Christmas Fantasia

This Fantasia is founded on the following traditional English carols: The Truth Sent From Above (Herefordshire) words and tune; Come All You Worthy Gentlemen (Somerset) words and tune; On Christmas Night (Sussex) words and tune; There Is A Fountain (Herefordshire) tune only; together with fragments of other well-known carol tunes. The work is scored for ordinary full Orchestra with Organ and set of bells (ad lib.) or String Orchestra with Organ or Piano. Alternatively it may be accompanied by Organ or Piano alone played from the Vocal score with an optional solo Cello part (H212). A chorus part for performance bysolo Baritone and TTBB is also available (W41). The chorus is required to sing in four different ways:1. Singing the words.2. Singing with closed lips.3. Singing \'Ah\'.4. Singing with half-closed lips i.e. with a short \'u\' sound as in the word \'but\'. Watch Pasadena Master Chorale performing Ralph Vaughan Williams\' Fantasia On Christmas Carols:

Par . 'Fum, Fum, Fum' is a popular 16th- or 17th-century Christmas carol from Catalonia, which is located in northeast Spain. This well-crafted arrangement by Michael Story includes a series of variations that conclude with an energetic flourish. Perfect for your holiday concert! (2:00) This title is available in SmartMusic. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

While Darke composed extensively for Choir and Organ he wrote many fewer works for solo Organ. The first of the set St Peter dedicated to Herbert Howells is the best known of the three atmospheric and improvisational and Orchestral in style. The second prelude a fantasia on Darwell’s 148th is a virtuosic piece that retains its musical integrity. The final on a theme by Tallis begins by tranquilly setting out its theme before moving into romantic Orchestral style. Harold E. Darke was an English composer and Organist of international renown. In 1916 he established the Monday lunchtime Organ recitals at St Michael’s Cornhillwhich continue to this day the longest-running such series in the world. His setting of Christina Rosetti’s poem In the Bleak Midwinter created a melody and lilting Organ accompaniment that have never fallen from favour. It is regarded as one of the greatest Christmas carols and is still sung at the service of Nine Lessons and Carols.

Collection of lesser known organ works suitable for all denominationsTried and tested free organ compositions and chorale settings from the 19th centuryEasy to medium level of difficultyThis series of anthologies for the church year and important church occasions which is suitable particularly for non-professional church musicians has now been expanded by a second volume in response to frequent demand. The main focus of Praise and Thanks for Organ II lies in the 19th century repertoire. At its centre are chorale settings for the Hymns of Praise and Praise and Thanksgiving from the German Protestant Hymnbook as well as the Praise and Thanks section from the German CatholicHymnbook. Tried and tested freely-composed organ works are also included such as Christian Fink’s Festpostludium op. 63 and chorale fantasias. Already published:Praise and Thanks for Organ IBA 8496Christmas for Organ Volume I: BA 8495Volume II: BA 9258Passiontide and Easter for OrganBA 9210Organ Music for the End of Church YearBA 9266The Organ Funeral AlbumBA 9207Organ Music for CommunionBA 9265The Organ Wedding AlbumBA 8200

A superb 160 page volume packed with solo Piano arrangements of great German music from the 17th to the 20th Centuries. <br> <br>A specially written foreword places the music in historical and national context and includes biographical details of many of the featured composers. The arrangements are intended for the intermediate to advanced player but the book will give any pianist a unique practical and historical insight into Germany's immense contribution to the international world of music. / Classique / Partition /

Essential Repertoire for Piano-Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon selected and graded by leading educationalists. Drawn from ABRSM???s extensive back catalogue each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist???s repertoire. From Bach to Beethoven Scarlatti to Schumann this series includes an abundance of much-loved pieces. All pieces have been carefully selected to ensure that each book is nothing short of a ???teacher???s toolkit??? ??? works that any teacher would want their pupils to learn as part of their musical journey. Each book is authoritatively graded with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. Thebooks are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam between grades or playing for leisure building technical skills and confidence. With an elegant and attractive design and an unrivalled range of repertoire this is an essential collection for piano teachers and learners alike. Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon selected and graded by leading educationalists. Drawn from ABRSM???s extensive back catalogue each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist???s repertoire. From Bach to Beethoven Scarlatti to Schumann this series includes an abundance of much-loved pieces. All pieces have been carefully selected to ensure that each book is nothing short of a ???teacher???s toolkit??? ??? works that any teacher would want their pupils to learn as part of their musical journey. Each book is authoritatively graded with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. Thebooks are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam between grades or playing for leisure building technical skills and confidence. With an elegant and attractive design and an unrivalled range of repertoire this is an essential collection for piano teachers and learners alike.