Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

Offers an overview of Italian music of the modern era dealing with the composers and the music they wrote. This book includes full bibliographical references and an index.Author: Michael WebbISBN-10: 1871082897ISBN-13: 9781871082890Publisher: Kahn & AverillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2008Pages: 160Format: Paperback

Vlado Perlemuter had the privilege of studying all Ravel's solo piano music with the reclusive composer himself. The origins of this book lie in a series of programmes broadcast in 1950 by Radio Francaise in which Perlemuter played all Ravel's compositions for solo piano...

What does it mean to understand music? What, if anything, does music mean? Composers, performers, listeners, and academics may answer these questions differently, but what sense of music do they share? When music seems unfamiliar or unlike anything we have heard before, we may...

The French pianist, Marguerite Long, was closely associated with the music of Gabriel Faure and became a favourite interpreter of his music. She studied and worked for a decade alongside the composer and dedicated her long and successful career to the promotion of his...

(Music Sales America). This piece was first performed in April 1977. This is the Chester Music edition but the original publishers were Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne.Author: Henryk Mikolaj GoreckiISBN-10: 1847729509ISBN-13: 9781847729507Publisher: Chester MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2000Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 9.25h x 6.62w x 0.32d

Dr Whitwell's studies of Mozart began with his Ph.D. dissertation (1963) on the early symphonies of Mozart, which included an extensive study of pre-Classical composers and the early development of the sonata form. He was employed by Universal Edition in Vienna in 1968 to...

This book shows how over the hundred years between the Vienna Congress and the dissolution of the Empire, the waltz altered from signifier of upper-class artifice--covering with glitz and glamour the poverty and war central to the time--to the link between the three classes,...

Explores the world of women's professional and amateur musical activity as it developed on and beyond the island of Ireland. In a story which spans several centuries, the book highlights representative composers and performers in classical music, Irish traditional music, and contemporary art music...

A must-have for any conductor, conducting student and orchestral librarian. How does a conductor know whether the score they use is what the composer wrote? How do orchestral players know that their parts are reliable and reflect the latest scholarship? As Jonathan Del Mar...

This first full biography of Edward J. Dent (1876-1957), Cambridge Professor of Music and foremost musicologist, tells the story of a remarkable man who played a crucial role in the formation of twentieth-century culture and cultural institutions. Operating at both personal and international levels,...

'A beautiful and important book' - Marina MahlerGustav Mahler wrote some of the most challenging and cherished music of all time: eleven extraordinary symphonies that continue to fascinate, intrigue and infuriate music lovers around the world.In his dazzling new book, David Vernon celebrates these...

The brooding melancholy that pervades many of Tchaikovsky's compositions is perhaps most concentrated in his Symphony No. 6, the "Path騁ique," a remarkably innovative, highly personal, and deeply emotional work. A perennial concert favorite since its premiere in 1893, this symphony is also characterized by...

Faced with the daunting legacy of Beethoven's symphonic works, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) took twenty years to shape his first symphony -- a masterpiece that premiered in 1876 to great critical acclaim.The expansive Symphony No. 1 in C Minor perfectly displays Brahms's ability to organize...

(BH Piano). Embark on a voyage of discovery with this stunning collection of 14 original Latin Preludes from the creator of Microjazz, inspired by the musical styles and rhythms of Latin America. Soak up the vibrant Brazilian carnival atmosphere with the Samba and the...

Strengthen Your Skill with These Essential ExercisesLearn from the professor who taught famed cellist Paul Tortelier. These daily exercises by Louis Feuillard cover the most important aspects of developing skill as cellist, and have been adopted as the standard repertoire of leaning this soulful...

(Piano). Two Pianos, Four Hands. 2 Copies needed to perform.Author: Pyotr Il'yich TchaikovskyISBN-10: 1423465954ISBN-13: 9781423465959Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 100Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.80w x 0.30d

(Brass Solo). Solos appropriate for advanced high school or college players, this collection presents staples of the standard trumpet literature complete with access to online recordings of full demonstration tracks and accompaniment-only tracks. Contents: The Maid of the Mist (Clarke) * Legende (Enescu) o...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Glenn Gould (1932-1982) was a giant of twentieth-century classical music, but one whose eccentricities have sometimes obscured the moral seriousness of his approach to art. Countering this common misperception, Partita for Glenn Gould is an eloquent tribute to the artist that illuminates his versatile...

(Music Sales America). This version of Handel's Air and Rondo is edited and arranged by Evelyn Rothwell. 'Air' is grade 3 standard, while the 'Rondo' is grade 5 standard.Author: George Frideric HandelISBN-10: 0711941858ISBN-13: 9780711941854Publisher: Chester MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1992Pages: 6Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.80w...

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...

Francesca Caccini (1587-ca.1640) was an accomplished composer, singer, and instrumentalist in the tradition of the Florentine Camerata. Her 1618 volume Il primo libro delle musiche was dedicated to her patron the Cardinal de' Medici (1596-1666).This modern critical edition presents 17 secular monodies for one...

Vivaldi's Magnificat probably dates from shortly after the 1726 death of composer C.P. Grua, which resulted in his having to provide sacred music for the Venetian orphanage and convent he enjoyed a long-standing relation with: the Ospedale della Pietà. There are actually three versions...

Easy Classic Bassoon Duets comprises 25 great classical melodies arranged for two bassoons with one part very easy and the other more difficult. All are in easy keys. Ideal for the beginner and intermediate player or even for teacher and pupil. Brilliant for sight-reading...

This is a facsimile of the 1726 edition of "The First Book - The 3d Edition, very much Enlarg'd and Corrected; also Four Excellent Anthems of the late Mr. H. Purcell's, never before Printed." Printed music by Henry Purcell et al. Please note there...

Facsimile reprint of "The Seventh edition, Corrected and Elarged. Printed by W. Godbid, for J. Playford at his Shop in the Temple near the Church. 1674."Author: John Playford, Thomas CampionISBN-10: 1904331548ISBN-13: 9781904331544Publisher: Travis and Emery Music BookshopLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2008Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 7.81h x...

S chsische Staatskapelle Dresden is the world's known second oldest orchestra. John Hunt was able to draw on the knowledge of orchestra members in the the creation of this discography. John Hunt was born in Windsor and Graduated from University College London, in German...

The first detailed study of string quartets in late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth century Europe through the work of nine scholars who explore little-studied aspects of this multi-faceted genre.Author: Nancy NovemberISBN-10: 1644697874ISBN-13: 9781644697870Publisher: Academic Studies PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/19/2022Pages: 276Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.24lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.69dReview...

In Harmony: The Complementary Musical Tales of the Brockton Symphony Orchestra, Sharon Civic Orchestra, and Sharon Community Chamber Orchestra is a stirring, historical account of these three Massachusetts ensembles. Each chapter documents the orchestras' operations ranging from their founders to the conductors, repertoire, players,...

Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016) has been called Finland's most notable musical export after Sibelius. His prolific output includes eleven operas; eight symphonies; eleven concertos; choral works for the Orthodox, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic churches; secular choral works; chamber music; vocal solos; and keyboard works. Many...

Bruno Maderna was one of the most influential composers in the twentieth century. He was the eldest of the group of Italian composers born in the 1920s (along with Berio, Nono, Donatoni, and others) who began their career shortly before the second World War...

Manchester Beethoven studies presents ten original chapters by scholars with close ties to the University of Manchester. It throws new light on many aspects of Beethoven's life and works, with a special emphasis on early or little-known compositions such as his concert aria Erste...

(Piano). Two Pianos, Four Hands. Includes set of two scores.Author: Darius MilhaudISBN-10: 1476899959ISBN-13: 9781476899954Publisher: Editions SalabertLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1986Pages: 54Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 11.70h x 9.00w x 0.20d

Full piano solo score for Iberia, from Isaac Albeniz. This reprint is from the First Edition Mutelle, Paris, circa 1906-1908 Plate E. 3083-3086. Nice clean copy here with extra pages of staff paper and notes section.Author: Paul M. Fleury, Isaac AlbenizISBN-10: 1986355187ISBN-13: 9781986355186Publisher: Createspace...

From humble beginnings as a student of music in the Bronx to the founding of one of New York City's iconic performing arts organizations, Eve Queler ventured into the male-dominated world of orchestral conducting in the 1960s when there were few, if any, women...

Examines how Nietzschean ideas influenced the composition of Mahler's first four, so-called Wunderhorn, symphonies. Gustav Mahler and Friedrich Nietzsche both exercised a tremendous influence over the twentieth century. All the more fascinating, then, is Mahler's intellectual engagement with the writings of Nietzsche. Given the...

Building on her earlier work, The Power of Music: A Research Synthesis of the Impact of Actively Making Music on the Intellectual, Social and Personal Development of Children and Young People, this volume by Susan Hallam and Evangelos Himonides is an important new resource...

The first study of the performance practice, repertoire and context of the modern 'brass ensemble' in the musical world. Whereas the British 'brass band' originated in the nineteenth century and rapidly developed into a nationwide working-class movement, the perceived modern 'brass ensemble' has a...

The first detailed study of the working relationship and productive friendship between Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) and Adrian Boult (1889-1983). From 1918 onwards, Boult became one of Vaughan Williams's most important interpreters, giving the world premieres of the Pastoral, Fourth and Sixth Symphonies, performing...

An international collaboration between leading scholars showcases a broad spectrum of observations on Handel and his music, covering many aspects of modern interdisciplinary and traditional philological musicology. As soon as Handel composed, rehearsed and performed his music, it was already a subject of fascination...

Reveals the brilliant musical and pedagogical thinking of the famed eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century Neapolitan composer and teacher of royal students. Giovanni Paisiello (1740-1816) was one of the most important composers of opera in the eighteenth century. His operas were performed throughout Europe, and...

(Piano Collection). Contains 19 famous pieces. Contents: Children's Corner * Deux Arabesques * Le petit negre * Pour le Piano * Preludes, Livre I * Preludes, Livre II * Reverie * Suite BergamasqueAuthor: Claude DebussyISBN-10: 1495071596ISBN-13: 9781495071591Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2016Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight:...

(Vocal Collection). Vocal/piano score for selections by Donizetti, Rossini, and Verdi and more. Voice with piano reduction, English translations for study. For each aria on the CD is a full performance with orchestra track and an orchestra accompaniment track.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 1495058190ISBN-13: 9781495058196Publisher:...

(Editions Durand). The first ever substantial collection of French art songs from the 20th century, this groundbreaking and practical publication is a must for every voice studio. Includes historical commentary and English translations for study. Editor Carol Kimball is author of Song: A Guide...

(Ensemble Collection). Easy to medium level saxophone trios in score form. Suitable for contest, concert or church performance, these pieces appear on several state contest lists. Includes works by Mozart, Bach, Schubert, Brahms and more.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 1495019896ISBN-13: 9781495019890Publisher: Rubank PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1989Pages:...

(Vocal Method). A method that has long been highly regarded among teachers and students alike. Each of these books consists of 3 parts: Part I describes the vocal mechanism and its function briefly and in simple, non-technical language. Part II consists of basic, fundamental...

(Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books). HardboundAuthor: Bela BartokISBN-10: 1495004309ISBN-13: 9781495004308Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2004Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.30lbsSize: 7.50h x 5.70w x 1.10d

(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). The most famous and popular edition of Chopin's works prepared by I. J. Paderewski, L. Bronarski and J. Turczynski. The edition has been based primarily on Chopin's autograph manuscripts, copies approved by him and first editions. The principal aim of the Editorial Committee...

(Vocal Collection). This package combines the original book and accompaniment CDs at a value price. Contents: ALVAREZ: La partida * ANONYMOUS: Cancion de cuna * BARBIERI: De que me sirve * DE FALLA: Cancion Andaluza: El pan de Ronda, Dios mio, que solos se...