02/14/2013

BOOSEY & HAWKES
Drama Queens

This anthology is the result of a collaboration between the mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and conductor Alan Curtis. Comprising works by well-known composers such as Handel and Vivaldi alongside such lesser-known figures as Orlandini and Porta, the selection of royal arias from the 17th and 18th ...

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02/14/2013

BOOSEY & HAWKES
Symphony No. 7. in E minor

Edited by Reinhold Kubik   The New Critical Edition by The International Gustav Mahler Society originated from a symphony that was, until now, sparsely documented in comparison with works from other composers. The extensive foreword, by Dr Reinhold Kubik, plots the history of ...

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02/14/2013

SCHOTT MUSIC
Hungarian Fiddle Tunes

Hungarian Fiddle Tunes features works from a variety of musical traditions including Verbunkos, Csárdás, Magyar nóta, to name but a few. This edition provides a detailed introduction to the history and traditional styles of Hungarian music, along with advice on playing technique and style.   ...

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02/08/2013

SCHOTT MUSIC
Gerhard Mantel - Practising Etudes

An indispensible supplement to the three volumes of cello etudes by Gerhard Mantel, this textbook is a must for teachers and students working on basic cello technique. This English translation is in print for the first time. The Practising Etudes Commentary is designed as a companion ...

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01/30/2013

German Record Critics' Award

Rolf W. Stoll receives Special Merit Award 2013 Rolf W. Stoll receives the Special Merit Award 2013 for his services to WERGO, thelabel for contemporary music. These certificates are awarded every year by the German Record Critics' Award Association to persons who, as performers, artists ...

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12/19/2012

BOOSEY & HAWKES
Gloria

"This is a festive setting and will make a welcome alternative to John Rutter’s ubiquitous setting for similar forces (brass and organ). MacMillan has, as always, been very practical in making a setting which is an impressive aural experience but which is manageable by competent forces. Instrumentalists ...

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12/19/2012

BOOSEY & HAWKES
Toccata Chromatica

"Toccata Chromatica” (sub-titled “Echoes of Sweelinck”) was composed especially with the 1671 Pieter Backer organ in the Bonifaciuskerk (St Boniface Church) in Medemblik, Netherlands, in mind. The piece exploits two features of this historic instrument: (1) the 8' Trumpet stop, which ...

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12/18/2012

SCHOTT MUSIC
Rock Ballads 2

  Even the wildest rock rebels lose their heart once in a while and write both rough and soft milestones of rock music. After the great success of 'Rock Ballads', Carsten Gerlitz now presents further well-known rock songs in an easygoing and loungy style. This book includes hits ...

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12/18/2012

SCHOTT MUSIC
My First Concert (Violin)

Giving the first concert is a special occasion for any young musician, motivating players to keep working at their instrument and music making. Making this a positive experience involves choosing pieces that are technically and musically manageable, so we have chose 22 easy and well-known concert ...

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12/17/2012

SCHOTT MUSIC
The Irish Piano Book

In this volume, folk musician Patrick Steinbach has compiled a selection of beautiful Irish melodies. Irish music was not originally designed for the piano however, it is really great fun to play these traditional melodies in easy piano arrangements. In addition, the volume contains information on ...

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