It Takes Four to Tango! for String Quartet

The edition 'Mein erstes Konzert' [My First Concert] contains 22 easy pieces for lessons, first recitals or pupils' competitions. This volume takes the player on a musical journey through five epochs - from the Renaissance era via the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras to contemporary music. A special highlight is the large number of pieces of popular music, including motivating pieces from the areas of pop music, jazz, spiritual, bossa nova and tango most of which have been specially composed for this volume. Most works can be played after two years of lessons already - all pieces are in the first position and can be played in the four fingering patterns. To two compositions requiring position playing, an easier alternative has been added. Fingerings for position playing can of course be entered in the pieces by the teacher to improve the tonal result. / Violon Et Piano

Karl Jenkins' Euphonium Concerto is a major addition to the euphonium repertory commissioned by Euphonium Foundation UK for David Childs. Cast in four characterful movements it demands both expressive and technical prowess on the part of the soloist and its charm exhilaration and wit will delight audiences. ‘The Juggler’ effortlessly entertains ‘Romanza’ waxes lyrical and ‘It takes two ...’ an atmospheric tango-style episode reveals hidden depths. ‘A Troika? Tidy!’ is the thrilling finale and a showcase for the soloist’s mastery of rapid passage-work.Orchestra and concert band scorings available from Boosey & Hawkes.Brass band version available fromPrima Vista Musikk.Recorded on Doyen DOY CD262 by David Childs and Cory Band conducted by Robert Childs.

22 leichte Vortragsstücke aus 5 Jahrhunderten-The edition 'Mein erstes Konzert' [My First Concert] contains 22 easy pieces for lessons first recitals or pupils' competitions. This volume takes the player on a musical journey through five epochs – from the Renaissance era via the Baroque Classical and Romantic eras to contemporary music. A special highlight is the large number of pieces of popular music including motivating pieces from the areas of pop music jazz spiritual bossa nova and tango most of which have been specially composed for this volume. Most works can be played after two years of lessons already; all pieces are in the first position and can be played in the four fingeringpatterns. To two compositions requiring position playing an easier alternative has been added. Fingerings for position playing can of course be entered in the pieces by the teacher to improve the tonal result. Learning to master the pieces is made easier by the accompanying CD which on the one hand provides the opportunity to listen to and get familiar with the pieces beforehand and on the other hand offers the opportunity to gain first experiences of ensemble playing with the help of the separately recorded Piano accompaniments.