SKU: BT.MUSM570360413
English.
Pianthology is a new collection of seven contemporary Piano works by living composers which includes a recording of each of the works performed by Nicky Losseff, the volume's editor. Nicky Losseff, who combines a Senior Lectureship at the University of York with an active career as a concert pianist, has written extensive performance and analysis notes on all of the works, giving helpful suggestions about the study and performance os each piece in turn. The anthology is aimed at university and conservatiore level Piano students, but will serve as an excellent introduction to new music for the Piano for any dedicated player looking to broaden their range. The worksincluded in Pianthology are: Anthony Gilbert - Three Papillon Postcards Sadie Harrison - Impresa Amorosa Ed Hughes - Third Orchid Jo Kondo - A Dance For Piano, 'Europeans' David Lumsdaine - Six Postcard Pieces Hilda Paredes - Caligrama Thomas Simaku - Des Pas Chromatiques Pianthology was launched at the York University Spring New Music Festival on May 8th 2008, when all seven works were performed, some by Nicky Losseff and some by her students from the University of York. Includes Nicky Losseff's recordings of all works. Three Papillon Postcards Impresa Amorosa 1.
SKU: BT.SLB-00190300
SKU: HL.14042937
Monsoon Toccata by Anthony Gilbert. 3'33; for solo piano. In memoriam Janet Owen Thomas (1961-2002). In 1988, Janet Owen Thomas met up with me in Sydney at the end of a short organ-recital tour - possibly her last before devoting herself entirely to composing. We returned to England together, doing a rapid circular tour of Northern India on the way. Alighting from the plane at Delhi we were hit by the whirling wind and torrential rain of the seasonal monsoon, and early the following morning there was also a minor earthquake. This experience determined the spirit of the music, and Northern Indian Raga determines the purely technical approach, with thequasi-improvisatory toccatalike textures acting as decoration to a slow-moving, widely-spaced modal top line which almost loses control of the overall shape at the mid-point - a reflection of the impact of those natural phenomena. A.G. Monsoon Toccata by Anthony Gilbert. 3'33'; for solo piano. In memoriam Janet Owen Thomas (1961-2002).'In 1988, Janet Owen Thomas met up with me in Sydney at the end of a short organ-recital tour - possibly her last before devoting herself entirely to composing. We returned to England together, doing a rapid circular tour of Northern India on the way. Alighting from the plane at Delhi we were hit by the whirling wind and torrential rain of the seasonal monsoon, and early the following morning there was also a minor earthquake.This experience determined the spirit of the music, and Northern Indian Raga determines the purely technical approach, withthe quasi-improvisatory toccatalike textures acting as decoration to a slow-moving, widely-spaced modal top line which almost loses control of the overall shape at the mid-point - a reflection of the impact of those natural phenomena.'A.G.
SKU: HL.48188385
UPC: 196288026600. 9.0x12.0x0.575 inches.
“The seventh volume of the series of twelve, Sonatas - Volume VII, LP. 37 features the Sonatas K.306 to K.357. Composed by Domenico Scarlatti, this edition by the Harpsichordist Kenneth Gilbert regroups the 555 sonatas arranged for Piano. Based on the two sets of books discovered in Venice and in Parma, this edition still contains some of the annotations initially suggested by Kirkpatrick, whose book can be considered as an essential guide for this series.”.
SKU: BT.ALHE32485
French.
The seventh volume of the series of twelve, Sonatas - Volume VII, LP. 37 features the Sonatas K.306 to K.357. Composed by Domenico Scarlatti, this edition by the Harpsichordist Kenneth Gilbert regroups the 555 sonatas arranged forPiano. Based on the two sets of books discovered in Venice and in Parma, this edition still contains some of the annotations initially suggested by Kirkpatrick, whose book can be considered as an essential guide for this series.
SKU: HL.48187897
Gilbert Amy: Cahier d'Epigrammes (Piano solo).
SKU: BT.MUSM570366484
Even more than Schoenberg’s or Webern’s, Berg’s music made an enormous impact on me during the late 1950s and early 1960s when studying with Alexander Goehr. Work on this little piece was commenced on the 25th anniversary of Berg’s death, and to commemorate the first performance of his Piano Sonata in April 1911 it was first performed in April 1961, by the pianist and composer Madeleine Coates Russell at a our own ‘society for private performances’ in London. Its shape is simple - a stage-by-stage progression from slow and gentle to a dense climax at double speed, then a return to the spirit, if not the material, of the opening. Its public première, the first of any of mycompositions, was given by Susan Bradshaw at a Macnaghten Concert in November 1961. It was awarded Morley College’s Fricker Composition Prize. - Anthony Gilbert Recorded on Prima Facie PFCD007 'Piano Music' by Richard Casey/Ian Buckle. Duration: 2'30.
SKU: BT.ALHE32430
The sixth volume of the series of 12 Sonatas, this book contains the Sonatas K.256 to K.305. Composed by Domenico Scarlatti, this edition by the harpsichordist Kenneth Gilbert regroups the 555 sonatas arranged for Piano. Based onthe two sets of books discovered in Venice and in Parma, this edition still contains some of the annotations initially suggested by Kirkpatrick, whose book can be considered an essential guide for this series.
SKU: BT.MUSM570208371
Cover design by Anna Aslanova, 11, winner of the design competition, September 2005. Images by the runners-up, Jayana and Nisha Patel, 12, appear on pages 10 and 13, depicting particular 'people'. Anthony Gilbert's impressive set of People Pieces contains an accessible, fun and stimulating array of 10 pieces in different characters designed for beginner and intermediate piano students. The volume has been written in consultation with the pianist and teacher Kate Dixon who has edited the book. With numbers like Peaceful Person and Tired Teacher for absolute beginners, to Bluesy Busker, Cockney Character and Fitness Fanatic that work towards the ABRSM Grade 5 level, the book isa hit with toddlers and teenagers alike. People Pieces makes an ideal accompaniment or alternative to grade exam pieces, and covers a range of techniques and musical styles that is sure to keep any student enthusiastic.
SKU: HL.48187909
Gilbert Amy: Epigrammes (Piano solo).
SKU: BT.GZ-00639600
SKU: BT.ALHE33724
Italian composer, Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) is well-known for his Keyboard compositions. His 555 Keyboard Sonatas remain ever popular to this day, and it is for this reason that this first volume of Selected Sonatas isindispensable to performers of the genre. Originally composed for the Harpsichord, Organ or early Pianoforte, the sonatas display the riveting use of discords and unconventional modulations to remote keys. It is also thought thatmuch of Scarlatti's Keyboard music contains influences of Iberian music, considering that he spent much of his working life in the service of the Spanish and Portuguese royal families. The first volume of Selected Sonatas,compiled by Kenneth Gilbert, includes many of the popular and recognised sonatas. Bearing in mind that Domenico Scarlatti was a highly competent and popular Keyboard player in his day, so much so that he was employed in theservice of two royal families, his sonatas are composed with much experience, understanding and expertise, creating an essential addition to the repertoire of all Keyboard players of the Baroque genre.
SKU: HL.14016450
Jenkyns' songs for young singers can best be described as art songs for the youngest singers. Their ranges and technical requirements are just right for the younger age groups and their lyrics - as in The Snowman - are perfectly gauged for their performers.
Peter Jenkyns was a 20th century British composer, singer and educator who wrote a series of songs for primary-aged children, sensitively arranged and with appropriate lyrics. Jenkyns was the headmaster of two primary schools outside of London for whose choirs he composed songs for the St Albans' Schools Music Festival. He was also a highly-regarded Gilbert andSullivan patter-song singer and he founded a local Gilbert & Sullivan society which is still thriving.
SKU: HL.50571139
SKU: HL.50564473
8.5x11.75x0.094 inches.
