each piece features a full Piano accompaniment. ...Perhaps you might even be inspired to start composing some new music of your own! / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Violon et Piano