Volume Two - 57 Favorite Pieces In Easy Piano Arrangements- Beginning Pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of 57 Piano classics. Each piece has been carefully selected and simplified to help students develop their skills. The special arrangements also offer novices the pleasure and satisfaction of playing music that's usually beyond their grasp. Free MP3 downloads which provide a valuable tool for practicing are available for each song. The selections range from standards to classical works by the masters. Familiar melodies include Chopsticks Panis Angelicus Can Can Cradle Song and Tarantella. Classical pieces includeRachmaninoff's Ave Maria Mozart's Exultate Jubilate Siegfried Idyll by Wagner works by Gurlitt and Clementi and many more.

Wide selection of fine pieces many difficult to find elsewhere. Included are harpsichord toccatas Capriccio on the Departure of His Most Beloved Brother Aria Variata 'alla Maniera Italiana' and the 6 Little Preludes as well as many lesser-known compositions — over 40 in all. Authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition. Reprint of selections from Johann Sebastian Bach's Werke Series 3 36 42 43 and 44 Breitkopf & Härtel Leipzig 1890 1894 and 1897. 'Toccata in F-sharp Minor BWV 910' 'Toccata in C Minor BWV 911' 'Toccata in D Major BWV 912' 'Toccata in D Minor BWV 913' 'Toccata in E Minor BWV 914' 'Toccata in G Minor BWV 915' 'Toccata in GMajor BWV 916' 'Prelude and Fugue in A Minor BWV 895' 'Fugue n A Major from Prelude and Fugue BWV 896' 'Fugue in A Minor BWV 897 (doubtful)' 'Prelude and Fughetta in D Minor BWV 899 (doubtful)' 'Prelude and Fughetta in E Minor BWV 900' 'Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor BWV 905 (doubtful)' 'Fantasia and Fughetta in B-flat Major BWV 907 (doubtful)' 'Fantasia and Fughetta in D Major BWV 908 (doubtful)' 'Concerto and Fugue in C Minor BWV 909 (doubtful)' 'Fantasia in G Minor BWV 920 (doubtful)' 'Fantasisa in C Minor BWV Anh. 86 (incomplete)' 'Prelude (Fantasia) in C Minor BWV 921 (doubtful)' 'Prelude in B Minor BWV 923 (doubtful)' 'Seven Little Preludes BWV 924-930 (from the Clarvier-Büchlein vor Wilhelm Friedemann Bach)' 'Six Little Preludes BWV 933-938' 'Five Preludes BWV 939-943' 'Fugue in A Minor BWV 944' 'Fugue in A Major BWV 949 (doubtful)' 'Fugue in B Minor on a Theme by Albinoni BWV 951' 'Fugue in C Major BWV 952 (doubtful)' 'Fugue in C Major BWV 953 (from the Clavier-Büchelein vor Wilhelm Friedemann Bach)' 'Fugue in B-flat Major BWV 954 (arr. from J. A. Reincken's Hortus musicus)' 'Fugue in B-flat Major BWV 955 (arr.of an organ fugue by J. C. Erselius)' 'Fugue in E Minor BWV 956 (doubtful)' 'Fugue in G Major BWV 957

Complete Original Music for 38 Songs from 14 Operettas-Jacques Offenbach was one of the greatest composers of lighthearted operettas and his famous songs continue to charm millions. This volume brings together the sheet music for 38 songs from 14 operettas. The complete French texts appear on the music pages while a separate section provides translated English versions.

Sing-along favourites with piano arrangements lyrics and guitar chord boxes. Compiled and edited by Theodore Raph with editorial and background notes this collection features some all time favourites including: Greensleeves Auld Lang Syne and many more.

Incl. Horn Trio op. 40 and Clarinet Trio op. 114-Brahms's twenty-four chamber works include a number of the most acclaimed masterpieces in the repertoire and his piano trios — including the famous Horn and Clarinet Trios — are among the most admired performed and recorded of all. This edition reprinted from the definitive one prepared by Hans Gal for Breitkopf & Härtel presents all five of these brilliant works in an inexpensive yet fine-quality volume. Included are the B Major C Major and C Minor Trios (Opp. 8 87 and 101) for violin cello and piano; the E-flat Major Trio (Op. 40) for violin horn (or cello or viola) and piano; and the A Minor Trio (Op. 114) for clarinet (or viola) cello and piano.Includes the three great piano trios the 'Horn Trio' and the 'Clarinet Trio'. Edited by Hans Gal.

This volume contains authoritative Russian editions of three of Tchaikovskys most popular orchestral works. The 1812 Overture Op. 49 is among the best known and most beloved of all classical music compositions thrilling audiences with itsstirring martial themes and spectacular climax of roaring cannons and pealing church bells.March Slave Op. 31 memorable for its poignancy and somber beauty is a mainstay of the orchestral repertoire. This new compilation of popular masterworksconcludes with the lovely and moving Francesca da Rimini Op. 32 a dramatic tone poem considered to be among Tchaikovskys finest compositions with over 20 current recordings by the worlds great orchestras. This volume will be welcomed byconductors musicians music students and legions of listeners who enjoy the rewards of following Tchaikovskys exceptional orchestration. Dover original compilation of works from an authoritative Russian edition.Authoritative Russian editions of three concert-hall mainstays: the '1812' Overture Op. 31 among the best loved of all classical compositions; the very popular Marche Slave Op. 32; and Francesca da Rimini Op. 32 a poignant and dramatic tone poem considered one of the composer's finest works.

48 Preludes And Fugues- Originally published by the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music in the 1920s this new edition of Bach 's The Well-Tempered Clavier offers illuminating perspectives on the work from a pair of eminent musical interpreters. A monument in the history of Western music The Well-Tempered Clavier represents not only the culmination of J. S. Bach 's own maturation process but also the impetus for the emerging style and structure of modern Keyboard music. Mozart Beethoven and Chopin were influenced by its polyphonic richness and depth of harmony and Schumann counseled young musicians to 'make The Well-TemperedClavier your daily bread.' The first book in a two-volume set J. S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier - 48 Preludes And Fugues (Book I) features Sir Donald Francis Tovey's analyses of 24 preludes and fugues including suggestions for performance. In addition to commentaries by Tovey a lauded Bach scholar and world-famous musicologist the pieces are complemented by fingerings devised by Harold Samuel a major Bach interpreter. Students teachers and professionals will appreciate this finely engraved and modestly priced version of Bach 's enduring works.

in Full Score-With this great early opera Wagner achieved the first true representation of his mature style as a German Romantic composer. Reproduced directly from the limited 1896 Weingartner edition that corrected numerous errors and incorporated Wagner's revisions. In addition the text and stage directions appear in English German and Italian. Reprint of the Weingartner 1896 edition.

Two superb strikingly original works by one of the most gifted composers of the French School: Pelléas et Mélisande Op. 80 a suite for orchestra written after Fauré's incidental music for the drama by Maurice Maeterlinck; and the enormously popular Pavane Op. 50 one of the most performed short orchestral works in the repertoire. Reprint of the J. Hamelle & Cie. Paris n.d. editions.

G F Handel (1685-1759) was a German-born British composer and organist who spent his life working in London. He is credited with popularising opera in Britain both importing Italian works and composing his own. Giulio Cesare was composed in 1723-4 and first performed at the King's Theatre Haymarket London in February 1724. It remains today one of the most popular of Handel's Italian language operas enjoyed for its many gorgeous melodies inspired orchestration and exciting plot. Musicians scholars and music lovers will welcome this handsome reprint of the full score of Giulio Cesare reproduced complete andunabridged from the definitive Deutsche Handelgesellschaft edition.

Toccata And Fugue In D Minor' 'Passacaglia And Fugue In C Minor'. 18 others.

Serious pianists will want to have these authoritative texts of 31 of Chopin's most popular and enduring works. Edited by Carl Mikuli

Urtext Edition- Edited and engraved by Ephraim Hammett Jones Volume II of this two-book set presents an original compilation of Robert Schumann's best-known character pieces and piano cycles in a pristine urtext edition. Printed to precisely reproduce the artist's original intentions it features eight of the Romantic composer's finest works. Suitable for intermediate to advanced pianists the contents include Piano Sonatas Nos. 1 2 and 3; Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6; Fantasie Op. 17; Noveletten Op. 21; Carnival Jest from Vienna Op. 26; Three Romances Op. 28; Davidsbündlertänze Op. 6; Fantasy in C Major Op. 17; Noveletten Op. 21; Carnival Jest from Vienna Op. 26; and ThreeRomances Op. 28. Dover Original.

In Full Score-Full scores of the composer's most popular symphonies. Breitkopf & Hortel editions.

Now music lovers can study the orchestral richness of these two great Mahler scores. Reprinted from the original Viennese editions.

The Complete Winterreise and Seven Other Great Songs-Of the many transcriptions Franz Liszt made of the works of other composers those he made of the songs of Franz Schubert are among his most inspired. This volume contains the legendary pianist's twelve transcriptions from Schubert's great song cycle 'Winterreise' along with the four songs of 'Geistliche Leider' and the beloved single songs 'La Rose' 'Lob Der Thranen' and 'Die Forelle'. These rare transcriptions offer unique blending of Classical inspiration with Romantic virtuosity. Here Liszt retained the intense lyricism and emotional impact of Schubert's songs as he transformed them into dazzling compositions for solo piano. This Dover publication has alleviated years of anxiety that availability of authoritative editions of these masterpieces were becoming thin on the ground. Now nineteen rare gems of the keyboard literature are once more available reproduced from extremely rare early editions.Of the many transcriptions Franz Liszt made of the works of other composers those he made of the songs of Franz Schubert are among his most inspired. This volume contains the legendary pianist's twelve transcriptions from Schubert's great song cycle 'Winterreise' along with the four songs of 'Geistliche Leider' and the beloved single songs 'La Rose' 'Lob Der Thranen' and 'Die Forelle'. These rare transcriptions offer unique blending of Classical inspiration with Romantic virtuosity. Here Liszt retained the intense lyricism and emotional impact of Schubert's songs as he transformed them into dazzling compositions for solo piano. This Dover publication has alleviated yearsof anxiety that availability of authoritative editions of these masterpieces were becoming thin on the ground. Now nineteen rare gems of the keyboard literature are once more available reproduced from extremely rare early editions.

for Piano Four Hands-Here are two suites Debussy composed specifically for piano four hands Petite Suite and Six Épigraphes Antiques plus Ravel's arrangement for four hands of Debussy's Prélude à l'Après-midi d'un Faune and a piano four hands version of Prélude Cortège and Air de Danse from L'Enfant Prodigue. These works range widely in mood displaying both the brilliant pianism at the heart of Debussy's musical imagery and the composer's affinity for the unexpected. Reprinted from authoritative French editions these works display innovative musical qualities that will both delight and challenge pianists. Reprint of authoritative French editions.

Among the most widely performed choral works in the repertoire Faure's Requiem is generally considered the composer's greatest achievement. This work is admired for its clarity of balance serenity and ethereal beauty. Reproduced from an authoritative French edition this music is presented here in full score with bar-numbered movements. Ideal for study.

And Piano Trios Nos. 1 and 2- The works of the gifted and prolific French composer embody many of the qualities considered essentially French above all clarity elegance and order. These pieces exhibit skillful workmanship clear texture and effective interplay of instrumental lines and colors. Violinists and pianists at intermediate and advanced levels will delight in this treasury of sonatas and trios.

Popular Classics For Violin & Piano is a rare collection that features Violin part and separate Piano reduction of 25 works by Brahms Dvorak Händel Herbert Saint-Saëns Schubert Schumann Mendelssohn Massenet Elgar and others. Suitable for intermediate-level violinists this is an ideal edition for students teachers hobbyists and professionals to use for practice instruction and recitals.