Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

This book is written for composers of original music-mostly or completely within the world of concert or classical music--as a one-stop resource of relevant information on earning income from music that they write. Drawing on a breadth of experience, Stephen L. Rosenhaus addresses a...

Among the many works composed in various genres by Ernst Wilhelm Wolf (1735-1792), the solo keyboard works stand out for their accessibility, expressivity, and clear formal unity. They are fine examples of the early classical and rococo style popular in Germany at the time....

Indelible: A Story Of Life, Love And Music In Five Movements is a novel written by Elliot H. Paul and published in 1922. The story follows the life of a young musician named David Starr, who dreams of becoming a famous composer. The book...

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...

(BH Piano). 30 popular dances arranged for the intermediate pianist. Includes music by Argento, Bartok, Bernstein, Copland, Ginastera, Piazzolla, Shostakovich, and others. Contents: ARGENTO: Tango (Valentino Dances) * BARTOK: Round Dance (For Children) * BENJAMIN: Jamaican Rumba * BERNSTEIN: The Dance at the Gym...

(String Solo). For violin and orchestra (piano reduction).Author: Ludwig Van BeethovenISBN-10: 0793548705ISBN-13: 9780793548705Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1987Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.30d

(Willis). 22 great selections from the piano literature canon! Features a mix of well-known pieces such as Petzold's "Minuet in G Major" from the Anna Magdalena Notebook, Schumann's "Soldier's March," and Beethoven's "Ecossaise in G Major" as well as lesser-known gems like d'Indy's modern...

(Willis). 20 pieces selected from the piano literature canon! The Classical Piano Solos series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. Features a mix of well-known pieces, including several from...

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...

Performer and researcher Peter O'Hagan studies the musical style of Pierre Boulez during his final creative period, by means of a detailed consideration of the ensemble work sur Incises, which stands at the heart of Boulez's later output.Author: Peter O'HaganISBN-10: 1032507675ISBN-13: 9781032507675Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

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...

Author: Gian-Carlo MenottiISBN-10: 0793540682ISBN-13: 9780793540686Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.30d

Ed Le Brocq invites you to come on a journey with him through a living tradition that spans a millennium - the tradition of Western classical music. Have you ever wondered where our music comes from? How did we arrive here, a place where...

Few genres of the last 250 years have proved so crucial to the course of music history, or so vital to public musical experience, as the symphony. This Companion offers an accessible guide to the historical, analytical and interpretative issues surrounding this major genre...

It was in his monumental 12 "London" symphonies, composed between 1791 and 1795, that Haydn shaped the early form of the symphony and set the standard for later composers. According to the New Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians, the appeal of these works...

This book is the first full biography of George Szell, one of the greatest orchestra and opera conductors of the twentieth century. From child prodigy pianist and composer to world-renowned conductor, Szell's career spanned seven decades, and he led most of the great orchestras...

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,...

The historical oratorio, Houtebeen, was commissioned in 2013 by Accordeonensemble Alphen Opus 2 and Rotterdams Jongemannenkoor De Coolsingers, both under the direction of conductor Sergé Latychev. The hour-long work was scored for male chorus, tenor soloist, accordion ensemble, string ensemble, percussion, synthesizer, and narrator...

Composed to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the liberation of Leiden on 3 October 1574 from Spain during the Eighty Years War, Joppenszoon is the musical depiction of events in the Netherlands during the summer and autumn of that year as seen through the...

The Dies Irae is a melody that composers of film music have employed in hundreds of films, ranging from Metropolis to The Shining, and Star Wars. It is a product of more than 800 years of musical transformation, finding purchase in a variety of...

An introduction to the life and work of the impressionist French composer. Maurice Ravel is one of the twentieth century's most intriguing and contradictory composers. This biography, published for the hundred and fiftieth anniversary of his birth, describes Ravel's journey from Parisian apprentice to...

Euphonium Sheet Music With Lettered Noteheads Book 2The Euphonium parts in this book are written in bass clef, there is also a treble clef version of this book for players who prefer to read treble clef, you can find this on my author page.20...

(Instrumental Play-Along). Play along with 10 pieces from the beloved holiday ballet, including: Arabian Dance ("Coffee") * Chinese Dance ("Tea") * Dance of the Reed-Flutes * Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy * Final Waltz and Apotheosis * March from the Nutcracker * Overture...

The latest release in this value rich book/CD series brings us the great German composer who bridged the classical and romantic eras. In Beethoven's Symphonies - A Guided Tour, readers are treated to a detailed nuts-and-bolts description in easy-to-understand English of each of the...

(E.B. Marks). Inspired by the hymn tune "All Creatures of Our God and King," this concerto was written for Timothy Jones, principal hornist of the London Symphony Orchestra.Author: Kenneth FuchsISBN-10: 1458419126ISBN-13: 9781458419125Publisher: Edward B. Marks Music CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2012Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 11.70h x...

Violin Online String Sampler: Piano Accompaniment features the piano accompaniment to Violin Online String Sampler Violin Sheet Music (sold separately). 54 pieces are included in this collection, representing styles from a variety of music history periods and cultures, including Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic,...

Benjamin Britten (1913-76) changed the course of English music with highly original works such as his opera Peter Grimes. While his music is performed more widely than those of any other English composer, his international success did not prevent him from continuing to draw...

This book represents the most thorough study to date of Handel's compositional procedures in his English oratorios and musical dramas. Exploring the composer's sketches and autograph scores, it offers fresh insights into the creative mind of one of the leading figures in Baroque music.Author:...

Unlock the secrets of rhythmic mastery with Rhythmic Realms: An Odyssey Through Polyrhythms, Syncopation, and Complex Metrical Structures in Music Composition. This comprehensive guide embarks on a captivating exploration of rhythm's intricacies, equipping you with the tools to transform your musical creations.Begin with the...

In his more than 200 cantatas Bach interprets the human condition through musical assertion and examination of the relevance of the gospels and epistles of the Christian Bible. Every cantata is discussed in my six book series On the Cantatas of J.S. Bach. The...

The subjects of the monographs in this series are selected works of Beethoven relating to their creation origins and reception history.They incorporate contextual accounts of Beethoven and his contemporaries and estimations of his music as expressed by musicians and musicologist in the nineteenth century...

The subjects of the monographs in this series are selected works of Beethoven relating to their creation origins and reception history.They incorporate contextual accounts of Beethoven and his contemporaries and estimations of his music as expressed by musicians and musicologist in the nineteenth century...

AUTHOR'S NOTEINTRODUCTIONEDITORIAL PRINCIPLESBEETHOVEN'S FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONSBEETHOVEN STRING QUARTETS, THEIR CREATION ORIGINS AND RECEPTION HISTORYGrosse Fuge in B-Flat Major, Op. 133Grosse Fuge Op 134 (Piano transcription)String Quartet in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135BIBLIOGRAPHYINDEXABOUT THE AUTHORAuthor: Terence M. RussellISBN-10: 1917022751ISBN-13: 9781917022750Publisher: Terence...

The subjects of the monographs in this series are selected works of Beethoven relating to their creation origins and reception history. They incorporate contextual accounts of Beethoven and his contemporaries and estimations of his music as expressed by musicians and musicologist in the nineteenth...

Concept Collections are limited-edition volumes of music for piano. Each collection focusses on a specific concept that students need to learn through pieces from beginner to intermediate level.These books are available for two months at a time. Anyone can purchase a hardcopy of the...

'This is a book every performer and listener will enjoy reading.'- Gina Beukes, leading international violinist, violist and teacherDo you ever wish you had time to read the programme notes in depth before rushing to take your seat at a concert - or that...

Designed for both the teacher and student, this guide provides a complete review of techniques used in countertenor singing. With illustrated diagrams and exercises, the vital aspects of resonance, different registers, breathing, and vocal agility are explored.Author: Peter GilesISBN-10: 187108282XISBN-13: 9781871082821Publisher: Kahn & AverillLanguage:...

(Music Sales America). An easy concertino for viola and piano by Ferdinand Kuchler, using 1st to 3rd position.Author: Ferdinand KuchlerISBN-10: 1844496880ISBN-13: 9781844496884Publisher: Bosworth & Co. Ltd.Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2004Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.60w x 0.20d

(Really Easy Piano). 36 popular classic pieces for budding pianists! Easy piano arrangements with chord symbols complete with song background notes and playing hints and tips.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 184449568XISBN-13: 9781844495689Publisher: Music SalesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2004Pages: 47Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 11.82h x 8.86w x 0.23d

Author: Jack Handyside, Joseph AlexanderISBN-10: 1789334683ISBN-13: 9781789334685Publisher: WWW.Fundamental-Changes.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/16/2025Pages: 106Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.22d

Music Is My Faith: An Autobiography is a memoir written by David Mannes, a renowned musician and conductor. The book chronicles Mannes' life from his early childhood to his rise as a prominent figure in the music industry. Mannes details his early years, growing...

(Boosey & Hawkes Voice). One of the most prolific and respected of American art song composers, Ned Rorem is finally represented in a substantial, representative collection, which includes many newly published transpositions, and six songs never before published: Chromatic Fantasy * The End *...

Erik Satie (1866-1925) was a quirky, innovative and enigmatic composer whose impact has spread far beyond the musical world. As an artist active in several spheres - from cabaret to religion, from calligraphy to poetry and playwriting - and collaborator with some of the...

Schubert's Four Impromptus for Piano, Op. 142 are among his most beloved and popular works, showcasing the composer's extraordinary lyrical gifts and technical virtuosity. With their romantic melodies and delicate phrasing, these pieces are a testament to Schubert's genius and continue to captivate audiences...

(Vocal Collection). With 45 songs by 22 composers, this is the most comprehensive single volume of art songs composed by women ever published. It includes biographical information about the composers and historical information about each song, with songs in English, French, German and Italian....

""Juliana"" is a novel written by William Strunk and originally published in 1904. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Juliana, as she navigates the challenges of growing up in a small town in...

Develops a new theory of space and register which will be essential reading for the music analyst, while offering radical new interpretations of canonical repertoire for the pianist, Beethoven scholar and informed listener. This is the first book to demonstrate the significance of registral...

This long-awaited autobiography is a must-read for classical musical enthusiasts and those fascinated by some of the twentieth century's star performers. It also offers unique insights into the history of music, the BBC and arts broadcasting in twentieth-century Britain. Sir Humphrey Burton is one...

A book of original songs in different formats and for different voice types, not considered as in any sense a song cycle, but representing some of the author's thoughts at a turning point in his life, the beginning of the 1990's.Author: W. D. HalseyISBN-10:...

Vocal Wisdom: Maxims Of Giovanni Battista Lamperti is a book written by William Earl Brown. The book is a collection of teachings and maxims from the renowned Italian singing teacher Giovanni Battista Lamperti. Lamperti was a respected vocal instructor in the 19th century and...