Our Recommendations of New Sheet Music Releases in July 2024

A timeless collection of peaceful, night-inspired piano solos. It includes over 60 lullabies, serene classical pieces, and beautiful neoclassical works for intermediate pianists. With Van Gogh’s painting "Starry Night over the Rhone" (1888) on the cover, this beautifully produced anthology is carefully curated.

Discover the vibrant variety of Bedřich Smetana's piano compositions. Ideal for beginners and advanced players, the album includes well-known works like "Memory" and the Polka in G Minor, as well as charming miniatures. With fingerings by Jan Novotný and a trilingual foreword by Smetana expert Olga Mojžíšová, this collection is a must-have for piano lovers.

The lullaby by French composer Florentine Mulsant for piano, lasting one minute and 55 seconds, was composed in December 2023 on the occasion of Louis Gagnaire's birth.

You know all the songs from the double album by heart – now it's time to play them yourself! The sheet music book for "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" contains all 31 tracks, arranged for easy piano with lyrics. Immerse yourself in Taylor Swift's music and play hits like "Fortnight" and "The Manuscript." Bring her stories to life with your own voice!

"Magic Piano Emotions" is your collection of modern, emotional piano music. Featuring sensual ballads, rhythmic midtempo pieces, and harmonious arpeggios in the style of Einaudi, Yiruma, or Tiersen. It also includes a Celtic-inspired piece. Perfect for lovers of contemporary piano music who enjoy heartfelt, beautiful compositions.

Schubert's "Serenade" to Rellstab's poem "Leise flehen meine Lieder" is one of the most famous art songs. In Liszt's arrangement for solo piano, it is also a classic. This Henle Urtext edition, with fingering by Evgeny Kissin, includes English and French translations of the poem and the song text in the sheet music.

The world music pieces in this edition by Jean Kleeb are a creative dialogue between Johann Sebastian Bach and various non-European music cultures and other eras. They retain Bach's intricacy and polyphonic structure. Pianists will find a variety of styles interwoven with and reinterpreted from Bach's music.

Schubert's Fantasy in F Minor, a significant composition for piano four hands, was composed in 1828 and dedicated to his student Karoline von Esterházy. This Urtext edition of the "New Schubert Edition" includes a foreword, performance notes, and comes in a reader-friendly landscape format with separate parts for Primo and Secondo.

Edwin H. Lemare's "Fantasia on Carmen" was first published in 1921. The new edition of this musically rewarding potpourri from one of the most popular operas in music history retains Lemare's original articulation and registration notes, which may serve as inspiration for today's performers. (Otto Depenheuer)

The pieces were created for liturgical use as prelude and postlude or during communion. Of course, the compositions can also add a splash of color to a concert or be played on other occasions. Additionally, the collection can be a treasure trove for organ lessons.

Pictures at an Exhibition op. 60 by Modest Mussorgsky – an entertaining conversational concert for children (and adults) in a simplified, easier playable version for organ man./piano, pedal ad lib. Arrangement and texts by Karl-Peter Chilla, with illustrations by Julia Depis.

Whether swing, new musette, dixieland, blues, boogie-shuffle, ballad or jazz etude: all titles in this booklet "swing", i.e. the eighth notes in this edition are ternary eighth notes ("swing eighths") in all 12 titles. It is rounded off with two training pages on jazz phrasing. Ideal following the Accordion School Volume 3.

Slavko and Vilko Avsenik created the Oberkrainer sound and reached millions. Sašo Avsenik, grandson of Slavko Avsenik, continues this tradition with seven young musicians. This accordion tablature edition contains six of their best titles, arranged for the Styrian harmonica, including the hit "Hallo kleine Maus".

This book offers ten fascinating studies for students and teachers who want to explore and teach bandoneon technique in tango. The studies are designed for two bandoneons. Suitable for beginners and advanced players, they promote technical and expressive skills in tango.

"Akkordeon ist cool 4" by Wolfgang Ruß offers moderately difficult compositions for standard bass accordion. The level of difficulty is higher than in Volume 3, and the pieces are more extensive. The collection includes a varied mix of folkloristic suites, chorales, rock pieces, and lullabies. Ideal for lessons, performances, and competitions.

6 new musette waltzes for ambitious accordion players.

4 pieces for accordion and a melody instrument. Includes parts for: flute/MuHa, violin/oboe, bassoon/cello, Bb clarinet/trumpet/soprano saxophone/tenor saxophone/euphonium, Bb euphonium (bass clef), Eb alto saxophone.

Sacred vocal works in 5 volumes: Most of Mel Bonis' motets were not published during her lifetime. Except for three exceptions, there were mainly undated manuscripts. A list in a mass manuscript indicates that Bonis planned to publish seven motets. They are now available from Furore.

The "Susi's Piano Collection" series continues with music from Italy. The collection features medium-difficulty arrangements by Susi Weiss: unforgettable Italian hits, canzone, and Italo pop by artists like Eros Ramazzotti, Paolo Conte, Angelo Branduardi, Lucio Dalla, Zucchero, and many more.

Gabriel Fauré's song compositions are among the highlights of French song art. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the composer's death, Edition Peters presents 15 of his most beautiful and popular songs. Short introductory texts for all pieces and translations of the lyrics make it easier to access this beautiful romantic-impressionistic song repertoire.

The new volume presents a selection of sacred compositions from Rheinberger's youth, for choir with organ or a cappella, including the four-part Mass in E-flat major JWV 57 and other works without opus number. The pieces are suitable for various liturgical occasions. All works are also available individually and mostly include Latin texts for three- and four-part choirs.

The ideal continuation for any beginner's course! The two Play Guitar Powersteps editions aim to enable significant learning progress. The various offerings within a clearly structured framework make this supplement to the Play-Guitar series the perfect follow-up to all common teaching materials.

30 of David Bowie's best songs for acoustic guitar. With songs from Bowie's entire career, including classics like The Man Who Sold the World, Space Oddity, Starman, as well as many unplugged versions being printed for the first time. Each song is expertly transcribed in standard notation and tablature, with full lyrics and vocal lines.

Ten wonderful tangos and other works by Astor Piazzolla for violin and piano, arranged by Hywel Davies. Includes pieces like "Vuelvo al sur" and "Los sueños" from the movie "Sur," as well as excerpts from "El sueño de una noche de verano." Artful sample recordings and accompaniment playbacks are available as streams or downloads. Piano accompaniment available separately.

William Squire (1871 - 1963) was an English composer and virtuoso cellist. This collection of his popular works for cello and piano, including "At Morn," "Cradle Song," and "Tarantella," has been carefully transcribed for viola. With specific fingerings and position recommendations, it provides a valuable addition to the repertoire for violists in concerts and competitions.

The new volume in the Cellissimo series includes over 100 varied studies that are fun and can be accompanied by cello 2 or piano. Ideal for teaching, it covers topics such as position changes, arpeggios, bowing technique, and different playing styles. With original fingerings and practice tips, it offers a variety of works by well-known cello study composers.

Experienced violin and viola teacher Christine Galka follows up on the successful first volume with another. Suitable for adults with some experience on the violin or those returning to it. The volume offers practical exercises, varied repertoire, and downloadable piano accompaniments.

Sardinian Songbook, part of a cycle for the Ligeti Quartet, is based on throat singing traditions. Since string quartets cannot sit closely together, the players move apart during the piece to mimic the closeness of tenors. The four movements can be played individually or in the specified order.

Boismortier's Six Sonatas for two violins Op. 71 were published in 1738 and were long considered lost. However, a copy was discovered in Lyon in 1981. The sonatas combine simple and challenging technical elements and showcase Boismortier's typical structure and musical language.

Fourteen wonderful tangos and other pieces by Astor Piazzolla, the Argentine master of Tango Nuevo, in artful arrangements for clarinet and piano by Hywel Davies. Includes El viaje (The Journey) and Pedro y Pedro, as well as excerpts from the stage music of El sueño de una noche de verano (A Midsummer Night's Dream) and Famille d’artistes (Family Troupe).

Three pieces for the beginning on the flute: 1. Mountains: Very simple scale movements with few rhythmic differences, 2. Steps: Small jumps (thirds), 3. Trills and flutter tongue: Train trills and flutter tongue and a little staccato

From lyrical melodies to lively dances, each piece is designed to promote both technique and expressive play, exploring the beauty and versatility of the flute. Free recordings for flute and piano, as well as piano accompaniments, can be found on YouTube.

The concept provides an exciting musical workout for players of all levels. It teaches major scales, triads, and their practical application. Technique is experienced here as a means of personal expression. Ideal for lessons and practice sessions in duo, trio, group, or individual teaching, as well as for practicing at home with supportive audio tracks.

Children at Play by Lajos Dudás delivers modal variations on a theme in a Latin feel. The solo voice (alto recorder, flute, or oboe) floats over the groove of the piano accompaniment. A striking piece of moderate difficulty – true jazz! With foreword and hints by Dagmar Wilgo.

Ten wonderful tangos and other pieces by Astor Piazzolla, the Argentine master of Tango Nuevo, in artful arrangements for saxophone and piano by Hywel Davies. Includes titles like Vuelvo al sur and Los sueños from Fernando Solanas' film Sur, as well as excerpts from the stage music of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The Easy Concert Pieces series offers easy to medium difficulty works for trumpet with piano accompaniment in three volumes. These pieces are ideal for recitals, competitions, or exams and are a motivating addition to trumpet lessons. Volume 3 (ED 22557) - Medium difficulty - is aimed at players with a well-developed technique.

In honor of the 200th anniversary of Anton Bruckner, the English Trombone Consort released this chorale with fanfare for trombone ensemble. The "grateful soul prize" is the second half of Bruckner's "The Noble Heart," WAB 65, composed around 1951 for the name day of a choir member from St. Florian's Abbey.

The complete method for music instruction in schools and wind orchestras.

This brilliant, striking fanfare was designed as opening music for festivals both indoors and outdoors. Each trumpeter has solo and ensemble roles in a piece rich in rhythmic details and harmonic colors. A lively tempo predominates, except in eight measures of a dolce interlude that provides significant contrast before the concluding section.

No longer brand new, but all the rage! The enchanting melody of "Hello Little Mouse" is available in an arrangement for wind orchestra and adaptation for small ensembles. The sheet music for this hit from the 2023 album "Polka Sound for a Lifetime" offers you the opportunity to perform the piece with your music band or ensemble on stage or at the festival tent.

The wind orchestra edition of "Hansel and Gretel - Prelude to the Opera" is a fascinating interpretation of Humperdinck's immortal work. Uwe Krause-Lehnitz has created an exhilarating arrangement that allows the symphonic wind orchestra to shine brightly. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Hansel and Gretel!

The "Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare" was composed in 1924 for the first charity ball of the Vienna Philharmonic and has been a tradition ever since. Originally written for trumpets, horns, trombones, tubas, and timpani, it is played annually as guests enter. It can also be performed by a brass ensemble and percussion.

This emotional piece is based on the story of a young trombonist who passed away from cancer. It portrays a rollercoaster of emotions, expressing joy, fate, farewell, sadness, and then joy again. The Last Journey reflects the grieving process but ultimately stands for the beauty of life.

The pop hit by The Weeknd for drum ensemble!

Young drummer Leonie Klein has written a solo version of Peter Eötvös' brilliant drum concerto. Virtuosically, the drummer teaches his instruments to speak until the drums themselves begin to chat.

This booklet contains 11 studies in various styles suitable for recitals and improvisational extensions. Audio tracks with play-alongs are available for download. Suitable for beginners and intermediate players. Michael Großmann, head of jazz and popular music in Wiesbaden, is the author and a sought-after freelance musician.

For hook harp, folk harp, or concert harp solo. Bass ostinato with delicately floating melodies above. This piece forms the basis for the trio "The Mill".

The world hit arranged for Styrian harmonica! If you have a 4-row harmonica tuned to minor, you're perfectly equipped for Summertime.

Dirty Saxophone Sessions by GERNOT DECHERT is a creative mix of a live-played play-along and a highly informative workshop in book form. You get numerous exercises, valuable tips and tricks, and finally seven groovy pieces in which you immediately apply what you have learned.

If Gregor Gardemann's "Five Tangos for Piano Teaching" are still too difficult for you, these 3 easy tangos offer an easier introduction to the emotional world of the tango. Each tango is based on a different tango rhythm, and those who search will find overarching connections in the pieces.

Arrangement for orchestra of Francisco Tárrega's masterpiece for guitar. The orchestral version focuses less on technical skills and more on expressing the beautiful melody of this song.

The most famous birthday song, arranged by Franz Zaunschirm in a playable key and available for all instruments separately (here for cello). You can listen to and practice/play along with this title. With the sheet music, you'll receive a playback file and a play-along file for practicing or performing.

Monday Blues is a composition by Jan Bierther for guitar trio, expandable for ensemble with individual parts (Bb, Eb, & bass) and play-along.

Carlo Alfredo Piatti's second episode of his works for voice and piano with cello accompaniment is based on the poem "A Farewell" by Samuel Rogers. The edition includes a thorough examination of the poem, a complete piece analysis, and critical notes highlighting differences from the later version without cello. The original text of the poem is included in the preface.