Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

Bach's Operas of the Soul is the first introduction to Bach's sacred cantatas for the general music lover.In clear and accessible language, Mark Ringer examines this vast output of masterpieces as the great musical dramatic creations that they. Bach's sacred cantatas represent an almost...

(Schott). The cycle of fugues is introduced and concluded by a Praeludium and Postludium, the second formed by turning the Praeludium upside down and reading it backwards. In solving technical problems he posed himself, Hindemith created a work of considerable imagination. Intellectual achievement and...

Music history is nearly as old as human civilization itself, and while it has permeated the arts and popular culture for centuries, it still has a mystifying aura surrounding it. But fear not--it's not as complicated as it seems, and anyone can learn the...

This is a book to appeal to a wide range of readers - pianists of every level from beginner to professional, piano teachers, musicians of all kinds, and the broader community of music-lovers. In Speaking the Piano, renowned pianist Susan Tomes turns her attention...

(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...

(Schirmer Performance Editions). The more advanced of Czerny's best-known exercises, this set emphasizes the development of rapid passage work for both hands. Includes historical and performance notes, easy-to-read new music engraving and audio demonstrating possible tempos to which students may aspire. Schirmer Performance Editions...

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). These solo instrumental arrangements are faithful to Bernstein's score, and have been idiomatically adapted to the instruments for these editions. Intermediate to Advanced Level. CONTENTS: Jet Song * Something's Coming * Mambo (replaced by "Gee, Officer Krupke" in Horn...

Written by a young Mozart in 1772, the three divertimenti commonly known as the Salzburg Symphonies are works that bridge two common forms - the divertimento of the time and the Italian symphony of the time. While the true divertimento of the time was...

This is the complete score for Sir Edward Elgar 1899 song cycle, "Sea Pictures, Op. 37". It consists of five songs written by a number of poets set for contralto and orchestra. The songs include: "Sea Slumber Song" by Roden Noel; "In Haven (Capri)"...

Edvard Hagerup Grieg (1843 - 1907) was a Norwegian pianist and composer. Today, he is generally considered to be one of the leading composers of the Romantic era, his music constituting part of the classical canon worldwide. He famously incorporated and developed Norwegian folk...

"Variations on a Theme of Paganini" is a piano composition written by Johannes Brahms in 1863 and based on Niccol Paganini's "Caprice No. 24 in A minor". Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) was a seminal German composer and pianist. He was incredibly popular and...

Populism and nationalism in classical music held a significant place between the world wars with composers such as George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, and Leonard Bernstein creating a soundtrack to the lives of everyday Americans. While biographies of these individual composers exist, no single book...

(String). All three books of studies combined into one inexpensive and convenient publication for violin.Author: Jacques-Fereol MazasISBN-10: 1423490916ISBN-13: 9781423490913Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2011Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.90w x 0.50d

(Piano Duet Play-Along). This great series comes with online audio files of separate play-along tracks for the Primo and Secondo parts perfect for practice and performance 8 classical masterpieces: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart) * Liebestraum (Liszt) * A Midsummer Night's Dream (Mendelssohn) * Minuet...

(Vocal Collection). The world's most trusted source for great theatre literature for singing actors. The online audio includes piano accompaniments. The book features authentic editions of each duet in the original keys. The duets have been carefully chosen and are culled from a wide...

(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...

(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...

(Woodwind Method). These excellent studies are the next step for students who have completed the advanced level method for their instrument. The full-page etudes in this series, key-centered and supported by scale and arpeggio exercises, take the student to that next level of performance...

(Ensemble Collection). Medium level clarinet trios in score form. Suitable for contest, concert or church performance, these pieces appear on several state contest lists. Includes works by Beethoven, Haydn, Kuhlau, Mozart and others.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 142344499XISBN-13: 9781423444992Publisher: Rubank PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1989Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight:...

(Vocal Score). French only, with an introductory plot synopsis in English.Author: Georges BizetISBN-10: 1423432762ISBN-13: 9781423432760Publisher: RicordiLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2006Pages: 376Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.00lbsSize: 10.50h x 7.80w x 0.80d

(String). Compilations of violin literature appropriate for students, arranged by difficulty level. CONTENTS: ACCOLAY: Concerto No. 1 in A Minor * BACH: Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041 * DANCLA: Air Varie No. 1 * Air Varie No. 3 * Air Varie No. 4...

(Schirmer Performance Editions). The charming inventiveness of Kabalevsky's 24 Pieces for Children, Opus 39 has made this collection a favorite source of piano teaching repertoire since their first publication in the 1930s. The wide range of expression and exploration of varied dynamics, tempos, and...

(Vocal Collection). The world's most trusted source for great theatre literature for singing actors. Includes access to piano accompaniments online. The book features authentic editions of each song in the original keys. The songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type and are...

(Vocal Collection). The world's most trusted source for great theatre literature for singing actors. The book features nearly 50 authentic editions of each song in the original keys. The songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type and are culled from a wide...

(Vocal). First-time collection of Bernstein's theatre songs, with selections from Candide, Mass, On the Town, Peter Pan, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, West Side Story, Wonderful Town, and other shows. Includes songs cut from shows and other songs never before published. With extensive commentary. There are...

The present volume, translated from the monumental Russian biography by the composer's brother, is the result of a careful selection of material. The leading idea which the editor has kept in view has been to preserve as far as possible the autobiographical character of...

Title: Enigma Variations, Op. 36 Composer: Edward Elgar Original Publisher: Novello The complete orchestral score to Elgar's Enigma Variations, as originally published by Novello in 1899. Performer's Reprints are produced in conjunction with the International Music Score Library Project. These are out of print...

(Piano). Three of the most beloved Romantic piano concertos are now available in one volume: Schumann's Concerto in A minor, Op. 54; Grieg's Concerto in A minor, Op. 16; and Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18. The orchestra parts for transcribed...

(Piano Collection). CHAMINADE: Serenade, Op. 29 * Scarf-Dance (Pas des Echarpes) from Cinq Airs de Ballet Calliroe, Op. 37b, No. 2 * Lolita (Caprice Espagnol), Op. 54 * COUPERIN: Soeur Monique from the eighteenth order of the Third Book of Harpsichord Pieces * Suite...

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). 14 of Astor Piazzolla's most famous tangos are now playable for budding instrumentalists in this collection featuring solo arrangements and great-sounding demonstration and backing tracks available online for download or streaming. Songs include: Ausencias * Chanson De La Naissance...

(Vocal Collection). A collection of songs from the musical stage, categorized by voice type. The selections are presented in their authentic settings, excerpted from the original vocal scores. Contents: THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Pulled * BABY: The Story Goes On * BRING IT ON THE...

(Schirmer Performance Editions). The 20th Century series presents music by some of the greatest composers of the modern era, composers who wrote a full range of music for orchestra, voices, piano and chamber ensembles, in the great and large forms. But they also valued...

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Johann Friedrich Burgm ller (1806-1874) was born into a German musical family; both his father and brother were also well-known composers. Settling in Paris after...

(Vocal Collection). Ricordi, publisher of Verdi's works since 1839, presents a new collection of arias in a reduced version for voice and piano together with a brief synopsis and the original lyrics in Italian with an English translation. Two CANTOLOPERA CDs complete the volume,...

(PWM). Contains Polonaises from Op. 26, Op. 40 (including two versions of Op. 40, No. 1), Op. 44, Op. 53, and Op. 61. The Polonaises are inspired by Polish traditional dance, and they echo the Polish struggle for freedom. See also 00132302 for the...

(Fretted). Named one of the "Best Mandolin Books of All Time" by BookAuthority.org! Unique arrangements by two skilled arrangers for a beautiful playing result. The book includes access to online audio for download or streaming of recordings of each invention plus separate mandolin and...

(Schirmer Performance Editions). A new edition, with extensive historical and pedagogical commentary. Four movements: Prelude, Menuet, Clair de lune and Passepied.Author: Claude DebussyISBN-10: 1480369055ISBN-13: 9781480369054Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2015Pages: 48Format: OtherWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.50d

(Guitar Collection). Seventeen masterpieces arranged for two guitars in standard notation and tablature: Air on the G String (J.S. Bach) * Clair de Lune (Debussy) * Fur Elise (Beethoven) * Gymnopedie No. 1 (Satie) * Laudate Dominum (Mozart) * Canon in D (Pachelbel) *...

(BH Piano). Two copies needed to perform.Author: Sergei ProkofieffISBN-10: 1480350931ISBN-13: 9781480350939Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2004Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 12.10h x 8.90w x 0.30d

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). Composed in 1951. The six metamorphoses include: I. Pan * II. Phaeton * III. Niobe * IV. Bacchus * V. Narcissus * VI. Arethusa. Duration: c. 12 minutesAuthor: Benjamin BrittenISBN-10: 1480342009ISBN-13: 9781480342002Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2004Pages: 12Format:...

(Vocal Collection). Includes recorded diction lessons, IPA and word-for-word translations. Contents: BEETHOVEN: Der Kuss * Ich liebe dich * Sehnsucht * BRAHMS: Dein blaues Auge * Die Mainacht * Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer * Meine Liebe ist grun * Sonntag * Standchen *...

(Vocal Collection). This all-in-one package includes the original Coloratura Arias for Soprano book from the G. Schirmer Opera Anthology along with accompaniment audio AND the corresponding Diction Coach book with online audio. Diction Coach includes recorded diction lessons, IPA, and word for word translations....

Author: Frederic ChopinISBN-10: 1480304565ISBN-13: 9781480304567Publisher: Editions SalabertLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 87Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 11.80h x 9.00w x 0.20d

(String Method). Combines Sixty Studies, Op. 45, Books 1 and 2, Forty Elementary Etudes, Op. 54, and Fifty Easy Melodious Studies, Op. 74, Books 1 and 2 into one convenient and value-priced edition.Author: Franz WohlfahrtISBN-10: 1476877270ISBN-13: 9781476877273Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2013Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight:...

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: VariousISBN-10: 1528701216ISBN-13: 9781528701211Publisher: Classic Music CollectionLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/20/2017Pages: 18Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize:...

A wonderful collection of festive carols for Christmas time. Originally published in 1833. Collection includes: A Vergin Most Pure - A Child is Born - The Lord at First Had Adam Made - When Righteous Joseph - The First Noel - The New Christmas...

Pictures at an Exhibition is Mussorgsky's best known piano composition. It has become a monumental showpiece for virtuoso pianists. The cycle is physically challenging, requiring great strength and stamina. Consequently, this splendid work has been considered out of reach for many pianists. Yuking Chou...

(Music Minus One). Performed by Milena Mollova, piano Accompaniment: Plovdiv Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Nayden Todorov One of the most enchanting and popular piano concerti ever written, this is for many the epitome of nineteenth-century Romanticism, showing the great influence of both Schumann and Liszt,...

(Music Minus One). Performed by David Syme, piano Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn Now in a digitally remastered deluxe set, this staggeringly famous romantic concerto is loved around the world and has been a staple since its introduction it definitely should be...

The best music of the 20th century developed our capacity for feeling, deepened our compassion, and furthered our quest for and understanding of what Aristotle called 'the perfect end of life' . -- from the Foreword by NPR music critic Ted LibbeyThe single greatest...