Par WILSON MARK / WOOD PAUL. StringTastic Beginners is the first in a fun new series designed to teach through playing, for violin, viola, cello and double bass, fully integrated so that all instruments can play and learn together. Each book contains over 40 imaginative pieces to steadily establish a secure playing technique and build confidence, from complete beginner to Initial Grade level. As well as being a fully integrated series, the first 20 tunes are presented as duets to accommodate multiple stages of progress, ideal for individual tuition as well as group and classroom settings. Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track to transport you into its unique sound world, in addition to piano-only audio for practice. Plus, the teacher?s book provides the complete piano accompaniments which work with any combination of instrumental parts. / Date parution : 2021-12-09/ Recueil / Alto

A cura di Italo Vescovo. Par PAGANINI NICCOLO. Nicolò Paganini?s Minuetto e Trio in F sharp major for violin and viola - the autograph manuscript of which is preserved in the Biblioteca Casanatense in Rome - is, together with his Sonata a violino e viola (M.S. 108), one of the rare pieces the Genoese composer wrote for this particular ensemble. In addition to expanding Paganini?s treasured catalogue, its rediscovery could provide scholars with new insights into the famed virtuoso?s chamber music output. / Date parution : 2022-04-26/ Répertoire / Violon et Alto

Par DUFOURT HUGUES. Dawn Flight est le titre d'une toile que le graveur et peintre britannique Stanley William Hayter (1901-1988) réalisa en 1959. Sa formation scientifique - chimie, géologie - son habileté mathématique furent un atout considérable dans ses recherches de matières et de couleurs, qui peuvent atteindre des tons fluorescents. Hayter, qui fut l'une des premières figures du mouvement surréaliste, s'engagea à New York sur les voies de l'abstraction, aux côtés de Pollock, Rothko, Baziotes, Matta, Motherwell, De Kooning, Riopelle. Il est reconnu comme celui qui a révolutionné les techniques de la gravure au cours du XXe siècle. Il inventa le procédé qui permet d'obtenir plusieurs couleurs sur une même plaque en un seul passage. Rentré en 1950 à Paris, il expérimente de nouvelles techniques de gravure: empreintes, utilisation de l'acide sur le métal et surtout le burin multipointe. Il poursuit une recherche sur l'émergence des formes, sur la transparence, l'interférence, la vibration, les moires. Ses toiles intensifient la couleur, le dynamisme gestuel, et s'attachent sur la fin à capter les jeux de lumière à la surface de l'eau. Dawn Flight est construit sur un éventail d'obliques divergentes, remontant la diagonale, illustrant ainsi le paradoxe d'un flux ascendant, aspiré par le haut. La forme étirée et allongée des stries, la torsion intime de la trame, la tension paradoxale des entrelacs donnent le sentiment d'une réalité élémentaire, de l'aurore d'un monde. La production de Hayter à cette époque - Perseïdes, Poissons volants, Vague, Ixion, Cascade, Mérou, Méduse, Night - montre d'étranges associations de bleu et de noir, d'orange, de jaune transparent, de bleu et de vert. Frank Stella et Donald Judd comptent parmi les artistes qui ont le plus radicalement récusé l'idée d'un procès formateur de l'art, évacuant l'idée même de nécessité intérieure, voire de composition formelle. Transparence, profondeur, épaisseur, rayonnement ne seraient que des catégories factices tirées d'une illusion d'intériorité et l'idée même de progression structurée ne serait que l'effet d'une tyrannie du dedans. Qu'en est-il du quatuor qui fut la construction par excellence de l'intériorité, l'exemple même d'une logique compositionnelle épurée et réduite à la forme essentielle d'un développement ? Ecrire un quatuor après Donald Judd est-il encore possible ? Car il ne suffit pas de se confronter à l'histoire d'un genre, mais à la question de sa possibilité. L'idée même d'un dynamisme des voix a-t-elle encore un sens ? Et celle d'un tout dont les parties sont solidaires ? On n'osera même plus parler de texture, car il s'agit encore d'une forme interne, de l'expression d'une cohérence intérieure. Ecrire un quatuor pourrait signifier le retour à une réflexion sur les formes fondamentales du mouvement - comme l'attraction, la répulsion, l'inclusion ou la pénétration. Ou encore sur ce que signifient des gestes comme briser, couper, déchirer ou fendre. Ce serait aussi revenir sur ce qu'est une interférence de fluctuations, sur la plasticité, ou au contraire la tension désordonnée. A moins de supprimer le quatuor, il faut bien convenir qu'il est à l'image du tissu, d'une continuité ininterrompue, d'un entrelacs de fils et qu'il s'agit de l'oeuvre humaine par excellence: écrire un quatuor c'est renouer le fil. Froisser, tordre, déplier, déployer, dérouler, tels sont les exigences primordiales du quatuor, que l'on dit parfois soyeux ou moiré. Judd et ses contemporains ont rendu caduque l'idée qu'une oeuvre puisse formuler et suivre des règles explicites, assurer la conservation d'une forme dans une certaine série de transformations. Dans cette vue, la pensée musicale serait alors rendue à un état d'instabilité, de glissement perpétuel. Mais elle pourrait alors trouver peut-être de nouveaux schémas de connexion, et attribuer un sens original à l'idée de processus orienté, en lui donnant la forme d'un devenir global et unique, sans répétitions. La musique récente sait susciter l'émergence de propriétés inédites et s'absorber dans la réalité supérieure qu'elle suscite: elle n'est pas tant l'imagination des possibles que l'articulation des moments de l'expérience. Revenir à Hayter, ce serait se concentrer sur une topologie concrète d'intervalles et de liaisons, penser la musique comme flux, modulation, émergence perpétuelle, lumière illocalisable, masse en essor ou tournoiement sans prise. Ce sont là quelques bonnes raisons d'écrire un quatuor. Hugues Dufourt / contemporain / Date parution : 2008-06-24/ Répertoire / Quatuor à Cordes

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Beethoven completed his String Quartet Op.135 at Wasserdorf Castle in Gneixenhof, where he sought to recuperate with his nephew Karl after the latter?s failed suicide attempt in summer 1826. It stands out among his late quartets owing to the often cheerful, almost pastoral character of its four movements. Since Beethoven?s death it has often been interpreted as an attempt to take wise and positive stock of the mishaps that had befallen him in the preceding years regarding his life situation, family and health. This interpretation is strongly suggested by the final movement, ?Der schwer gefasste Entschluss? (The Difficult Decision), with its motto ?Must it be? It must be! It must be!? The editing of this quartet proved especially complex, for the authentic sources were reworked at various stages by the composer. By judiciously assessing them, editor Jonathan Del Mar has managed to clarify many anomalies found in previous editions. - Beethoven?s final string quartet with many new readings - Introduction by Misha Donat (Eng/Ger), editor?s foreword by Jonathan Del Mar (Eng/Ger) and a scrupulous, separately published Critical Commentary (Eng) / Date parution : 2022-07-30/ Répertoire / Quatuor à Cordes

Selections from the Viola Repertoire-Solos For Young Violists Volume 1 is part of a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels and representing an exciting variety of styles and techniques for Violists. Volume 1 contains eleven pieces for Viola with Piano accompaniment. This is a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages and offers a broad spectrum of pieces some of which will be familiar many of which will be new to you. A large number of the works in this series have long been recognised as stepping-stones to the major Viola repertoire while others are newly published pieces for further choices of study. The Viola part is included in a separatepull-out book and a table describes the technical and musical features as well as the relevant Suzuki Viola level for cross-method teaching. A CD of demonstration recordings is available IMP8018.

Impressions On Beethoven's Harp Quartet. Par AMANTI LUCIO. When Cuarteto Casals approached me with the idea of illuminating Beethoven´s quartets anew, you can imagine the many thoughts and feelings that where going through my mind: what a joy, what a great honor… What an intriguing head-scratcher! How can you possibly shine a new light on something that is already perfect? Weeks, months went by in search of a common ground between the Master and myself until I finally found it in the realization that a word lays “hidden” in the St. John’s hymn that gave musical notes their original name: ‘Re, Sol, Ut, Io’ (D, G, C, B in English music notation) Perfect! “Resolutio” in Latin means both the resolution of a problem and the re-solution: a re-blend of many elements that will eventually coagulate to make something new. There was finally the melodic and a rhythmical canvas for my piece. On this canvas I wrote the story of a funny little contest, played on a sunny Mediterranean square, between street musicians and Cuarteto Casals just minutes before they are about to go on stage to perform Beethoven´s “Harp Quartet”. After all the characters, each in his own way, had the chance to tell their story, a gentle rain starts to fall, dissolving (Re-solving) again the music sheet to eventually leave us with just a white piece of paper for somebody else to continue the Work. (Lucio Franco Amanti) / Niveau : Avancé / Répertoire / 2 Violons, Alto et Violoncelle

Viola Exam Pack 2020-2023 Initial Grade. As part of the 2020-2023 syllabus, ABRSM is introducing a new Initial Grade exam for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass with first exams taking place from 1 January 2020. The Initial Grade is a pre-Grade 1 assessment, following the same structure, content and assessment criteria as ABRSM?s existing graded music exams (three pieces, scales, sight-reading and aural tests). It?s designed to allow learners at the earliest stages of their musical journeys to celebrate their achievement, and is an ideal qualification for those who want a mark as well as helpful feedback. The Viola Exam Pack for Initial Grade contains nine pieces (three per list) from the syllabus, the scales requirements and sample sight-reading tests. Audio recordings of the nine pieces in each book are included with the pack and will be available via a download and streaming code. A separate Specimen Aural Tests book is also available for Initial Grade.

Philipp Maintz was born in Aachen Germany in 1977. He received his first composition lessons from Michael Reudenbach. He studied composition with Robert HP Platz in Maastricht from 1997-2003 graduating with distinction followed by a further degree in composition and electronic music with Karlheinz Essl at the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz. He has received scholarships and invitations from institutions including the Electronic Studio at the University of Liège the International Summer Courses for New Music in Darmstadt IRCAM Paris and the North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Culture an Artist?s Scholarship from Lower Saxony for the Künstlerhof Schreyahn and otherhonours: the Supportive Prize from the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation in 2005 a scholarship from the Wilfried Steinbrenner Foundation in 2006 and a German Government Scholarship to study at the Cité Internationale des Arts Paris in 2007 Scholarship awarded by the German Minister of Culture for a one-year stay at the German Academy Rome Villa Massimo (2010). His compositions have been performed at festivals including the International Gaudeamus Music Week Amsterdam agora-festival Paris ars nova (SWR) International Summer Courses for New Music in Darmstadt Wittener Tage für Neue Kammermusik musica (Strasbourg) Wien Modern Hear&Now London and the Salzburg Festival.

The celebrated and award-winning series continues with a selection of pieces in a wide range of styles and varieties chosen to give you a superb repertoire of music at an early stage.From well-known classical melodies andshowstoppers of the stage to jazz hits folk songs and film themes - the diversity of these accessible arrangements will provide vital early experience in all manner of performance styles. The music includes full accompanimentsfor Piano Keyboard or Guitar making this volume the perfect companion to A New Tune A Day Book 1. Furthermore a professionally produced audio CD packed with stunning recorded accompaniments and demonstrations willallow you to develop your confidence and skills at home as well as offering spectacular backing tracks for your showcase performances.Take your playing to a new level with this superb collection.Voted Best InShow at NAMM 2006 by Music Inc. Magazine.

Scales and scale studies for the viola-This is a scale book of unprecedented scope. Simon Fischer has developed an entirely new method in which using the traditional ways of practising scales only as a point of departure he focuses on numerous often-neglected aspects of the Violist’s technique. For every element he has designed exercises that sensitize the ear stimulate the mind and build the playing apparatus of the Violist. The many outstanding features of this book include: how to structure intonation around perfect intervals and leading notes a new approach to learning how to time shifts extensive notation for preparing and holding down fingersone- two- three- and four-octave scales and arpeggios two-octave scales and arpeggios on one string new sequences for single-finger scales Many well-known Fischer classics are also incorporated including practice methods for intonation smooth bowing string crossing fast fingers fourth-finger extensions and placing fingers in blocks. The innovative and wide-ranging material in Scales keeps the player turning the pages discovering yet more exciting ways to approach scales. The wealth of thought-provoking exercises encourages Violists to re-evaluate their practice – developing the playing skills of Violists at all levels from intermediate to professional.

Edited after: Paul Hindemith, Complete Works, Vol. V/7 Instrument : viola and piano Nombre de Pages : 64 The genesis of the viola sonata reflects the eventful life of Hindemith in the winter of 1938/39 and owes its completion to Hindemith's ability to compose even while travelling, especially on trains. Hindemith himself said about his viola sonata: '... It is a powerful, well-fed piece with durable lining for cold weather. Second movement with a tricky rhythm to which one has to creep up carefully in order to master it. In the last movement which consists of two variations on an already fully developed rondo movement...' Hindemith shows again the wide range of his compositional and formal brilliance. New edition based on the text of the Hindemith Complete Edition.

The DVD edition of this hugely popular series of tutors gets you even closer to your instrument with a set of real music lessons right there on your screen! A New Tune A Day features the same logical gentle pace andkeen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and photographs help guide you through the lessons and achieve the very best in tone technique and posture. Theselection of music is fresh and exciting including duets and rounds to inspire the student and ensure that those vital practice hours are never boring!The book includes:Advice on your instrument and the equipmentyou will needInstructions for effective technique and comfortable playingExplanatory pages on reading and understanding musicTests to check your own progress and comprehensionThe accompanying audio CD featuresa virtuoso performance and backing track for each pieces as well as recorded examples to support the lessons.The DVD features lessons on:Basic techniquesPutting the instrument togetherPostureLookingafter your instrumentBasic music notationHow to approach your first piece

Wedding Music for Violin and Viola includes 14 favorites for weddings recitals parties and receptions. New adaptations of these arrangements allow each musician to share melodic harmonic and accompanying elements. These duets are well suited for intermediate to advanced musicians and include bowings fingerings articulations and dynamics. Includes two separate 28-page pull-out parts for violin and viola.

Lubo? Fi?er (1935?1999) was one of the most distinctive figures of Czech music in the 20th century and composed the Variations on an Unknown Theme in 1976. The ?unknown theme? was a prankish eight-bar theme from Fi?er?s student days. In the elation following the home-team win over Canada on 15 March 1959, he made a bet with his colleague Kalach to compose a concert piece for violin and orchestra with the working title ?Canada-Rondo?. The whimsical contest was abandoned, but Fi?er did not forget the theme and he later created variations on it for his new composition for the Talich Quartet. The Variations on an Unknown Theme have now been published for the first time ever. This edition is based on the autograph of the score which is housed in the Czech Museum of Music in Prague.