Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

Enchanted Wanderer: The Life of Carl Maria von Weber is a biography written by Lucy Poate Stebbins about the life of the famous German composer and conductor. The book explores Weber's personal and professional life, from his childhood in Germany to his rise to...

"Three Songs for a High Voice With Piano Accompaniment" by Frederick Jacobi is a collection of art songs showcasing the composer's lyrical and expressive style. These songs are ideal for vocalists looking for pieces that combine technical skill with emotional depth. Featuring intricate piano...

"The Appreciation of Music, Volume II" by Daniel Gregory Mason offers a detailed exploration into the world of classical music. This volume delves into musical forms, styles, and historical contexts, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of musical masterpieces. Mason's work serves as an...

""The Spirit of Gregorian Chant"" by Marie Pierik is a comprehensive guide to the history, theory, and practice of Gregorian chant. The book explores the origins of this ancient form of sacred music, tracing its development from the early Christian church to the present...

""A Mingled Chime: An Autobiography"" by Thomas Beecham is a memoir that chronicles the life and career of the renowned British conductor. Beecham shares his experiences and insights into the world of classical music, from his early years as a child prodigy to his...

Turandot is a lyric drama in three acts and five scenes, written by Giuseppe Adami. It tells the story of Princess Turandot, who has sworn to never marry any man unless he can answer three riddles correctly. If a suitor fails to answer the...

A Neglected Sense In Piano Playing is a book written by Daniel Gregory Mason and published in 1912. The book focuses on the importance of touch and feeling in piano playing, arguing that these aspects are often overlooked in traditional piano instruction. Mason argues...

The Life of Handel is a biography written by Victor Schoelcher in 1857. The book details the life and career of George Frideric Handel, a renowned German-British composer of the Baroque era. It covers Handel's early years in Germany, his move to Italy, and...

Coste's life and works. Born in 1805 as the son of an officer in the Napoleonic army, Coste went to Delfzijl, Holland with his father as a child of 8. In 1813 the French withdrew from this fortress, passing the Zuiderzee and the Rhine....

'It will take more than an earthquake to keep me from doing my work...' Music changed Romel Joseph's life. But on Jan. 12, 2010, it also saved it. That's when the blind musician and educator became trapped under three stories of rubble-the remains of...

Author: Christoph Willibald Von GluckISBN-10: 0793598125ISBN-13: 9780793598120Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 10.30h x 6.50w x 0.40d

(Piano Solo). Ravel's greatest piano masterpiece, written in 1908, inspired by three poems by Aloysius Bertrand. In 3 movements: Ondine, Le Gibet, Scarbo. The poems on which the pieces are based are presented in this edition in both French and English. This newly researched...

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: Michael AllisISBN-10: 1837651744ISBN-13: 9781837651740Publisher: Boydell PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/14/2026Pages: 308Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d

Stenhammar began work on what many consider to be his finest orchestral work in 1907-08. He completed the first version following his return from vacationing in Italy (1912-13). Dedicated to his wife Helga Marcia, the Serenade was given its premiere under the composer's baton...

This is a facsimile of the CUP 1921 edition of Part iii - The Hymns and Hymn Melodies of the Organ works.Author: Charles Sanford TerryISBN-10: 190685730XISBN-13: 9781906857301Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2010Pages: 388Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d

Author: Edward J. Hopkins,Edward F. RimbaultISBN-10: 1906857474ISBN-13: 9781906857479Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2011Pages: 834Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.65lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 2.00d

From the introduction "The inception of this biography of England's greatest singer - John Simms Reeves - is due to his son, Mr. Herbert Reeves."Author: Charles PearceISBN-10: 1906857865ISBN-13: 9781906857868Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/27/2009Pages: 356Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.74d

Gregor Tassie studies the lives, work, and legacy of three musicians who were trail-blazers in the Soviet avant-garde and led modernist music in the 1920s. Mosolov, Popov, and Roslavets were popular composers who have been unfortunately forgotten. This book is the first study in...

Author: Keches on Behalf of Boston Youth SymphoISBN-10: 1540225984ISBN-13: 9781540225986Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/28/2017Pages: 162Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.44d

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 the world over.Author: Martin ShawISBN-10: 1528701054ISBN-13: 9781528701051Publisher: Classic Music CollectionLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/18/2017Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Sheet music for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 5 in G major, K. 283. Reprinted from the "Breitkopf & Härtel" edition.Author: Samwise Publishing,Wolfgang Amadeus MozartISBN-10: 1503343936ISBN-13: 9781503343931Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2014Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.08d

Azalia: The Life of Madame E. Azalia Hackley is a biography written by M. Marguerite Davenport that chronicles the life of one of America's most prominent African American musicians, educators, and activists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides a...

""A Mingled Chime: An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by the famous British conductor, Sir Thomas Beecham. In this book, Beecham recounts his life story, from his childhood and early years in music to his rise to fame as a conductor and founder of...

""Dmitri Shostakovich: The Life And Background Of A Soviet Composer"" is a biography written by Victor Ilyich Seroff that explores the life and work of the renowned Russian composer, Dmitri Shostakovich. The book delves into Shostakovich's upbringing in St. Petersburg, his early musical education,...

""A Mingled Chime: An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by the renowned British conductor, Sir Thomas Beecham. In this book, Beecham recounts his life and career, from his childhood in a musical family to his rise as one of the most respected conductors of...

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). Available for the first time in one volume, this collection includes the opera and ballet arrangements made with violinist Samuel Dushkin, a piece for unaccompanied violin, and Stravinsky's one original work for violin and piano, Duo concertante. Contents: Ballad...

Bach-Jahrbuch, Volume 10 is a scholarly exploration of the life, times, and music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Published by the Neue Bachgesellschaft, this volume provides in-depth analysis and research on various aspects of Bach's compositions, performance practices, and historical context. Featuring contributions from leading...

"Chansons De Kauffmann" is a collection of vocal music attributed to A.-Sébastien Kauffmann and Boitel. This songbook preserves a selection of art songs, likely from the 19th century, offering insights into the musical tastes and performance practices of the time. It is a valuable...

Contents: Brief Biography of the Composer; Sources; Description of the Oboe Concertos; Facsimiles of Various Pages of the Autograph Manuscripts of the Oboe Concertos; and the actual Scores for Concerto No. 1 in E-flat; Concerto No. 2 in C; Concerto No. 3 in C,...

(Music Sales America). Easy-to-intermediate arrangements designed to bring out the best qualities of the flute are the hallmark of this collection. It includes piano accompaniment and separate flute part and features works by Beethoven, Brahms, Dvorak and Schubert, as well as folk songs, dances,...

(String Solo). For unaccompanied violin. Text in English and Spanish.Author: Otakar SevcikISBN-10: 0634050788ISBN-13: 9780634050787Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.90w x 0.60d

This book considers the idea of nature in the music of Anton Webern. It stands out from other studies because it explores the wider social and cultural dimensions of the music, as opposed to an often narrow, technical analysis. In doing so it offers...

Mendelssohn's three greatest symphonies -- among the most performed and best-loved in the orchestral repertoire -- are presented here in one handsome, authoritative volume. This modestly priced compilation is essential for music students, conductors, and other music lovers.Known as the "Scottish" Symphony, Symphony No....

William Billings (1746-1800) was the most important native-born composer of the American colonial and Federal eras. He wrote hundreds of choral compositions, which were set to sacred or devotional texts for use by church choirs, singing schools, and musical societies. Extremely popular in his...

"Late style" is a critical term routinely deployed to characterise the work of selected authors, composers, and creative artists as they enter their last phase of production--often, but not only, in old age. Taken at face value, this terminology merely points to a chronological...

for SATB and piano Jonathan Wikeley's choral arrangement of Vaughan Williams's Four Last Songs offers a new way to engage with these beautiful late works. The texts are by Ursula Vaughan Williams, and the set begins and ends with two poems that were inspired...

Classical Recording: A Practical Guide in the Decca Tradition is the authoritative guide to all aspects of recording acoustic classical music, providing detailed descriptions, diagrams, and photographs of fundamental recording techniques such as the Decca Tree, post-production workflow, and the practicalities of working on...

Author: Constance MeyerISBN-13: 9798995384212Publisher: Constance MeyerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/26/2026Pages: 204Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.19lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

Author: Constance MeyerISBN-13: 9798995384205Publisher: Constance MeyerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/26/2026Pages: 204Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.82lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d

DISCOVER THE COMPOSERS WHO DEFINED WESTERN MUSIC THROUGH FINE SCHOLARSHIP, ORIGINAL VISUAL ART, AND PRECISE HISTORICAL INSIGHTThe 50 Greatest Classical Composers of All Time by bestselling author, composer, and award-winning historian Lochlainn Seabrook is a richly illustrated examination of the figures who shaped the...

The first fully annotated scholarly edition and masterful new translation of Wagner's autobiography, revealing the composer's self-fashioning and mythmaking. Richard Wagner's life was as tempestuous as his music and in his own retelling it constitutes a gripping narrative. His autobiography, My Life, matters if...

The Beethoven symphonies are timeless masterpieces. Transcribed for solo piano, the first two symphonies are lively, energetic and majestic. The transcriptions are playable on the level of the Beethoven piano sonatas. These arrangements are faithful to Beethoven and carry a symphonic quality. Ideal for...

(Vocal Score). The oratorio La Fenice sul rogo ovvero la morte di San Giuseppe can rightly be considered the debut of Pergolesi's career as a composer: composed in the early months of 1731 the oratorio was commissioned by the Congregazione di San Giuseppe located...

This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural...

Once Upon a Record takes the reader behind the usually sacrosanct doors of the music industry. Geoffrey Weule has worked with some of the greatest names in music and entertainment. His career, spanning more than half a century, covered record retail, record companies, artist...

Leeds Baroque is a period instrument performance group (choir and orchestra) based in West Yorkshire directed by Peter Holman. Members are drawn from professional and non-professional players with students from the University of Leeds School of Music and the region's music colleges and conservatoires....

(Guitar Play-Along). The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the audio to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. This unique volume allows...

(LKM Music). The first new American edition in over a century. Edited by eminent Czech violinist and teacher Jaroslav Foltyn, a master of teaching violin left hand technique. Foltyn's fingerings solve many technical issues that have existed for decades. "First published in 1875, generations...

This is the second part of 3 volumes of the danzas by puertorrican composer Luciano Quiñones, one of the foremost danza's composer of the XX and XXI century. It includes 14 danzas in chronological order from 1990 to 2001. Most of them have been...