PARTITIONS GRATUITES : FLûTE à BEC ALTO ET GUITARE
- Ave Maria - Eb Major

SKU: CA.4079910

Composed by Anton Bruckner and Franz Liszt. Edited by Thomas Kohlhase. German title: Ave Maria (2). Sacred vocal music, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary. Full score. 4 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 40.799/10. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4079910).

ISBN 9790007077891.

For Violin and Piano Piano Accompaniment; Violin (Violin/Piano)

SKU: HL.978474

Arranged by Endre Granat. LKM Music. Classical, General Worship, Sacred. Softcover. Lauren Keiser Music Publishing #S511046. Published by Lauren Keiser Music Publishing (HL.978474).

ISBN 9781638871361. UPC: 196288090922. 9.0x12.0x0.102 inches.

This one of a kind album pairs two of the most performed Ave Maria's for violin and piano, meticulously edited by Jascha Heifetz' protege, Endre Granat. The first of these is Schubert's melody, which was originally composed as a setting of a song from Walter Scott's popular narrative poem The Lady of the Lake, titled, “Ellen's Third Song” (Ellens dritter Gesang). The opening words and refrain of Ellen's song, namely “Ave Maria” (Latin for “Hail Mary”), may have led to the idea of adapting Schubert's melody as a setting for the full text of the traditional Roman Catholic prayer. The Latin version of the song is now so frequently used with Schubert's melody that it has led to the misconception that he originally wrote the melody as a setting for the “Ave Maria.” The second Ave Maria in this collection was created when Gounod famously improvised the melody over the background of J.S. Bach's Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV 846, from The Well-Tempered Clavier. Gounod's beatiful improvisation was transcribed by his future father-in-law Pierre-Joseph-Guillaume Zimmermann, which was published with the Bach keyboard accompaniment in 1835 under the title “Méditation sur le Premier Prélude de Piano de S. Bach.” Alongside Schubert's version, the Bach/Gounod Ave Maria has become a fixture at funerals, wedding masses, and quinceañeras. Both works have been recorded hundreds of times during the twentieth century.

Composed by Franz Schubert (1797-1828), arranged by Kirby Shaw. Octavo for SATB choir and piano accompaniment (optional flute/violin part). Choral. Ab Major. 12 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Handbells

SKU: PL.0436HB

Composed by Michael Bedford. Parish. Choral, Evensong, General. Handbell score. Paraclete Press #0436HB. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0436HB).

This prayer to the blessed Mother is absolutely exquisite. Incorporating handbells and flute to complement the choir and organ, this anthem carries the heart of its message with depth and beauty. Bedford's Ave Maria is a perfect anthem for Marian holy days as well as being a gem for any choir and handbell concert program. Scripture Reference: Luke 1: 26-35. Also available: 0436FS Ave Maria (full score), 0436FL Ave Maria (flute), 0436HB Ave Maria (handbells)

There is a seren mysteriousness to this setting, which open with minor chords beneath a wandering melody, then dissolves into major as the Latin text begins in the soprano section. The opening salutation material is then sung in two parts (male.female). At the conclusion (Sancat Maria), the choir sings in vertical chords doubled by the organ. This setting has a somewhat haunting character that is attractive and not difficult. - James McCray The Diapason January 2005.

By Franz Liszt (1811-1886). Edited by Thomas Kohlhase. Sacred, Motets; Occasions: Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary. Score. 12 pages. Published by Carus Verlag

By Gabriel Faure. Occasions: Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary. Score. 4 pages. Published by Carus Verlag (German import).

SSAATTBB choir, a cappella - Difficult

SKU: PL.0011

Composed by Peter Pindar Stearns. Cathedral. Choral, General. Octavo. Paraclete Press #0011. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.0011).

This is an extraordinary setting of a beloved text. Its many challenges will stimulate choirs of advanced abilities and will provide endless possibilities for interpretation. The piece opens with the male voices singing a long melody that builds until all voices have sung it. Dominus tecum is then set quite chromatically as a stark contrast to the simple modality of the opening. A contrapuntal section follows which reaches a broad climax at the words Sancta Maria Mater Dei. A lovely ascending phrase is repeated three times: Ave maria. The piece concludes with an Amen setting using the opening material and ends in the major mode. This is a major addition to the choral repertory and advanced choirs will find it a stimulating and refreshing challenge.

Soprano voice solo, SATB choir, 2 violins, basso continuo - Level 3

SKU: CA.5034519

Composed by Michael Haydn. Edited by Charles H. Sherman. Ave Maria In F (Offertorium) Mh 72. Sacred vocal music, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1765. MH 72. Duration 5 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 50.345/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5034519).

ISBN 9790007145491. Key: F major. Language: Latin.

The present offertory Ave Maria is one of Haydn's earliest Salzburg sacred compositions. Dating, in all probability, from the year 1765, it displays the modest means and genial lyricism that is typical of his music from the time. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.5034500.