SKU: HL.14025080
UPC: 502067952945. 8.25x11.75x0.073 inches.
Richard Rodney Bennett presents a set of delightful yet simple Piano pieces based around the traditional song of the Twelve Days Of Christmas. This particular title contains pieces seven to twelve, and the full set has been recorded by the composer on his My Keyboard Friends CD release.
SKU: HL.14020997
ISBN 9780711959910. UPC: 884088440558. 12.0x9.0x0.25 inches.
This Christmas cantata is an uncanny recapture by Maxwell Davies of a relatively simple modal style: luminous, sometimes plaintive, sometimes rapturous. A linked series of George Mackay Brown settings designed to give pleasure (if sometimes strenuous pleasure) to a non-professional choir. A spiritual mystery is glimpsed in an Orcadian setting. Commissioned by the London Symphony Chorus to commemorate its 30th anniversary, with additional funds from the Arts Council of Great Britain.The first performance was given in October 1995 by the London Symphony Chorus and the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Richard Hickox. Vocal score.
SKU: BA.BA04081
ISBN 9790006497782. 33 x 25.8 cm inches.
In his libretto for “ Riccardo primoâ€, Paolo Rolli drew on Antonio Lotti’s opera “ Isacio tiranno †which had been performed in Venice in 1710. Handel needed a text with two great women’s roles, for the two best female singers of the day were members of his troupe – Francesca Cuzzoni and Faustina Bordoni . He had already written the operas “Alessandro†and “ Admeto †for them. He began composing “ Riccardo †in spring 1727, completing the first version on 16 May. However, following the death of King George I on 11 June 1727, the theatres remained closed. For Handel, who had become a British citizen in February 1727, the accession of George II to the throne offered new possibilities, and he embarked on a revision of the opera. With this, he was able to offer a new opera for the coronation festivities, the hero of which was one of King George’s charismatic forebears. From May onwards, Handel thoroughly revised the present score, wrote some parts anew and expanded it with particularly splendid music. Handel and Rolli also improved the plot and introduced patriotic elements to honour the British monarchy. The historic background is the third crusade against Saladin, the Sultan of Egypt and Syria , who had recaptured Jerusalem in 1187. Although King Richard I captured Cyprus and together with French crusaders stormed the fortress of Akko in the Holy Land, the crusade ended with a ceasefire and Jerusalem remained in Saladin’s hands. Richard was given the title ‘Coeur-de-lion‹’ by the English for his great military ability and bravery, although the Sicilians had first given him this name because of his relentless cruelty in clashes around Messina . The vocal score is based on the Halle Handel Edition volume published in 2005, edited by Terence Best, and contains the second version of the opera which was premiered in November 1727.
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SKU: LO.10-5313MD
ISBN 9780787766689.
Arranged and orchestrated by Richard Kingsmore, this worship song has a gospel groove that will energize your choir and congregation. The song alternates between soloist and choir, providing a wonderful opportunity for a soloist to shine. This alternation between choir and soloist ultimately leads to a full-choir ending that will leave worshipers breathless! A perfect choice for any Advent Sunday or as part of a larger program.
SKU: AP.45870S
UPC: 038081523729. English.
This totally unique (and somewhat crazy!) selection by Richard Meyer will be the hit of your holiday concert! Your audience will be delighted when they hear what happens when the festive Welsh carol Deck the Halls is combined with the dark and mysterious Hall of the Mountain King from Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite. Many key playing skills---including accidentals, tempo changes, and important balance issues---are reinforced throughout. Sleigh bells and crash cymbals add just the right amount of color to this fun, good-natured seasonal gem. (2:10).
SKU: GI.G-10245
ISBN 9781622774487.
What are our musical sins? Are they obvious or subtle? When do we unwittingly commit such transgressions? And above all, how can we avoid them? In this sequel to his acclaimed bestselling book The Artistry of Teaching and Making Music, master teacher and conductor Richard Floyd makes a compelling case for The Seven Deadly Sins of Music Making, which he identifies and expounds upon as the following: articulation, dynamics, rhythms, tempo, line, silence, and proportion. Using dozens of excerpts from the wind band repertoire to illustrate his points, Floyd guides readers through the thorny landscape of our musical wrongdoings, offering wisdom and actionable solutions that lead to, in the words of the author, “a world of artistic, expressive music making that goes beyond the printed page.†Though the book addresses the wind band medium specifically, its observations and lessons about music making are universal. Musicians and educators in all disciplines are certain to profit from the nearly six decades of experience Richard Floyd expertly brings to the page. Richard Floyd has enjoyed a distinguished career at virtually every level of wind band performance. He most recently retired from the University of Texas at Austin and now holds the title of Texas State Director of Music Emeritus. He also serves as Musical Director and Conductor of the Austin Symphonic Band, one of the premier adult concert bands in America. He maintains an active schedule as a conductor, clinician, lecturer, and mentor.
SKU: HL.49019529
ISBN 9790220133831. UPC: 888680013950. 9.0x12.0x0.08 inches. English.
