SKU: LO.15-3413H
ISBN 9780787754204.
Rich choral textures and a yearning piano part relate a story of absent love, making this a top pick for a contest ballad slot. Rushing river pass me by, winding to the deep blue sea … Oh, willow, weeping willow, weep for me..
SKU: BR.BES-3091
ISBN 9790004610046. 11.5 x 16.5 inches. German.
Text by the composer after a folk FairytaleTranslation: German (A. Bernhard), French (L. Laloy), Ital. (E. Magni)Place: In the evil realmCharacters: Kashchey (tenor) - Princess Tausendschon (soprano) - Ivan Korolyevich (baritone) - Kaschtscheewna (mezzo-soprano) - Hero Sturmwind (bass)Kashchey holds the Princess captive in his kingdom, which is besieged by a snowstorm. His daughter, who is helping her father defend his realm, ensures Kashcheys immortality as long as her heart remains unmoved. In search of his beloved Princess, Ivan Korolyevich enters the evil realm. But instead of killing him, Kashcheys daughter falls in love with the young man. Unfortunately, she cannot destroy the love between Ivan and the Princess, and becomes despondent. When the compassionate Princess kisses her rival on her brow, Kashcheys daughter begins to weep. Her tears transform her into a weeping willow and Kashchey dies.
SKU: HL.699502
ISBN 9780793528134. UPC: 073999995022. 9x12 inches.
Includes more solos and standard licks for melodic-style banjo; fiddle tunes; playing back-up; use of the capo; more music theory.
SKU: BT.MV00003537