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.

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.