Who was “Pauline Countess of Abegg” the dedicatee of the first edition? Nowadays it is known that the matter revolves around a romantic mystification of the name of Meta Abegg a friend from Schumann’s youth whose surname inspired Schumann to a theme on A-B-E-G-G (a-hb-e-g-g). The “rewarding and sparkling piece” – as it was described by a critic of the time – makes high technical demands but is distinguished by a youthful freshness and ingenious virtuosity.With this work (the first incidentally that Schumann deemed worthy of publication) Henle has issued a good third of Schumann’s piano works in revised versions that take account of the current state of research. Thethoroughly-revised musical text is complemented by an informative preface and detailed commentary. Although originally conceived as a virtuoso piece for Piano and Orchestra with a thematically unrelated introduction Schumann's Abegg Variations Op.1 remains an important work in the solo piano repertoire. Full of richtextures sonorous harmonies and extensive passagework this work is an exciting and challenging piece for the advancing and accomplished pianist alike. This highly authoritative Urtext edition of the score provides theclosest representation of the composer's original intentions as edited with critical commentaries by Ernst Herttrich and fingered by Walther Lampe.

Una guÐa completa de m?s que 1 000 acordes comunes. El libro est? organizado chromaticamente y cada acorde est? illustrado en tres maneras: una forma f?cil para los principiantes y dos formas m?s dificiles para los guitarristas avanzados. Las diagramas contienen el nombre de la nota en cada cuerda para que el int?rprete sepa cuales notas se toca. Una guÐa completa de m?s que 1 000 acordes comunes. El libro est? organizado chromaticamente y cada acorde est? illustrado en tres maneras: una forma f?cil para los principiantes y dos formas m?s dificiles para los guitarristas avanzados. Las diagramas contienen el nombre de la nota en cada cuerda para que el int?rprete sepa cuales notas se toca.

A mass by the well-liked Brazilian composer for 3-part choir a cappella of women's voices boys' voices or men's voices (although scored for SSA each part may be doubled at the octave).

Featuring the heartfelt melody of this traditional Irish folk song Michael uses lush harmonies varieties in texture and carefully paced emotional peaks in this marvelous setting for young players. This version has been carefully adapted forflexible instrumentation.

English Only. Translated by Reese. Tchaikovsky wrote Eugene Onegin in 1878 using a libretto by Konstantin Shilovsky based on the epic poem by Pushkin. Flirtatious Olga and shy bookish Tatyana are sisters Olga being happily engaged to Lenski. One day Lenski arrives with a friend Eugene Onegin and Tatyana is smitten. She writes him a letter but he rudely rebuffs her and she is devastated. At the dance that night he dances with Olga making Lenski jealous also. They fight a duel in which Lenski is killed. Six years later Tatyana has become a beauty and married Prince Gremin unbeknownst to Onegin who has become a wanderer. Onegin enters Gremin’s house for a party seesTatyana falls in love and pleads with her to come with him but Tatyana though confessing she still loves him refuses him – she is married. Eugene is left alone and heartbroken. This is the Schirmer edition of the Vocal Score in an English translation by Henry Reese.

One of the greatest songs of all time Hoagy Carmichael's classic romantic ballad shimmers in a rich a cappella setting highlighted by lush harmonies and gently arched phrasing in this superb arrangement. Available separately SATB SSAA and TTBB. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Warlock/Longfield - Grades 2-4

German/English. 'Das Rheingold' is the first part of Wagner's 'Ring Cycle'. Alberich a gnome of the Nibelung discovers the all-powerful Rhine Gold and fashions a ring out of it knowing that whoever wears it will rule the world but mustrenounce love. The gods Wotan and his wife Fricka have build a new castle and paid the giants by promising them Fricka's sister Freia who grows the golden apples that give the gods their power. After a struggle she is kidnappedand all the gods begin to age and weaken. To get her back they decide to steal the Ring and bargain with the giants. br>Meanwhile Alberich has been forcing others to mine gold and Mime makes a helmet the 'Tarnhelm' out ofit thinking this will help him seize the Ring. Alberich steals the Tarnhelm but the gods arrive and trick both it the Ring and his gold out of him taking him prisoner. In a fury he curses the Ring to bring death and envy to allwho posess it. The gods use the Ring and helmet to bargain with the giants. They win Freia back and go home to their new castle but as they leave the giant Fafner murders his brother Fasolt to claim the ring continuingits bloody history...

Solo part is for Tuba in bass clef As part os The Canadian Brass Ensemble Series Nicolay Rimsky-Korsakov's famous The Flight Of The Bumble Bee has been arranged for Brass Quintet by Howard Cable. Score and Parts.

Esprit de Corps was originally commissioned by the United States Marine Band of Washington D.C. Col. John R. Bourgeois conductor. Based upon The Marine's Hymn Esprit de Corps is a kind offantasy-march that serves as a tribute to the Marine Corps as well as to the Marine Band. Composed immediately after the 1983 bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut Lebanon the composer chose to forego an elegy-typetribute in favor of a work that reflects the positive spirit of the Corps full of energy and dynamism. Even the tempo marking Tempo di Bourgeois reflects the dramatic and spirited conducting of Col. John R.Bourgeois who was conductor of the Marine Band at the time of composing.

Jazz Play-Along Volume 130-These vocal editions from the Jazz Play-Along Series are the ultimate learning tool for all jazz vocalists. With musician-friendly lead sheets lyrics melody cues and jazz trio backing tracks on the included CD this first-of-its-kind package helps you master improvisation while singing some of the greatest tunes of all time. These vocal editions from the Jazz Play-Along Series are the ultimate learning tool for all jazz vocalists. With musician-friendly lead sheets lyrics melody cues and jazz trio backing tracks on the included CD this first-of-its-kind package helps you master improvisation while singing some of the greatest tunes of all time.

Uses: Christmas Christmas Eve Communion Scripture: Matthew 1:21 John 1:14 II Corinthians 9:15 This bittersweet song for candlelight communion moments takes us beyond the cradle of Bethlehem to the cross. Tenderly flowing this fragile anthem has a heartfelt melody that surrounds this message with delicate beauty. The accompaniment is restrained and elegant yet supportive and the optional oboe adds a mournful quality to the music. On this still and silent night bathed in golden candlelight we recall His wondrous life and we remember. Superb!

It is the artistry that separates a Memley arrangement from all others. As always his piano writing is superb and using the familiar melody we want to hear he adds finesse and craftsmanship that lifts this church anthem to a new level. Easy to medium.

Time and again Chopin succeeded in giving different piano music genres their own individual characters whether etudes preludes waltzes scherzi or nocturnes. The Irishman John Field had already composed over 20 nocturnes which presumably greatly influenced Chopin. The latter continued to develop the light song-like piano writing and created works whose dreamy longing atmosphere came to embody Chopin’s music. Our volume contains the works that were published during Chopin’s lifetime as well as ones which were only published posthumously including the famous Lento con gran espressione in c sharp minor – in two authentic versions. Time and again Chopin succeeded in giving different Piano music genres their own individual characters whether etudes preludes waltzes scherzi or Nocturnes . The Irishman John Field had alreadycomposed over 20 nocturnes which presumably greatly influenced Chopin . The latter continued to develop the light song-like Piano writing and created works whose dreamy longing atmosphere came to embody Chopin ’s music. Our volume contains the works that were published during Chopin ’s lifetime as well as ones which were only published posthumously including the famous Lento con gran espressione in c sharpminor – in two authentic versions.

Contents: A La Claire Fontaine * Amazing Grace * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Chorale * Crimond * Echo Carol * Fanfare for a Maple Leaf * Kelligrew's Soiree * Music from the Royal Fireworks * Ode to Joy * Processional * SaintAnthony * Sanctus * Steal Away * Tudor Motet * Westminster Abbey.

Jazz Play-Along Volume 56-The songs of Hoagy Carmichael have formed a significant part of the Jazz repertoire for decades and his timeless classics Georgia On My Mind and Stardust have been performed by countless great players including Ray Charles Louis Armstrong and Martin Taylor. This set contains a versatile Play-along CD for improvisation study and performance and with a choice of backing tracks (A split track with melody removable bass and piano parts and a full stereo rhythm section) and easy to read authentic and accurate lead sheets players of all instruments will enjoy these terrific pieces. The songs of Hoagy Carmichael have formed a significant part of the Jazz repertoire for decades and his timeless classics Georgia On My Mind and Stardust have been performed by countless great players including Ray Charles Louis Armstrong and Martin Taylor. This set contains a versatile Play-along CD for improvisation study and performance and with a choice of backing tracks (A split track with melody removable bass and piano parts and a full stereo rhythm section) and easy to read authentic and accurate lead sheets players of all instruments will enjoy these terrific pieces.

Italian/English. Translated by Martin. Long neglected and misunderstood 'Cosi Fan Tutte' (Thus Do All Women) emerged from obscurity in the twentieth century and has come to be regarded as among Mozart's finest works. The Libretto is by Lorenzo da Ponte and tells of two friends Ferrando and Guglielmo who wager with Don Alfonso that their lovers Fiordiligi and Dorabella will remain constant in their absence. To prove the point they depart under false pretences and return as 'Albanians' to try to woo the women away. Each of the six characters receives an equally insightful musical portrayal for example Fiordiligi transcends her role as the victim of cruel manipulation revealing a complex personality that issincere capable of growth and inarguably sympathetic. In contrast Guglielmo never progresses beyond concern for his own ego and interests; his music therefore remains within the stock traditions of opera buffa. The ambigous nature of the ending (who actually loves whom?) can be seen as appropriate given the emotional issues aired during the drama. This is the Schirmer edition of the Vocal Score with an English version by Ruth and Thomas Martin.

It's the night before Christmas in Bethlehem and Inspector Clueless from the Ace Private Eyes Agency is on to a mysterious case! Angel announcements... shepherds... wise men... a speechless priest... all of this could only add upto the greatest miracle of all. Easy to learn and stage this musical offers a truly creative and clever telling of the Christmas message. Available: Director's Manual (songs dialog and piano accompaniments teachingmaterials lesson plans movement a bulletin cover and poster) Singer's Edition 5-Pak (vocal lines and dialog) Reproducible Pak (lyric and dialog sheets activities games and puzzles) ChoirTrax Cassette ChoirTrax CD PreviewCassette RehearsalTrax Pak (12 Preview Cassettes for individual rehearsal). Performance Time: 35 minutes. Grades 1-6.

27 great hits you can play with only 3 chords! Includes lead sheets in the original keys with chords lyrics and strum patterns for: All Apologies · Barbara Ann · C.C. Rider · Donna · 409 · Get Back · Gloria · Hang on Sloopy · Hound Dog · Kansas City · La Bamba · Mony Mony · Rain · Rock Around the Clock · Rock This Town · Rockin' Robin · Stir It Up · The Twist · and more. Also available in the Strum It series: Favorite Songs with 3 Chords 00699112/$8.95 Favorite Songs with 4 Chords 00699270/$8.9527 great hits you can play with only 3 chords! Includes lead sheets in the original keys with chords lyrics and strum patterns for: All Apologies · Barbara Ann · C.C. Rider · Donna · 409 · Get Back · Gloria · Hang on Sloopy · Hound Dog · Kansas City · La Bamba · Mony Mony · Rain · Rock Around the Clock · Rock This Town · Rockin' Robin · Stir It Up · The Twist · and more. Also available in the Strum It series: Favorite Songs with 3 Chords 00699112/$8.95 Favorite Songs with 4 Chords 00699270/$8.95

A superb collection of 10 Sonatas for Flute with Piano accompaniment by G.F. Handel spread across 2 volumes. This second volume includes 5 sonatas as edited by Jean-Pierre Rampal with Continuo realisation by RobertVeyron-Lacroix. The solo flute part is also included on a separate insert.