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Das Musical GRENZENLOS spricht besonders Jugendliche in ihren heutigen, scheinbar unbegrenzten Wahlmöglichkeiten an, ihr Leben und ihre Zukunft zu gestalten. Ob Beruf, Beziehungen oder Reisen bis hin zur Wahl des eigenen Geschlechts – alles ist oder scheint möglich. Doch diese Weltsicht birgt Gefahren: Ausgrenzung anderer, Machtmissbrauch und Selbs...

Prokofiev’s late Cello Sonata is inextricably linked with the name Mstislav Rostropovich. The then twenty-year-old cellist delighted the composer to such an extent during a performance in Moscow in 1947 that he spontaneously promised him a work tailored to his capabilities. In June 1949, they jointly put the finishing touches on the technically ver...

The collection Mosaics I / II contains two times eight pieces for piano solo, in an intermediate level. Composed in different styles and keys, these sonorous pieces arepieces are ideal for students and learners. Foreword from Seymour BernsteinRecordings of this issue can be listened to on all common streaming platforms (e.g. Spotify)...

The Sonata for Flute and Piano in C-sharp minor, Op. 64, by Mélanie Bonis was composed in 1904. Over the course of the 20th century, the Sonata gained recognition and is now considered a staple of the flute repertoire. However, the composer, who often published under the pseudonym “Mel Bonis”, remains relatively unknown outside France. She studie...

Grieg’s Haugtussa Song Cycle Op. 67 is one of the masterpieces of his song oeuvre. It is 8 settings from the epic self-titled poem by Arne Garborg, about a shepherd girl. Known as ‘Haugtussa’ (‘hill troll girl’) due to her clairvoyance and deep connection to nature and mythical beings, she must overcome societal exclusion through courage and self...

Schubert: Masterpieces for Piano brings together original piano works by Franz Schubert, suitable for intermediate to advanced level players. Arranged in progressive order, the collection features a mixture of favourites and lesserknown works, with a complete sonata – Sonata in A major, D664 – at the end of the book. The cover features Wasserfal...

Beethoven: Masterpieces for Piano brings together original piano works by Ludwig van Beethoven, suitable for intermediate to advanced level players. Arranged in progressive order, the collection includes a mixture of favourites and lesser-known works. The cover design features a painting by John Martin, Sadak in Search of the Waters of Oblivion ...

Mozart: Masterpieces for Piano brings together original piano works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, suitable for intermediate to advanced level players. Arranged in progressive order, the collection includes a mixture of favourites and lesser-known works, with a cover design featuring Jean Honoré Fragonard’s painting, The Swing. The Composer Masterp...

1840 was Schumann’s famous “year of song” that brought forth over 100 lieder. They included Myrthen op. 25, which he dedicated “to his dear bride”, Clara Wieck-Schumann. Besides famous songs such as “Widmung”, “Lotosblume” and “Nussbaum” to texts by German poets, the collection also saw Schumann venture further afield, whether to the Scottish Highl...

Although Mozart’s penultimate piano concerto was completed on 24 February 1788, it was not premiered until 1789 in Dresden. A further performance in autumn 1790, as part of the celebrations in honour of Leopold II’s coronation as Emperor, led to the concerto’s now popular nickname. In comparison to the series of large piano concertos from 1784–86,...

This wonderful sticky note set in the legendary design of the Henle Urtext editions is an eye-catcher. The hardcover binding is coated with scratch-resistant matt film to ensure it stays looking good. When opened, you will find two self-adhesive sticky note pads, a smaller one with 25 sheets and a larger one with 100 sheets. Both are labelled with ...

Bach’s harpsichord concerti, extremely popular among pianists, are presumably reworkings of pieces originally written for the violin. Bach, however, succeeded in transferring the diverse idiosyncrasies of violin technique to the keyboard with such ingenuity that most of today’s pianists also include these concerti in their standard repertoire. The ...

Bach’s harpsichord concerti, extremely popular among pianists, are presumably reworkings of pieces originally written for the violin. Bach, however, succeeded in transferring the diverse idiosyncrasies of violin technique to the keyboard with such ingenuity that most of today’s pianists also include these concerti in their standard repertoire. The ...

1840 was Schumann’s famous “year of song” that brought forth over 100 lieder. They included Myrthen op. 25, which he dedicated “to his dear bride”, Clara Wieck-Schumann. Besides famous songs such as “Widmung”, “Lotosblume” and “Nussbaum” to texts by German poets, the collection also saw Schumann venture further afield, whether to the Scottish Highl...