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Paul Bonneau: Concerto (Saxophone-Alto & Piano)

As the Saxophone is commonly associated with the jazz style, classical music for the instrument had always been lacking and so when Paul Bonneau published his Concerto for Alto Saxophone in 1944, it was well-received by performers of the genre. Bonneau 's composition was highly versatile, ranging from over fifty film scores, operettas, songs and other pieces for Saxophone, including this Concerto. Comprising three movements, a typical performance lasts about fifteen minutes. Bonneau 's Concerto for Alto Saxophone contains typically French characteristics, including chromaticism and difficult technical passages. All these elements combined make for an enjoyable and challenging piece for saxophonists.

Thierry Escaich: 3 Esquisses (Organ)

Born in 1965, Thierry Escaich studied in Paris where he obtained eight first prizes for Organ and Composition. His performances and works during his professional career have also received various distinctions,  Trois Esquisses  for Organ being no exception. Composed in 1991,  Trois Esquisses  is very modern, exploiting tonality, rhythm, harmony, and many other elements to a virtuosic level. Esciach 's is a great improvisation expert and  Trois Esquisses  reflects aspects of this through use of complex rhythms and developed melodies. With a typical performance lasting around 11 minutes, the  Trois Esquisses  are called, 1) Tournament, 2) Ritual, and 3) Variations on a Memory. For all advanced organists seeking to vary and expand their contemporary repertoire, this is an exciting addition to the repertoire.

Jacques Castérède: Sonatine d'Avril (Flute & Guitar)

After hearing Castèréde 's Sonatine D'Avril for Flute and Guitar, the realisation that his music remains in the shadows of his French contemporaries is one that is hard to fathom. Should you be a fan of Messiaen, then Castèréde 's Sonatine D'Avril is one for you. Having won prizes in Piano, chamber music, harmony, composition, analysis and aesthetics in music whilst studying at Paris Conservatoire, it is not surprising that the composer's Sonatine D'Avril is full of musically appealing features. Elements include exquisite use of Flute technique, exploiting tonality, and clever accompaniment features in the Guitar. From allegro semiquaver passages to luscious melodies, Sonatine D'Avril provides an enjoyable listen and fun piece to learn for all advanced flautists and guitarists.

Marcel Bitsch: Precise Tonal Harmony

Born in Toulouse, Marcel Bitsch (1921-2011) went on to study at the Paris Conservatoire before becoming a professor of counterpoint at the institution. As an exceptionally versatile musician, Bitsch has composed orchestral works, chamber works, numerous pieces and studies for wind instruments, as well as theory books. Precise Tonal Harmony is a significant addition to the theoretical study of harmony. Accessible for beginner to advanced musicians, Bitsch 's Precise Tonal Harmony addresses a variety of technical, harmonic elements. These include, chords, intervals, inversions, figured bass, cadences, modulations and suspensions, amongst many other aspects. Bitsch 's Precise Tonal Harmony includes all of the harmonic devices required in the theoretical study of the element. Precise Tonal Harmony is an outstanding and necessary accompaniment to all harmony studies.

Théodore Dubois: Treaty of Theoretical and Practical Harmony

At just 34 years of age, Théodore Dubois was installed as a professor of harmony at the Paris Conservatoire. Whilst much of his compositional works have disappeared from primary classical repertoire, his teaching has had a lasting influence. Having taught successful composers, including Paul Dukas , it is clear that Dubois'' Treaty of Harmony is well-informed. This music theory study guide covers a considerable range of theoretical aspects, from the varying musical clefs to the use of pedal notes, as well many other harmonic devices with expertise. During the preface, Dubois explains the need for his book, stating that it fills the gaps in harmonic theory exercises which preceding guides had missed. With no harmonic elements left out, this Théodore Dubois theory guide is necessary to accompany all music studies.

Dupre Cours D'harmonie Analytique 2eme Annee Bl719 Book

French organist and composer, Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) is also remembered as a significant pedagogue. His  Cours D'Harmonie Analytique  is an excellent aid to the important technique. Suitable to students in their second year of advanced musical studies,  Cours D'Harmonie Analytique  gives focus to elements such as figured bass, chords, and all the possible variations, among other aspects. Dupré studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Louis Vierne and Charles-Marie Widor, where he won prizes for Piano, Organ and fugue, as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He was a famous Organ virtuoso and was able to perform the entire works composed for the instrument by J. S. Bach from memory. Dupré 's compositions and didactic works remain important to organists today and his  Cours D'Harmonie Analytique  is no exception.

Marcel Dupré: Cours complet d'Improvisation Vol.2 (French text) (Organ)

French organist and composer, Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) is also remembered as a significant pedagogue. His Complete Course in Organ Improvisation is for beginners of Organ improvisation, who have previously acquired some Organ technique. The second volume gives focus to organ technique, basics of natural harmony, elements of theme, counterpoint and chorale, the suite, the fugue, the variation and the triptych, symphonic forms and free forms, among other musical aspects. Dupré studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Louis Vierne and Charles-Marie Widor, where he won prizes for Piano, Organ and fugue, as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He was a famous Organ virtuoso and was able to perform the entire works composed for the instrument by J. S. Bach from memory. Dupré 's compositions and didactic works remain important to organists today and his Complete Course in Organ Improvisation is no exception.

Olivier Messiaen: Tecnica De Mi Lenguaje Musical

Being a fascinatingly unique composer, Olivier Messiaen pushed the conventions of composing to its very limits. The composer's music remains ever-popular and  Tecnica De Mi Lenguaje Musical  provides the key and necessary knowledge into the study of his delightful music. Please note this edition is in Spanish. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire at the mere age of 11, where he won many prizes. As a passionate ornithologist, as well as organist and composer, many of Messiaen 's works depict bird song. His music is rhythmically complex and harmonically and melodically distinct, often using modes of limited transposition. It is for these reasons that the composer compiled  Tecnica De Mi Lenguaje Musical . The book contains text with musical examples, describing unique elements of his music, such as ametrical music, his rhythmic notations and his modes of limited transposition, among many others. For all fans of Messiaen ,  Tecnica De Mi Lenguaje Musical  is essential to the understanding of the composer''s much loved music.