Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

"The charm of Schumann's symphonies lies in their never long repressed lyricism." -- Grove's Dictionary Although Schumann composed only four complete symphonies, the originality and lyrical qualities of his symphonic works have made them staples of the orchestral repertoire. This volume contains the complete,...

Acknowledged as the supreme melodic master of nineteenth-century Russian music, Tchaikovsky brought the full power of his gifts to bear in the composition of his last three symphonies. Here are the full scores of the fourth, fifth, and sixth symphonies, embodying the sumptuous tone...

Practically without ancestry, the songs of Franz Schubert stand out as the crowning achievement of the lieder tradition. The directly appealing melodies, with their infinite variety and grace, and the highly evocative accompaniments, filled with graceful pianistic figures, lend these short masterpieces the rare...

The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book is "the most remarkable, and in many respects the most valuable collection of Elizabethan keyboard music," according to Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians. Of unknown origins, the previously scarce collector's item is now available at popular prices for the...

It contains excerpts from the theoretical works by Praetorius, Niedy, Telemann, Mattheson, Heinichen, J. S. and C. P. E. Bach, Quantz, Padre Mattei; numerous examples, including complete pieces, from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and many exercises for the student.Author: Hermann KellerISBN-10: 0393097447ISBN-13: 9780393097443Publisher:...

The Guarneri Quartet is fabled for its unique longevity and high-spirited virtuosity. Here is its story from the inside--a story filled with drama, humor, danger, compassion, and, of course, glorious music. A player who studies and performs the exalted string-quartet repertoire has opted for...

For this authoritative post-cold-war biography of Shostakovich's illustrious but turbulent career under Soviet rule, Laurel E. Fay has gone back to primary documents: Shostakovich's many letters, concert programs and reviews, newspaper articles, and diaries of his contemporaries. An indefatigable worker, he wrote his arresting...

The son of an 18th century Austrian wheelwright, Haydn is acknowledged for refining the symphony and string quartet and praised for his oratorios and masses. Deeply involved in the evolution of the Classical style, its subsequent growth can be seen in his own music....

The hidden history of the women who dared to write music in a man's world. 'Lucid, engaging and exuberant... [Sounds and Sweet Airs] is terrifically enjoyable and accessible, and leaves one hankering for a second volume.' The Sunday Times Francesca Caccini. Barbara Strozzi. ﾉlisabeth...

Practical Method for Beginners, Op. 599. Czerny's piano exercises have been revered since they were created. Together with Hanon's The Virtuoso Pianist and Czerny's own The School of Velocity, Czerny's Practical Method for Beginners on the Pianoforte is among the most widely practiced set...

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Carl Czerny's (1791-1857) popular set of piano exercises is now available in an easy-to-read edition containing extensive performance and historical notes that guide teachers and...

(Piano). Vivaldi's famous set of four violin concertos certainly ranks among the all-time top ten classical favorites. This Ricordi edition, especially designed for English-speaking markets, makes the music available to keyboard players, with new music engravings. Features include an introduction about the history of...

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). Revised edition based on manuscript sources. Newly engraved and edited. Includes a Bernstein biography as well as historical and performance notes.Author: Leonard BernsteinISBN-10: 1476819874ISBN-13: 9781476819877Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2012Pages: 22Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.90w x 0.10d

"Nothing in opera is grander than The Ring, no work more suited to the deep reading the writer gives here." --Opera NewsRichard Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung is one of the greatest works of art created in modern times, and has fascinated both critics...

(Piano Collection). Includes three complete studies in one inexpensive volume for use in lessons. Contents: Op. 100: La Candeur (Sincerity) * L'Arabesque (Arabesque) * La Pastorale (Pastorale) * La Petite Reunion (The Little Party) * Innocence * Progres (Progress) * Le Courant Limpide (The...

Author: Charles-Auguste De BeriotISBN-10: 1423474724ISBN-13: 9781423474722Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.30w x 0.30d

(Vocal Collection). The world's most trusted source for authentic editions of theatre music for singers has expanded with yet another volume. Many of the songs are found in no other collections. The 40 songs in each volume are in the original keys, excerpted from...

(Music Sales America). Updated edition by Michael Pilkington.Author: Franz Joseph HaydnISBN-10: 1844490858ISBN-13: 9781844490851Publisher: Novello & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2005Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 10.71h x 7.40w x 0.24d

This volume contains six complete piano concertos in full score: No. 17 in G Major, K.453; No. 18 in B-flat Major, K.456; No. 19 in F Major, K.459; No. 20 in D Minor, K.466; No. 21 in C Major, K. 467; No. 22 in...

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). The Boosey & Hawkes Easy String Music series by Katherine & Hugh Colledge contains four volumes of repertoire for new and developing string players. Popular with teachers and students alike, each title steadily introduces and consolidates new techniques, fingerings,...

Includes discography of Alma Mehus Studness recordings (pages 257-258).Author: Lawayne LenoISBN-10: 1643439952ISBN-13: 9781643439952Publisher: Beaver's Pond PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/22/2019Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.90d

(String Solo). Contents: Bourre (Bach) * Grave (Abaco) * Concerto (Vivaldi) * Prelude and Allegro (d'Andrieu) * Sonata in C Minor (Handel) * Sonatina and Minuet (Beethoven) * Elegy and Andante (Bottesini) * Aria from Rigoletto (Verdi) * Adagio (Geissel) * Vocalise (Rachmaninoff) *...

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Czerny's popular piano exercises now available in an easy-to-read edition with performance and historical notes. Includes access to online audio of performances demonstrating how the pieces may be thought of as real literature rather than mechanical etudes.Author: Carl CzernyISBN-10: 1617742899ISBN-13: 9781617742897Publisher:...

THE AMADEUS BOOK OF THE VIOLIN CONSTRUCTION HISTORY AND MUSICAuthor: Walter KolnederISBN-10: 1574670387ISBN-13: 9781574670387Publisher: AmadeusLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2003Pages: 600Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.25lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.30w x 1.20dReview Citation(s): Library Journal 09/15/1998 pg. 82

Sheet music for Robert Schumann's Scenes from Childhood, Opus 15 (Kinderszenen). This edition is a reprint of the "Breitkopf & H舐tel" version.Author: Samwise Publishing, Robert SchumannISBN-10: 1502870452ISBN-13: 9781502870452Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2014Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d

(Willis). 15 easy arrangements of Mozart's most well-known musical creations for the beginning pianist. Progresses from early to late elementary level. Pieces include: Ave verum corpus * The Birdcatcher's Song * Clarinet Concerto * Dies irae * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik * Gran Partita *...

(BH Piano). Arrangements at the lower intermediate level of the greatest composer of the modern tango. Contents: Ausencias * Chanson de la Naissance * El Viaje * Libertango * Los Suenos * Milonga for Three * Oblivion * Sensuel * Sentimental * Sin Rumbo...

Author: Paul HindemithISBN-10: 1495016552ISBN-13: 9781495016554Publisher: SchottLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/1981Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.80w x 0.30d

(Vocal Collection). We proudly present these convenient new value packages! Each package includes over 90 songs, all at the same level of difficulty, conveniently and affordably priced for teacher reference. Each "complete" pack would retail for $44.97 if components were purchased separately.Author: Joan Frey...

Author: Alfred CortotISBN-10: 148030459XISBN-13: 9781480304598Publisher: Editions SalabertLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 104Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 11.80h x 9.00w x 0.40d

This essential collection of 100 piano 騁udes is divided into 15 units that survey the technical challenges at the early intermediate, intermediate, and late intermediate levels. The early units review technical issues that students experience at the elementary levels, such as five-finger patterns and...

Author: Muzio ClementiISBN-10: 1423499166ISBN-13: 9781423499169Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.80w x 0.40d

(Piano Solo). Khachaturian's ballet Spartacus (1950-54) was first performed at the Kirov Theatre in Leningrad in 1956. This edition makes a piano arrangement of the ballet's beautiful Adagio available for the first time.Author: Aram KhachaturianISBN-10: 1423462769ISBN-13: 9781423462767Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2009Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Author: Mathilde MarchesiISBN-10: 1423438736ISBN-13: 9781423438731Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 11.86h x 8.84w x 0.28d

(Ensemble Collection). This classic series of duets for like instruments is recognizable to nearly everyone who has ever studied an instrument. The wealth of material supplements musical development and provides a rich experience for growing musicians. Duet playing is often a student's first form...

(Willis). 11 piano solo arrangements with optional teacher accompaniments: Barcarolle (from Tales of Hoffman ) (Offenbach) * Bridal Chorus (from Lohengrin ) (Wagner) * Can-Can (from Orpheus in the Underworld ) (Offenbach) * Country Gardens (English Folk Tune) * A Little Night Music (from...

The Raga Guide is an introduction to Hindustani ragas, the melodic basis for the classical music of Northern India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. Ragas are complex entities. Performers, who have spent many years acquiring their knowledge, often prefer to keep silent, and in any...

(World's Favorite (Ashley)). About 100 of the most popular melodies of all time arranged for the accordion, including: Aloha Oe * Ave Maria * Blue Danube Waltz * Fantasie Impromptu * Peter and the Wolf * Red River Valley * The Glow Worm *...

(Piano Collection). Contents: Polonaises, Op. 26 * Polonaises, Op. 40 * Polonaise In F-Sharp Minor, Op. 44 * Polonaise In A-Flat Major, Op. 53 * Polonaise-Fantaisie In A-Flat Major, Op. 61 * Polonaises, Op. 71 * Polonaise In G-Sharp Minor, KK IVa, No. 3Author:...

(Vocal Collection). Contents: For You There is No Song (Leslie Adams) * Early in the Mornin' (David Baker) * A Good Assassination Should Be Quiet (David Baker) * Status Symbol (David Baker) * Three Dream Portraits: Minstrel Man; Dream Variations; I, Too (Margaret Bonds)...

The original, unedited, unsimplified version of one of Debussy's most popular piano works. This ethereal, flowing section of Suite Bergamasque" is diatonic and displays a conventional harmonic vocabulary in D-flat major. The title, "Clair de lune", suggests a relationship to Paul Verlaine's eponymous poem,...

Known as a pianist's composer," Chopin's love, passion and devotion to piano music resulted in over 200 compositions. This collection contains the more accessible pieces which still have vivd melodies and lush harmonies."Author: Fr馘駻ic ChopinISBN-10: 0739000926ISBN-13: 9780739000922Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/1971Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize:...

(Vocal Score). German/Italian. Translated by Donatoni.Author: D. CimarosaISBN-10: 063407220XISBN-13: 9780634072208Publisher: RicordiLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/1987Pages: 552Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.05lbsSize: 10.70h x 7.80w x 1.40d

(Vocal Collection). Arias for Soprano from Operas. Contents: Agitata da due venti * Ben conosco a poco a poco * Col piacer della mia fed * Da quel ferro che ha * Guarda in quest'occhi * Io son quel gelsomino * La pena amara...

"This is an immensely valuable book and one which is clearly designed to appeal to all musicians--not just string players...Mr. Blum has captured in great detail the little things that so often make a great teacher. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone...

Beginning pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of 57 piano classics. Each piece has been carefully selected and simplified to help students develop their skills. The special arrangements also offer novices the pleasure and satisfaction of playing music that's usually beyond...

These fun-to-play, pedagogically sound piano arrangements include themes from Beethoven's Ode to Joy and Bach's Sheep May Safely Graze, along with such favorites as Schumann's Tr umerei, Brahms's Hungarian Dance No. 5, Tchaikovsky's Marche Slave, and Wagner's Song to the Evening Star. Additional composers...

This rare collection features violin part and separate piano reduction of 25 works by Brahms, Dvorak, H ndel, Herbert, Saint-Sa ns, Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Massenet, Elgar, and others. Suitable for intermediate-level violinists, this is an ideal edition for students, teachers, hobbyists, and professionals to...

Composed in 1910, The Firebird was the first of many successful ballets that brought Igor Stravinsky international recognition. In collaboration with Sergei Diaghilev of the Ballets Russe, Stravinsky based his score on an old Russian fairytale. It tells a musical story of a prince's...

Outstanding in their variety and creativity, Mozart's piano concertos reflect his supremacy as a composer. He wrote the first of these precocious works in 1767, when he was 11 years old. Piano concertos continued to be a lifelong preoccupation for the composer, and these...