Characterized by editor Sara Davis Buechner as 'elegant Romantic salon music of the Russian school subtly genteel with early impressionistic shadings ' the piano music of Anton Arensky formed the foundation of works by Rachmaninoff and Scriabin. Both of the latter-day composers were Arensky's pupils and their teacher's music contains the seeds of Rachmaninoff's idiomatic pianistic style and Scriabin's impressionistic array of musical colour.This collection of short works for solo piano contains the title suite as well as Six Canonic Pieces op. 1; Three Esquisses op. 24; Six Essais sur les Rhythmes Oubilées op. 28 Four Etudes op. 41 Six Caprices op. 43; and Scherzo op. 8. The star of the collection is the beautiful and gracious set of pieces titled Près de la Mer op. 52. Rarely printed in its entirety the suite offers a sensitive and opulent evocation of the seaside.Dover Original.
SKU: HL.1498857
UPC: 196288219101. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches.
The pieces contained in Arensky's Three Quartets, Opus 57 are quaint and accessible. These editions contain transliterations of the Russian (along with pronunciation guide), and an English translation which intentionally is more to the essence of the original poetry and a truer translation, rather than forcing a rhyme scheme at the expense of the integrity of the original text. The expressive imagery, with colorful depictions of nature and the stars, is heightened by the lyric solo cello. From soaring lines reflecting the mountains in “Serenada,” to the use of the cello's upper register in “To the Extinguished Stars,” to the running sixteenth notes mimicking “The Boiling Hot Spring,” the cello does not play a mere accompaniment role. The pieces can be performed together or individually, a cappella in the absence of a cellist. However, employing the solo cello gives the performer and the listener the full visual and aural range of the expressive quality of these choral gems.
SKU: AP.42203
UPC: 038081486048. English.
Transcribe d from the notorious Russian composer, Anton Stepanovich Arensky, this overture to his ballet suite is reminiscent of his predominantly romantic and classical repertoire. Scored with vivid colors and timbres for concert band, this charming work will be well received as a concert or contest work. (6:30).
SKU: HL.1498858
UPC: 196288219118. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.
The pieces contained in Arensky's Three Quartets, Opus 57 are quaint and accessible. These editions contain transliterations of the Russian (along with pronunciation guide), and an English translation which intentionally is more to the essence of the original poetry and a truer translation, rather than forcing a rhyme scheme at the expense of the integrity of the original text. The expressive imagery, with colorful depictions of nature and the stars, is heightened by the lyric solo cello. From soaring lines reflecting the mountains in “Serenada,” to the use of the cello's upper register in “To the Extinguished Stars,” to the running sixteenth notes mimicking “The Boiling Hot Spring,” the does not play a mere accompaniment role. The pieces can be performed together or individually, a cappella in the absence of a cellist. However, employing the solo cello gives the performer and listener the full visual and aural range of the expressive quality of these choral gems.
SKU: AP.43096
UPC: 038081504353. English.
Originally written for piano, this work translates well for young bands. Written in 3/4, but intended to be performed in a bouncy one, its light texture, melodic contour, and playful nature will be an outstanding addition to any contest or festival program. (3:00).
