Par HENSEL FANNY. Although best known as the sister of Felix Mendelssohn, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel (1805-47) was a virtuoso pianist and a composer of considerable merit in her own right. Her oeuvre of more than 400 compositions remained largely unknown for more than a century after her untimely death, and her newly rediscovered reputation as a composer rests chiefly with her Piano music. This volu…

Ce jeu de pratique et de l'édition étude marque la première en un seul volume la publication de cinq agrafes grands du répertoire orchestral: Jubilé Overture, Overture à l'Preciosa jeu, et des ouvertures à des opéras Der Freischütz, Euryanthe, et Obéron.L'un des premiers compositeurs de l'école romantique de la note de Carl Maria von Weber conçu conceptions nouvelles de la matière d'orchestration …

Ce chef-d'oeuvre de l'opéra de Massenet par le français compositeur Jules (1842-1912) a captivé le public à travers le monde avec ses suaves mélodies voluptueuses, la caractérisation efficace, et l'orchestration piquante. Les amateurs de musique et d'opéra seront ravis de cet attrayant, édition bon marché de la partition complète, reproduite à partir d'une édition autorité française.Réimpression d…

Par CHOPIN FREDERIC. Chopin was the only great composer who wrote almost entirely for the piano, and his works are of such a uniformly high quality that they are all absolutely essential in the repertoire of any aspiring pianist. The Preludes and Etudes are exquisitely beautiful examples of his genius. They are reproduced here from the authoritative Mikuli edition and available in this one-volume …

Par BRAHMS JOHANNES. This edition of Brahms' greatest, most ambitious vocal work is reprinted from the definitive edition of the composer's works, prepared by Breitkopf & Härtel of Leipzig. Inexpensive but sturdily constructed to provide years of pleasurable use, this full score combines all the musical parts in a clear, readable format, with wide margins, large noteheads, and many other helpful f…

The three volumes of The Masterwork in Music present complete English translations of major works by Austrian music theorist Heinrich Schenker, one of the twentieth century's leading figures in the field. First published in German between 1925 and 1930, these essays represent Schenker's greatest writings in analysis prior to the 1935 definitive formulation of his theory of music in Der freie Satz …

Inspired by the verse of the German romantic poets, Franz Schubert achieved glittering fame as a creator of the 19th-century lied long before public recognition of his symphonies assured his place in music. In 10 years, Schubert composed over 600 lieder, whose charming melodies, harmonic invention, and depth of emotion rank them at the top of the form. This volume offers 59 favourite songs from th…

Par PUCCINI GIACOMO. Complete Italian libretto with English translation by Ellen H. Beiler. This volume contains everything the operagoer needs to derive full satisfaction from La Boheme except the musical score itself. Most important, itprovides the complete text of the Italian libretto, just as it is actually sung; that is, when a singer repeats a phrase several times, each of the repetitions, e…

Par DEBUSSY CLAUDE. Like Chopin before him, Debussy found previously unexplored possibilities and refinements in the art of playing and composing for the piano. His compositions for piano four hands and for two pianos are among his most inventive and interesting works.This volume contains two suites Debussy composed specifically for piano four hands, his piano transcriptions deriving from two earl…

For Beginner and Intermediate Level. Par . A treasure trove of timeless holiday classics for the pianist in one budget-friendly volume! This collection of thirty-six Christmas favorites is perfect for beginner to intermediate classical players looking to add a festive flair to their repertoire. Selections include such beloved classics as “Away in a Manger,” “Deck the Halls,” “The First Noel,” “Go …

Volume 2. Par SCHROEDER ALWIN. This meticulous collection of 56 études constitutes the second book of a three-volume set curated by Alwin Schroeder, a former cellist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and accomplished instructor from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Leipzig, Germany. A compilation of 56 exercises presents a progressively challenging sequence of studies, created by Schroeder and …

Par . This single-volume compilation features four popular opera fantasies arranged for Violin with Piano accompaniment. Each of these frequently performed pieces was arranged by a world-class artist and offers the convenience of a separate Violin part: Carmen Fantasy from the Opera by Georges Bizet, Op. 25, transcribed by Jenö Hubay. Fantasia on Themes from Gounod's Faust, Op. 20, transcribed by …