SKU: CF.WF232
ISBN 9781491153772. UPC: 680160911271.
Known internationally for superior flute editions, Robert Stallman continues his considerable expansion of the flute repertoire with re-creations, or “new†works for flute by Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Chopin, Dvořák, and other great composers.Conceived originally as a work for solo piano, this arrangement of Dvořák’s Suite in A Major for flute and piano is based on both the piano and orchestra versions. It is one in a series of Stallman’s “new†works for flute. Dvořák composed the Suite in A Major in 1894, inspired by his happy and fruitful stay in the “New World†—a period that produced some of his greatest works, full of thematic freshness, raw energy and folk influences, both American and Old World Czech. The “New World†Symphony, Cello Concerto, “American†Quartet, String Quintet in E≤ Major, the Violin Sonatina and this A Major Suite are all cut from the same musical cloth—textured with his personal impressions of the Wild West’s fascinating Indian and Afro-American music, its God-fearing and friendly people, its vast open spaces and its awe-inspiring natural beauty.PrefaceConceiv ed originally as a work for solo piano, the Suite in A Major was composed by Dvořák in 1894, during his famous two-year visit to the United States. He wrote the work in a mere ten days, and a year later made a full orchestration of it. The Suite was first performed in this second version in 1910 in Prague at the Rudolfinum. Dvořák, who died in 1904, never had a chance to hear a performance of this stirring orchestral realization.The Suite was inspired by the composer’s happy and fruitful stay in the “New Worldâ€, especially by his unforgettable summers spent in the quiet Czech-American village of Spillville, Iowa—a period that produced some of his greatest works, full of thematic freshness, raw energy and folk influences, both American and Old World Czech. The “New World†Symphony, Cello Concerto, “American†Quartet, String Quintet in Eb Major, the Violin Sonatina and this A Major Suite are all cut from the same musical cloth—textured with his personal impressions of the Wild West’s fascinating Indian and Afro-American music, its God-fearing and friendly people, its vast open spaces and its awe-inspiring natural beauty.Several of the Suite’s affecting melodies find echoes in these other, better known compositions of this American period. Wistful themes abound in all five movements, reflecting Dvořák’s transformative American experience as it found resonance in his own emotions. Contrasting with deeply felt, contemplative passages are Dvořák’s joyous and tempestuous expressions, which open the second, third and final movements.This arrangement for flute and piano is based on both the piano and orchestra versions. It is one in a series of my “new†works for flute by some of our greatest composers and I am delighted to add it to the collection. I predict that the A Major Suite will become a popular addition to our Romantic recital repertoire, much like the Dvořák Sonatina.—Robert StallmanMarblehead, Mass.June 1, 2018.
SKU: SU.00220263
This CD Sheet Musicâ„¢ collection makes available full scores and parts for string quartets by 19th C Slavic masters Dvorák, Glazunov and Tchaikovsky. DVORÃK: String Quartets No. 2 in B-flat major (parts only); No. 5 in F minor, Op. 9 (parts only); No. 7 in A minor, Op. 16 (parts only); No. 8 in E major, Op. 80; No. 9, Op. 34; No. 10 in E-flat major, Op. 51 Slavonic; No. 11 in C major, Op. 61; No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 American; No. 13 in G major, Op. 106; No. 14 in A-flat major, Op. 105 GLAZUNOV: String Quartets No. 1 in D Major, Op. 1; No. 2 in F Major, Op. 10; No. 3 in G major, Op. 26, Quartet Slave; No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 64; No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 70; No. 6 in Bb Major, Op. 106; Suite in C Major for String Quartet, Op. 35; 5 Novelettes for String Quartet, Op. 15 TCHAIKOVSKY: String Quartet, No 1 in D major; Op. 11; No. 2 in F major, Op. 22; No. 3 in E-flat minor, Op. 30 Also includes composer bios and relevant articles from the 1911 edition of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians 2000+ pages
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SKU: AP.44831S
UPC: 038081518237. English.
Based on one of the most famous themes in classical literature, this arrangement by Andrew Dabczynski captures the essence of the Trout Quintet. This music will fall under the fingers of the entire orchestra, with solos for all and special features for the basses! It provides an excellent opportunity to learn many important techniques and concepts, and is a perfect selection for introducing Shubert's glorious melodies to students and audiences alike. (3:05).
SKU: HL.49018092
ISBN 9790001158459. UPC: 884088679071. 9.25x12.0x0.365 inches.
Benjamin Schweitzer presents his first work for this combination. Willing to try out something new, he adds to the typical character of the wind instruments the sound of the piano. The work is made up of two movements, each movement of several parts. Complex interwoven passages are set against stringently composed sections.The composer says of his piece: 'the combination of shortness and an ease of attitude with the complexity of a major chamber music work relates, in a certain way, the piece to the late works of Elliott Carter.'.
SKU: HL.51481551
UPC: 196288207160. 9.25x12.0x0.082 inches.
Tchaikovsky spent the summer and autumn of 1880 at his sister's country estate in Kam'ianka, Ukraine, where he sought peace and relaxation. But after a short time the desire to work took hold of him again. “I'm sketching a symphony or string quintet just now; I don't know where it's going yet,†he wrote to his friend and patroness Nadezhda von Meck. In the end it turned out to be a Serenade for String Orchestra, which numbers among his most beautiful inspirations and is today a central work in the genre. The four movements captivate with their diverse moods – be it the Mozartian first movement “in the form of a sonatinaâ€, the elegant Waltz, the melancholy “Elegia†or the rousing Finale. For this new source-critical edition it was possible to consult the autograph in Moscow as well as the early printed editions into which Tchaikovsky sometimes entered a number of minor revisions. Clear the stage for the new reference edition of this indispensable work of the string-orchestra repertoire!
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SKU: HL.51481552
UPC: 196288207177. 9.25x12.0x0.073 inches.