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La boheme
(Paperback)
Giacomo Puccini; Volume editing by Gary Khan
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Puccini's La boheme is one of the most beloved and enduring operas
of all time. In this guide, William Ashbrook evaluates the opera's
initial reception, the reasons for its wide appeal and Verdi's
influence on the composition. Nicholas John discusses the tortuous
evolution of the libretto over the course of three and a half years
and gives a synopsis, outlining the main themes of La boheme.
Edward Greenfield presents an essay on the musical structure and
consistency of the opera, whose 'very accessibility tends to
obscure the musical genius behind the score'. Finally, Joanna
Richardson surveys the Bohemians in Paris portrayed by Henry
Murger, whose stories formed the basis for Puccini's work. This
edition has over twenty photographs, a detailed thematic analysis
and the original libretto with a facing literal translation by
William Weaver. It also has an up-to-date bibliography,
discography, DVD and website details. The guide is essential
reading for anyone interested in the background to this opera, its
themes and composition.
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Top Gun
- Maverick
(Book)
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
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R569
R459
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A diverse and timeless collection of 66 famous chorales arranged
for concert band by Frank Erickson. The chorales are all arranged
in four parts (SATB) and, in addition to full band, are playable by
a wide variety of smaller groups, from quartet on up. Besides being
an excellent warm-up tool, 66 Festive and Famous Chorales for Band
provides a perfect opportunity to work on musicianship, phrasing,
balance and intonation.
A fresh selection of 71 favorites arranged for easy piano: All the
Things You Are * Body and Soul * Candle in the Wind * Edelweiss *
Fly Me to the Moon * Georgia on My Mind * Imagine * The Lady Is a
Tramp * My Way * Memory * Tears in Heaven * dozens more!
Full score Following the enormous success of George Benjamin's
first opera Into the Little Hill (2006), there has been huge
anticipation in the musical world at the prospect of his first
full-length work in this genre. After a period of intense work and
isolation for Benjamin, his much-awaited new opera, Written on
Skin, was premiered at the Aix-en-Provence Festival on 7 July 2012.
A long standing ovation was the first of many marks of recognition
and praise for this extraordinary work which has been hailed by
critics as '[one of] the best operas of the 21st century so far,'
'the birth of a masterpiece.' The opera is scored for 60 players,
lasts 95 minutes and has a cast of five. An opera tour will be
conducted throughout Europe during 2013.
The most modern, complete, and musical approach for the serious
guitar student. Covers music theory, scales, modes, chord voicings,
arpeggios, soloing, and comping. Over 180 music examples and 16
complete solos in the styles of many jazz greats are used to place
all concepts into a practical musical context.
(Artist Books). The music of Thelonious Monk is among the most
requested of any jazz composer, but accurate lead sheets and
sources have never been widely available until now. This folio has
70 of the master composer/pianist's most familiar pieces, as well
as a number of obscure and unrecorded tunes, in easy-to-read
versions. Includes counterlines and ensemble parts for many pieces,
as well as bass-lines and piano voicings where applicable. Also
includes a biography, a glossary, and a definitive discography of
the compositions in the book. Titles include: Ask Me Now * Bemsha
Swing * Blue Monk * Blue Sphere * Boo Boo's Birthday * Bright
Mississippi * Brilliant Corners * Bye-Ya * Crepuscule With Nellie *
Criss Cross * 52nd Street Theme * Functional * Gallop's Gallop *
Hackensack * I Mean You * In Walked Bud * Jackie-ing * Let's Cool
One * Little Rootie Tootie * Misterioso * Monk's Mood * Nutty * Off
Minor * Pannonica * Played Twice * Rhythm-a-ning * 'Round Midnight
* Ruby, My Dear * Straight No Chaser * Thelonious * Well You
Needn't * and 39 more.
A group of resourceful kids start "solution-seekers.com," a website
where "cybervisitors" can get answers to questions that trouble
them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas,
the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the
prophecies of the Old Testament. What they find is a series of "S"
words that reveal a "spectacular story!" With creative characters,
humorous dialogue and great music, The "S" Files is a children's
Christmas musical your kids will love performing.
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Initial Grade Piano
syllabus for 2023 & 2024, three pieces chosen from each of
Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade
exams. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an
attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that
provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer.
The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing
for exams, useful syllabus information. Audio recordings of all 39
pieces on the Initial Grade syllabus, performed by expert
musicians, are included (via the download code in the book). A
version of this book without audio download is also available.
(Music Sales America). This pack is made up of books 1 and 2, plus
selections from the performance book. Since it first appeared in
the 1930s, the concise, clear content of the best-selling A Tune a
Day series has revolutionized music making in the classroom and the
home. Now, for the first time, C. Paul Herfurth's original books
have been completely rewritten with new music and the latest in
instrumental technique for a new generation of musicians. The A New
Tune a Day books have the same logical, gentle pace and keen
attention to detail, but with a host of innovations: the inclusion
of an audio CD, with actual performances and backing tracks, will
make practice even more fun and exciting, and the explanatory
diagrams and photographs will help the student to achieve the
perfect technique and tone. This book contains: Advice on
equipment; Instructions for an effective embouchure and a
comfortable posture; Explanatory section on reading music;
Easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages; Audio CDs with
virtuoso performance, backing tracks, and audio examples; Great
music including duets, rounds, and ensemble pieces; Tests to check
progress and comprehension; Useful pull-out chart giving all
fingerings; A selection of repertoire at the back; and more!
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101 Hit Songs
(Paperback)
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
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R587
R500
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This is the only professional-level Latin fake book ever published! It features nearly 600 pages of the best in contemporary and classic Latin jazz, salsa and Brazilian music, with detailed transcriptions - exactly as recorded - to help bands play in authentic Latin styles. Many tunes include bass lines for each section, piano montunos, and horn counter-lines. Includes a bilingual foreword and vocabulary listing, song lyrics in Spanish, Portuguese and/or English, a rhythm section appendix, sources for the recordings, and convenient spiral binding. Outstanding artists represented include: Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri, Ruben Blades, Puerto Rico All-Stars, Tito Puente, Irakere, Los Van Van, Ivan Lins, Tom Jobim, Toninho Horta, Joao Bosco, Milton Nascimento, Airto, Mario Bauza, Dizzy Gillespie, Daniel Ponce, Seis Del Solar, Chick Corea, Arsenio Rodriguez, Celia Cruz, Perez Prado, Orquesta Sensacion, and many more! Includes 177 songs: Afro Blue * Alonzo * Amantes * Amor * Armando's Rumba * Bacchanal * Brasileiro * Cachita * Claudia * Club Morocco * Contigo En La Distancia * Cubanita * Dejame Sonar * Don Quixote * E' * Entregate * Estoy Como Nunca * Frevo * Guarare * Indiferencia * Jogral * Juan Pachanga * Kalinda * La Vida Es Un Sueno * Lagrimas Negras * Lamento Borincano * Linda Chicana * Lo Que Va A Pasar * Midnight Mambo * Novena * Rio * Sabor * Sambadouro * Song for Chano * Soy Antillana * Y Hoy Como Ayer * Y Tu, Que Has Hecho? * more!
These four splendid anthems were composed for the coronation of
George II in October 1727 and have since retained a position at the
heart of the English choral tradition. The popular anthem Zadok the
priest has been performed at all subsequent coronations, and
Handel's other contributions to the royal occasion - Let thy hand
be strengthened, The King shall rejoice, and My heart is inditing -
have the same majestic grandeur, with affecting contrasts between
different sections of the sacred texts. The editor, Clifford
Bartlett, has corrected various inconsistencies in Handel's score,
and complete details of sources and editorial method, additional
performance notes, and a critical commentary can be viewed in the
companion full score available on hire.
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Chicagoland
(Book)
Robert D. Vandall
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R209
R160
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One of the finest books available on jazz guitar chords. Joe covers
all the bases with two sections on chord forms and chord passages.
Chords are divided into six categories: Major, Seventh, Augmented,
Minor, Diminished, and Minor Seventh Flat Fifth, each showing
substitutions and inversions that Joe would play when confronted
with "basic" chord symbols. The chord passage section is divided
into nine categories, including such topics as Major Sounds,
Diminished Sounds, Augmented Sounds, Standard Patter Chord
Substitutions, and other chord progression - related topics.
The REPERTOIRE book are written to supplement and reinforce the
music fundamentals that the student is learning at this level of
advancement. They may be used with any piano course or library. The
books of the Primer Level and Levels I & II present familiar
folk songs and original solos. Folk songs are used at this early
beginning level to give the student materials that he is familiar
with and which he will enjoy playing for himself and his friends.
This wealth of folk music gives him reading experience, develops
musical taste, and acquaints him with folk lore of other countries.
Level III is a collection of melodies of famous composers.
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A German Requiem
(Sheet music)
Johannes Brahms; Edited by Michael Pilkington
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R428
R355
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One of the greatest piano virtuosos of all time, Franz Liszt
composed piano music marked by its technical brilliance,
innovation, and imagination. This collection presents authoritative
miniature score editions of two staples of the repertoire: Liszt's
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major and his Piano Concerto No. 2
in A Major.
The works are reproduced here from authoritative editions, complete
with bar-numbered movements for easy reference. Affordable,
durable, and portable, this miniature score edition is ideal for
study in the classroom, at home, or in the concert hall.
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