Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

The Act of Touch in All Its Diversity: An Analysis and Synthesis of Pianoforte Tone Production is a book written by Tobias Matthay and first published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the techniques and methods used in pianoforte tone production....

Viola Online String Sampler Viola Sheet Music is a fun and easy way to actively learn, study and play beautiful viola music from a wide variety of styles and eras. 54 pieces are featured, representing music history periods, styles and cultures, including Medieval, Renaissance,...

A beautiful variety of traditional Jewish melodies arranged for classical or fingerstyle guitar. 20 solos and 6 duets. Sephardic, Yiddish, Israeli and Oriental folk songs, as well as Chassidic tunes, Klezmer tunes and music originally sung by Cantors. Intermediate and advanced level, with a...

Jeff Dolven's poems take the guise of fables, parables, allegories, jokes, riddles, and other familiar forms. So, there is an initial comfort: I remember this, the reader thinks, from the stories of childhood . . . . But wait, something is off. In each...

Immortal Franz: The Life And Loves Affairs Of Franz Liszt is a biographical book written by Zsolt Harsanyi that explores the life and romantic relationships of the famous Hungarian composer and pianist, Franz Liszt. The book delves into the personal and professional life of...

Antio Carlos Jobim has been called the greatest of all contemporary Brazilian songwriters. He wrote both popular and serious music and was a gifted piano, guitar and flute player. One of the key figures in the creation of the bossa nova style, Jobim's music...

JEAN SIBELIUS - His Life and Personality by EDWARD BIRSE. Originally published in 1935. FOREWORD: THERE have been biographies of Sibelius before this of Karl Ekmans, but his is the first to pre sent us with something like the essentials of the portrait of...

""Claude Debussy: Master of Dreams"" is a biography of the French composer Claude Debussy, written by Maurice Dumesnil. The book delves into Debussy's life, from his childhood in Paris to his rise as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. Dumesnil...

Azalia: The Life Of Madame E. Azalia Hackley is a biography written by M. Marguerite Davenport that delves into the life of one of the most prominent African American musicians and activists of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores the early...

Lafayette Comes To America is a historical non-fiction book written by Louis Gottschalk. The book is about the story of a young French aristocrat named Marquis de Lafayette who sailed to America in 1777 to fight for the American Revolution. The book chronicles Lafayette's...

Georges Bizet: His Life and Works is a comprehensive biography of the famous French composer Georges Bizet, written by D.C. Parker. The book provides a detailed account of Bizet's life, from his childhood in Paris to his untimely death at the age of 36....

""Music Is My Faith: An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by David Mannes, an American violinist and conductor. The book chronicles Mannes' life from his early years as a child prodigy to his successful career as a musician and educator. Mannes shares his experiences...

Indian Music is a comprehensive book written by Ananda Coomaraswamy, an eminent art historian and philosopher. The book is a detailed study of the classical music of India, its history, and its various styles and forms. Coomaraswamy begins the book by discussing the origins...

The book ""Life of Robert Schumann with Letters 1833-1852"" by Wasielewski, Von is a comprehensive biography of the famous German composer Robert Schumann. The book not only details Schumann's life and career, but also includes a collection of his personal letters from 1833 to...

The book ""The Hymns of Orpheus"" by Thomas Taylor is a collection of hymns written by the legendary Greek poet and musician Orpheus. The book includes a preliminary dissertation on the life and theology of Orpheus, providing insight into the beliefs and practices of...

Tin Pan Alley: A Chronicle of the American Popular Music Racket is a book written by Isaac Goldberg that provides a comprehensive history of the music industry in America during the early 20th century. The book explores the origins of Tin Pan Alley, a...

Over the past 30 years, musicologists have produced a remarkable new body of research literature focusing on the lives and careers of women composers in their socio-historical contexts. But detailed analysis and discussion of the works created by these composers are still extremely rare....

Author: Aaron CoplandISBN-10: 1540046737ISBN-13: 9781540046734Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2004Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 11.73h x 5.43w x 0.32d

The book contains 15 monophonic and 6 polyphonic compositions which were cretaed and played in the Czech area during the Medieval. Vast majority of pieces is sacred but there ate four secular compositions, too and two instrumental music. Wishinh you lovely time with Medieval...

Author: Ludwig Van BeethovenISBN-10: 1476816115ISBN-13: 9781476816111Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2012Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.80w x 0.40d

(String). All five of the Seitz Pupil's Concertos are collected in one volume for the first time. The collected edition is quite a bargain, since the concertos are $5.95 each when purchased separately (a $29.75 value). A new volume in Schirmer's Library of Musical...

Although Dvor k's cello concerto is enormously popular, no extended study of it has been undertaken hitherto. This book is a comprehensive study intended for concertgoers and students of this well-loved work. It considers aspects of historical background, form, virtuosity, performance and the concerto's...

This is the first major reference work on this important choral composer. As is usual for volumes in this valuable series, the book is clearly printed and well bound, and it is highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate music collections as well as for...

Music of the Baroque, Third Edition, and its accompanying anthology of scores offer a vivid introduction to European music from 1600 through 1750. Integrating historical and cultural context with composer biography, music analysis, and performance practice, the text surveys Baroque music while analyzing in...

Michael Steinberg's 1996 volume The Symphony: A Reader's Guide received glowing reviews across America. It was hailed as "wonderfully clear...recommended warmly to music lovers on all levels" (Washington Post), "informed and thoughtful" (Chicago Tribune), and "composed by a master stylist" (San Francisco Chronicle). Seiji...

Author: Samuel BarberISBN-10: 0793508983ISBN-13: 9780793508983Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 06/01/1991Pages: 45Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 10.20h x 6.50w x 0.20d

Author: Johann Sebastian BachISBN-10: 1603789774ISBN-13: 9781603789776Publisher: Cherry Lane Music CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2013Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.40d

This book strikes at the heart of musical performance with a study of the relationship between music and rhetoric which was much remarked upon during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ideas of the classical rhetoric books are traced through the Tudor classroom to...

(World's Greatest Classical Music). 50 wonderful selections from symphonies, ballets, oratorios and other concert works arranged at the lower intermediate level. Contents: BACH: Air on the G String * Quia Respexit * Wachet auf * Sheep may safely graze * BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3,...

Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016) has been called Finland's most notable musical export after Sibelius. His prolific output includes eleven operas; eight symphonies; eleven concertos; choral works for the Orthodox, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic churches; secular choral works; chamber music; vocal solos; and keyboard works. Many...

Substantially revised and expanded edition that sheds new light on Stanford's career as composer, conductor and teacher, as well as promoter of opera in English and arranger of Irish folk music. The Anglo-Irish composer Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) is often remembered as the teacher...

This book is the first study of John Zorn's 'file card' works, with special focus made on the pieces Godard (1985), Spillane (1986), Interzone (2010), and Liber Novus (2010). It explains the unique creative process behind these compositions, contextualizing them in relation to the...

Discover the work and legacy of one of the greatest and most prolific composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this comprehensive biography, author Charles Koechlin offers a detailed exploration of Gabriel Faure's life, music, and enduring influence on classical music.This...

Antonin Dvorak: Letters and Reminiscences is a unique and valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and music of this great Czech composer. Compiled and edited by Otakar Sourek, a friend and colleague of Dvorak's, this book includes many of Dvorak's personal letters,...

This volume contains a collection of musical scores composed by Tobias Matthay for solo piano. Contents include: "Elves", "Five Cameos", "Distant Horns", "Musings", "Dancing", "Pranks", "Impetuosity", "From My Sketch Book (Book One)", "Vitality", "May Morning", "Solitude", "Terpsichore", "From My Sketch Book (Book Two)", "Allegrp...

Sheet music for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 1 in C major, K. 279.Author: Samwise Publishing, Wolfgang Amadeus MozartISBN-10: 1503228371ISBN-13: 9781503228375Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/21/2014Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d

(Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books). New edition and engraving with detailed notes on the music. Includes ossias from the 1948 manuscript.Author: Aaron CoplandISBN-10: 1480364118ISBN-13: 9781480364110Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2004Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 10.30h x 6.10w x 0.80d

Classical guitarists, both students and professional performers, require the same high-quality editions that their pianist colleagues have come to expect from Alfred Music. Our Classical Guitar Masterwork Editions continue the Alfred tradition of providing carefully edited, beautifully presented music for practice and performance. This...

Author: Isidor PhilippISBN-10: 142346673XISBN-13: 9781423466734Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.40d

(Vocal Collection). The world's most trusted source for authentic editions of theatre music for singers has expanded with yet another volume. Many of the songs are found in no other collections. The 40 songs in each volume are in the original keys, excerpted from...

(Vocal Collection). Contents: THE ACT: City Lights * AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Keepin' Out of Mischief Now * AVENUE Q: Special * THE BAKER'S WIFE: Meadowlark * BARNUM: The Colors of My Life * BELLS ARE RINGING: It's a Perfect Relationship * CHILDREN OF EDEN: Children...

(Vocal Collection). The world's most trusted source for great theatre literature for singing actors. Books include unique acess codes to download or stream piano accompaniments. The book features authentic editions of each song in the original keys. The songs have been carefully chosen for...

(Brass). 12 intermediate to advanced classical solos for trombone and piano, with online recordings of performances by The Canadian Brass member Eugene Watts, and piano accompaniment tracks. The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or...

(Piano Collection). Contents: Ballade, Op. 47, No. 3 * Ballade, Op. 23, No. 1 * Berceuse (Lullaby) * Fantaisie-Impromptu * Funeral March (Sonata Op. 35) * Impromptu, Op. 29 * Mazurka, Op. 33, No. 1 * Mazurka, Op. 33, No. 3 * Mazurka, Op....

William Byrde (1540--1623), an English composer of the Renaissance era, wrote various types of sacred and secular polyphony, keyboard, and consort music. This collection contains several of Byrde's popular works for keyboard. 24 pages.Author: William ByrdISBN-10: 0757921698ISBN-13: 9780757921698Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1985Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight:...

When one thinks of "great" classical music, we harken back to the nineteenth century and the Romantic tradition. The emotional resonance of nineteenth century has moved generations musicians and resonated with countless listeners. It has inspired artists and writers. But no writer until how...

When one thinks of "great" classical music, we harken back to the nineteenth century and the Romantic tradition. The emotional resonance of nineteenth century has moved generations musicians and resonated with countless listeners. It has inspired artists and writers. But no writer until how...

Selected and arranged by Boston Symphony trombonist Douglas Yeo, this sparkling new collection spans over 150 years of great showpieces from the Baroque to the post-Romantic era.Author: Douglas YeoISBN-10: 0793594936ISBN-13: 9780793594931Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/1999Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 12.04h x 8.98w x 0.27d

Valses Po騁icos (Poetic Waltzes) is a collection of seven short Waltzes. One of Granado's most enduring works, this collection of intriguing compositions was intended to be performed as a suite; however, the waltzes can be performed individually or in groups.Author: Enrique GranadosISBN-10: 156939119XISBN-13: 9781569391198Publisher:...

This collection of duets is designed for soprano and alto singers. Featuring works from a variety of composers and in a range of styles, it is a must-have for any aspiring vocal duo. The pieces are arranged for ease of use and include helpful...