Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 his last notable work is a co...(+)
Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 his last notable work is a cornerstone of the solo Cello repertoire. In contrast with Elgar's earlier Violin Concerto which is lyrical and passionate the Cello Concerto written in the aftermath of the First World War is for the most part contemplative and elegiac. The four-movement concerto scored for solo Cello 2 Flutes 2 Oboes 2 Clarinets in A 2 Bassoons 4 Horns in F 2 Trumpets in C 3 Trombones Tuba Timpani and Strings did not achieve wide popularity until the 1960s however is now regarded to 'rank not only among his finest works but among the greatest ofits kind' (Michael Kennedy).Sir Edward William Elgar was an English composer many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Although Elgar is often regarded as ‘typically English’ most of his musical influences were not from England but from continental Europe.
Eta Cohen 's world famous Violin method broke new ground when it was first relea...(+)
Eta Cohen 's world famous Violin method broke new ground when it was first released. Providing an incremental approach to learning the instrument, it only introducing one concept at a time and reinforced each new concept with an accompanying exercise and highly enjoyable pieces. The careful organisation of the method meant that it was a great equaliser because any child could make good progress almost irrespective of talent. It was also based upon the principal that playing well brings intense satisfaction, whereas playing badly only results in frustration. The Eta Cohen Violin Method has produced music professionals who, today, occupy many prominent positions in the music profession, including renowned soloists, chamber musicians, orchestral performers (including several orchestral leaders) and teachers. This sixth edition has been completely revised and updated to make Eta's method available to yet another generation of aspiring violinists. Book 1 is a complete guide to everything the beginner violinist needs in order to develop a secure technique. It is packed full of fun and engaging pieces, with helpful photos to guide technical aspects of playing. It includes 4 beautifully recorded CDs containing backing track arrangements for students to play along with, plus demonstration tracks of all the pieces included in the book. 'It's truly the Delia Smith of Violin methods... the much-imitated, indispensible original' - James Murphy Director, Southbank Sinfonia / Violon
Junior Guest Spot is ideal for beginners and young performers. Play these fiftee...(+)
Junior Guest Spot is ideal for beginners and young performers. Play these fifteen hit songs in easy melody line arrangements by Paul Honey, with specially recorded backing tracks. The arrangements are short and simplified, using simple keys and rhythms, with short phrases and clear bowing marks. The accompanying CD contains full performance versions of the songs on tracks 2-16, the instrumental part is then omitted from tracks 17-31, to enable you to play along as the solo performer. / Violon
This is the newly revised sixth edition of the world-famous Eta Cohen Violin Met...(+)
This is the newly revised sixth edition of the world-famous Eta Cohen Violin Method. Book 4 follows a similar pattern to the other books in the series.The contents should cover all the needs of students at a grade 4-7 standard. The 2nd 4th and 5th positions are introduced and also trills double stopping chords spiccato and sautille bowings. Each new technique is demonstrated in a short study. The difficulties of each hand are isolated and only one point introduced at a time. All of the pieces have been chosen to illustrate different aspects of technique as well as for their musical value. There are many old favourites and some little-knownworks but they are all rewarding to play.
This superb collection of 16 enjoyable pieces is ideal as supplementary material...(+)
This superb collection of 16 enjoyable pieces is ideal as supplementary material to Eta Cohen???s Violin Method books 1 and 2 or alongside any violin tutor. The popular works in easy arrangements can be particularly useful as first concert pieces with easy-to-play piano accompaniments which form attractive duets with the violin part.
This is a newly revised sixth edition of the world-famous Eta Cohen Violin Metho...(+)
This is a newly revised sixth edition of the world-famous Eta Cohen Violin Method. Book 1 is a complete guide to everything the beginner violinist needs in order to develop a secure technique. It is packed full of fun and engaging pieces with helpful photos to guide technical aspects of playing.
The Eta Cohen Violin Method - Book One is the complete guide for the beginner vi...(+)
The Eta Cohen Violin Method - Book One is the complete guide for the beginner violinist taking the student from the very beginning up to Grade 2 standard. This title is packed full of fun and engaging pieces with clear photos throughout to illustrate each technique. Completely revised and updated this new edition includes beautifully recorded audio containing demonstration tracks of all the exercises and pieces with separate backing tracks to play along to. As well as the printed score this book is supported by SoundWise: Audio: full demonstration recordings of each piece plusaccompaniment-only solo-only and rehearsal backing tracks. eBook: a digital edition of your music to read on any device.
Eta Cohen's world famous Violin method broke new ground when it was first releas...(+)
Eta Cohen's world famous Violin method broke new ground when it was first released. Providing an incremental approach to learning the instrument it only introducing one concept at a time and reinforced each new concept with an accompanying exercise and highly enjoyable pieces. The careful organisation of the method meant that it was a great equaliser because any child could make good progress almost irrespective of talent. It was also based upon the principal that playing well brings intense satisfaction whereas playing badly only results in frustration.The Eta Cohen Violin Method has produced music professionals who today occupymany prominent positions in the music profession including renowned soloists chamber musicians orchestral performers (including several orchestral leaders) and teachers.This sixth edition has been completely revised and updated to make Eta's method available to yet another generation of aspiring violinists. It includes two beautifully recorded CDs containing demonstration tracks of all the pieces.Book 2 follows on from book 1 is packed full of fun and engaging pieces. New keys are introduced new finger patterns and the 4th finger. Different bowing techniques are also introduced.'It's truly the Delia Smith of Violin methods... the much-imitated indispensible original' - James Murphy Director Southbank Sinfonia