Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

(Piano Collection). Contents: Aria in D (4th Partita) * Aria in F (Pentecost Cantata) * Bourree in A Minor (2nd English Suite) * Bourree in G (3rd Cello Suite) * Bourree in D (Trumpet Suite) * Bourree in G Minor (2nd Violin Sonata) *...

In his concertos Beethoven joined in a sort of human expression that seems almost universal: a discourse of the individual and the group, or of leader and followers who sometimes work together in harmony and sometimes appear pitted one against the other (early definitions...

In Chopin's set of 24 interconnected Preludes (Op. 28), we are presented with 24 distinct compositional surfaces, aiming at as many distinguishable emotional expressions. As such, the Preludes stand as a virtual survey of the developing musical manners of the 19th century--which was, after...

Richard Rodney Bennett is one of Britain's most distinguished, versatile, and prolific twentieth century composers. His music ranges across a broad spectrum of styles from opera and ballet through orchestral and chamber music to jazz. This book, the first ever to be published about...

Winterreise is perhaps the greatest song cycle ever written. Franz Schubert set to music the evocative poetry of his contemporary, German lyricist Wilhelm M ller. It is a heart-rending portrayal of a winter journey full of misery and woe. This striking and unique multimedia...

(Music Sales America). Eduardo Sainz De La Maza's Campanas Del Alba for solo guitar.Author: Eduardo Sainz De La MazaISBN-10: 0711954828ISBN-13: 9780711954823Publisher: Union Musical EdicionesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2004Pages: 8Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.70w x 0.20d

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

From the Author's Preface: "I believe that in his greatest music Beethoven was primarily concerned to express his personal vision of life. This vision was, of course, the product of his character and his experience. Beethoven the man and Beethoven the composer are not...

Facsimile reprint of his biography. Translated from German into English and this edition originally published in 1865. NB. This is 2 vols in one book.Author: Louis (Ludwig) SpohrISBN-10: 1849551111ISBN-13: 9781849551113Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2010Pages: 692Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.68lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x...

"Modulation for young musicians" is intended for teenagers attending Middle and High School and students in their first two years of college. An alternative title would be: "Learn composition the way the young Beethoven did". It includes many fully explained examples of Preludes by...

"How did he do it"? As when one stands in front of a great novel or mystery book, this question comes to mind when listening to Beethoven's music. Why do his piano sonatas sound so different from Haydn's and Mozart's sonatas? What rules did...

(Music Minus One). Carl Maria von Weber, great innovator and orchestrator who paved the way for such Romantic giants as Wagner and Liszt, wrote this famous and oft-performed 'little concerto' in 1811. Lovely sonorities, beautiful themes in short, a great piece for clarinet and...

The Life of Chopin is a biography of the famous Polish composer and pianist, Fr�����d�����ric Chopin, written by Franz Liszt. The book provides an in-depth look at Chopin's life, including his childhood in Poland, his studies at the Warsaw Conservatory, and his move to...

In this pioneering study, Judah A. Joffe offers the definitive introduction to the lives and work of Russia's great modern composers. From Rachmaninoff to Prokofiev, Joffe provides a comprehensive and illuminating overview of the musical struggles and achievements of one of the world's most...

Based on his decades of experience conducting these works, Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the twentieth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium. These works are: Claude Debussy's La Mer Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony...

In this exciting collection, some of the world's most celebrated string players share their thoughts on art, music, and life. Through candid interviews and personal stories, readers will gain new insights into the creative process and the challenges of a life in music.This work...

This book offers an account of the sacred music written by Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) in Rome, a city where the composer lived and worked for many years throughout his career. Author: Luca Della LiberaISBN-10: 1032172266ISBN-13: 9781032172262Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/29/2024Pages: 218Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 9.21h x...

(Guitar Collection). Nine transcriptions edited and fingered by Parkening: Preludes I, VI & IX * Gavottes I & II * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring * Sheep May Safely Graze * Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stemme * Be Thou with Me * Sleepers...

Franz Schubert (1797-1828) was one of the most prolific composers of ensemble piano music. Some of his most popular works for piano duet (for one piano, four hands) are included in this collection. Titles: Fantasie in F Minor, Op. 103; D. 940 * Rondo...

Romantic piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt's Sonata in B Minor is a monumental contribution to piano literature. This critical edition addresses sources, discrepancies, and performance issues (tempi, pedaling, fingering, style, interpretation, and technique). Also discussed are Liszt's life, career, and background on the...

In the obituary that appeared soon after his death, Johann Sebastian Bach was described as "the world-famous organist" and "the greatest organist...we have ever had." In Hamburg, Dresden, and other big cities, Bach dazzled audiences with his organ playing, performing passages with his feet...

In this groundbreaking study, Erwin Bodky offers a fresh perspective on the music of Bach, with a particular focus on his keyboard works. With meticulous analysis and detailed attention to historical context, Bodky illuminates the complexities and challenges of interpreting Bach's music.This work has...

45 New Classical Guitar Arrangements in Open D TuningThe classical guitar book in open D guitar tuning presents a new, and I think, additional way of approaching classical guitar repertoire. Tuning to an open chord, in this case, DADF#AD can have its benefits. The...

Author: Stephen PettittISBN-10: 1906857164ISBN-13: 9781906857165Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/2009Pages: 408Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.84d

The Occult In The Life And Work Of Richard Wagner by Edouard Schure is a comprehensive exploration of the influence of occultism on the life and works of the renowned German composer, Richard Wagner. The book delves into Wagner's fascination with the esoteric and...

In exhilarating, transformative prose, the poet Patrick Mackie reveals a musician in dialogue with culture at its most sweepingly progressive. Mozart is one of the most familiar and beloved icons of our culture, but how much do we really understand about his music, and...

Mozart's piano sonatas form a richly diverse and significant part of his instrumental output and span much of his mature composing career, thereby representing a microcosm of the composer's changing style. Part I examines the contexts in which the sonatas were composed and performed,...

Widely considered the most important of the Russian nationalist composers, Modest Petrovich Moussorgsky (1839-1881) finished relatively few works in the course of his tragically short life. Nevertheless, his unorthodox techniques and their dramatically intense effects made a considerable impression on later composers.A Night on...

This Dover edition makes available in miniature format Bach's six Brandenburg Concertos, composed while he served as Kapellmeister to Prince Leopold of C then from 1717 to 1723.In these masterpieces -- dedicated in 1721 to the Margrave Christian Ludwig of Brandenburg -- Bach abandoned...

This unique compilation of piano trios features 15 popular chamber works suitable for practice, performance, conservatory use, and special functions. Includes separate inserts for cello and violin parts and a 96-page piano reduction. Contents: S駻駭ade by Charles-Marie Widor; Four Bavarian Waltzes, Op. 20 by...

A Survey for Solo Works for the Violoncello is a resource for cellists and non-cellists alike. Spanning the history of the cello through the lens of the pieces written for it, the reader will gain insight into the pieces, composers, and players that shaped...

(Schott). These early piano works (1951-53) of the famous Hungarian composer where developed from experiments with Mali tables, structures of rhythm and sound, to construct a new musical way of speaking. The second work is featured in the Stanley Kubrick film Eyes Wide Shut...

A group of resourceful kids start "solution-seekers.com," a website where "cybervisitors" can get answers to questions that trouble them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas, the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the prophecies of the...

Paul Marie Th odore Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931), was a composer and teacher. He initially read law and then moved to music. He studied under C sar Franck at the Conservatoire de Paris. He co-founded the Schola Cantorum in 1894.Author: Vincent D'IndyISBN-10: 1906857768ISBN-13: 9781906857769Publisher: Travis...

A classic Swedish Christmas carol composed by Emil Sj gren, originally published in 1892. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students...

Since 2006, leading opera companies have beamed their shows to thousands of cinema screens all over the world - live. 'Opera cinema' is the most successful marriage of this elaborate, esoteric art form and the silver screen. In the twenty-first century, more people watch...

This biography of the influential composer Richard Wagner offers a detailed account of his life and work. Glasenapp and Ellis explore the factors that shaped Wagner's musical style, his political ideologies, and his personal life in both Germany and Switzerland. This book is an...

This book is a music-theoretical and critical-theoretical study of late tonal music, and, in particular, of the music of Wagner's Gterd舂merung.Author: J. P. E. Harper-Scott, Oliver ChandlerISBN-10: 1032025050ISBN-13: 9781032025056Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/16/2024Pages: 90Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d

John Mainwaring's classic biography of George Frederic Handel is a must-read for anyone interested in classical music. The book provides a vivid portrait of the famous composer, describing his life and work in fascinating detail. It includes a comprehensive catalogue of Handel's works and...

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). The latest addition to the best-selling Fiddler series focuses on the rich, diverse and pure folk tradition of Greece. A wide variety of styles is presented, featuring music from Crete, the Peloponnese, the Balkans, Asia Minor and mainland Greece....

The 21 pieces in this collection represent some of the best miniature masterworks in piano literature. These pieces were carefully selected not only for their overall quality and musicality, but because they advance very logically from the five-finger position pieces that preceded them in...

"An opinionated, stimulating account of how classical music failed to establish fruitful roots in America," Classical Music in America chronicles "a cultural attitude that has produced many fine artists and striking moments--but no institutional or intellectual support to sustain them" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)....

This simplified study and conductor's score for four songs is a must-have for Arnold Schoenberg fans. The edition of this orchestral song cycle features his popular, innovative, yet accessible works for voice and orchestra that represent his developmental period and include the much-loved works...

(Piano Solo Songbook). A fine selection of the most famous masterpieces by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky for solo piano. An essential addition to your piano library, now including a CD with full performances of every piece Includes works from The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Eugene Onegin...

(Guitar). 50 fantastic guitar solos in notes and tab from 18 Baroque composers, including Bach, Corelli, Couperin, Handel, Purcell, Rameau, Scarlatti, Telemann and others. Includes demonstration tracks. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded....

Kennen Sie die wichtigsten europeaischen klassik musiker und Musikkomponisten ? Ich bin berzeugt, sie haben oft manchen Namen von ihnen geh rt, aber wissen Sie wie sie ausgeschaut haben? Wissen Sie, aus welchem Land diese klassik musiker und Musikkomponisten kamen? Wann sie geboren und...

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). 14 of Astor Piazzolla's most famous tangos are now playable for budding instrumentalists in this collection featuring solo arrangements and great-sounding demonstration and backing tracks available online for download or streaming. Songs include: Ausencias * Chanson De La Naissance...

(Piano Collection). A fascinating anthology of the great solo piano versions of J.S. Bach's most beloved works. 26 transcriptions by celebrated pianist/composers including Brahms, Liszt, Busoni, Rachmaninoff and others.Author: Johann Sebastian BachISBN-10: 1458426521ISBN-13: 9781458426529Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 11.70h x...

Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) was a prominent Baroque composer and lutenist known for his exceptional contributions to lute music. Born in Grottkau, Silesia (now part of Poland), and a contemporary of Johan Sebastian Bach, Weiss displayed exceptional talent from an early age and quickly...

""A Practical Course In Ear Training: Or A Guide For Acquiring Relative And Absolute Pitch"" is a book written by Salomon Jadassohn and published in 1899. The book is intended to help musicians develop their ability to identify and reproduce musical pitches, both relative...