Chester Music imprint: 158 books

The Lamb is John Tavener's setting of William Blake's poem for unaccompanied SATB (Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass) choir. John Tavener's mesmerising choral work The Lamb has been a firm favourite since its composition in 1982. Audiences love the beautiful simplicity of the words and the lush harmonies...

Ukulele From The Beginning is a great collection of favourite songs specially chosen for primary school-age children starting to learn the instrument! No previous knowledge of music is necessary for pupils... or the teacher! Just master the easy-to-play chord shapes and sing along! This makes...

Ukulele From The Beginning: Book 2 is a great collection of favourite songs specially chosen from primary school-age children starting to learn the instrument! It follows on from Book 1, building on the foundations and framework for learning the instrument. No previous knowledge of music...

After the death of Debussy (25 March 1918) Henri Prunieres asked Falla to contribute to the planned memorial issue of Revue musicale, of which he was the publisher. Though Prunieres had asked for an article Falla preferred to respond with a piece of music: the Homenaje Simultaneously satisfying...

This Einaudi: Solo Piano folio features the very best of Ludovico Einaudi for solo piano accompanied by a special foreword from the composer. Song List: - Berlin Song - The Crane Dance - Dietro Casa - Divenire - Dna - The Earth Prelude - Eros - Fly - Indaco - Lady Labyrinth - L'Origine...

Recorded in a remote monastery in Verona, Ludovico Einaudi's In A Time Lapse explores the concept of capturing emotions and experiences in a single moment in time. This exclusive matching piano songbook presents all 14 tracks from the album, plus five bonus pieces, in beautifully crisp notation. Songlist: -...

Song For Athene, for unaccompanied SATB choir, was commissioned by the BBC and written in memory of Athene Hariades, who died in March 1993. The text is taken from Shakespeare's Hamlet and the Orthodox Funeral Service. The work was first performed at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in September...

John Tavener: God Is With Us is a Christmas proclamation for tenor (or baritone) solo, SATB choir and organ. This work by John Tavener (1944-2013) was commissioned by Winchester Cathedral in tribute to Martin Neary for his work at Winchester Cathedral during the years 1972-1987. It was first performed in December 1987 by the Choir of Winchester Cathedral conducted by Martin Neary.

The Complete Keyboard Player: First Keyboard Fun Book offers up fun songs and lessons for young children to play, including traditional and modern favourites. This easy-going ‘pre-book’ is intended as a gentle introduction to the keyboard and is written with the young beginner in mind....

Welcome to The Beginner Guitarist! This series has been born out of 20 years of teaching experience. Although designed as a teacher’s aid, it can also be used for independent study. Ideas are introduced one at a time in an easy-to-follow method with the goal of being a measured and progressive...

Kaija Saariaho’s Emilie Suite was a joint commission by Carnegie Hall, New York City, Cité de la Musique, Paris, Luzerner Sinfonieorchester and Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg. It was first performed on 30 November 2011 at Carnegie Hall by the Avanti! Chamber Orchestra conducted by...

The original Einaudi pieces in this 64-page collection have been selected for their simplicity and ease of playing. Over the years the distinguished Italian pianist and composer has worked in many different styles, some of them quite challenging for the beginning player. Now pianists at Grades...

Sarah Class’ score for the TV series Africa gives full rein to her talent for evoking contrasting musical moods in outstanding documentaries. Whether it’s the rhythmic progress of rivers and waterfalls, a dramatic confrontation between two giraffes or varying shades of mercurial behaviour...

Lutosławski: Strawchain & Other Songs was written in 1951 for Polish Radio, Strawchain & Other songs presents a series of contrasting songs about nature and people. Strawchain itself is a set of variations where the Piano weaves around the unchanging melody. Lutosławski's idiom is...