SKU: HL.254192
UPC: 196288020622. 9.5x12.25 inches.
The songs of Mieczyslaw Karlowicz appeared in the history of Polish song as a rather unusual phenomenon. In the output of this outstanding symphonist - as youthful works - they formed an anacrusis, albeit a significant one, to his fully mature and masterful output. Nearly all of them were written over the course of a single year. Composed on the margins of his academic course in composition, they appear to represent a document of deeply personal feelings and thoughts, seismographically recording his current states of mind. Of the twenty-nine songs known to have existed, twenty-two have come down to us; the seven unpublished works, some merely sketched, were lost during the Second World War. Overlooking a couple of them, of a separate character, they form a remarkably coherent body of work. On closer inspection, it turns out that this cohesion of a distinctive character marks the whole of Karlowicz's oeuvre. Thesymphonic poems of the composer of Eternal songs are set within the same space of ideas and meanings as the songs; they are marked by analogous categories of expression. And it is a space which the composers main biographer, Adolf Chybinski, described as teeming with tragedy and boundless woe, resignation and a longing for another world'. In terms of the style of utterance, Mieczyslaw Karlowiczs songs - although deeply rooted in late Romantic style - have often been described as output standing on the threshold of a modernist phase. Zdzislaw Jachimecki wrote in 1930:A warm lyrical note in many of them, a genuine inspiration manifested in the very natural way inwhich the melodies are drawn, unsophisticated forms of accompaniment, which are nevertheless suited to the mood of the poetry in question and organically linked to the song, and the accomplished declamation and construction of these works have earned Karlowicz's songs deserved popularity in Polish singing circles.
SKU: HL.346309
ISBN 9781540093851. UPC: 840126923711.
In composing songs, which Moniuszko wrote from his youth to the end of his life, he was guided by a definite idea. He wished to present Polish society with national, Polish songs, which could occupy an important place in the everyday life of the Polish people, so displacing imported trash. In a similar way Jozef Ignacy Kraszewski, with an extensive and comprehensive series of novels, supplanted the French romance, so popular, especially with contemporary ladies. Having composed a considerable number of songs, Moniuszko conceived the idea of publishing them in separate books under one general title: Songbook for Home Use. The title of this collection is significant evidence of the composers intention: these songs are to be used at home by every and any body in all the different circumstances of everyday life. They should suit the different moods and needs of the heart, so resulting in rich diversity. [Witold Rudzinski].
SKU: HL.346305
ISBN 9781540093813. UPC: 840126923674.
SKU: HL.346306
ISBN 9781540093820. UPC: 840126923681.
In composing songs, which Moniuszko wrote from his youth to the end of his life, he was guided by a definite idea. He wished to present Polish society with national, Polish songs, which could occupy an important place in the everyday life of the Polish people, so displacing imported trash. In a similar way Jozef Ignacy Kraszewski, with an extensive and comprehensive series of novels, supplanted the French romance, so popular, especially with contemporary ladies. Having composed a considerable number of songs, Moniuszko conceived the idea of publishing them in separate books under one general title: Songbook for Home Use. The title of this collection is significant evidence of the composer's intention: these songs are to be used at home by every and any body in allthe different circumstances of everyday life. They should suit the different moods and needs of the heart, so resulting in rich diversity. [Witold Rudzinski].
SKU: HL.346307
ISBN 9781540093837. UPC: 840126923698.
SKU: HL.44010910
UPC: 884088585419. 9x12 inches.
These lovely settings of three Polish Christmas carols include good opportunities for teaching style and musicality as you prepare for your winter performance. While ?Three Polish Carols? is meant to be performed as a complete suite, directors have the additional security of knowing they can present any of the three pieces as stand alone arrangements if necessary.
SKU: HL.50511802
ISBN 9790080145975. 9.0x12.0x0.106 inches. Hungarian, English, German, French. Gabor Vas.
From the very beginning - we might use this expression borrowed from Microcosmos to describe this volume of selections from Gabor Vas-s most successful children-s song arrangements, ranging from the simplest, single-line harmonization to page-long little compositions that presuppose deeper knowledge, and providing accordion students with several years- supply of showy and enjoyable performance pieces. The volume includes such popular melodies as Sur le pont d-Avignon, Goodbye, winter, the German Cuckoo and the Polish song The cuckoo is singing.
SKU: HL.14013006
ISBN 9780711934955. 9.0x12.0x0.066 inches.
Three Songs arranged for Medium Voice and piano. Polish text. Words by Juliusz Slowacki and Julian Tuwim. Contents: Do Matki - Jakiz To Dzwon Grobowy - Ptak.
SKU: HL.132866
UPC: 884088977009.
This collection of 10 Polish Folk Songs on Soldier Themes by Witold Lutoslawski, originally intended for male choir a cappella, was written in 1951. The score was published that same year by the Ministry of Defence Publishers in the series Biblioteka Muzyczna DomuWojska Polskiego no. 31. Some of the songs (numbers 4, 5, 6) were also published by PWM Edition in Krakow (1945) in the collection Pod jaworem (Under the Sycamore Tree) - a selection of Polish folk songs arranged for male choir a cappella, edited by Jozef K. Lasocki. 10 Polish Folk Songs... together with the 1951 cycle of four songs (Wyszlabym ja, Sluzba Polsce, Zelazny marsz and Naprzod idziemy) and the nine-bar Lord Tennyson Song written many years later (as an occasional gift for Robin Boyle) are the only songs written for a cappella choir by Witold Lutoslawski. Numerous questions from famous choral conductors from home and abroad persuaded me to undertake to make this edition of 10 Polish Folk Songs... for mixed choir a cappella. Study score does not authorise the copying and preparation of performance materials. In order to legally acquire choral scores, at apreferential price for the ensemble, please send an e-mail to: sales@pwm.com.pl or choose choral score (item #.
SKU: CF.MXE18F
ISBN 9780825885341. UPC: 798408085346. 9 x 12 inches.
From the composer: “Polish Folk Songs was inspired by music I heard on a trip I took to Zakopane, a town that is located a the foot of the Tatra Mountains in Southern Poland. I was completely taken by the music of the region, which can be characterized as clear, mournful, unpredictable in tempo and meter, and of vibrant timbre. In my composition I have taken a number of the songs commonly heard in the area and re-combined them, allowing them to bump heads as well as interact peacefully.” In three movements, Polish Folk Songs was commissioned by Catherine and Paul Buttenweiser for Boston Musica Viva, who premiered it in May of 2007. For advanced players. Instrumental parts are available on custom print.Polish Folk Songs was inspired by music I heard on a trip I took on 2003 to Zakopane, atown that is located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains in southern Poland. I was completelytaken by the music of the region, which can be characterized as clear, annunciatory,mournful, unpredictable in tempo and meter, and timbrally vibrant. In my composition Ihave taken a number of the songs commonly heard in the area, and re-combined them,allowing them to bump heads as well as to interact peacefully. The piece is in threemovements, and is scored for clarinet, bass clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano (doublingelectronic keyboard), and percussion (doubling melodica). Its duration is approximatelytwelve minutes.Polish Folk Songs was commissioned by Catherine and Paul Buttenweiser for Boston MusicaViva, who gave it its first performance in May 2007.
SKU: BT.DHP-1053811-401
ISBN 9789043122382. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
The pop songs in this collection of well-known 50??s, 60??s and 70??s hitshave been carefully adapted and arranged to make them suitable forplaying on a classical or acoustic guitar. The pieces have beenordered by difficulty, beginning with pieces in which the melody andbass notes are struck separately and gradually progressing to moredifficult pieces where a slightly more advanced technique is required. De songs in deze verzameling van bekende hits uit de jaren vijftig, zestig en zeventig zijn zorgvuldig aangepast en gearrangeerd om ze geschikt te maken voor klassiek of akoestisch gitaar. Ze zijn oplopend in moeilijkheidsgraad, beginnendmet nummers waarin de melodie- en basnoten ongelijk worden aangeslagen, gevolgd door gaandeweg moeilijker nummers. Een tijdloze verzameling.Dieses Buch ist ein absolutes Muss für alle Musikfans. Es ist perfekt geeignet für Spieler von klassischen oder akustischen Gitarren, die auf der Suche nach leichten, aber pfiffigen Bearbeitungen der Hits der vergangenen Jahrzehnte sind. Die Stücke steigen im Schwierigkeitsgrad allmählich an; die ersten Lieder sind noch vielleichter zu spielen, da die Bass- und Melodienoten separat angeschlagen werden. Eine zeitlose Sammlung, die sicher immer wieder aufs Neue durchgespielt wird!All Time Guitar Hits est le recueil indispensable pour tout amateur de grands succès des dernières décennies. Les arrangements sont techniquement accessibles la plupart des guitaristes classiques ou acoustiques. Les pièces ont été classées de façon progressive en fonction des difficultés techniques qu??elles contiennent. All Time Guitar Hits è una raccolta indispensabile per tutti gli amanti dei grandi successi del decennio passato. Gli arrangiamenti sono tecnicamente accessibili alla maggior parte dei chitarristi. I brani sono raccolti in modo progressivo in funzione delle difficolt tecniche che contengono.
SKU: CF.CY3430
ISBN 9780825876356. UPC: 798408076351. Key: C major.
Polish Folk Songs was inspired by music I heard on a trip I took on 2003 to Zakopane, a town that is located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains in southern Poland. I was completely taken by the music of the region, which can be characterized as clear, annunciatory, mournful, unpredictable in tempo and meter, and timbrally vibrant. In my composition I have taken a number of the songs commonly heard in the area, and re-combined them, allowing them to bump heads as well as to interact peacefully. The piece is in three movements, and is scored for clarinet, bass clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano (doubling electronic keyboard), and percussion (doubling melodica). Its duration is approximately twelve minutes. Polish Folk Songs was commissioned by Catherine and Paul Buttenweiser for Boston Musica Viva, who gave it its first performance in May 2007.
SKU: BT.MUSAM1011604
ISBN 9781921029783. English.
This newly updated edition of the bestselling Uken Play Ukulele book will get beginners of any age strumming chords and playing songs in no time. Written by professional player and educator Mike Jackson, the book features his instant play methodtogether with downloadable play-along audio. The book begins with the basics - chord diagrams and tuning - before delving into Mike Jacksons unique method that will help you remember where to put your fingers for different chords. Once youve mastered this, Uken Play will teach you 25 greatsongs. The songs get progressively more challenging with each featuring chord diagrams, lyrics and chord symbols, helping you to learn to play the Ukulele by practising strumming the chords while also playing 25 recognisable tunes. The accompanying audio downloads will let you tune up, hear the songs how they should sound, then let you play along with a full backing band. Some songs feature Mikes handy hints so learning the Uke goes as smoothly as possible. If youve struggled to learn to play the Ukulele because you cant remember the chords, or you just want to polish up the basics while playing songs like You Are My Sunshine, Drunken Sailor and Que Sera Sera, Uken Play is an instant play method thattruly does work. Mike Jackson is a professional Ukulele player and multi-instrumentalist who has sold over 250,000 albums and performed extensively across Australia and the rest of the world.
SKU: HL.159729
8.0x11.5 inches.
SKU: HL.14042883
ISBN 9781783054336.
Witold Lutoslawski: Strawchain & Other Songs was written in 1951 for Polish Radio, Strawchain & Other Songs presents a series of contrasting songs about nature andpeople. Strawchain itself is a set of variations where the Piano weaves around the unchanging melody.
Lutoslawski's idiom is carefully crafted with short, memorable motifs and imaginativeresponses to the mixture of Polish traditional poems and contemporary writers. Arranged and translated into English by Marie Pooler.
The full score of the original orchestration is available for sale, order number:SOS03307.
SKU: HL.244906
8.25x12.0x0.136 inches.
Bryce Dessner's Reponse Lutoslawski was co-commissioned by the National Audiovisual Institute of Poland and the Mexico National Orchestra and first performed by the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra at Teatr Wielki-Polish National Opera in Warsaw, Poland on November 29 2014. Composer's Note: Reponse Lutoslawski was written as an homage to Witold Lutoslawski's amazing composition for string orchestra, Musique funebre. I spent months studying the score and recordings of the work as well as many of his other pieces. This was an amazing process of discovering one of the 20th-centuries great musical minds and allowing his adventurous spirit to influence my own musical decisions.My Reponse Lutoslawski is written in five movements, each of which is inspired either directly or indirectly by the Lutoslawski score. I like to think that his music opened a window in a certain direction for me, or pushed open a door, through which I could then pass and take my journey with the music. Duration: Approximately 20 minutes.
