Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

(Guitar Collection). A fantastic collection of 48 classical guitar pieces in standard notation and tab: Adelita (Mazurka) * Allegro Spiritoso * Bianco Fiore * Bourree in E Minor * Bourree * Capriccio * Captain Digorie Piper's Galliard * Dowland's Galliard * Espanoleta * Estudio...

The music of Alec Wilder (1907-1980) blends several American musical traditions, such as jazz and the American popular song, with classical European forms and techniques. Stylish and accessible, Wilder's musical oeuvre ranged from sonatas, suites, concertos, operas, ballets, and art songs to woodwind quintets,...

The first full-length biography of the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the Grawemeyer Award, Aaron Jay Kernis achieved recognition as one of the leading composers of his generation while still in his thirties. Since then his eloquent yet accessible...

(Schott). For SATB Chorus with SSATB Soli and Orchestra. Of the 4 surviving settings of the Te Deum by Charpentier, the present one composed in the 'joyeux et tres guerrier' key of D major, is undoubtedly his most famous work, thanks to television producers...

Author: Wolfgang Amadeus MozartISBN-10: 3795769906ISBN-13: 9783795769901Publisher: EulenburgLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/1984Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.11lbsSize: 7.50h x 5.25w x 0.10d

(Schott). For 2 solo voices, chorus and chamber orchestra.Author: Johann Sebastian BachISBN-10: 3795762707ISBN-13: 9783795762704Publisher: EulenburgLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1986Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 7.50h x 5.25w x 0.25d

Currently, there are no comprehensive guides to classical music available to the young adult reader. Most parents and teachers appreciate the value and importance of classical music, and would like to be able to pass on their enjoyment to the next generation. Yet there...

Author: Gordon W. StearnsISBN-10: 1967810060ISBN-13: 9781967810062Publisher: Glenwood TreehouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/28/2026Pages: 158Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing this collection to become part of your musical journey. Each song in this book was born in the context of real ministry with children-during lessons, rehearsals, special celebrations, and worship services.My sincere prayer is...

(BH Piano). My Third Piano Sonata was written as a commission for a piano competition sponsored by the Kulturkreis der deutschen Industrie (Cultural Circle of the German Industry). The winner of this competition, the young Brazilian pianist Fabio Martino, premiered it on 9 October...

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...

If you are planning to visit Europe or Africa and want to learn about famous places without paying for a tour guide, you will need this book.This book is about the author's ambitious plan in the summer of 2017 - visiting 11 cities in...

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...

(BH Piano). Commissioned by Radio France and premiered by the dedicatee Bertrand Chamayou in Paris at the beginning of 2023, the ten-minute work follows the Beethovenian 'development type'. Like Holler's two preceding piano sonatas, it is a one-movement piece. At the centre is the...

Author: Kurt WeillISBN-10: 3702432876ISBN-13: 9783702432874Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing CorporationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2010Pages: 16Format: Paperback

Author: Anna ClyneISBN-10: 1705146309ISBN-13: 9781705146309Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2021Pages: 56Format: Paperback

Would Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts be the superstars they are today if they had not been turned down for roles on soap operas? Would Everybody Loves Raymond ever have been created if Ray Romano hadn't been fired from Newsradio? Would the character of...

(Educational Piano). This classic fairy tale in musical form is based on the well-known story from "Grimm's Fairy Tales" and was written originally by German composer Engelbert Humperdinck. This arrangement features Humperdinck's melodies but in a format easier to comprehend for early intermediate or...

(Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books). Full ScoresAuthor: Ned RoremISBN-10: 1495000397ISBN-13: 9781495000393Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2004Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.18d

Author: Dominick ArgentoISBN-10: 1476813396ISBN-13: 9781476813394Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2012Pages: 8Format: Paperback

Explore the captivating world of orchestral storytelling with Lawrence Gilman's "Stories of Symphonic Music: A Guide to the Meaning of Important Symphonies, Overtures, and Tone-poems from Beethoven to the Present Day." This classic work opens the door to understanding the rich narratives embedded within...

This is the first book-length study of the Orgelbüchlein, the masterful collection of organ chorales by Johann Sebastian Bach. This 'Little Organ Book' is regarded by Bach scholars as one of the composer's most important achievements and by organ scholars as a milestone in...

Originally published in 1924, and authored by a renowned pianist and musicologist, this book is a comprehensive study of the history and evolution of pianoforte music from its origins in the early 18th century to modern times. The book begins with a discussion of...

A collection of essays that reinvigorates our understanding of some of Mozart's best-loved works.One of the world's most revered composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) wrote works in almost every genre. His life and work continue to fascinate scholars, performers, and music lovers alike. Mozart...

Author: Idil BiretISBN-13: 9798888550083Publisher: Chestnut Hill PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2026Pages: 348Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 9.11h x 6.01w x 1.11dReview Citation(s): PW Booklife Reviews 05/11/2026

"Beethoven: Impressions of Contemporaries" is a compelling collection of primary source accounts that provides an intimate window into the life and personality of Ludwig van Beethoven. Compiled from the journals, letters, and memoirs of his peers, this work gathers the firsthand observations of fellow...

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...

When you study "classical music" you learn right away that there's "in tune" and "out of tune." One is good, the other is bad. A value judgement. And there are "right notes" and "wrong notes." Another value judgement. And you begin to sense that...

An indispensable biography for anyone interested in Constant Lambert, ballet and British musical life in the first part of the twentieth century. Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award of Excellence - Certificate of Merit in Historical Recorded Sound Research in Classical Music To the...

(E.B. Marks). 51 songs, including music from Casino Paradise, Dynamite Tonite, Greatshot, The Wind in the Willows, Ancient Cabaret, Minicabs, Songs to Dance, and songs not from a show, set, or cycle ("Lime Jello Marshmallow Cottage Cheese Surprise" and more). With notes on the...

Founded in 1935, The American Record Guide is America's oldest classical music review magazine. In 1987, when Donald Vroon assumed its editorship, he took on the Herculean task of writing editorials on a vast array of subjects, amassing a wealth of commentary and criticism...

A Treatise On Counterpoint, Canon, And Fugue is a comprehensive book written by Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley in 1880. The book provides an in-depth study of the principles of counterpoint, canon, and fugue, which are essential techniques in Western classical music composition. The author...

""Review of the Life and Writings of M. Hale Smith"" is a book written by L. C. Browne that provides an in-depth analysis of the life and literary works of M. Hale Smith. The book covers Smith's personal life, including his upbringing, education, and...

The Modes of Ancient Greek Music is a comprehensive study of the musical modes used in ancient Greece, written by David Monro. The book explores the history and development of Greek music, and examines the various modes and scales that were used by ancient...

This comprehensive index is an essential companion to any lover of Monteverdi's music. Compiled over many years by a team of dedicated experts, it provides an alphabetical listing of every work by this towering figure of the Baroque era. Whether you are a seasoned...

In this compelling biography of composer Richard Wagner, author Judith Gautier explores the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the history of music. Drawing on a range of sources and incorporating insights from the author's own experiences, this book...

William Ashton Ellis's Richard Wagner's Prose Works Vol. IV is the fourth in a series of volumes translating Wagner's essays and writings. This particular volume covers Wagner's late works, such as Parsifal and The Ring of the Nibelung, and their philosophical and aesthetic implications....

This engaging book explores the rich history and culture of organ music. From the earliest examples of organ music to more contemporary works, Williams guides readers on a fascinating journey through this unique and beloved musical tradition.This work has been selected by scholars as...

(Music Sales America). For solo voices, SATB chorus and Orchestra Edited with a new English translation by Neil Jenkins.Author: Johann Sebastian BachISBN-10: 0853609861ISBN-13: 9780853609865Publisher: Novello & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2003Pages: 248Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 10.90h x 7.70w x 0.80d

In Dean Dixon: Negro at Home, Maestro Abroad, conductor and scholar Rufus Jones Jr. brings to light a literal treasure trove of unpublished primary sources to tell the compelling story of this great American conductor. A testament to Dixon's resolve, this first-ever full-length biography...

Essays in Honor of Christopher Hogwood: The Maestro's Direction is a collection of scholarly papers by a variety of authors in honor of the 70th birthday of Christopher Hogwood in 2011. Maestro Hogwood has distinguished himself as a keyboard player, music editor, writer, and...

(Piano Collection). Designed for use with any method or series, the combination of classic and original pieces in these 4 books is very useful for reinforcing theory and technique, and are attractive for recitals.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 0793588413ISBN-13: 9780793588411Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages:...

(Piano Duet). Contents: Serenade in D, K.320 * Serenade in D, K.250/248b * Symphony No. 31 in D, K.297/300a * Symphony No. 34 in C, K.338 * Symphony No. 33 in Bo, K.319 * Symphony in G by Leopold Mozart, K. Anh. 293.Author: Wolfgang...

(Vocal Large Works). Contents: Amo, Amas, I Love a Lass (Arnold) * Anthony Preaches to the Fish (Mahler) * Ballad of the Fat Turkeys (Chabrier) * Church Bell at Night (Barber) * The Classicist (Mussorgsky) * The Cunning Constable (Leveridge) * A Fine Line...

(Piano Collection). Chapters I-VII are printed in their entirety particularly useful to the class who wishes to perform more repertoire within each chapter, or to explore the concepts and creative activities at a more leisurely pace.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 079354436XISBN-13: 9780793544363Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language:...

(Music Sales America). Beethoven's Mass In C was commissioned by Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy for the name-day of his wife Princess Maria, and was first performed on 13 September 1807. Beethoven's setting continues the series of six great Masses composed by Haydn in previous years...

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...

(Piano Collection). Contents: Prelude & Fugue in A * Prelude & Fugue in A Minor * Prelude & Fugue in A Flat * Prelude & Fugue in B Minor * Prelude & Fugue in B Flat * Prelude & Fugue in B Flat Minor...

"Famous Composers" by Nathan Haskell Dole offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the lives and legacies of the world's most influential musical geniuses. Written with both the student and the music lover in mind, this collection provides detailed biographical sketches that trace the...

Illusions for Piano Music by De Zárraga invites the listener into a shifting sound world where perception is constantly challenged and redefined. Through delicate textures, unexpected harmonic turns, and subtle rhythmic ambiguities, the piece blurs the boundary between reality and imagination, creating sonic mirages...