SKU: HL.14007923
ISBN 9780853601661.
From Le Carnaval Des Animaux, 1886. Edited for cello or viola and piano by Robin De Smet.
SKU: BR.PB-15136
In Cooperation with G. Henle Verlag
ISBN 9790004214725. 10 x 12.5 inches.
The Havanaise possibly has its roots in the friendship of the composer with the Cuban-born violinist Rafael Diaz Albertini. It is thus perfectly plausible that Saint-Saens borrowed the Cuban syncopated slow dance Habanera out of kindness towards his performance partner when he was getting ready to write a work for Diaz Albertini in 1887. Saint-Saens originally wrote a version for violin and piano, which was later followed by the orchestral version that the publisher Durand had urged him to write. Diaz Albertini, to whom the work was dedicated, gave its world premiere before other virtuosos adopted it for themselves and spread its fame throughout the world. The basis of this first Urtext edition of the piece is the first edition, which was presumably personally overseen by Saint-Saens.
SKU: BR.PB-15155
ISBN 9790004215609. 10 x 12.5 inches.
Many well-known violinists such as the dedicatee Pablo de Sarasate, together later with Eugene Ysaye and Jacques Thibaud, included in their repertoires Camille Saint-Saens' concert piece composed in 1863. Even today, concert life is hard to imagine without the Introduction et Rondo capriccioso. The highly virtuosic work already inspired critics and audiences during the composer's lifetime; reported about the premiere in 1867 was: The Introduction and the Rondo capriccioso for the same instrument are both original and charming, and Maestro Sarasate, who was in his element here, admirably made the most of it. And a few years later, a music critic described the work as a kind of fantasy waltz in the Spanish style and with a most bewitching effect. After the first performances in 1867, despite success, the work's score and orchestral parts had little chance of publication due to concert companies' reluctance. In 1869 the Paris publishing house G. Hartmann merely published an arrangement for violin and piano produced by the composer's friend Georges Bizet. The orchestral score and parts were first published after the Paris publishing house Durand had acquired publication rights in 1875. The present edition published in collaboration with the G. Henle Verlag is the first critical edition of the work.
SKU: HL.49018922
ISBN 9790001174527. UPC: 841886015913. 9.25x12.0x0.163 inches.
When writing his Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33, Camille Saint-Saens created a 'classic' of violoncello literature. But the French musician even wrote other solo works for this instrument: a second concerto, two sonatas, the 'Swan' from 'The Carnival of the Animals' as well as a 'Suite with Piano Accompaniment' Op. 16. Premiered on 27 April 1866 and probably written shortly before, the work is based on the composer's study of tradition, especially of the form of the Baroque suite, integrated in a Romantic tonal language. Many years later (1919) the composer also presented a version with orchestral instead of piano accompaniment, and for this version he replaced movements 3 and 5 and changed the ending of the fourth movement. The present edition contains the text of the orchestral version: The five-movement suite begins with a prelude reminiscent of Bach which is followed by a pleasant serenade, a stylized gavotte and a sentimental romance before a passionate tarantella puts a virtuoso end to the piece. The enthusiastic, melodic 'Suite' is a valuable addition to the cello repertoire, suitable for both tuition and concert purposes.
SKU: HL.50566000
ISBN 9781705150009. UPC: 196288016724. 9.0x12.0x0.115 inches.
“Musique française†is a series designed for students and teachers as well as professionals. These editions offer masterworks in French music, with performance suggestions and historical and stylistic commentary by noted scholars. The second half of the 19th century saw the growth in popularity of instrumental Romances. These, which one could categorise as morceaux de salon, continued the characteristics of the vocal Romance, which was born in the middle of the Age of Enlightenment and which, at the beginning of the Romantic period, had achieved great success among composers, performers and audience alike.
SKU: FH.VC3
ISBN 978-1-55440-539-8.
This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.Baroque and Classical Repertoire:Trio Sonata in D Minor (La Follia), RV 63 - Vivaldi, Antonio arr. arpad PejtsikSonata in F Major, TWV 41:F2 - Telemann, Georg Philipp arr. Kathleen Wood- First MovementSonata in D Major, HWV 371 - Handel, George Frideric- Third MovementSuite No. 3 - Caix d'Hervelois, Louis de arr. L.-R. Feuillard- Eleventh Movement: Musette (La Brantes)Ave Verum Corpus (Hail, True Body), K 618 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason GrayConcertino No. 5 in D Major - Breval, Jean-Baptiste arr. Pierre Ruyssen- First MovementTraditional and Romantic Repertoire:Norweigian Dance, op. 35, no. 2 - Grieg, Edvard arr. Christine DonkinPrelude in B Minor, op. 28, no. 6 - Chopin, Frederic arr. Jason NobleEl cant dels ocells (Song of the Birds) - Catalan Christmas carol arr. Jason GrayOn Wings of Song, op. 34, no. 2 - Mendelssohn, FelixL'elephant (The Elephant) - Saint-Saens, CamilleStandchen (Serenade), D 957, no. 4 - Schubert, FranzRepertoire Composed After ca 1930My Blue 'Cello - Gout, AlanRondo - Matz, RudolfJust Passing By - Wedgwood, PamFuego Espanol! (Spanish Fire!) - Birston, HaroldMinuet, op. 19, no. 3 - Squire, William HenryLangsam (Slowly) - Hindemith, Paul.
