SKU: BT.DOW-05008-400
ISBN 9783905479300. International.
This volume presents a piece that belongs in the standard repertoire of every flautist: the Sonata for flute and harpsichord, BWV 1020, in G minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. This publication is a completely revised new edition: the harpsichordaccompaniment has been newly recorded at all three tempos and the music has been newly printed with solo part and piano reduction. 1 Allegro assaiArioso e mestoPresto.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7036
UPC: 805095070361. English.
The character of the opening movement, Allegro, is determined by the sonata form with two themes. In the course of its development, the first theme takes on a jazz-like diction. In contrast, the second theme has the character of a ländler (folk dance in 3/4 time). As the movement continues, interactions and contrasts between the two themes create charming moments. The second movement, Sostenuto, has the form of an arch. Above a pedal-point, the melodic material of the movement is presented. In Arioso, chorale-like episodes alternate with recitative-like insertions. At the medial section of the movement, the Gregorian hymn Veni creator spiritus is heard---played by the saxophone. A substantially reduced reprise closes the movement in extreme pianissimo. The final movement, Presto, with its variable metrical structure, has a rondo-like character. Three different musical ideas emerge and are tossed together into a colourful mixture. A terse Stretta concludes this playfully virtuoso movement. Arranged for E-flat alto saxophone and piano. Titles: Allegro * Sostenuto * Presto.
SKU: HL.14023161
ISBN 9780853602910. 8.5x11.0x0.148 inches.
Variations on a theme of Scott Joplin for solo piano. Based on three sections of Scott Joplin's Solace- A Mexican Serenade. First performed by John McCabe on 3 June 1985. Duration 27 minutes. Suitable for advanced pianists.
SKU: TM.00829SET
Edited by Weisenborn. Solo in set. Allegro, Arioso mesto, Allegro vivace (Presto).
SKU: TM.00961SC
SKU: HH.HH438-FSP
ISBN 9781910359471.
In Sonata 3 in F major the opening Largo is styled as a Siciliana, this species of movement being especially common in the flute repertory on account of the instrument’s pastoral associations. The Spiritoso that follows is a movement both tuneful and energetic. A concluding Presto ramps up the excitement, introducing some piquant harmonies. Sonata 4 is in the shady key of C minor, relatively rare in flute music of the eighteenth century because of intonation difficulties. The opening Arioso is attractively plaintive. The Allegro moderato that follows has some very effective imitative interplay between flute and bass. For the finale, Balicourt writes a soulful Cantabile in minuet style that recalls similar C minor movements in the music of Alessandro Scarlatti and Francesco Geminiani.
SKU: TM.00829SC
SKU: HL.49003947
ISBN 9790001039581. 5.25x7.5x0.077 inches.
SKU: TM.00961SET