Chamber Arias

SKU: HH.HH390-FSP

ISBN 9781910359280.

Greene’s seven chamber arias – today, we would call them ‘concert arias’ – include a set of six that appears to have been custom-written for Faustina Bordoni, the great Venetian diva, during her visits to London in 1726–28, since (among other things) they all showcase her ‘trademark’ note: the E in the top space of the treble clef that particularly thrilled opera-goers. The obbligato violin part for all of them was probably written for the violinist and composer Mauro D’Alay, her constant companion and reputed lover. All six works are substantial and full of character and expression as well as melodiousness and contrapuntal finesse. They show a composer at the peak of his inspiration and ambition.

SKU: HL.48185731

Favourite Operatic Arias ? Vol. 1 for Flute or Oboe and Piano is an anthology of famous pieces arranged by Armando Ghidoni. Written for intermediate players, this first volume features five pieces which can be played along with the CD which includes the Piano part for each song. The five pieces are: - ?Habanera?, from Carmen by Bizet - ?Che faro senza Euridice? from Orfeo Ed Euridice by Gluck - ?E lucevan le stelle? from Tosca by Puccini - ?Questa o quella per me pari sono? from Rigoletto by Verdi - ?Brindisi? from La Traviatta by Verdi Armando Ghidoni is an Italian musician who is very famous in France. He composed and arranged a large variety of pieces, influenced by the impressionism a la francaise and incorporating jazz rhythms to his music. He composed religious pieces, operas and numerous pieces of chamber music among others..

SKU: CA.3121209

ISBN 9790007239602. Language: German/English.

The Peasant Cantata BWV 212 is unique in Bach's cantata output both in content and musically. Although it belongs to Bach's homage cantatas, the text deals only indirectly with praise for a new chamberlain. Rather, the eloquent characters portray situations from rural life, which are also reflected in the music: Bach often drew on well-known dance movements and folk tunes. Because of this the cantata as a whole seems less 'academic' than his (surviving) sacred vocal music. Just two arias were composed in the typical da capo structure in which the musicians' abilities are put to the test. But because of the shortness of the other movements, the cantata is extremely varied. Picander's humorous text makes the cantata extremely versatile, far beyond its original purpose. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3121200.

SKU: CA.3121248

ISBN 9790007239596. Language: German/English.

The Peasant Cantata BWV 212 is unique in Bach's cantata output both in content and musically. Although it belongs to Bach's homage cantatas, the text deals only indirectly with praise for a new chamberlain. Rather, the eloquent characters portray situations from rural life, which are also reflected in the music: Bach often drew on well-known dance movements and folk tunes. Because of this the cantata as a whole seems less 'academic' than his (surviving) sacred vocal music. Just two arias were composed in the typical da capo structure in which the musicians' abilities are put to the test. But because of the shortness of the other movements, the cantata is extremely varied. Picander's humorous text makes the cantata extremely versatile, far beyond its original purpose. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3121200.

SKU: CA.3121219

ISBN 9790007239619. Language: German/English.

The Peasant Cantata BWV 212 is unique in Bach's cantata output both in content and musically. Although it belongs to Bach's homage cantatas, the text deals only indirectly with praise for a new chamberlain. Rather, the eloquent characters portray situations from rural life, which are also reflected in the music: Bach often drew on well-known dance movements and folk tunes. Because of this the cantata as a whole seems less 'academic' than his (surviving) sacred vocal music. Just two arias were composed in the typical da capo structure in which the musicians' abilities are put to the test. But because of the shortness of the other movements, the cantata is extremely varied. Picander's humorous text makes the cantata extremely versatile, far beyond its original purpose. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3121200.