SKU: HL.14005623
8.25x11.75x0.082 inches.
Introduction and Passacaglia In A Minor is written for solo Organ. It is dedicated to David Willcocks, who at the time of composition was organist at Worcester Cathedral.
Craig Seller Lang (1891-1971) was a British composer, organist and musical pedagogue, who was born in New Zealand. He studied at the Royal College of Music before becoming a teacher at Christ's Hospital School. His compositions were mostly written with a student performer in mind. He is best remembered for his seminal educational Organ books, but he also created prolific volumes of material in both sacred and secular choral genres.
SKU: HL.4008644
ISBN 9798350115024. UPC: 196288189695.
The Passacaglia is a set of instrumental variations based on an ostinato bass. Bach's Passacaglia and Fugue in C-minor for organ represents the pinnacle of what had been achieved in this compositional form at that time. In Franco Cesarinis arrangement for large wind orchestra, the particularly careful interpretation of the original piece enables him to exploit all the sound colors at his disposal, and in this sumptuous guise Bach's work also takes on a grandiose dimension, albeit tinged with late-Romanticism. The exposition of the beautiful theme begins in the bass part, immediately creating a solemn and serious atmosphere which is accentuated by the intensely pathetic character of the first variations. Up to the tenth variation it remains confined to the bass, but in subsequent ones it also passes to the soprano and alto register. The integrity of the theme is also embellished with elegant arpeggios, in whose lower and higher extensions the theme can be distinguished. Towards the end it returns to the bass in an impressive thickening of the polyphonic texture that swiftly re-establishes the key of C-minor. The “Thema fugatum” which follows immediately does not constitute a Fugue in its own right, rather it is nothing but the twenty-first and most extensive variation of the Passacaglia. This time Bach uses only the first half of the theme, superimposing a rhythmic countersubject that considerably enlivens the entire development of the composition. The polyphonic discourse becomes increasingly dense, until the building tension peaks in a powerful “Neapolitan sixth” chord, followed by a sudden pause. This culminating moment then leads to the coda and final cadence on a bright C-major chord.
SKU: HL.14005563
ISBN 9788774553281. UPC: 884088471538. 11.75x8.25x0.492 inches.
Passacaglias, Cicacona, Canzonas, and Canzonettes.
SKU: HL.50336970
ISBN 9781423441922. UPC: 073999557084. 9x12 inches. Niesberger.
Contents: Canzona in D Minor • Christ Lag in Todesbanden • Doric Toccata & Fugue • Herzlich Thut Mich Verlang • In Dulci Jubilo • Jesu, Meine Freude (My Joy) • Liebster Jesu Wir Sind Hier • Passacaglia & Fugat C Minor • Pastorale • Prelude & Fugue in A Minor • Prelude & Fugue in C • Prelude & Fugue in E Flat • Prelude & Fugue in E Minor • Prelude & Fugue in G Minor • Prelude & Fugue in G Minor • Sleepers, Awake (Wachet Auf) • Sonata II • Toccata & Fugue in D Minor.
SKU: BR.EB-8511
Breitkopf Urtext on the basis of the Reger Complete Edition ed. by Hans Klotz, critically examined by Martin Weyer with an introduction by Hans Haselbock
ISBN 9790004178041. 9 x 12 inches.
A key work in Reger's organ production from the time of its first publication in 1902 up to today, the famous F-minor Passacaglia from Op. 63 has cast its spell on generations of organ lovers. The dark bass strides quietly through the depths, persistently and secretly like time itself; a ghostly breath murmurs about the heights and rustles through light leaves; and from within emerges a voice which rises and falls in a seemingly aimless manner, and which speaks more than it sings... (Gustav-Robert Tornow on the 8th variation of the Passacaglia in his 1907 introduction to the work).
SKU: PR.144406070
ISBN 9781491111727. UPC: 680160624010. 9 X 12 inches.
Lauren Bernofsky’s PASSACAGLIA is in C Minor with an 8-bar recurring theme; although traditional in this regard, the theme’s 8 bars include irregular meter changes and modal harmony, and the successive variations go refreshingly far afield from the original phrase. PASSACAGLIA is also available for Trombone Quintet (4 Tenor, 1 Bass), and for large Brass Ensemble (4 Trumpets, 2 Horns, 2 Tenor Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, and 1 Tuba).
SKU: XC.HSO1903FS
UPC: 812598031072. 9 x 12 inches.
Passacaglia Variants is inspired by J.S. Bach’s iconic Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582. Composer Sean O’Loughlin brings a wealth of experience to the table. Young musicians will love the fresh take on an older style, and directors will love how much there is to teach in this piece.
SKU: XC.DCB1903
UPC: 812598031843. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: XC.HSO1903
UPC: 812598030457. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: XC.DCB1903FS
UPC: 812598031225. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: CA.5013250
ISBN 9790007165673. Key: F minor. Language: all languages.
Score available separately - see item CA.5013200.
SKU: CA.5013210
ISBN 9790007129019. Key: F minor. Language: all languages.
SKU: CF.AS42
ISBN 9780825829178. UPC: 798408029173.
A brief two-minute Passacaglia in E minor for senior high or better middle school string orchestras.
SKU: CA.332950
ISBN 9790007184223. Key: G minor. Language: German.
SKU: PE.EP73044A
ISBN 9790577013428. 190 x 272mm inches. English.
The Requiem in C minor by Francesco Durante (1684–1755) is one of the most important works of this genre written in the first half of the 18th century. In his Messa de’ morti, Durante shows great creativity in combining traditional elements of church music with new ideas originating from instrumental writing and opera. The quality and originality of his Requiem make it an exciting rediscovery with the potential to establish itself as a core repertoire work of sacred choral music.
Mainly known today as the teacher of Pergolesi and Paisiello, Durante spent much of his life working as music director at various conservatories in Naples and enjoyed great renown as a church composer well into the 19th century. Despite its widespread popularity, indicated by the number of manuscript copies to be found across Europe, his Requiem never appeared in print. For this first publication, editor and leading British choral director Stephen Darlington has consulted many of the approximately 50 surviving sources of the work, presenting a critical edition which for the first time makes Durante’s Requiem available to a wider musical audience.
This edition of Durante’s Requiem has been recorded by Stephen Darlington, with Oxford’s Christ Church Cathedral Choir, soloists from The Sixteen and Oxford Baroque.
SKU: CU.EC5025
ISBN 9790215900974.
