Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

(Piano Collection). Contents: Sonatinas, Op. 60 (Nos. 1, 2, 3) * Sonatinas, Op. 88 (Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4).Author: Friedrich KuhlauISBN-10: 0793589142ISBN-13: 9780793589142Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.70w x 0.40d

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

18th-Century Piano Music focuses on the core composers of the 18th century repertoire. The book begins with an overview of the keyboard instruments that were in use during the period, and a chapter on performance practice. Then, the book proceeds through each major composer,...

Twentieth- and Twenty-First-Century Song Cycles: Analytical Pathways Toward Performance presents analyses of fourteen song cycles composed after the turn of the twentieth century, offering "ways into" the musical and poetic structure of each cycle to performers, scholars, and students alike.Author: Gordon SlyISBN-10: 0367220253ISBN-13: 9780367220259Publisher:...

Dual natures comprised Chopin's personality. On one hand, he was a highly creative romantic idealist and on the other, a realist trying to cope with the world at large. Documentary evidence illustrates the disparities in his personality as a reflection of these two diverse...

Even after acquiring the Doctor of Laws degree from both the University of Berlin and the Sorbonne (discussed in a letter, along with the effects of living in Europe during the Nazi era), Konrad Wolff's enthusiasm for music was so overwhelming that he became...

Radie Britain: A Bio-Bibliography is a concise biography which summarizes the major events in the prolific American composer's life, and describes the conditions under which her singular talent emerged. An in-depth interview with Britain herself gives the opportunity to hear her own personal thoughts...

In the past five decades, Ulysses Kay has produced more than 135 compositions, representing divergent musical forms. His works include five operas, over 20 large orchestral works, more than 30 choral compositions, over 15 chamber works, a ballet suite, and numerous other compositions for...

In July of 1884, pianist Calixa Lavallée performed a recital of works by American composers that began a highly influential series of such concerts. Over the course of the next decade, hundreds of all-American concerts were performed in the United States and Europe, a...

inch....this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken inch. (Oliver James, Contact Magazine) A novel and comprehensive approach to transferring from the C to F instrument. 430 music...

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...

(Schott). From Penderecki's later period, this is a more melodic entry in his canon, though still including passages using extended technique and requiring virtuosic playing.Author: Krzysztof PendereckiISBN-10: 3795795575ISBN-13: 9783795795573Publisher: SchottLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/1987Pages: 8Format: OtherWeight: 0.01lbsSize: 11.70h x 9.00w x 0.20d

(Schott). Flamenco is once again incredibly popular and modern Flamenco groups like the Gipsy Kings are topping the charts with international hits like "Rumba flamenca." In Gipsy Guitar the author shows guitarists how to enter the world of the rumba flamenca, and demonstrates the...

Medieval Iberian liturgical practice was independent of the Roman liturgy. As such, its sources preserve an unfamiliar and fascinating devotional journey through the liturgical year. However, although Old Hispanic liturgical chant has long been considered one of the most important medieval chant traditions, what...

(Vocal Collection). Includes recorded diction lessons, IPA and word for word translations. The "Complete Package" is comparable to a retail price of $57.93 if components are bought separately. Contents: BEETHOVEN: Der Kuss * Ich Liebe dich * Sehnsucht * BRAHMS: Dein blaues Auge *...

Wagner's Siegfried Idyll (WWV 103) represents one of the few non-operatic works created by Wagner. This work for small orchestra was originally composed for his second wife, Cosima, and was originally performed on her birthday, with Wagner waking her to the theme.Author: Mark A....

Discover a rich compilation of piano-music from some of the most renowned composers of the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries. Perfect for music enthusiasts, teachers, and anyone who loves to play the piano, this collection offers a wealth of exceptional pieces written for the...

Author: W. S. Lewis,Wilmarth Sheldon Lewis,UnknownISBN-10: 0837172195ISBN-13: 9780837172194Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/07/1974Pages: 336Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.18lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d

Mozart's piano concertos stand alongside his operas and symphonies as his most frequently performed and best loved music. They have attracted the attention of generations of musicologists who have explored their manifold meanings from a variety of viewpoints. In this study, John Irving brings...

(Piano Duet). Two Pianos, Four Hands. 2 Copies needed to perform.Author: Gustav HolstISBN-10: 071193925XISBN-13: 9780711939257Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 110Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 12.04h x 8.92w x 0.30d

A unique, comprehensive guide to Danish music, this book furnishes an extensive annotated bibliography and a directory of all organizations, institutions, and facilities in the world pertaining to 20th century Danish music. The bibliography includes printed media of composers, music, music theories, musical developments,...

Irwin Bazelon, one of the most original figures in American music in the second half of the 20th century, devoted his life to the art of composition. He was also well known for his musical compositions for films, television, commercials, and documentaries. His music...

Originally published in German as Interpreting Mozart on the Keyboard in 1957, this definitive work on the performance of Mozart's works has greatly influenced students and scholars of keyboard literature and of Mozart. Now, in a completely updated and revised edition, this book includes...

This collection features a selection of calm classical pieces, 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 to Suzuki...

This collection features a selection of classical masterworks by the most renowned composers: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, George Frideric Handel, Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Antonio Vivaldi and Richard Wagner.All the pieces are presented in simplified...

Double Stopping traces the migration of celebrity violinists to and from Australia to investigate routes of contact between metropoles and peripheries, and the impact of world wars and political instability on patterns of musical migration. Mobility and migration were integral to the careers of...

This is a facsimile of the first edition, printed for the Author, in Edinburgh in 1721.Author: Alexander MalcolmISBN-10: 1904331564ISBN-13: 9781904331568Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2008Pages: 652Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.08lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.44d

Antony Hopkins was most instrumental in opening up classical music to a wider audience. To celebrate his 90th birthday in 2011 (21st March, same date as Bach but different year) we are republishing Volumes I and II of 'The Concertgoer's Companion'. Volume II covers...

The musical, social and political history of the renowned St Thomas School and Church In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the cantors of the St. Thomas School and Church in Leipzig could be counted among the most significant German composers of their times. But...

A classic French Christmas carol originally published in 1867. 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: Charles GounodISBN-10:...

TchaikovskyÊ1/4s Sixth Symphony (1893), widely recognized as one of the worldÊ1/4s most deeply tragic compositions, is also known for the mystery surrounding its hidden programme and for TchaikovskyÊ1/4s unexpected death nine days after its premiere. While the sensational speculations about the composerÊ1/4s possible planned...

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: 1443727997ISBN-13: 9781443727990Publisher: Saerchinger...

Lafayette Comes To America is a historical non-fiction book written by Louis Gottschalk. The book tells the story of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who played a crucial role in the American Revolution. The book covers Lafayette's journey to America, his interactions...

Arturo Toscanini by Tobia Nicotra is a comprehensive biography of the legendary Italian conductor. The book covers Toscanini's life from his early years in Parma, Italy, through his rise to fame as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. Nicotra explores Toscanini's...

""Heading For The Abyss"" is a memoir written by Prince Lichnowsky, a prominent German diplomat who served as the ambassador to Great Britain before and during the First World War. The book provides a unique perspective on the events leading up to the war...

It was Carl Dahlhaus who coined the phrase 'dead time' to describe the state of the symphony between Schumann and Brahms. Christopher Fifield argues that many of the symphonies dismissed by Dahlhaus made worthy contributions to the genre. He traces the root of the...

""Schumann Heink: The Last of the Titans"" is a biography written by Mary Lawton. The book tells the story of Ernestine Schumann Heink, a German-American contralto singer who was one of the most famous and beloved performers of her time. Born in 1861, Schumann...

""A Mingled Chime: An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by the renowned British conductor and composer, Sir Thomas Beecham. The book provides an intimate and detailed account of Beecham's life, from his childhood in a musical family to his rise to international fame as...

Choirs and Choral Music is a book written by Arthur Mees in 1901. It is a comprehensive guide to the history, development, and practice of choral music. The book covers a wide range of topics related to choral music, including the different types of...

I Hear You Calling Me is a memoir written by Lily McCormack, the wife of the renowned Irish tenor, John McCormack. The book offers a glimpse into the life of the McCormack family, detailing their experiences and adventures as they traveled the world for...

""I Hear You Calling Me"" is a memoir written by Lily McCormack, the wife of the famous Irish tenor John McCormack. The book chronicles their life together, from their early days in Ireland to John's rise to international fame as a performer. Lily shares...

Johannes Brahms is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard that provides an in-depth look into the life and career of the famous German composer. The book covers Brahms' childhood, his early musical education, and his rise to fame as a composer and conductor. Hubbard...

First published in 1998, this volume by Derek Hyde remedies the lack of information concerning the contribution made by women to musical life in Britain during the nineteenth century in this carefully researched survey. The book reveals the significant role played by women in...

This is a deliberately provocative book crossing many disciplinary boundaries and locating music and art education within a context of contemporary social and political problems in a time of growing disruption and authoritarianism. Intended firstly for music teacher educators, practicing music teachers, and graduate...

Music Education for Social Change: Constructing an Activist Music Education develops an activist music education rooted in principles of social justice and anti-oppression, raising the question: amidst racism and violence targeted at people who embody difference, how can music education contribute to changing the...

Flourishing in Music Education: Lessons from Positive Psychology presents research, theory, and best practices about potential pitfalls, as well as strategies for how successful music teachers can negotiate issues in the wake of the COVID-19 climate, both on a daily and long-term basis. Masked...

Explore the rich history and enduring power of oratorios with George P. Upton's "The Standard Oratorios: Their Stories, Their Music, And Their Composers." This accessible guide delves into the captivating narratives, magnificent music, and brilliant composers behind some of the most beloved oratorios in...

This catalogue of dramatic music scores is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of music. It covers scores from the High Renaissance period through the early Baroque, providing detailed information on the works of some of the greatest composers of the...

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...

This collection of letters from the famous composer Fryderyk Chopin sheds new light on his life and work. From his struggles with illness to his deep love for George Sand, Chopin's letters provide a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a true musical genius.This...