Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

(Guitar Play-Along). The Hal Leonard Guitar Play-Along series will assist players in learning to play their favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing...

""A Treatise On Musical Form And General Composition"" is a book written by Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive guide to musical form and composition, covering topics such as harmony, melody, counterpoint, and orchestration. It is written in a...

In 1909, when the troubled New York Philharmonic Orchestra needed a leader to rejuvenate and reshape it, composer and conductor Gustav Mahler accepted the challenge. By instituting regular rehearsals, developing a season with forty-six concerts--tripling the previous number, and taking the orchestra on tour,...

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...

(Instrumental Play-Along). Who needs a singer? With Play Puccini, instrumentalists can bathe themselves in luxurious Italian melody These ten opera arias are among the composer's most famous and distinctive achievements, here transcribed for intermediate level solo instrument and piano. The book includes a biography...

Relaxed and accessible in style, this authoritative guide is the first symphony handbook for non-musicians. The book begins with a general introduction to the symphony and short pieces on the orchestra and musical styles. Mordden goes on to describe, chronologically, over 700 pieces--from Vivaldi...

An illuminating investigation into the interdisciplinary impact of the beloved modern classical composer. Few composers have enjoyed such critical acclaim--or longevity--as Jean Sibelius, who died in 1957 aged ninety-one. Always more than simply a Finnish national figure, an "apparition from the woods" as he...

A groundbreaking group of writings by French composer Pierre Boulez, his yearly lectures prepared for the Coll?ge de France. Music Lessons marks the first publication in English of Pierre Boulez's Coll?ge de France lectures, written while he held the chair of Invention, Technique and...

Experience the stirring music of Edward Elgar in this short oratorio, which explores the theme of light as a symbol of Christ. With beautiful solos, expressive choral passages, and lush orchestration, this work is a must-have for fans of sacred music and Elgar's unique...

On The Execution Of Music, And Principally Of Ancient Music: A Lecture (1915) is a book by the renowned French composer, Camille Saint-Saens. The book is a transcript of a lecture that Saint-Saens gave in 1915 on the subject of music execution, with a...

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Concert pianist Robert Taub, author of Playing the Beethoven Sonatas, brings forth a major, newly researched edition, with insightful commentary about teaching and playing each sonata. Dr. Taub has performed all over the world, presenting an acclaimed series of the complete...

Every year, Johann Sebastian Bach's major vocal works are performed to mark liturgical milestones in the Christian calendar. Written by a renowned Bach scholar, this concise and accessible book provides an introduction to the music and cultural contexts of the composer's most beloved masterpieces,...

Every lover of music finds themselves, at privileged moments, in ecstasy - certain that what they are hearing has captured, somehow, an incontrovertible truth. In Bach's Architecture of Gratitude James Crooks explores this profound aesthetic experience in a case study of J.S. Bach's Mass...

Between the world wars, Chicago Race women nurtured a local yet widely resonant Black classical music community entwined with Black civic life. Samantha Ege tells the stories of the Black women whose acumen and energy transformed Chicago's South Side into a wellspring of music...

The Requiem was composed for Accordeonensemble Opus 2 to commemorate the beatification of Italian teenager, Carlo Acutis, by Pope Francis on 10 October 2020. The conservatively tonal work intersperses the Latin text of the traditional Requiem Mass with reflections on death, musical settings of...

This classic organ music collection features seven beautiful pieces by Jan Pieters Sweelinck. Perfect for organists of all levels, this book is a must-have addition to any music collection. Sweelinck's distinctive style and innovative compositions make this a timeless work of musical art.This work...

Up-close and personal views, by the renowned music critic and orchestra administrator, of musical luminaries from Alfred Brendel to Jessye Norman and beyond. Star Turns and Cameo Appearances is the entertaining and insightful memoir by veteran music critic Bernard Jacobson. Its pages are populated...

This collection of letters to and from the eminent harpsichordist, scholar, and early-music pioneer Ralph Kirkpatrick provides a portrait of the musician from the beginning of his career in Paris in the 1930s to its end in the early 1980s. This collection of letters...

The first account of how Wagner's last years and his death in Venice have been mythologized in novels and other works of the creative imagination. The vast literature about Richard Wagner and his works includes a surprising number of fictional works, including novels, plays,...

An innovative and incisive reassessment of a seminal figure in nineteenth-century musical life, through a fresh consideration of his aesthetic, critical, and autobiographical writings. Rethinking Hanslick: Music, Formalism, and Expression is the first extensive English-language study devoted to Eduard Hanslick--a seminal figure in nineteenth-century...

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publicatons provide an accurate,...

""Beethoven and His Nine Symphonies"" by George Grove is a comprehensive guide to the life and works of one of the greatest composers of all time, Ludwig van Beethoven. The book explores Beethoven's life and career, from his early years in Bonn to his...

In Experiencing Verdi: A Listener's Companion, Donald Sanders combines biography with simple, concise musical analysis. Summarizing the evolution of Italian opera and the bel canto tradition that prevailed at the beginning of Verdi's career, Sanders takes readers on a leisurely tour of eleven of...

A Stanford University Press classic.Author: Otto Erich DeutschISBN-10: 0804702330ISBN-13: 9780804702331Publisher: Stanford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/1966Pages: 692Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.64lbsSize: 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.90d

The Keyboard Music of J.S. Bach provides an introduction to and comprehensive discussion of all the music for harpsichord and other stringed keyboard instruments by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Often played today on the modern piano, these works are central not only to the...

Discover the work and legacy of one of the greatest and most prolific composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this comprehensive biography, author Charles Koechlin offers a detailed exploration of Gabriel Faure's life, music, and enduring influence on classical music.This...

Composed for the accordion ensemble, Alphen Opus 1 in 2018, the Leiden Suite presents a series of musical portraits of Leiden, Netherlands, the composer's home. Designed to be easily accessible to both performers and audiences, the suite consists of five short movements, each portraying...

A new analysis of Mahler's symphonies, placing each within the context of his musical way of being in and experiencing the world. Between 1888 and 1909 Gustav Mahler completed nine symphonies and the orchestral song cycle Das Lied von der Erde; his tenth symphony...

An innovative and much-needed critical work on music and memorialization in relation to AIDS, 9/11, and anti-Black violence in America Music has long served as a powerful medium for communal mourning and remembrance in times of crisis. Audible Loss examines musical responses to three...

An innovative and much-needed critical work on music and memorialization in relation to AIDS, 9/11, and anti-Black violence in America Music has long served as a powerful medium for communal mourning and remembrance in times of crisis. Audible Loss examines musical responses to three...

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...