Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

Central to the repertoire of Western art music since the 18th century, the symphony has come to be regarded as one of the ultimate compositional challenges. Surprisingly, heretofore there has been no truly extensive, broad-based treatment of the genre, and the best of the...

The concept of affinities, or pitch relationships, was fundamental to modal theory in the Middle Ages and the early Renaissance. For the first time, Dolores Pesce brings together theoretical perspectives on this subject from the end of the ninth century to the middle of...

In his book on left-hand violin technique, Maestro Ruggiero Ricci addresses common problems in shifting by advocating the study of the glissando technique. He asserts that re-incorporating this technique will not only aid violinists in developing a better-trained ear, but also provide them with...

"Hatten's interpretations are at times surprisingly poetic in their expression. . . . In his book he effectively creates an interaction between aspects of music theory, analysis, aesthetics and semiotics. His work yields some novel insights that deserve careful consideration from anyone in these...

This is an excellent reference volume including essays on all aspects of medieval music performance. With forty essays written by experts in the field on everything from repertoire, voices and instruments to basic theory, all aspects of recreation are treated. This guide has already...

Stylized dance music and music based on dance rhythms pervade Bach's compositions. Although the music of this very special genre has long been a part of every serious musician's repertoire, little has been written about it.The original edition of this addressed works that bore...

Sergei Rachmaninoff A Lifetime in MusicSergei Bertensson and Jay Leyda, with the assistance of Sophia SatinaWith a new introduction by David Butler CannataAn indispensable and captivating document, now back in print!Throughout his career as composer, conductor, and pianist, Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) was an intensely...

" . . . a fascinating overall impression of the day-to-day concerns and working environment of a professional musician of the late 17th century." --American RecorderThis volume presents Muffat's texts along with variants from his own editions in other languages. Wilson's highly readable supplementary...

" . . . a valuable book of scholarly yet highly readable studies . . . every organist and anyone interested in the music of J. S. Bach should have it." --Early Keyboard Journal" . . . a very perceptive and informative guide ....

Song by song, this comprehensive study addresses the works of Fauré, Chausson, Duparc, and Debussy, four composers who brought to the magnificent poetry of their contemporaries the delicacy, sensitivity, and voluptuousness that characterize French music from 1865 to 1914.Author: Barbara MeisterISBN-10: 0253211751ISBN-13: 9780253211750Publisher: Indiana...

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...

" . . . demystifies more than 2000 names of composers, conductors and performers, titles of works and musical terms in some two dozen languages." --Publishers Weekly" . . . Fradkin's guide will save people from both error and affectation." --Rettig on Reference"What a...

". . . a major contribution to cornett research and belongs in the library of every cornettist." --Historic Brass Society". . . scrupulously detailed. . . The first successful attempt to provide a comprehensive reference book on the cornett and its music. Recommended for...

"Few cello players currently before the public have enjoyed the kind of international success in all conceivable musical career roles as Janos Starker. In his lifetime, Starker has gained renown as teacher, soloist and orchestra player." --Chicago Tribune"Starker . . .remains one of the...

A singer in an evening dress, a grand piano. A modest-sized audience, mostly well-dressed and silver-haired, equipped with translation booklets. A program consisting entirely of songs by one or two composers. This is the way of the Lieder recital these days. While it might...

Menahem Pressler is a world-renowned piano soloist, master class teacher, and member of the acclaimed Beaux Arts Trio. In this companion to his first book, Menahem Pressler: Artistry in Piano Teaching, Pressler's former student William Brown brings together Pressler's teachings on an additional 37...

In Sonata Fragments, Andrew Davis argues that the Romantic sonata is firmly rooted, both formally and expressively, in its Classical forebears, using Classical conventions in order to convey a broad constellation of Romantic aesthetic values. This claim runs contrary to conventional theories of the...

In Sonata Fragments, Andrew Davis argues that the Romantic sonata is firmly rooted, both formally and expressively, in its Classical forebears, using Classical conventions in order to convey a broad constellation of Romantic aesthetic values. This claim runs contrary to conventional theories of the...

When Igor Stravinsky's ballet Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) premiered during the 1913 Paris season of Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, its avant-garde music and jarring choreography scandalized audiences. Today it is considered one of the most influential musical works of the...

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...

Chadwick's Symphony No.3 was composed in 1893-94 and received its world premiere on October 19, 1894 in Boston with the composer conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The symphony was awarded the first prize in the competition held by the National Conservatory in New York...

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...

Hamilton Harty (1879-1941) was a prolific art-song and orchestral composer as well as a world-renowned conductor. With this new edition in three volumes, you gain access to some of his best-known and most critically acclaimed early songs. It is an essential purchase for both...

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,...

Contains works representing Bach's enormous output for keyboard, ranging from more simple works found in The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach and Two- and Three-Part Inventions, to Preludes and Fugues from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Suites, and Partitas. 88 selections on 184 pages.Author: Johann Sebastian...

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...

Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 1480305081ISBN-13: 9781480305083Publisher: Editio Musica BudapestLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2003Pages: 60Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 12.00h x 9.10w x 0.30d

(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,...

(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,...