A superb collection of 75 Brahms songs edited by Richard Walters Laura Ward and Elaine Schmidt. Includes historical notes and early history of each song as well as line by line translations on the first page of music.

With diction lessons recorded by Irene Spiegelman German diction coach at the Metropolitan Opera and piano accompaniments recorded by Laura Ward this collection of the most often taught Brahms songs is an excellent introduction to lieder. The diction for each song is recorded twice: first recited as an actor would speak it showing flow of the language and mood followed by a slow deliberate lesson allowing time for the student to repeat each line. This experienced language coach adapts the ?R? in German in the slow versions as recommended for classical singers. She is also very sensitive to liaisons between word sounds in the musical settings.

With the new Urtext Primo series, the Wiener Urtext Edition wants to close the gap arising at the point of transition to additional lessons after having studied a piano method. Beginning with a performance level which is outlined by pieces such as Bach's Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 116), Mozart's Minuet in F (KV 5) or Schumann's Wilder Reiter (Op. 68/8), works by three different composers are selected for each volume of the Urtext Primo series, with the aim of offering piano pupils (or even adults who want to resume piano playing) a wide range of repertoire pieces on the basis of which they can enhance their technical and musical skills. The pieces' range of levels of difficulty is relatively narrow so that the volume can be used continuously over a period of about two years. This is what distinguishes the Urtext Primo approach from almost all common anthologies. The selected repertoire takes into account not only pieces of the classic canon of lessons, but also lesser known works which are in no way of less importance for piano lessons. The Urtext Primo volumes are published in the internationally recognised standard of the Wiener Urtext editions. The explanations included in each volume shall help to deepen the knowledge of musical styles, music history and piano playing. A repertoire chart at the end of each volume gives a rough overview of the levels of difficulty of the selected pieces.Volume 4 combines works of the German Romanticism by Schumann, Brahms and Theodor Kirchner. Apart from well known pieces from Schumann's 'Album for the Youth' and the easiest waltzes from opus 39 (in the easier version) by Brahms, the selection contains the attractive set of variations from Schumann's first Youth Sonata Op. 118/1 and Brahms' Saraband in A minor WoO 5/1 as well as a number of pleasant pieces by Theodor Kirchner which continue the tonal air of Schumann and Brahms in easy playable pieces. / Piano

Op. 89. Par BRAHMS JOHANNES. The Three Fates or Parcae were the goddesses of fate in Greek-Roman mythology and sang on themes of curse and fate. The Parzenlied in Goethe?s verse drama ?Iphigenie auf Tauris? is concerned with these themes and became the model for Johannes Brahms?s setting. His Gesang der Parzen (Song of the Fates) op. 89 describes in thrilling eruptive sounds the fight to overcome the mythical curse through the purity of truthful noble actions and the power of hope.With a duration of around 12 minutes the work can be combined with Brahms?s ?German Requiem? in concert. / Date parution : 2023-03-11/ Répertoire / SAATBB et Orchestre

Toddlers and young children love to sing and dance classic nursery rhymes and songs. This activity strengthens bonds with family, encourages brain development and musicality, and most importantly, it's fun! This beautiful keepsake collection of over 100 classic nursery rhymes, playground songs, activity tunes, and memory rhymes ensures that all those bases are covered for parents, teachers, and their kids. Carefully arranged for piano to play and sing with toddlers and young children, each song also includes guitar and ukulele chords for easy strum-and-sing performance. The book features a 'Genre Index' that breaks the titles down into song types and categories---especially useful for educators. Finally, an 'About the Songs' section rounds out the collection with a brief history of all the tunes, and, to demonstrate what the songs should sound like, professional MP3 recordings of every song can be downloaded from alfred.com with purchase. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

26 Arrangements for the Beginning Pianist-Suitable for beginning pianists of all ages this volume features 26 simplified versions of longer pieces by the great Johannes Brahms in order of increasing difficulty.Selections include the famous 'Lullaby' as well as the theme from 'Academic Festival Overture' and 'Hungarian Dance No.5'. Additional melodies include themes from the composer's quintet and concertos for Piano 'Variations on a theme by Haydn ' and other pieces.

A great selection of songs including pop, rock, classical and showtunes, making this book the ideal companion for any audition! Includes four CDs with full backing tracks for each song. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

Frühfassungen aus Lieder und Gesänge op. 59 (Erstausgabe)-This first edition of the ?Regenlied Cycle? is only available from G. Henle Publishers. In the preface Michael Struck an eminent Brahms scholar writes about the distinctiveness of the work untilnow a completely unknown little song cycle by the composer. In it Brahms sets four texts to music by the poet Klaus Groth whom he greatly admired. In the well-known song cycle Opus 59 published by Brahmshimself the Groth songs are also to be found together with other songs.The reason why Johannes Brahms? Violin Sonata no. 1 in G major op. 78 is also known as the ?Regenlied? Sonata becomes clear on acquiring studying and playing this ?Regenlied Cycle?.

Simple Sheet Music Audio Play-Along. The Instant Piano Songs series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily - whether you use one hand or two! Start with the melody in your right hand, adding basic left-hand chords when you're ready. Letter names inside each note speed up the learning process, and optional rhythm patterns take your playing to the next level. Online backing tracks are also included. Stream or download the tracks using the unique codes inside each book, then play along to build confidence and sound great!

This series was designed to supplement traditional vocal instruction and works perfectly as preparatory literature for The First Book of Solos and The First Book of Solos Part II.Each piece is in Englishand has a limited vocal range as well as a piano accompaniment that is playable by a student pianist. The pieces include art songs folksongs humorous songs and suitable vintage popular songs and are all appropriate for contestsolos. The accompanying CD includes professionally-recorded accompaniments. Soprano Contents: Alice Blue Gown · April Showers · Butterflies (Schulz) · Cradle Song (Brahms) · Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel(Humperdinck) · The False Prophet (Scott) · Florian's Song (Godard) · Golden Slumbers (English folksong) · It Was a Lover and His Lass (Austin) · Ladybird (Schumann) · The Lilac Tree (Gartlin) · The Little Sandman (arr. Brahms) ·My Little Heart (Weckerlin) · The Nightingale (Alabieff) · Oh! Dear What Can the Matter Be? (16th Century) · Oh Pretty Birds (Rigel) · The Rosebush (Himmel) · The Sweetest Flower that Blows (Hawley) · Two Marionettes (Cooke) ·The Willow Song (16th Century) · The Willow Tree (arr. Reimann) · The Winter It Is Past (arr. Hopekirk).

Croquis de Brahms de son ' Vier Ernste Gesänge ' suggère la possibilité d'orchestration. ' Detlev Glanert a pris cette suggestion et développée encore davantage. Il a orchestré les chansons pour orchestre, comme l'exigeaient de Brahms pour ses symphonies, leur encadrement par préludes et un court postlude. L'orchestration s'étend et différencie de l'espace sonore dans laquelle les chansons se déplacent. Les préludes, a cependant, prolonger le temps et l'espace réfléchissant pour les idées contenues dans les pièces. Comme il s'agissait, ils servent de zones de préparation et de considération, renforçant ainsi le caractère liturgique du travail. ' (Habakuk Traber) / Baryton-Basse Et Orchestre

With diction lessons recorded by Irene Spiegelman German diction coach at the Metropolitan Opera and piano accompaniments recorded by Laura Ward this collection of the most often taught Brahms songs is an excellent introduction to lieder.