Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

Gerald Finzi (1901-1956) was a British composer, editor, author, and outdoorsman/agrarian. Many of his works (a body of fewer than 50) are choral or solo vocal in nature. At the heart of his musical contributions is a unique blend of the metaphysical and mystical...

This collection features a selection of masterworks by Ludwig van Beethoven, presented in a simplified version for the beginner.10 easy and fun themes to play as solos, that can be accompanied by piano or guitar (chords symbols are included above the staff).A complementary repertoire...

A detailed exploration of the works for winds by Gustav Holst, the renowned composer of The Planets, aided by musical analysis and rich historical documentation. Gustav Holst (1874-1934) was an English composer and music educator whose work spanned four decades. Though he remains most...

A living hymnody from the heart of twelfth-century worship. Ancient metre, living devotional voice. Prepared by S. Wrangham (Digby), this volume draws on the Gauthier text edition and presents the Latin originals alongside English renderings that preserve the original metres; short explanatory notes illuminate...

(BH Large Choral). SATB arrangements by David Brunner, Irving Fine, Glenn Koponen, Gregory Rose, and R. Wilding-White collected for the first time in a complete edition. Includes the original notes on the songs. Titles include: (Set 1) The Boatmen's Dance, The Dodger, Long Time...

Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) belongs to most famous violonists of all the periods. Except of violins he was able to play the mandolin and guitar as well. He composed for all instruments. I focused on compositions called 43 Ghiribizzi that were in origin devoted to...

(Schirmer Performance Editions). 17 pieces from various opus sets in progressive order. Kabalevsky often quoted Russian writer Maxim Gorky that books for children should be "the same as for adults, only better." In one volume the miniature masterpieces that Kabalevsky composed for piano students...

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). Horn and PianoAuthor: Gilbert VinterISBN-10: 1495016609ISBN-13: 9781495016608Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2004Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 12.25h x 9.25w x 0.05d

(Brass Ensemble). Contents: Amazing Grace * Andante (Concerto in E Flat) * Contrapunctus I * Cor Royal * Farandole (L'Arlesienne) * Hallelujah! * Havah Nagilah * Just a Closer Walk with Thee * Kimigayo * Largo * My Heart Ever Faithful * Pachelbel Canon...

This book is a study of Richard Wagner's opera Tristan und Isolde. It explores the themes, motifs, and musical structures of the work. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Wagner's music and the history of opera.This work has been selected...

(BH Piano). Feel the beat and energy of Christopher Norton's set of original piano miniatures. Microrock introduces the beginner to the high spirits of rock musical styles: twenty pieces capturing the characteristic qualities of this stimulating and effervescent music but with only modest technical...

Author: Dmitri ShostakovichISBN-10: 0793538645ISBN-13: 9780793538645Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.40d

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...

Regarded by many as Brahms' first real chamber work, the Clarinet Quintet is here placed in the context of chamber music in general, Brahms' own earlier music, and the history and repertory of the clarinet generally. In addition to providing a detailed analysis, Colin...

A monumental accomplishment from the age of Enlightenment, the string quartets of Joseph Haydn hold a central place not only in the composer's oeuvre, but also in our modern conception of form, style, and expression in the instrumental music of his day. Here, renowned...

About The BookDemetrius is a young boy whose world is forever changed when he experiences the vibrant jazz parade of New Orleans. As the music surrounds him, he realizes that it's more than sound-it's a feeling, a rhythm, and a connection that transcends words.From...

When this volume was originally published in 1954 it was the first complete history of the Bach family from the 16th Century miller Veit to Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst (1759-1845), Johann Sebastian's grandson. Author: Karl Geiringer,Irene GeiringerISBN-10: 1032896418ISBN-13: 9781032896410Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/19/2026Pages: 564Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.73lbsSize:...

A definitive study of Janáček's Sinfonietta, tracing its creation, reception, and rise to international prominence. This book provides a musical 'biography' of Leos Janáček's (1854-1928) most famous orchestral piece - his Sinfonietta - by analysing its sources, composition, reception history, recordings and musical component...

This is an edited volume of music histories--of peoples, places, and institutions--that refuses to shy away from the geopolitical realities of a global musicology. With an ironic undertone to the "elsewhere" in the book's title, the volume's contributors grapple with the ethical and democratizing...

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 life-changing, transformative power of classical music, as told in powerful and moving personal experiences of composers, artists, amateurs, students, teachers, critics, audience. 38 chapters.With special contributors: James Kent, director, CHOPIN SAVED MY LIFERachel Barton Pine, violinistLen Mullenger, founder, Music Web InternationalNicholas Reed, producer,...

Author: Edward F. RimbaultISBN-10: 1906857423ISBN-13: 9781906857424Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2009Pages: 452Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.37lbsSize: 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.91d

This is a facsimile of the original 1776 edition, not the Victorian reprint. This is volume 1 of 5. See other ISBN entries for the other 4 volumes.Author: John HawkinsISBN-10: 1906857504ISBN-13: 9781906857509Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2009Pages: 576Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.24lbsSize: 9.69h x...

This is a facsimile of volume 1 of the first edition in 1773. ISBN 978-1-84955-065-9. . Volume 2 is available as a matching pair, 978-1-84955-067-3. . Both volumes have also been reprinted as one book which makes it slightly cheaper, 978-1-904331-58-2. .Author: Charles BurneyISBN-10:...

Originally published in 1934, this is an exhaustive examination of one of Bach's greatest works, and is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in this great composer. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the...

(Ashley Publications). Simplified arrangements of 12 of his best: The Entertainer * Maple Leaf Rag * Harmony Club Waltz * Peacherine Rag * Elite Syncopations * Bethena * Easy Winners * more.Author: Scott JoplinISBN-10: 1423440951ISBN-13: 9781423440956Publisher: Ashley PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1996Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 11.70h...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Cesar SaerchingerISBN-10: 1406753009ISBN-13: 9781406753004Publisher: Saerchinger...

""The Structure of Music"" by Percy Goetschius is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of music theory. The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different aspect of music theory. Part one covers the basics of music notation, including...

The Oxford History of Music Volume 1: The Polyphonic Period, Part One: Method of Musical Art 330-1330 is a book written by H. E. Wooldridge and originally published in 1901. The book focuses on the period of music history from 330 to 1330, also...

Handel by C.F. Abdy Williams is a comprehensive biography of the famous German-British composer George Frideric Handel. The book covers Handel's life and career, starting with his early years in Germany and his studies in Italy, and continuing through his time in London where...

""Victor Herbert: The Biography Of America�������s Greatest Composer Of Romantic Music"" by Joseph Kaye is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and work of Victor Herbert, one of America's most beloved composers. Herbert, who lived from 1859 to 1924, was a prolific...

""An Introduction to Music"" by Martin Bernstein is a comprehensive guide to the world of music, written for music lovers and students alike. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of music, the different genres and styles of music, the...

Music for Fun is a book written by Sigmund Spaeth that explores the world of music and its role in entertainment. The book provides a comprehensive overview of different types of music, including classical, popular, and folk music, and discusses their history, development, and...

""The Art of Transcribing for the Organ"" is a comprehensive textbook written by Herbert F. Ellingford in 1922. The book is designed for organists who want to learn how to arrange choral and instrumental music for the organ. The book covers a wide range...

The Mystical Hymns of Orpheus is a book by Thomas Taylor that explores the ancient Greek poet and musician Orpheus and his mystical hymns. The book includes a collection of Orpheus' hymns, which were believed to have magical and transformative powers in ancient Greece....

Explore the life and legacy of one of classical music's most beloved figures in "Schubert and His Work," presented by the New York Philharmonic Symphony Society. This biography, meticulously prepared for print republication, delves into the world of Franz Schubert, the celebrated composer whose...

Dive into the world of classical piano with Edward Baxter Perry's "Descriptive Analyses of Piano Works." This meticulously prepared edition offers invaluable insights into the structure and beauty of piano music. Designed "For the Use of Teachers, Players, and Music Clubs," this book presents...

This book is a comprehensive study of Bach's monumental work, The Well-Tempered Clavier. Through analysis of each of the forty-eight preludes and fugues, Gray provides insight into Bach's compositional techniques and the historical context in which the work was created. Musicians of all levels...

This classic biography of the great composer Richard Wagner provides a detailed and engaging account of his life, music, and creative process. Drawing on primary sources and his own insights as a music critic, the author explores the complex personalities, relationships, and influences that...

An inspiring collection of letters written by iconic composer and pianist Franz Liszt. The letters offer a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a creative mind, with insights into Liszt's music, his relationships, and his personal struggles. This volume is essential reading for...

On the basis of a careful analysis of Olivier Messiaen's work, this book argues for a renewal of our thinking about religious music. Addressing his notion of a "hyper-religious" music of sounds and colors, it aims to show that Messiaen has broken new ground....

This book is the first attempt at a comprehensive, international bibliography of literature on Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), worldwide in coverage and accessing literature written between 1848 and 1982 inclusive. Quigley cites more than 4,700 references, including material overlooked in previous compilations. The work is...

Filling a significant gap in current scholarship, the fourteen original essays that make up this volume individually and collectively reflect on the relationship between music and Orientalism in the British Empire over the course of the long nineteenth century. Four different themes are explored,...

Through the systematic analysis of data from music rehearsals, lessons, and performances, this book develops a new conceptual framework for studying cognitive processes in musical activity. Author: Linda KaastraISBN-10: 0367151928ISBN-13: 9780367151928Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/26/2020Pages: 164Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

This monograph, translated from the original Danish, concentrates on the plan and execution of 'Messiah', its singers and performances, manuscripts and editions, and aesthetics. . . . For all scholarly collections. Library JournalAuthor: Jens Peter LarsenISBN-10: 031324426XISBN-13: 9780313244261Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/26/1990Pages: 336Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbsSize:...

" . . . a joy to read." --Choice" . . . spiritedly written . . . " --Music and LettersAlthough the Russian piano concerto had inauspicious beginnings, its development during the19th century laid superb artistic foundations for the monumental concerti of the 20th...

Author: Will McNicol,Joseph AlexanderISBN-10: 1789334810ISBN-13: 9781789334814Publisher: WWW.Fundamental-Changes.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2026Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.18d

(Schirmer Performance Editions). 20 pieces from Op. 27, Op. 39, Op. 51, Op. 88, and Op. 89 in progressive order. Kabalevsky often quoted Russian writer Maxim Gorky that books for children should be "the same as for adults, only better." In one volume the...

Ralph Vaughan Willams is one of the most celebrated composers in British history, and this book explores his life and work in detail. With insightful analysis and a wealth of information on his compositions, Howes offers a comprehensive portrait of this iconic figure in...

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,...