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This exceptional collection presents a selection of works by Georg Friedrich Händel, offering pianists the chance to explore some of his most beloved compositions. Edited by Hans-Günter Heumann, this edition includes fingerings and metronome suggestions to guide students through each piece, making it a valuable teaching and performance resource.

French composer Mélanie Bonis captures the charm and imagination of childhood in her delightful collection of miniature pieces for piano, "Album pour les tout-petits". Edited by Melanie Spanswick, this edition includes carefully considered fingerings, tempo and pedalling suggestions, as well as expert performance tips to support developing musicians.

Edited by Beverley Ellis, this edition brings new life to the work of Sebastian Lee, one of the 19th century’s most esteemed cello pedagogues. His "12 Études-Caprices Caractéristiques", Op. 100, offers a collection of expressive and technically rewarding études for advanced cellists.

Best-selling author Frank Doll ("Fretboard Theory, Rhythm on Guitar") breaks down the pentatonic scale, providing a structured guide through this broad filled using clear explanations, practical exercises and audio downloads with backing tracks for practice.

Written by professional double bassist and pedagogue Cathy Elliott, this revised volume of "Grade by Grade Double Bass: Grade 2" features a carefully curated collection of pieces and arrangements from composers such as Serge Prokofieff, Christopher Norton and Peter Wastall. With audio downloads, aural awareness resources and advice regarding leading examination boards, this volume is a comprehensive resource for developing musicians. 

Thomas Larcher’s returning into darkness – a new cello concerto emerging from silence. Be there as Alisa Weilerstein and the New York Philharmonic premiere this emotional journey in sound, a contemporary work that moves from darkness into light and back.

For over 30 years, Chris Haigh has ventured deep into the fiddle scene, exploring its rich traditions and unique and obscure niches. From discovering folk music through a 1970s hit, to mastering an astonishing range of styles such as traditional folk and bluegrass, Indian jazz fusion, and Scandinavian avant garde, Chris's journey has been anything but ordinary.

In this interview, Chris shares stories of unexpected gigs, offers insights into improvisation, and touches on his latest book, "Beginning Folk Fiddle", a comprehensive method that introduces a beginner-friendly introduction to the world of folk fiddle. Dive in to learn more about Chris's fascinating career and the musical moments that have shaped him!

Forgotten, dusty, outdated? Not at all! While many have already written off the pipe organ, it is currently experiencing a revolutionary rediscovery – and beyond church walls. With computer-based controls and unexpected soundscapes, Berlin's AGGREGATE Festival demonstrates what the organ is truly capable of.

A forbidden love in 1950s Washington: Gregory Spears’s Fellow Travelers makes its European premiere. Discover why this operatic gem is hailed as a modern classic!

Renowned recorder player and educator Sarah Jeffery presents My Favourite Melodies, a thoughtfully curated collection showcasing the treble recorder’s rich tonal palette and versatility.