The most renowned cellist in 19th century France Auguste Franchomme (1808–1884) was the chamber music partner and dear friend of Chopin Solo Cellist of the Musique du Roi Principal cellist of both the Conservatorys Concert Society orchestra andthe Théâtre-Italien opera orchestra cellist of the influential Alard-Franchomme Chamber Music Society and a professor at the Paris Conservatory. He was also an exceptional composer in his own right who wrote dozens of original works which he oftenperformed.Edited by celebrated cellist Louise Dubin this unique compilation includes a fascinating essay on the composers life and work. All of the cello and piano compositions chosen for this volume have been out of print for over a century. They areeffective in performance and they span all periods of Franchommes composing career. The piano parts are easy and the cello parts range from medium difficulty to challenging. Reproduced from their original first printings this practice andperformance edition is an essential addition to the collections of amateur and professional cellists.The most celebrated cellist of his era French composer Auguste Franchomme (1808-84) created more than 50 works for the instrument in addition to numerous other pieces with Piano Orchestral or Chamber accompaniment. Suitable for intermediate to advanced players this unique first edition of rare Cello and Piano works features a separate Cello part.

The music of Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) is an important link between the innovations of late Romanticism and the experimentation of the early 20th century. A student of Saint-Saëns he in turn taught Ravel and was a mentor to the young modernists of Les Six. These 12 nocturnes and 12 barcarolles composed over a span of 40 years document his move from Romanticism to the frontiers of 20th-century music. Reprinted from authoritative French editions.

In Full Score- Lyrical transmutations of Norwegian folk songs enliven these 6 orchestral works featured in Holberg Suite And Other Orchestral Works In Full Score .

Norma tells the tragic story of two lovers a Roman consul and a Druid high priestess against a background of war and national entanglements. Noted for its long melodic lines purity of style and 'an ecstatic unfolding of sonority ' it remains despite its daunting difficulties for singers one of the most frequently performed and recorded operas. Authoritative standard edition. List of characters scenes. Instrumentation. Dover (1994) republication of the music from a standard edition.

Some of Mozart's most enduring and popular music was composed for relatively minor occasions — parties weddings and more — including these multi-movement instrumental pieces. 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik ' K.525 'Posthorn' Serenade K.320 Serenade in E-flat Major K.375 Serenade in B-flat K.361/370a Serenade in D Major K.203/189b and more. Reprint of selections from Series 9 10 and 13 from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Werke Breitkopf & Härtel Leipzig 1880–1881.

Edited by Clara Schumann-Dover Publications continues its series of playing editions of musical masterpieces with this selection of Robert Schumann's later compositions for solo piano edited by Clara Schumann. This book has been especially designed as a playing edition - the noteheads are large and easily readable at the piano and the margins and spaces between staves are adequate for written notes fingerings and turnovers. It is also most useful for analysis or simply for listening along with records.Dover Publications continues its series of playing editions of musical masterpieces with this selection of Robert Schumann's later compositions for solo piano edited by Clara Schumann. This book has been especially designed as a playing edition - the noteheads are large and easily readable at the piano and the margins and spaces between staves are adequate for written notes fingerings and turnovers. It is also most useful for analysis or simply for listening along with records.

Breitkopft Hortel Edition.

Short sparkling brilliant pieces for flexible ensemble of six to fourteen players. Often recorded and performed the 17 Divertmenti are increasingly popular with music lovers and essential for Mozart lovers. Arranged here for flexible ensemble a large and diverse number of instrument. Breitkopf & Hortel edition.

With Separate Violin Part- One of the most beloved pieces in the modern Violin repertoire the Concerto in B Minor is among Edward Elgar 's longest orchestral compositions and one of the last of his works to achieve and retain popular success. This practice and performance edition contains a Piano reduction and a separate Violin part. Famed violinist Fritz Kreisler pronounced Elgar the greatest living composer placing him 'on an equal footing with my idols Beethoven and Brahms. He is of the same aristocratic family. His invention his orchestration his harmony his grandeur—it is wonderful. I wish Elgar would write something for the violin.' A commission from the Royal Philharmonic Society helped fulfill Kreisler's wish and the violinist performed the Concerto in B Minor at its 1910 debut with Elgar conducting the London Symphony Orchestra.

Music For The Beginning Pianist- This is the perfect book for beginning Pianists Singers and Colorists who love Christmas. It features 20 fun-to-play-and-sing holiday songs followed by 16 festive coloring pages based on the classic tunes. Plus each of themelodies is accompanied by a free MP3 download that will assist students with practice. Perennial favorites include We Wish You a Merry Christmas O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) Silent Night (Stille Nacht) Joy to the World What Child Is This? Hark! The Herald Angels Sing The First Nowell O Come O Come Emmanuel O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) Jingle Bells (One-Horse Open Sleigh) Deck theHall Pat-a-pan The Coventry Carol (Lully lullay) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Away in a Manger The Song of the Birds (Al veure despuntar) We Three Kings of Orient Are Angels We Have Heardon High (Cantique de Noël) O Little Town of Bethlehem and Shepherds O Shepherds! (Pasztorek Pasztorek!)

Two masterpieces in an attractive inexpensive volume. Included are Brahms’s 1860 revision for full orchestra of Serenade No. 1 in D Major Op. 11 originally composed for winds and strings; and his 1875 revision of Serenade No. 2in A Major 'for Small Orchestra' Op. 16. Reproduced from authoritative early editions.

And New England Idyls-Edward MacDowell (1860–1908) was America's most prominent nineteenth-century composer. Championed by Franz Liszt he was one of the first U.S. composers to gain international recognition. A leading exponent of the Romantic tradition he was a prolific composer for the Piano. This outstanding collection presents his best most characteristic works reprinted from original editions. They include: Woodland Sketches Op. 51 Sea Pieces Op. 55 Fireside Tales Op. 61 New England Idyls Op. 62 These beautiful and affecting compositions reflect not only MacDowell 's poetic Romanticism but also his virtuosic skills as a pianist which won him an international reputation as a concertartist. Intermediate- and advanced-level pianists will appreciate the lyric intensity and ebullient spirit of these pieces. Edward MacDowell (1860–1908) was America's most prominent nineteenth-century composer. Championed by Franz Liszt he was one of the first U.S. composers to gain international recognition. A leading exponent of theRomantic tradition he was a prolific composer for the Piano. This outstanding collection presents his best most characteristic works reprinted from original editions. They include: Woodland Sketches Op.51 Sea Pieces Op. 55 Fireside Tales Op. 61 New England Idyls Op. 62 These beautiful and affecting compositions reflect not only MacDowell 's poetic Romanticism but also hisvirtuosic skills as a pianist which won him an international reputation as a concert artist. Intermediate- and advanced-level pianists will appreciate the lyric intensity and ebullient spirit of these pieces.

Carmen Faust The Magic Flute And Otello-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 Henri Wieniawski. Fantasie from Mozart's The Magic Flute Op. 54 transcribed by Pablo Sarasate. Fantasie Brillante on the March and the Romance from Rossini's Otello Op. 11 by Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst. This collection is ideal for practice performance teaching and independent study bystudents professional performers and amateur ensembles. 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 aseparate 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 Henri Wieniawski. Fantasie fromMozart's The Magic Flute Op. 54 transcribed by Pablo Sarasate. Fantasie Brillante on the March and the Romance from Rossini's Otello Op. 11 by Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst. This collection is ideal forpractice performance teaching and independent study by students professional performers and amateur ensembles.

Scored for mixed chorus two solo voices and full orchestra this masterpiece of choral music is Brahms’ greatest most ambitious vocal work. It reflects his virtuosic grasp of 19th-century vocal technique as well as the polyphonic vocal traditions of the previous three centuries. One of the most performed and recorded works in the repertoire of religious music A German Requiem appears here in full score with bar-numbered movements.

In his monumental Ninth Symphony one of Mahler's greatest and most popular works the composer experimented with the four-movement symphonic form producing a masterpiece of musical innnovation satiric writing and poetic drama expressed in purely instrumental terms. The full orchestral score is reprinted here from the authoritative Universal-Edition complete with bar numbered movements for easy reference.

Seasonal classics gathered in this compilation of traditional and classical organ works for use in church and recital compiled and edited by Rollin Smith. These yuletide favourites by twenty-four different composers including Bach Brahms Franck Pachelbel and others. All set for Organ solo with an informative section of notes on the music offers background on each of the selections.

Beginners often find the compositions of Antonin Dvo ak frustratingly difficult to play but this introductory volume provides an accessible and satisfying entrée to the Czech composer's oeuvre. Excerpts from his more abstract works are presented in manageable samples with simplified keys and fingerings and the pieces are presented in gradually increasing order of difficulty. There are an assortment of Dvo ak's well-known and much-loved compositions. Humoresques is a piano cycle inspired by his sojourn in the United States. Slavonic Dances was influenced by Brahms' HungarianDances. Flavorful pieces rooted in folk music including excerpts from the Czech Suite and Prague Waltzes and a pair of lively mazurkas are featured. Other highlights include 'Songs My Mother Taught Me ' 'The Noon Witch ' and pieces from cello and violin concertos and symphonic movements. All thirty-six selections are available as downloadable MP3s.

Two of Saint-Saens most popular works appear together in this affordable volume. First composed in a song form Danse Macabre was later rewritten as a symphonic poem. It is important to remember that risque music was considered more daring and controversial than today and audiences at its 1875 debut were resistant to its unconventional charms but it eventually became a crowd pleaser. Havanaise is among the most challenging of violin and orchestra pieces but a standard showpiece in the repertoire of every serious violinist. Based on the Cuban dance Habanera the 1887 work features a languid mood highlighted by bursts of virtuoso activity. This volumecontains the full score for violin and orchestra of both these magnificent pieces.

Incredible as it seems today Bizet's opera Carmen was coolly received at its 1875 premiere at the Paris Opera-Comique; critics condemned its subject matter as lurid and its music as overly Wagnerian. Now hailed as the composer's supreme achievement this colourful passionate work continues to delight listeners around the world with its emotional atmospheric music and the originality of its conception.

Uniquely complex in both form and structure this work by J. S. Bach is regarded as a pinnacle of Western music. This solo keyboard edition was edited by Carl Czerny a student of Beethoven and teacher of Liszt who wrote hundreds of piano etudes that remain staples of modern piano training.