SKU: BT.EMBZ14946

Hungarian-English-Germ an-French.

The volumes of the Ad libitum series contain duos, trios and quartets of easy, medium and advanced levels of difficulty, which are playable with various combinations of instruments. Ad libitum Family Edition volumes are recommended mainly for families or groups of friends where at least three people play an instrument. Each of the pieces included can be performed using flexible instrumentation, whether there are three, four or even five persons who would like to play together. This volume contains the finest of easily playable pieces for Christmas and Advent. Some can include a singer, so that a vocal part appears with the instrumental ones. At least two melodic and oneaccompanying instruments are required to perform the piecesPart I - violin / descant recorder / flute / oboe / clarinet / soprano saxophone / trumpetPart II - violin / treble recorder / clarinet / trumpetAccompaniment- piano / guitarAny of the following optional parts can be addedVoice (ad libitum)Percussion (ad libitum)Bass (ad libitum)- cello / bassoon / euphonium

Die Bände der Serie Ad libitum enthalten leichte, mittelschwere sowie für Fortgeschrittene geeignete Duos, Trios und Quartette variabler Besetzung. Die Bände von Ad libitum Familienedition sind vor allem Familien und Freundeskreisen zu empfehlen, in denen mehrere auf einem beliebigen Instrument spielen. Sämtliche Stücke lassen sich in vielfältiger Besetzung spielen, ganz gleich, ob man zu dritt, zu viert oder zu fünft musizieren möchte. Dieser Band wurde aus den schönsten, aber leicht zu spielenden Advents- und Weihnachtsstücken zusammengestellt, zu denen sich teilweise auch eine Singstimme gesellen kann. Deshalb wurde dem Stimmenmaterial der Instrumente auch Noten fürdie Singstimme beigefügt.

SKU: PR.14440566S

UPC: 680160609789.

Marti n discusses his childhood fascination with composition, and eventual discovery of counterpoint, fugues, and canons. He was brought up short, upon learning that such composition was so out of favor at 1970-era Peabody. Even so, he created his third quartet, Canons, from his journals of those previous efforts. These movements are titled Prelude, Episode I, Interlude, Aria, Episode II, and Meditation. There are canons, fugue-like pieces, and even some double canons. Other sections are strict in pitch but free in rhythm. One piece is imitative, but freely so. For advanced performers. Duration: 11'30.

SKU: PR.144405660

UPC: 680160609765.

Marti n discusses his childhood fascination with composition, and eventual discovery of counterpoint, fugues, and canons. He was brought up short, upon learning that such composition was so out of favor at 1970-era Peabody. Even so, he created his third quartet, Canons, from his journals of those previous efforts. These movements are titled Prelude, Episode I, Interlude, Aria, Episode II, and Meditation. There are canons, fugue-like pieces, and even some double canons. Other sections are strict in pitch but free in rhythm. One piece is imitative, but freely so. For advanced performers. Duration: 11'30.

SKU: PR.14440569S

UPC: 680160609871.

Anoth er fellowship in 1999 allowed Martin to spend time in Japan, a culture which has found its way into other Martin compositions, as well. His six month visit in that country is captured in four movements with unique inspiration. For advanced performers. Duration: 12'.

SKU: PR.14440565S

UPC: 680160609758.

While studying historical styles at Peabody, Martin was asked to write a quartet in Baroque style. Here, he reached back to the music before Bach, and composed a six-movement suite in a Baroque wrapper, beginning with a Praeludium, followed by the four necessary pieces, the Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, and Gigue. A grand Chaconne finishes the set in style. For advanced performers. Duration: 11'30.

SKU: PR.144405690

UPC: 680160609857.

Anoth er fellowship in 1999 allowed Martin to spend time in Japan, a culture which has found its way into other Martin compositions, as well. His six month visit in that country is captured in four movements with unique inspiration. For advanced performers. Duration: 12'.

SKU: PR.144405650

UPC: 680160609734. 8.5 x 11 inches.

While studying historical styles at Peabody, Martin was asked to write a quartet in Baroque style. Here, he reached back to the music before Bach, and composed a six-movement suite in a Baroque wrapper, beginning with a Praeludium, followed by the four necessary pieces, the Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, and Gigue. A grand Chaconne finishes the set in style. For advanced performers. Duration: 11'30.

SKU: PR.14440567S

UPC: 680160609819.

Havin g been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in 1979, Martin was able to travel to Vienna, and eventually onward to the Middle East. In Three Images, he musically describes three personally powerful scenes from his travels: Vienna, the River Jordan, and the Dead Sea. The fourth quartet was completed in 1980. For advanced performers. Duration: 12'45.

SKU: PR.144405680

UPC: 680160609826.

In the mid-1980s, Martin had little time for music, but still managed to complete his fifth quartet. The subtitle was suggested by an associate, upon hearing the third movement. The fourth movement is likened by Martin to an Escher staircase, always ascending. For advanced performers. Duration: 11'15.