Par ZELENSKI WLADYSLAW. Wladyslaw Zelenski had the Six Character Pieces for piano, op. 17 ready around 1871, although it is quite possible that he composed them earlier, even in 1864. Such is indicated by the opus number. At that time he was giving opus numbers to works in chronological order of composition. This set is dedicated to Auguste Auspitz-Kolár, a pianist whom Zelenski could have met on one of his trips to Vienna. The composer published these works in 1872, with Gotthard of Vienna, in two books under the common title Sechs Charakterstücke. The present edition is based on Ludwig Doblinger?s Viennese edition (cat. no. 1221 comprises the Praeludium, Promenade and Tanz, cat. no. 1222 the Canon, Scherzo and Abschied). The compositions collected in Zelenski?s opus 17 have been unjustly forgotten. Their undeniable qualities include advanced harmonies and expressive melodic writing, as well as a wide range of textural means and composition techniques. Quite ?densely? written, these miniatures may prove challenging, but the right fingering eliminates many difficulties of performance. The second book of Wladyslaw Zelenski?s Six Character Pieces contains three miniatures: Canon, Scherzo and Farewell. They manifest characteristic features of the composer?s style, such as the use of counterpoint and a rich, organ-like texture. The Canon, with its emotional charge and build-up of tension, brings to mind miniatures from the brilliant piano cycles of Robert Schumann. A very simple phrase is imitated canonically between the top voice and the two bottom voices, passing through different keys. A touch of finesse is added by the triplet figuration in the middle plan. The next miniature is a classic Scherzo in ABA form. The outer sections, with an imitated theme, are in G minor. With its rather ominous, perhaps somewhat tragic, character, it contrasts with the middle section, Un poco più tranquillo, in the parallel key of G major, which clearly represents a more luminous, dance-like episode in this set of works. The title Farewell given to the last piece in opus 17 may stir associations with Ludwig van Beethoven?s only programme sonata, Les Adieux. This miniature is far more expansive and texturally richer than the other works in this set. The virtuosic elements are of the highest order, not overwhelming the composition, but emphasising its powerful emotional charge. Each of these miniatures can function as a separate work, but when played as two three-part cycles they fall into logical wholes, in which the climax is reached in the last, most elaborate piece. Yet a performance of all six works from both books, so the whole of Zelenski?s opus 17, allows us to discern an even larger cyclical form, developed in an equally deliberate way. - Anna Miernik/ Répertoire / Piano

Par WUORINEN CHARLES. Charles Wuorinen\'s Second Piano Trio was found on his desk at the time of his passing in March 2020. A single, nine-minute movement, it is characterized by a complex, lively rhythmic interplay between the three instruments, in particular a wittily repeated figure of sixteenth-note quintuplets. Upon reviewing Wuorinen\'s third and final draft for this piece posthumously, three of Wuorinen\'s close musical confidant his student, composer Anthony Cornicello, who edited and engraved the work; his partner and manager, Howard Stokar; and his frequent collaborator, cellist Fred Sherry have decided unanimously that while Wuorinen would certainly have added small details to the score, what he has left behind is a complete and substantial piece. It is published for sale as a full piano score with violin and cello parts. This is the last known work completed by Charles Wuorinen. / Date parution : 2022-09-07/ Répertoire / Violon, Violoncelle et Piano

Anyone interested in learning to play electric bass can pick up this book and get started right away. This well-paced, comprehensive method covers everything from basic to advanced techniques. Beginning concepts include the basics of the instrument, reading music, and building bass lines using scales, modes, and chord progressions. For the intermediate player, it takes you further into using scales, techniques such as slap and pop, string muting, walking bass lines, modes, tetrachords, passing tones, and varying rhythms. The book concludes with ideas designed to guide you into high-level bass playing, such as rhythm changes, tritone substitution, odd time signatures, chord playing, a study of Latin grooves, reggae, ska, and advanced funk bass lines. Whether you are starting to learn the bass or are an advanced player looking to give your playing more nuance, Electric Bass Method Complete is all you will ever need. An MP3 CD demonstrating examples in the book is included. / Guitare Basse

Arensky's Piano Trio Op.32 was composed in memory of cellist Karl Davidov, friend of both the composer and Tchaikovsky, as well as director of the St. Petersburg Conservatory during Arensky's studies. The cello plays a prominent role in the trio, at times matching or surpassing the violin in importance. / Violon, Violoncelle Et Piano

An Anthology of Neil's Modern Drummer Cover Stories. Par RUSH / PEART NEIL. Neil Peart's ten appearances on the cover of Modern Drummer magazine span the years 1980, when he was five albums and several tours into his historic run with the Canadian progressive rock band Rush, and 2020, the year of his passing. No other drummer has come close to appearing so many times on the front of a drum publication, certainly not the world's most recognized one. This, the first installment in Modern Drummer magazine's Legends book series, collects all nine of Peart's cover stories, plus the complete contents of his May 2020 Modern Drummer tribute issue. Highlights include analyses of Neil's performances on every Rush studio album, a survey of the evolution of his famous live drumkits, transcriptions of deep Rush cuts, and much more./ Etude / Batterie

Par GRIME HELEN. Composed during the coronavirus lockdown of 2020 and scored for mezzo-soprano and pierrot ensemble, Prayer is a setting of Carol Ann Duffy’s poem describing the unexpected resonance that can be sparked by small, everyday moments. This idea is captured in the singer’s relationship with the ensemble, which at times describes external events (such as the passing of a train) and at others hints at the narrator’s inner world. / Date parution : 2022-09-07/ Répertoire / Mezzo-Soprano et 5 Instrumentistes

Compilation de 15 chansons d'Hank Jones pour piano.
Inclus une biographie de l'artiste en anglais.

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Par BELL ANGELINE. Le dernier carnet de la compositrice et pianiste malaisienne Angeline Bell est consacré à toutes les merveilles, animaux et petites créatures que l'on peut rencontrer dans son jardin. My Garden Notebook fait suite aux deux premiers albums d'Angeline, My Lyrical Notebook et My Quirky Notebook. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Recueil / Piano

Enfin disponible en Europe, la version Blues duReal book ! Retrouvez une sélection de 300 thèmes incontournables de ce style qui a eu une influence majeure sur la musique populaire mondiale étant le point de départ de toutes la musique contemporaine du jazz à la musique contemporaine en passant par rock ou la soul music. / Guitare / Partition

99 Blues Classics emballées dans une collection abordable! / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

The Complete Guitar Player series has taught hundreds of thousands how to play and the accompanying songbooks have featured hits by Paul Simon, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, John Denver and many other top artists. Now these songbooks are available in super value omnibus editions like this one. The songs are still graded by ease of playing and everything is there... standard notation, Guitar chord boxes, full lyrics and even strumming patterns! Over 180 great songs! Perfect for all players and singers! The bonus CD contains backing tracks to 16 of the songs in the book. / Ligne Mélodique, Paroles Et Accords, Guitar Tab