Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

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(Piano Method). Contents: Invention in C Major, BWV 772 * Invention in C minor, BWV 773 * Invention in D Major, BWV 774 * Invention in D minor, BWV 775 * Invention in E-flat Major, BWV 776 * Invention in E Major, BWV 777...

(Piano Method). Centering around the understanding and means of expression, Book 2 introduces the student to famous pieces that illustrate humor and seriousness, repose and excitement, motion and rest. Sixteenth notes, alla breve, syncopation, 2- and 3-part form, modulation, trills.Author: Howard KasschauISBN-10: 0793553024ISBN-13: 9780793553020Publisher:...

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(Piano Collection). Contents: Eight Piano Pieces, Op. 76 * Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79 * Fantasies, Op. 116 * Three Intermezzi, Op. 117 * Six Piano Pieces, Op. 118 * Four Piano Pieces, Op. 119 * Study No. 1 (Etude after Chopin) * Study No....

(Piano). Two Pianos, Four Hands. 2 Copies needed to perform. To see other NFMC selections, click here.Author: Ludwig Van BeethovenISBN-10: 0793551927ISBN-13: 9780793551927Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.70w x 0.40d

(Guitar Collection). A beginner's manual to the classical guitar. Uses a systematic approach using the interesting solo and duet music written by Noad, one of the world's foremost guitar educators. No musical knowledge is necessary. Student can progress by simple stages. Many of the...

Author: Claude DebussyISBN-10: 0793551110ISBN-13: 9780793551118Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.70w x 0.20d

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 Duet). One Piano, Four Hands. To see other NFMC selections, click here.Author: Samuel BarberISBN-10: 0793549914ISBN-13: 9780793549917Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.20d

(Vocal Collection). Contents: Abendstern * Abschied * Am Grabe Anselmos * Am See (Bruchmann) * Am See (Mayrhofer) * An den Mond (Goethe) * An den Mond (Holty) * An den Tod * An die Entfernte * An die Geliebte * An die Laute...

(String Solo). The expressive, personal music of John Harbison has been highly acclaimed and his style is a fitting match for the rich resonance of the unaccompanie cello. This 4-movement suite was written in 1994 and first performed at the PAC at SUNY in...

(Vocal Collection). Step up to the next level with more student repertoire, continuing from The First Book of Solos and The First Book of Solos Part II . The more than 30 songs in each book require a little more vocal range and musical...

(Piano Collection). Recognized as one of Spain's premiere composers and pianists, the Album For Piano highlights some of his best compositions for this instrument. 14 pieces featured are based on folksongs and dances of his homeland. Contents: Allegro de Concierto * Andaluza * Barcarola...

(String Method). For unaccompanied violin.Author: Jacques F. MazasISBN-10: 0793536839ISBN-13: 9780793536832Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.70w x 0.40d

(Guitar Method). One of the world's most popular beginning classical guitar methods by South American guitar virtuoso Julio Sagreras and translated by Bernard Moore. Features carefully sequenced studies covering technique and theory through music etudes and pieces.Author: Julio S. SagrerasISBN-10: 0793535867ISBN-13: 9780793535866Publisher: RicordiLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

(Piano Collection). Contents: Andante Con Moto * Choral * Echoes from the Theatre * Figured Choral * First Loss * Folk Song * The Happy Farmer Returning from Work * Harvest Song * The Horseman * Humming Song * Hunting Song (Jagerliedchen) * In...

Author: Domenico ScarlattiISBN-10: 0793529131ISBN-13: 9780793529131Publisher: Edward B. Marks Music CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1984Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.20d

(Piano Publications). Contents: Andaluza * Arabesca * Asturiana * Danza Triste * Jota (Rondalla Aragonesa) * Mazurca * Minueto * Oriental * Valenciana * Villanesca * Zambra * Zarabanda.Author: Enrique GranadosISBN-10: 0793528054ISBN-13: 9780793528059Publisher: Edward B. Marks Music CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1984Pages: 64Format: Paperback

(Vocal Collection). Contents: Verdi: Re dell' abisso affretati (Invocation Aria) (Un Ballo in Maschera) * O don fatale (Don Carlo) * Stride la vampa (Il Trovatore) * Condotta ell'era in ceppi (Il Trovatore) Rossini: Una voce poco fa (Il Barbiere di Siviglia) * Non...

(Vocal Collection). Contents: One Sweetly Solemn Thought (Ambrose) * The Lass with the Delicate Air (Arne) * My Heart Ever Faithful (Bach) * Then you'll remember me (The Bohemian Girl) (Balfe) * I love thee (Beethoven) * Habanera (Bizet) * Carry me back to...

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...

(Vocal Collection). For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it...

(Piano Publications). The complete suite, including: Cordoba * Andalucia * Alhambra * Gitanerias * Guadalquivir * Malaguena.Author: Ernesto LecuonaISBN-10: 0793525152ISBN-13: 9780793525157Publisher: Edward B. Marks Music CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1984Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.70w x 0.40d

(Vocal Collection). Contents: C.P.E. Bach: Fecit potentiam (Magnificat) J.S. Bach: Quia fecit (Magnificat) * Et in spiritum sanctum (Mass in b minor) * Gerne will ich, Komm susses Kreuz, Mache dich mein Herze rein (St. Matthew Passion) * Betrachte, meine Seele (St. John Passion)...

(Vocal Collection). Contents: C.P.E. Bach: Quia fecit mihi magna (Magnificat) J.S. Bach: Deposuit potentes (Magnificat) * Benedictus (Mass in b minor) * Geduld, wenn mich falsche Zungen (St. Matthew Passion) * Ach, mein Sinn (St. John Passion) * Frohe Hirten, eilt, ach eilet (Christmas...

Through a musical language involving symbols, numbers, and tonality, J.S. Bach created emotional dimension in the preludes and fugues of The Well-Tempered Clavier. This book explores the use of that musical language, revealing how Bach used harmonic design and melodic and rhythmic motivic formulas...

(Music Sales America). Esa-Pekka Salonen: When I was asked to write a piece for solo horn for the Holger Fransman Memorial Competition, I agreed right away. I decided to write my own Concert Etude, and thus create a little homage to my teacher, who...

(Music Sales America). Work for solo violin commissioned by the La Jolla Chamber Music Society's SummerFest La Jolla. Lachen Verlernt starts with a lyrical, expressive melody that gradually becomes faster and more frenzied until it develops an almost frantic character, as if the imaginary...

(Music Sales America). Otakar Sevick was a Czech musician and violin teacher who wrote many studies, methods and teaching tools. Many of which are still important today. For instance his violin methods are still useful a century later and his studies remain second to...

(Music Sales America). Oscar Rieding's Concertino for Violin and Piano in D, Op. 25 is a work covering the 1st, 3rd and 5th positions.Author: Oscar RiedingISBN-10: 0711995397ISBN-13: 9780711995390Publisher: Bosworth & Co. Ltd.Language: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2003Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 11.73h x 8.66w x 0.47d

(Music Sales America). Russian Fantasia No. 2 in D Minor by Leo Portnoff for violin with piano accompaniment.Author: Leo PortnoffISBN-10: 0711995281ISBN-13: 9780711995284Publisher: Bosworth & Co. Ltd.Language: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2004Pages: 4Format: Loose LeafWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.80w x 0.20d

(Music Sales America). Oskar Rieding's Concertino in A Minor Op. 21 is a Hungarian style Concertino, set for violin and piano. A fabulous piece that covers the 1st and 3rd positions and forms a part of the Easy Concerts and Concertinos series.Author: Oskar RiedingISBN-10:...

(Music Sales America). Two classical guitar compositions by Isaac Albeniz transcribed by Andres Segovia.Author: Isaac AlbenizISBN-10: 0711955328ISBN-13: 9780711955325Publisher: Union Musical EdicionesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2004Pages: 8Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.80w x 0.20d

(Music Sales America). Besozzi's Sonata in C for Oboe and Piano, edited and arranged by Evelyn Rothwell.Author: Alessandro BesozziISBN-10: 0711948925ISBN-13: 9780711948921Publisher: Chester MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1992Pages: 20Format: Paperback

(Music Sales America). A collection of Easy duets, composed and arranged by Carol Barratt, with both parts carefully arranged to be of equal difficulty. Suitable for pianists of pre-Grade One to Grade Two standard. These duets will develop a strong sense of rhythm, phrasing...

(Music Sales America). Five Miniature Preludes and Fugues by Alec Rowley for piano.Author: Alec RowleyISBN-10: 0711928096ISBN-13: 9780711928091Publisher: Chester MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1992Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.80w x 0.20d

(Music Sales America). This collection presents original clarinet tunes from various contexts, taken from works by both familiar and lesser-known composers. Includes music by Mozart, Beethoven, Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky and Schubert, with notes on each piece. Contents: Allegretto from Quintet for Clarinet, Strings and Piano...

(Music Sales America). The six Flute Sonatas of J.S. Bach fall into two groups of three. In Nos. 1-3 the composer provided a concertante keyboard part, where the right hand is as musically important as the flute and bass lines, apart from the occasional...

Why does this "anti-manual" about teaching chamber music pose a question right in its title? The premise here is that certainty can spell doom in creative interactions and that "not knowing" democratizes and opens up the learning environment. Having taught at institutions such as...

A brand-new look at the life and music of renowned composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) was the last compositional prodigy to emerge from the Austro-German tradition of Mozart and Mendelssohn. He was lauded in his youth by everyone from Mahler to...

Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) is the world's most frequently performed operatic composer, yet he is only beginning to receive serious scholarly attention. In Giacomo Puccini and His World, an international roster of music specialists, several writing on Puccini for the first time, offers a variety...

Aspects of beauty in the music of Mozart It is a common article of faith that Mozart composed the most beautiful music we can know. But few of us ask why. Why does the beautiful in Mozart stand apart, as though untouched by human...

Before the nineteenth century, instrumental music was considered inferior to vocal music. Kant described wordless music as "more pleasure than culture," and Rousseau dismissed it for its inability to convey concepts. But by the early 1800s, a dramatic shift was under way. Purely instrumental...

A new look at one of the most important composers of the twentith century Stravinsky and His World brings together an international roster of scholars to explore fresh perspectives on the life and music of Igor Stravinsky. Situating Stravinsky in new intellectual and musical...

Since its first publication in 1990, Brahms and His World has become a key text for listeners, performers, and scholars interested in the life, work, and times of one of the nineteenth century's most celebrated composers. In this substantially revised and enlarged edition, the...

Ornaments play an enormous role in the music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and ambiguities in their notation (as well as their frequent omission in the score) have left doubt as to how composers intended them to be interpreted. Frederick Neumann, himself a...

One of the greatest of contemporary composers has here set down in delightfully personal fashion his general ideas about music and some accounts of his own experience as a composer. Every concert-goer and lover of music will take keen pleasure in his notes about...

Pierre Boulez is one of the most influential--and controversial--figures in the world of contemporary music. As composer, conductor, and critic, his challenging views of modern developments are lent a special authority by his high standing as an interpreter of classic composers. Orientations will enhance...

The results and implications of Alan Tyson's work on Mozart have had a profound impact on virtually every aspect of research on this composer: biography, chronology of compositions, working methods, stylistic analysis. Central, perhaps, are Tyson's discoveries on chronology: time and again he has...