{"title":"Sheet music composed by Peter Wittrich (1959-)","description":"Peter Wittrich (1959-) is a composer from Germany.","products":[{"product_id":"wittrich-the-little-prince-2nd-cycle-piano-4-hands-schott","title":"Wittrich: The Little Prince - 2nd Cycle (Piano 4-Hands)","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peter-wittrich\"\u003ePeter Wittrich (1959-)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003ePiano 4-Hands\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Little Prince - 2nd Cycle (Poetic Miniatures)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISMN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9790001210126\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e9.1\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e12.0\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schott-music.com\/en\/preview\/viewer\/index\/?idx=NzgwOTQ5\u0026amp;idy=780949\u0026amp;dl=0\" class=\"global-button global-button--text\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-book\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" style=\"margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M1 2.828c.885-.37 2.154-.769 3.388-.893 1.33-.134 2.458.063 3.112.752v9.746c-.935-.53-2.12-.603-3.213-.493-1.18.12-2.37.461-3.287.811V2.828zm7.5-.141c.654-.689 1.782-.886 3.112-.752 1.234.124 2.503.523 3.388.893v9.923c-.918-.35-2.107-.692-3.287-.81-1.094-.111-2.278-.039-3.213.492V2.687zM8 1.783C7.015.936 5.587.81 4.287.94c-1.514.153-3.042.672-3.994 1.105A.5.5 0 0 0 0 2.5v11a.5.5 0 0 0 .707.455c.882-.4 2.303-.881 3.68-1.02 1.409-.142 2.59.087 3.223.877a.5.5 0 0 0 .78 0c.633-.79 1.814-1.019 3.222-.877 1.378.139 2.8.62 3.681 1.02A.5.5 0 0 0 16 13.5v-11a.5.5 0 0 0-.293-.455c-.952-.433-2.48-.952-3.994-1.105C10.413.809 8.985.936 8 1.783z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Look Inside! \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho hasn't heard of the Little Prince? Antoine de Saint-Exupery's story has been translated into many languages and is known throughout the world. Peter Wittrich sets to music characters and scenes inspired by fairy tales, as well as emotional and spiritual experiences from the story, which is popular with all generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the successful publication of his piano solo cycle \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e (ED 23028), the poetic images of this timeless story inspired him to create a new, more opulent edition for piano duet full of sound and poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology is designed specifically for four-handed performance, in an expandable form, and is an exciting addition to the striking pieces of the first cycle. Each piece is a small masterpiece that offers both technical challenges and creative freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, there are three enchanting arrangements of well-known Christmas carols for the festive season. This mini-suite combines the spirit of Christmas with the magical world of the Little Prince.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Little Prince from Asteroid B 612\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSounds from the Home Asteroid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a tiny planet – the size of a music box – a universal monarch rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Little Prince and the Fox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Businessman on the Fourth Planet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerenade for the Lantern Lighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flower appears in full regalia and is freshly watered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStars Canon I (three to five parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStars Canon II (four parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA blooming rose garden and a dance around a particularly beautiful rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn to the Home Planet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Little Prince on the Journey to the Christimas Planet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStardust Shine over the Christmas Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA blooming rose garden has sprung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schott","offers":[{"title":"Printed Edition","offer_id":42301899997263,"sku":"ED23300","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":42304081264719,"sku":"Q780949","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/b4391ab187c7a1fd37e69aef5025e2dc.jpg?v=1750009655"},{"product_id":"wittrich-the-little-prince-1st-cycle-piano-solo-schott","title":"Wittrich: The Little Prince - 1st Cycle (Piano Solo)","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peter-wittrich\"\u003ePeter Wittrich (1959-)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003ePiano\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Little Prince - 1st Cycle (Poetic Miniatures)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISMN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9790001205306\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schott-music.com\/en\/preview\/viewer\/index\/?idx=MTAwMzg0OTc1\u0026amp;idy=100384975\u0026amp;dl=0\" class=\"global-button global-button--text\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-book\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" style=\"margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M1 2.828c.885-.37 2.154-.769 3.388-.893 1.33-.134 2.458.063 3.112.752v9.746c-.935-.53-2.12-.603-3.213-.493-1.18.12-2.37.461-3.287.811V2.828zm7.5-.141c.654-.689 1.782-.886 3.112-.752 1.234.124 2.503.523 3.388.893v9.923c-.918-.35-2.107-.692-3.287-.81-1.094-.111-2.278-.039-3.213.492V2.687zM8 1.783C7.015.936 5.587.81 4.287.94c-1.514.153-3.042.672-3.994 1.105A.5.5 0 0 0 0 2.5v11a.5.5 0 0 0 .707.455c.882-.4 2.303-.881 3.68-1.02 1.409-.142 2.59.087 3.223.877a.5.5 0 0 0 .78 0c.633-.79 1.814-1.019 3.222-.877 1.378.139 2.8.62 3.681 1.02A.5.5 0 0 0 16 13.5v-11a.5.5 0 0 0-.293-.455c-.952-.433-2.48-.952-3.994-1.105C10.413.809 8.985.936 8 1.783z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Look Inside! \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes anyone not know the Little Prince? Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's story has been translated into many languages and is known all over the world. Peter Wittrich (*1959) set to music those individual figures and fairytale scenes, emotional and spiritual experiences, transforming them into an experience in sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e is read and loved by several generations, so my own cycle of pieces should also appeal across the generations, to all age groups. These are not primarily pieces for children, though children will enjoy them very much; this is music to suit contemporary tastes with artistic flair and educational merit, equally suitable for use in teaching and concert performance and also providing accessible and easy contemporary piano repertoire for more mature players starting or returning to the piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe little prince from asteroid B 612\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlight over the desert and crash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeping in the desert and an auspicious dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw me a sheep … a snake … and an elephant swallowed by a snake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the asteroids 523 – 530\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJourney to the next planet I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarch of the vain man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe little prince sings a taming song to the fox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermezzo in the desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe baobabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJourney to the next planet II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lamplighter's advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerenade for the Lamplighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cunning fox follows the little prince wherever he goes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesert sand blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJourney to the next planet III\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe railway switchman with four trains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShooting star dust and comet shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA blooming rose garden with the evening call of the bell jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpilog: The most beautiful and saddest landscape in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schott","offers":[{"title":"Printed Edition","offer_id":42301902749775,"sku":"ED23028","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":42301903011919,"sku":"Q49270","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/2a2a87aa1ed7e0ed964ff6e740745959.jpg?v=1750012516"},{"product_id":"wittrich-sonata-burlesca-schott","title":"Wittrich: Sonata burlesca","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peter-wittrich\"\u003ePeter Wittrich (1959-)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003ePiano, Trumpet\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sonata burlesca (2016)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISMN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9790001222259\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e8.9\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e12.0\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.schott-music.com\/en\/preview\/viewer\/index\/?idx=NzkxNzcx\u0026amp;idy=791771\u0026amp;dl=0\" class=\"global-button global-button--text\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-book\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" style=\"margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M1 2.828c.885-.37 2.154-.769 3.388-.893 1.33-.134 2.458.063 3.112.752v9.746c-.935-.53-2.12-.603-3.213-.493-1.18.12-2.37.461-3.287.811V2.828zm7.5-.141c.654-.689 1.782-.886 3.112-.752 1.234.124 2.503.523 3.388.893v9.923c-.918-.35-2.107-.692-3.287-.81-1.094-.111-2.278-.039-3.213.492V2.687zM8 1.783C7.015.936 5.587.81 4.287.94c-1.514.153-3.042.672-3.994 1.105A.5.5 0 0 0 0 2.5v11a.5.5 0 0 0 .707.455c.882-.4 2.303-.881 3.68-1.02 1.409-.142 2.59.087 3.223.877a.5.5 0 0 0 .78 0c.633-.79 1.814-1.019 3.222-.877 1.378.139 2.8.62 3.681 1.02A.5.5 0 0 0 16 13.5v-11a.5.5 0 0 0-.293-.455c-.952-.433-2.48-.952-3.994-1.105C10.413.809 8.985.936 8 1.783z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Look Inside! \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe title \u003cem\u003eSonata burlesca\u003c\/em\u003e already hints at the jocular, entertaining character of the piece. Many years of working together, particularly with brass players, gave me the desire to write an entertaining, contemporary work that would be fun for professionals, but especially for young performers, also with regard to \"Jugend musiziert\" (age groups 3–4), to be able to shine with a technically challenging work and to awaken in them a desire for something new. The tonal character, modelled freely in keeping with the spirit of the times, creates familiarity in all movements, with the \u003cem\u003eBlues\u003c\/em\u003e even taking a detour into \"jazz\". By using different mutes, special tone colours are exploited on the trumpet. All these translucent characteristics \"in stile di Divertimento\" guarantee a consistently self-explanatory approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first movement - in free reference to the sonata form - three themes are juxtaposed. A fanfare theme corresponding to the character of the trumpet dominates the two more lyrical, song-like secondary themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBlues\u003c\/em\u003e takes up idiomatic turns of phrase from jazz, e.g. the walking bass and small motif building blocks called ‘licks', and deforms them in favour of modern means of expression. The familiar 12-bar blues scheme is dispensed with; formally and harmonically, the \u003cem\u003eBlues\u003c\/em\u003e seeks its own path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat shall we do with the Drunken Sailor\u003c\/em\u003e , a famous shanty, is the protagonist of the third movement. The triadic shifts derived from the melody and the final pentatonic melodic cadence generate numerous metamorphoses under toccata-like accompaniment patterns. A splash of virtuosity is not to be missed in the final movement as a means of escalation and the motoric and rousing basic ductus maintains the cheerful attitude until the end. Buon divertimento!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would like to thank my long-time friend and interpreter of the first performance Manfred Bockschwaiger for some valuable advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Wittrich, in May 2025\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schott","offers":[{"title":"Printed Edition","offer_id":43922219302991,"sku":"TR36","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":45106691768399,"sku":"Q791771","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/e1779507b8a5f235da0d305de5ddc770.jpg?v=1764970754"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ficksmusic.com\/collections\/peter-wittrich.oembed","provider":"Ficks Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}