Once proclaimed by the New York Times as “the master of his instrument,” Mr. Bradetich has not only provided Ovation Press with exceptional music, he has also recorded fantastic video interviews about his editions and topics around professional musical development. Now Mr. Bradetich has published with Ovation Press the Technical Exercises that accompany his book Double Bass: The Ultimate Challenge!
Our latest arrangement for cello ensemble has the unique fortune to also be featured on a new CD. In late August, Cellophony – a London-based cello octet – released their debut album Vibrez which features a varied tracklist of arrangements and adaptations for cello ensemble, including Franz Schubert's Three Songs from Schwanengesang, arranged for cello octet.
One of the most well-known Rachmaninoff preludes, the G Minor from Op. 23 is a popular subject for arrangement and orchestration. Editor Ernst Schliephake has transcribed this quintessential Post-Romantic era work for violin.
Back by popular demand, Helmut Lipsky has arranged volume 2 of his popular etude series Voyage à Deux for viola duo. The new edition allows violists and violinists to share in musical exploration through encounters with styles outside of the classical mainstream while offering numerous technical challenges to spur the development of the intermediate and advanced student. Take a trip with Voyage à Deux!
Ovation Press is excited to present a new arrangement of Bach's Chaconne for cello quartet by editor Stephen Watkins. This post takes a look at Mr. Watkins' approach to creating this new score.