From practice for practice: ‘dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments to standard works for various instruments, which also offer piano players without a degree the opportunity to accompany their students, children, friends, etc. Brahms originally composed this waltz for piano four hands and later arranged it for piano two hands. In this case, therefore, there is no original piano setting for the accompaniment of a melody instrument. The ‘original’ piano setting used by Philip Lehmann as a model is a self-created essence of various sheet music editions available on the market. Difficulty level 1 : beginner, can be sight-read The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

From practice for practice: ‘dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments to standard works for various instruments, which also offer piano players without a degree the opportunity to accompany their students, children, friends etc. In order to be able to offer all possible performance options, this edition: - The piano part in the original key of E flat major, playable with the double bass part in E flat major for orchestral tuning or in D flat major for solo tuning. - The piano part in F major, playable with the double bass part in E flat major for solo tuning. Level of difficulty 1 : Beginner, can play at sight The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

Besetzung: Soli (SABarB), 4-st. gem. Chor, 2.2.2.2.-0.1.0.0., Schlgw., Pk, Str (Posaunenchor ad lib.) Dauer: 60 Minuten Schwierigkeitsgrad: mittelschwer Partitur und Stimmen (N 4630) als Aufführungsmaterial erhältlich Das plattdeutsche Weihnachtsoratorium für Soli, gemischten Chor, Orchester und Orgel erblickt im Dezember 2024 das Licht der Welt. Mit De hillige Nacht schafft Claus Woschenko (* 1979) ein eindrucksvolles Vokalwerk, das traditionelle Weihnachtsklänge mit der besonderen Schönheit der plattdeutschen Sprache verbindet. Das Werk folgt der traditionellen Dramaturgie eines Weihnachtsoratoriums: Soli, Rezitative und Choräle stehen im Wechselspiel und erzählen die Weihnachtsgeschichte in eindrucksvoller musikalischer Form. Dabei erklingen bekannte Choräle wie „Makt hoch de Döör (Macht hoch die Tür)“, „Kümmet, ji Harders (Kommet, ihr Hirten)“ uvm. und verleihen der Komposition dadurch einen vertrauten, festlichen Charakter. Claus Woschenkos Komposition zeichnet sich durch eine farbenreiche, harmonische Klangwelt aus, die modern daherkommt und gleichzeitig zugänglich bleibt. Seine Musik verbindet zeitgenössische Ausdrucksformen mit der emotionalen Wärme des Weihnachtsfestes. Durch raffinierte Instrumentation und klangliche Nuancen schafft er eine Atmosphäre, die festlich, aber nicht überladen wirkt – modern, ohne dabei dissonant zu sein. Die Musik strahlt eine behagliche Tiefe aus, die sowohl den Texten als auch der festlichen Stimmung gerecht wird. Woschenko nutzt zudem die klangvolle, vokalreiche Schönheit der plattdeutschen Sprache, die Zeugnis eines grenzübergreifenden Kulturraums im nördlichen Europa ist. Diese Sprache, die sich hervorragend vertonen und singen lässt, verleiht dem Oratorium eine besondere Ausdruckskraft. Dieser Klavierauszug ist für den praktischen Gebrauch für Soli und Chöre gedacht. Er enthält ein Vorwort des Komponisten und ermöglicht eine leichte Einstudierung des Gesamtwerks. Das Weihnachtsoratorium lässt sich von Laien- und Profimusikern gleichermaßen realisieren. Uraufführung: 22.12.2024 in der Plöner Kirche

Besetzung: Soli (SABarB), 4-st. gem. Chor, 2.2.2.2.-0.1.0.0., Schlgw., Pk, Str (Posaunenchor ad lib.) Dauer: 60 Minuten Schwierigkeitsgrad: mittelschwer Klavierauszug (N 4631) Das plattdeutsche Weihnachtsoratorium für Soli, gemischten Chor, Orchester und Orgel erblickt im Dezember 2024 das Licht der Welt. Mit" De hillige Nacht" schafft Claus Woschenko (* 1979) ein eindrucksvolles Vokalwerk, das traditionelle Weihnachtsklänge mit der besonderen Schönheit der plattdeutschen Sprache verbindet. Das Werk folgt der traditionellen Dramaturgie eines Weihnachtsoratoriums: Soli, Rezitative und Choräle stehen im Wechselspiel und erzählen die Weihnachtsgeschichte in eindrucksvoller musikalischer Form. Dabei erklingen bekannte Choräle wie „Makt hoch de Döör (Macht hoch die Tür)“, „Kümmet, ji Harders (Kommet, ihr Hirten)“ uvm. und verleihen der Komposition dadurch einen vertrauten, festlichen Charakter. Claus Woschenkos Komposition zeichnet sich durch eine farbenreiche, harmonische Klangwelt aus, die modern daherkommt und gleichzeitig zugänglich bleibt. Seine Musik verbindet zeitgenössische Ausdrucksformen mit einer emotionalen Wärme des Weihnachtsfestes. Durch raffinierte Instrumentation und klangliche Nuancen schafft er eine Atmosphäre, die festlich, aber nicht überladen wirkt – modern, ohne dabei dissonant zu sein. Die Musik strahlt eine behagliche Tiefe aus, die sowohl den Texten als auch der festlichen Stimmung gerecht wird. Woschenko nutzt zudem die klangvolle, vokalreiche Schönheit der plattdeutschen Sprache, die Zeugnis eines grenzübergreifenden Kulturraums im nördlichen Europa ist. Diese Sprache, die sich hervorragend vertonen und singen lässt, verleiht dem Oratorium eine besondere Ausdruckskraft. Das Weihnachtsoratorium lässt sich von Laien- und Profimusikern gleichermaßen realisieren. Uraufführung: 22.12.2024 in der Plöner Kirche.

From practice for practice: ‘dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments by Philip Lehmann to standard works for various instruments, which also offer piano players without a degree the opportunity to accompany their students, children, friends etc. Level of difficulty 3 : Fingerings may have to be entered and practised. The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

The series ‘dumb it down’ offers simplified piano accompaniments to works for violin, viola, violoncello, flute, clarinet and other instruments. This piece was originally composed for two violins and orchestra (Christmas concerto). Level of difficulty 1 : Beginner, can be sight-read The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

The „Meditation“ is only a very quiet piece in the ­opera „Thais“, originally scored for violin and orches­tra. Because of the many rubati, we have decided against providing playalongs for this edition. From practice for practice: ‘dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments to standard works for various instruments, which also offer piano players without a degree the opportunity to accompany their pupils, children, friends, etc. Difficulty level 2 : must be looked at before the lesson, practised before the concert The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

From practice for practice: ‘dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments by Philip Lehmann to standard works for various instruments, which also offer pianists without a degree the opportunity to accompany their pupils, children, friends etc. ‘Le Cygne’ (The Swan) comes from the cycle “Le Carnaval des animaux” (The Carnival of the Animals), in which 14 small works for various instrumentations are summarised. The original instrumentation of the piece is violoncello and two pianos. The edition contains QR codes to playalongs in various tempi with the original piano setting. Difficulty level 1 : beginner, can be sight-read The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

Simplified piano accompaniments by Philip Lehmann from practice for practice. ‘Dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments to standard works for various instruments, which also offer pianists without a degree the opportunity to accompany their pupils, children, friends etc. Johann Sebastian Bach originally composed this arioso for voice, choir and chamber ensemble. Difficulty level 1* : Beginner, can be played at sight *for the most part it is sufficient to play the left hand in class The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

The ‘dumb it down’ series offers simplified piano accompaniments by Philip Lehmann to works for violin, viola, violoncello, flute, clarinet and other instruments. L'abeille (The Bee) is included as No. 9 in the Bagatelles op. 13 for violin and piano, a collection of individual pieces composed between 1856 and 1862. This quasi-perpetuum mobile, composed in 1860, was written by François Schubert, who lived in Dresden all his life and should not be confused with his famous Austrian namesake Franz Schubert. The edition contains QR codes to playalongs in various tempi with the original piano setting. Difficulty level 1 : beginner, can be played at sight The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

From practice for practice: ‘dumb it down’ is a series of simplified piano accompaniments by Philip Lehmann to standard works for various instruments, which also offer piano players without a degree the opportunity to accompany their pupils, children, friends etc.. This Bourrée is from the Sonata op. 1, no. 5 for flute, violin (or oboe) and basso continuo. The original key is G major. The edition contains QR codes to playalongs in various tempi with the original piano setting. Level of difficulty 2* : must be looked at before the lesson, practised before the concert *for the most part, it is sufficient to play the left hand in class The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’

The ‘dumb it down’ series offers simplified piano accompaniments by Philip Lehmann to works for violin, viola, violoncello, flute, clarinet and other instruments. L'abeille (The Bee) is included as No. 9 in the Bagatelles op. 13 for violin and piano, a collection of individual pieces composed between 1856 and 1862. This quasi-perpetuum mobile, composed in 1860, was written by François Schubert, who lived in Dresden all his life and should not be confused with his famous Austrian namesake Franz Schubert. The edition contains QR codes to playalongs in various tempi with the original piano setting. Difficulty level 1 : beginner, can be played at sight The edition is also available as a pdf file. Click on the drop-down menu under ‘Issue (please select)’