Russian Album

SKU: HL.48011262

UPC: 073999942835.

Set of parts available: 48011263.

SKU: HL.48011263

UPC: 073999780871. 8.25x11.75x0.175 inches.

Contents: Themes from Peter and the Wolf (Prokofiev) * In the Gymnasium (Kabalevsky) * The Rain and the Rainbow (Prokofiev) * March from Musique d'enfants (Prokofiev) * Sweet Dreams (Tchaikovsky) * The Drummer (Kabalevsky).

SKU: BA.BA08991

ISBN 9790006565665. 30 x 23 cm inches.

The nine pieces in this second volume of the “Viola Recital Album” augment those appearing in volume 2 of the viola tutor. There the pieces are integrated in ascending order of difficulty, whereas the additional pieces in the “Recital Album” can be handled more freely and inserted at any point for the sake of variety.

The volume contains such pieces as Carrie Williams Krogmann's “Rotkehlchens Nachtgesang” (“Robin's nocturne”) or Wilhelm Fitzenhagen's “Russisches Lied ohne Worte” (“Russian song without words”).

Eac h piece is accompanied by duo version in which the teacher or an advanced learner can play the second part. There is also a piano part that can be played by the teacher or parents.

All the pieces in the four “Viola Recital Albums” represent welcome additions to the already varied repertoire of Egon Sassmannhaus's viola tutor “Early Start on the Viola”.

Kurt Sassmannshaus is the editor of many string editions in the Bärenreiter catalogue. He continues in the tradition of “Early Start on String Instruments” founded by his father, Egon Sassmannshaus. The new editions mentioned here were developed by Kurt Sassmannshaus in conjunction with his wife Melissa Lusk and his son Christoph Sassmannshaus.

About Baerenreiter's Sassmannshaus

Children playfully learn reliable technique at the earliest age. For more than three decades the Sassmannshaus Tradition has been the household name for excellence in beginner methods in German-speaking countries. More than half a million students have successfully learned to play using this publication.

Thi s tried and tested German method is now available in English! The best-selling method that gave generations of European musicians their foundation is now available in English, with content and songs newly adapted for today's English speaking children.

What makes this method so special?

• The child-friendly and age-appropriate text underlying the music enables children to perceive melodies as a whole and to understand their singable qualities.
• Songs and scales in different positions are easily explained and mastered within the first year. This is an important advantage over methods that confine children to the first position for many years.
• Note reading is emphasized from the first lesson - children are brought up to become proficient sight-readers and play in chamber music ensembles as early as possible.
• In contrast to other beginner methods, The Sassmannshaus Tradition progresses swiftly by introducing advanced techniques in rudimentary form, such as shifting and varied bow strokes.
• Ensemble playing is encouraged from the very beginning.
• The method is suitable for single instruction as well as for group and class lessons.
• The large print notes and text as well as many colorful illustrations are particularly child-friendly and very attractive to pre-school children and school children alike.
• The substantial volumes contain comprehensive material and carefully calibrated learning curves. They keep children curious and interested for many months and years.

SKU: HL.50094200

6.75x10.5 inches.

Contents: The Doll's Burial * Folk Dance * German Song * The Handorgan Man * The Hobby Horse (Le Petit Cavalier) * In Church * Italian Song * Mamma * March of the Soldiers * Mazurka * Morning Prayer * Neapolitan Dance-Song * The New Doll * The Nurse's Tale * Old French Song * The Peasant Plays the Accordion * Polka * Russian Song * The Sick Doll * Song of the Lark * Sweet Dream (Douce Reverie) * Waltz * A Winter Morning * The Witch.

SKU: FP.FHC22

ISBN 979-0-57050-136-6.

An ideal album acting as a diverting alternative to the classical and exam repertoire. These melodies will develop rhythm and expression, while encouraging sound technique. Cuthbert Harris's albums are loved by teachers and pupils alike for both their playability and the progressive way they challenge and develop the technique of the improving player. Suggested grade 3-4.

SKU: HL.1303118

UPC: 196288173175.

Album for the Young is a debut piano collection by composer Irina Nenartovich (USA) who studied composition with Sergey Slonimsky atthe St Petersburg State Conservatory. NenartovichÂ’s instantly appealing style mixes diatonic and chromatic themes with sparkling neo-Romantic elements, influenced by Russian folklore. The seven-piece collection, intelligently edited by expert teachers and pianists, gives young musicians precise directions, including detailed instructions for fingering, pedalling, dynamics, articulation, and metronome markings, all helping with the pupil's interpretation and performance. Album for the Young is ideal for recitals and competitions for young pianists at late Elementary to Advanced levels.

SKU: BA.BA06924

ISBN 9790006562350. 30 x 23 cm inches. Preface: Michael, Tilman.

This album for mixed choir and piano contains a selection of richly varied choruses from Italian, French, German, English and Russian operas from the 17th to 19th centuries, illuminating the great diversity of the genre.

SKU: CY.CC2919

Gliere's beautiful character pieces, Six Album Leaves from Op. 51 are from a larger collection of twelve originally written for Cello and Piano in 1911 while the composer was living in Berlin. The composer most likely was inspired by Schumann's versions which were unknown in Russia.
The pieces are full of eastern sounding melodies and exploit the singing nature of the Trombone. Mr. Sauer has brilliantly arranged six of these for advanced performers.