Pathétique. Par TCHAIKOVSKI PIOTR ILITCH. The brooding melancholy that pervades many of Tchaikovsky's compositions is perhaps most concentrated in his Symphony No. 6, the 'Pathétique, ' a remarkably innovative, highly personal, and deeply emotional work. A perennial concert favorite since its premiere in 1893, this symphony is also characterized by two of the composer's most consistent and memorable contributions: his effortless melodic invention and superb orchestration. This miniature-score edition of the work is complete in all respects, containing the original instrumentation with bar-numbered movements. Reproduced from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition, it is ideal for study in the classroom, at home, or in the concert hall — an affordable, high-quality, conveniently sized volume that will be the edition of choice for music students and music lovers alike. A perennial concert favorite since its premiere in 1893. This miniature-score edition is complete in all respects, containing the original instrumentation with bar numbered movements. Reproduced from the authoritative Breitkopf & Hartel edition./ Répertoire / Partition de Poche

Cantata for Whitsunday-Erschallet ihr Lieder BWV 172Cantata for Whitsunday (C major version)Erschallet ihr Lieder (BWV 172) is one of those early Bach cantatas which were often revived at Leipzig. The first performance of this work was given in Weimar 1714. Although only a few instrumental parts from this performance are extant it may be assumed that at that time the cantata already had the form familiar to us from its first Leipzig revival. It was given in C major (church pitch corresponding to D major in chamber pitch) and the first number was intended to be repeated at the end of the work.- Urtext of the New Bach Edition-Performance material (BA10172) vocal score (BA10172-90) and study score format 22.5 x 16.5cm (TP1172) available for sale

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.