Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

The books in this series present study guides for masterworks, beginning at the early intermediate level, that the editors believe developing pianists should study and perform. Each book contains 20 study guides to pieces selected from the four main style periods. Book 1 contains...

The Oratorio in the classical Era is the third volume of Howard Smither's monumental History of the Oratorio, continuing his synthesis and critical appraisal of the oratorio. His comprehensive study surpasses in scope and treatment all previous works on the subject. A fourth and...

Fr d ric Chopin's Waltzes are much different than the earlier Viennese waltzes in that they were not designed for dancing but for concert performance. Chopin started writing waltzes in 1824, when he was fourteen, and continued until the year of his death, 1849....

(Music Sales America). An ode for the birthday of Queen Mary in 1694, arranged for SSA voices and piano by Maurice Blower. Duration: 15 minutes.Author: Henry PurcellISBN-10: 0853603014ISBN-13: 9780853603016Publisher: Novello & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2003Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.40h x 6.30w x 0.20d

Considers Boult's interpretations of Elgar's major works by drawing on their correspondence, Boult's annotated scores, broadcast performances, commercial recordings and press reviews, ranging from the composer's lifetime to Boult's final public appearances. Edward Elgar (1857-1934) and Adrian Boult (1889-1983) first met in 1904 and...

The internment diary of Austrian composer Hans Gál (1890-1987) with a biographical study of his life and career. Includes a CD of first recordings of three of his works from the period. The Austrian composer Hans Gál (1890-1987) was one of many Jewish refugees...

Through musical analysis of compositions written between the mid-twelfth to late nineteenth centuries, this volume celebrates the achievements of eight composers, all women: Hildegard of Bingen, Maddalena Casulana, Barbara Strozzi, ?lisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Marianne Martines, Josephine Lang, Fanny Hensel, Clara Schumann, and...

(Harmonica). 18 famous classical melodies and themes, arranged for diatonic and chromatic players. Includes: By the Beautiful Blue Danube * Clair De Lune * The Flight of the Bumble Bee * Gypsy Rondo * Moonlight Sonata * Surprise Symphony * The Swan (Le Cygne)...

50 delightful guitar solos that are easy to play yet sound full and complete. Features the music of only the best of the best of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras: Anonymous Lute works, John Dowland, Francis Cutting, Henry Purcell, Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello,...

This book is aimed at candidates taking the Trinity College London Grade 6 Music Theory exam.The book covers the complete grade 6 syllabus, with each topic explained in depth with plenty of examples.In each unit there are a number of practice exercises to help...

���� Discover the Sheet Music for Piano Masterpieces by Classical Masters! ����Immerse yourself in the enchanting world with our exclusive collection ofClassical Music Masters: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Their Masterpieces.This book pays tribute to the extraordinary talents of Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,...

Leonard Slatkin delves into eight of the most beloved orchestral pieces of the nineteenth century and tackles problems conductors face before stepping onto the podium, providing tips that will help bring these works to life on the stage. He covers works by Mussorgsky, Berlioz,...

This classic oratorio tells the story of the life and death of Jesus Christ through a series of stunning musical compositions. Jennens' poetic lyrics, Handel's masterful score, and Spicker's expert arrangement make for a powerful and uplifting musical experience.This work has been selected by...

Experience the passion and genius of Robert Schumann in his own words with this selection of his most compelling letters, carefully edited by Karl Storck and beautifully translated by Hannah Bryant. From his early days as a struggling musician to his turbulent love affair...

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). Take the stage with the Christopher Norton: Stunning music for solo flute and piano for intermediate to advanced-level players, from the creator of Microjazz 15 entertaining and inventive pieces based on well-known American folk tunes, Christmas carols and nursery...

(Schott). Issues covered: physical awareness, conscious breathing, the diaphragm, breathing exercises, breath support, sound production, vibrato, phrasing, note shaping.Author: Gudrun HeyensISBN-10: 3795705177ISBN-13: 9783795705176Publisher: SchottLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2005Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.80w x 0.20d

Bach to Brahms presents current analytic views by established scholars of the traditional tonal repertoire, with essays on works by Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, and Brahms. The fifteen essays are divided into three groups, two of which focus primarily on the...

A collection of essays commemorating Hector Berlioz's life and work on the 200th anniversary of his birth. This far-reaching collection of heretofore unpublished studies ushers in the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Hector Berlioz [1803-1869]. The contributors include leading music historians and two...

(Guitar Solo). The Nutcracker, a two-act ballet with a score by Tchaikovsky, premiered in St. Petersburg in December of 1892. The complete Nutcracker has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960s and is now performed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the Christmas season....

(Boosey & Hawkes Voice). Songs of mystery and enchantment from the composer of Adiemus. Favorite movements from the bestselling titles The Armed Man and Requiem rub shoulders with a selection of radiant melodies. Includes: Agnus Dei, from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace...

"Hillman's groundbreaking study enables both serious and casual film students to approach these works with sharpened vision and improved hearing." --Klaus Phillips, Hollins UniversityUnsettling Scores: German Film, Music, and Ideology examines the use of classical music in film, particularly in the New German Cinema...

Lauri Suurpää brings together two rigorous methodologies, Greimassian semiotics and Schenkerian analysis, to provide a unique perspective on the expressive power of Franz Schubert's song cycle. Focusing on the final songs, Suurpää deftly combines textual and tonal analysis to reveal death as a symbolic...

This ground-breaking collection of essays, which arises from a unique collaboration between leading scholars based on either side of the former Iron Curtain, is the first attempt to appraise the current state of research on the development of Russian art music since the 1917...

Joel Sachs offers the first complete biography of one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century American music. Henry Cowell, a major musical innovator of the first half of the century, left a rich body of compositions spanning a wide range of styles. But...

Author: Nancy ShearISBN-13: 9798888456620Publisher: Regalo PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/27/2025Pages: 352Format: Hardcover

This informative and engaging biography of Niccolò Paganini, one of the greatest violinists of all time, offers a richly detailed account of the man and his music. Drawing on extensive research and a deep love of the subject matter, G.I.C. de Courcy provides a...

(Ensemble). For Alto, Flute, Tuba, 6 Percussionists and Live Electronics.Author: Luigi NonoISBN-10: 8875929947ISBN-13: 9788875929947Publisher: RicordiLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2016Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.37lbsSize: 11.90h x 8.80w x 0.50d

Esta cole o apresenta uma sele o de pe as cl ssicas dos compositores mais renomados do mundo: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, George Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Johann Strauss II, Edvard Grieg, Johann Pachelbel, Giuseppe...

A Manual of Counterpoint is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of counterpoint, written by Theodore Baker. Published in 1887, this book is designed to serve as a sequel to Professor Oscar Paul's Manual of Harmony. The book covers a range of...

The Damnation of Faust is a dramatic legend in four parts written by Hector Berlioz and published in 1898. The story follows the character of Faust, a scholar who is disillusioned with life and makes a deal with the devil, Mephistopheles. Faust is seduced...

(Guitar Collection). Nine more selections for the advanced guitarist: Clair de Lune (Debussy) * Giga (Visee) * The Girl with the Flaxen Hair (Debussy) * Gymnopedie Nos. I-III (Satie) * The Little Shepherd (Debussy) * The Mysterious Barricades (Couperin) * Sarabande (Debussy).Author: Christopher ParkeningISBN-10:...

Author: Pyotr Il TchaikovskyISBN-10: 079357367XISBN-13: 9780793573677Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 10.45h x 6.77w x 0.09d

(Piano Collection). The Brahms HUNGARIAN DANCES Centennial Edition features the complete dances for piano, books I - IV. This collection replaces the Hungarian Dances, #50481800, which contained partial works only.Author: Johannes BrahmsISBN-10: 0793541085ISBN-13: 9780793541089Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 12/01/1994Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 11.70h x...

(Music Sales America). Easy duets, carefully arranged so that both parts are of equal difficulty. Suitable for pianists of pre-Grade One to Grade Two standard. These duets will develop a strong sense of rhythm, phrasing and dynamic shading, and provide invaluable experience of ensemble...

Mahler's Third Symphony was conceived as a musical picture of the natural world. This handbook describes the composition of Mahler's grandiose piece of philosophical program music in the context of the ideas that inspired it and the artistic debates and social conflicts that it...

In this fresh and innovative study, Judith A. Peraino investigates how music has been used throughout history to call into question norms of gender and sexuality. Beginning with a close examination of the mythology surrounding the sirens--whose music seduced Ulysses into a state of...

(Schott). 12 favorite opera themes in easy jazzy/pop arrangements, with written out simple improvisations and chord symbols for further improvisation. The book includes the instrumental line only, with chords, but there are piano accompaniments available as PDF files on the CD. Includes notes about...

(Piano Solo Songbook). Selected piano masterpieces from the French master, including: pieces from Children's Corner and Suite Bergamasque .Author: Claude DebussyISBN-10: 1780387504ISBN-13: 9781780387505Publisher: Chester MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.90w x 0.30d

(Music Minus One). Performed by Geoffrey Applegate, violin Accompaniment: Vienna Festival Orchestra Conductor: Franz Litschauer These are the two concerti for solo violin that have survived in this form. The adagio of the E-major concerto is superb in its exquisite simplicity and emotion. Now...

(Music Minus One). Performed by Geoffrey Applegate, violin Accompaniment: Vienna Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Franz Litschauer Felix Mendelssohn worked on this concerto for six years. It is truly one of the most beautiful and popular in concerto literature eloquent, passionate, lofty, and brilliant. A romantic-era...

(Guitar). Most classical guitar folios feature compositions by the lesser-known "guitar" composers. This collection, however, exclusively features music by the world's most renowned composers. The works of Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frederick Handel represent the culmination of the Baroque era. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart...

(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...

""Chopin The Composer: His Structural Art And Its Influence On Contemporaneous Music"" is a book written by Edgar Stillman Kelley that explores the life and work of the renowned Polish composer Fr�����d�����ric Chopin. The book delves into Chopin's unique compositional style and the ways...

Marcotone: The Science Of Tone Color is a comprehensive guide to understanding the science behind tone color in music. Written by Edward Maryon, this book delves into the intricacies of sound and how it affects the listener's perception of music. The author explores the...

(Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books). Ever wanted to write your own song? Ever wondered what it is you love about some songs, but hate about others? This book will show you. Written by an expert songwriter and recorded by top artists, Write Songs from Scratch...

First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Author: Clara MarvinISBN-10: 0815323514ISBN-13: 9780815323518Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/08/2002Pages: 350Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.69lbsSize: 8.84h x 6.46w x 1.23d

Haydn's delightful Missa Brevis in F was both one of his earliest and latest works: he originally scored it for soloists, choir and strings, and returned to it at the end of his life to add wind parts. Either version may be performed using...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The pieces were carefully selected for musical moments of drama, mystery, suspense, and excitement. Paired with each composition is a famous poem. Contents include: Allegro con Fuoco (Diabelli) * Avalanche (Heller) * Etude in C Minor (Bertini) * The Ghost...

Author: Lee GatissISBN-10: 1068570504ISBN-13: 9781068570506Publisher: Church SocietyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/06/2024Pages: 264Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.63d

Unveiling the Remarkable Journey of Florence Kopleff: From Bronx Secretary to Classical Music Superstar of the Mid-20th Century.Delve into the extraordinary life of Florence Kopleff, an unassuming secretary from the Bronx who rose to become one of America's most sought-after classical singers in the...