8 Variations on a Christmas carol Knecht Ruprecht by Cesar Bresgen

Hook's role model, Johann Christian Bach, had a long-lasting effect on the English composer's work. He shares with him a strong melodic talent with an emphasised sense of form.

10 contemporary Christmas carols by Joachim Schüpphaus with their catchy and memorable melodies will immediately inspire you to sing along. The song texts provide impulses and suggestions for a critical examination of one's own behaviour at Christmas time. In addition to a piano accompaniment, most of the songs also offer an instrumental part to increase the incentive to make music together.

10 contemporary Christmas carols by Joachim Schüpphaus with their catchy and memorable melodies will immediately inspire you to sing along. The song texts provide impulses and suggestions for a critical examination of one's own behaviour at Christmas time. In addition to a piano accompaniment, most of the songs also offer an instrumental part to increase the incentive to make music together.

Die Suite oder Partita BWV 997 ist unbestritten ein Werk Johann Sebastian Bachs. Die hier vorgelegte Fassung wird zum ersten Mal für Blockflöte und Basso continuo (Cembalo und Violoncello) vorgelegt, wobei die Partie des Cembalo besonders in der Fuge anspruchsvoll ist.

Scandinavia - A journey through the Nordic countries This time, Fridolin and Katrin travel through Norway with its fjords and skerries, roam through the forests of Sweden, discover the vast lake landscapes of Finland, marvel at the fantastic play of colours of the Northern Lights and indulge themselves in comparatively small Denmark. The often rugged landscapes of Scandinavia, nature and the sea leave indelible impressions. We encounter graceful folk songs, heartfelt melodies, but also lively dances full of joie de vivre. The melodies are all in the first guitar part. They can also be played comfortably with other instruments, e.g. alto recorder (flute) or violin. Contents: Sweden - Ack Värmleland, du sköna (Oh Värmeland, you beautiful) - Till Österland vill jag fara (I want to go to Ostland) - Så lunka vi så småningom (So we trot gradually) - Du gamla, du fria (You old, you free) - Liten Karin (Little Karin) - Uti vår hage (On our meadow ground) - Vårvindar friska (The fresh spring wind) Norway - A kjore vatn, a kjore ved (Fetch the water, fetch the wood) - Per Spelmann (Hans Spielmann) - Vem kan segla (Who can sail) - Ritsj ratsj fillibombombom Denmark - Til pinse, når skoven bli'r rigtig grøn (At Whitsun when the forest is green) - Vort modersmål er dejligt (How sweet is our mother tongue) - Månen går så langsom og så løj (Slowly the moon goes by) - På søen, når den skummer vred (On stormy seas) Finland - En voi sua unhoittaa pois (I can't forget you) - Tein minä pillin pajupuusta (I have carved myself a willow pipe) - Merimies rakastaa meren aaltoja (A sailor loves the surging sea) - Minun kultani kaunis on (Yes, my darling is beautiful) - Emman valssi (Emma's waltz)

Vive l'amour. Songs from France and Canada In France, the theme of love naturally occupies a special place, but there are also sailor and soldier songs, ballads, romances and cheerful children's songs that Fridolin and Katrin get to know on their journey. Even without knowing the lyrics, they give an impression of the diversity and richness of French song. The melodies are all in the first guitar part. They can also be played comfortably with other instruments, e.g. alto recorder (transverse flute) or violin. Content: - Alouette (Frankreich) - C'est la mère Michel (Frankreich) - Auprès de ma blonde (Frankreich) - Malbrough (Frankreich) - Aux marches du palais (Frankreich) - Vive Henri Quatre (Frankreich) - Ah! Les corocodiles (Frankreich) - Gentil coquelicot (Frankreich) - Soldat par chagrin (Frankreich) - Anne de Bretagne (Frankreich) - Le retour de marin (Frankreich) - Chant de corsaires (Flandern) - Si le roi m'avait donné (Frankreich) - Les canuts (A. Bruant) - Il était un petit navire (Frankreich) - A la claire fontaine (Frankreich/Kanada) - Vive l'amour (Kanada) - C'est l'aviron (Kanada) - En roulant ma boule (Kanada)

England - Ireland - Scotland. Across the Emerald Isles On their 2nd journey, Fridolin and Katrin explore the Emerald Isles. Hans Joachim Teschner has arranged a part for 2 guitars from the great treasure trove of traditional English, Irish and Scottish melodies. As the 1st guitar part is in one part, it can also be played by a melody instrument. Content: - Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes - Bushes and Briars - The Ash Grove - The Sheep Stealer - The Girl I Left Behind - Henry Martin - Arthur Mac Bride - The Wraggle Taggle Gipsies - Sweet Betsy From Pike - O, Where Are You Going, My Pretty Fair Maid - Spancil Hill - The Foggy Dew - The Gardener's Son - Bonnie Johnnie Lowrie - The Farfar Sodger - Auld Lang Syne - Ilka Blade o'Grass - Scarborough Fair - The Birken Tree - The Bonnie Wee Window