The Library Of Baroque Music is an enormously expansive collection of the greatest works produced during that prolific period that flourished between the Renaissance and Classical eras. All arranged for solo Piano, this volume features works drawn from all the major Baroque composers, including some of the greatest pieces of music ever composed. The progression and development of music during the Baroque period can be heard in these pieces, providing you not only with a window into musical history, but also many exciting additions to your repertoire. The retrospective 'Baroque' label was applied to a diverse range of European compositions-often combining a spirit of experimentation with elaborate new musical structures. Dominated primarily by the Harpsichord and Organ, this period also saw the rise and development of larger-scale forms such as the concerto and oratorio. This superb volume is comprised of Keyboard and ensemble works from all the major Baroque composers, arranged for Piano. Featuring Arne, Boyce, Buxtehude, Corelli, Couperin, Gibbons, Lully, Pachelbel, Purcell, Rameau and Vivaldi, the composers here include some of the most respected and revered figures in musical history. The Library Of Baroque Music spans compositions of many of these masters, ranging from Frescobaldi in the early 1600s to Pergolesi a century later, and the famous three - J.S. Bach, Handel and Domenico Scarlatti.Baroque music, so called for its ornateness, was characterised by a bold exploration of counterpoint and new harmonic possibilities. This was variously expressed through the work of perhaps fifty or so major European composers. By the time Baroque began to segue into a new Classical period around 1750 it had already irrevocably changed and expanded the possibilities of music. The works that precipitated this change are available to play in this single volume, perfect for pianists looking to expand their repertoire with both challenging and exciting music.In this thoroughly enjoyable Library Of Baroque Music, the triumphant progression of this period is illustrated in the best possible way - through the compositions themselves, forming the definitive Baroque collection for solo pianists. / Piano

Offering insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering and historical and stylistic commentary, the Schirmer Performance Editions series is designed for Piano students and teachers, as well as professional pianists.This volume contains 20 pieces by 11 composers, including C. P. E. Bach, J. S. Bach, Couperin, Dandrieu, Handel, Kirnberger, Paradies, Rameau, D. Scarlatti and Telemann.Complete with online access to recorded performances, this book provides the intermediate level pianist with a newly-engraved collection of pieces from the Baroque Era, accompanied by historical notes and performance suggestions. / Piano

En avant vers le Baroque avec cette collection de 16 morceaux de la glorieuse période baroque, arrangée pour Piano Facile. Ce volume comprend des compositions par plus d'une douzaine de compositeurs incluant Vivaldi, Bach et Handel. Inclus une introduction historique. Comprend les morceaux : Air On The G String, Hornpipe (de Water Music), Autumn (de 'The Four Seasons'), King William's March et When I Am Laid In Earth. / Piano / 32 pages / Partition

Comme à notre habitude, nous profitons d'une large distribution éditoriale pour mettre à la fois au programme de ce recueil des airs très connus de Lully, Rameau ou Charpentier, mais aussi révéler les talents de Boismortier, Mondonville, Collasse, etc. grâce à des compositions tout à fait remarquables et bien entendu à découvrir.
Un problème concernant le maintien de la tonalité originale s'est tout de suite posé. En effet, le diapason étant plus bas à l'époque d'un demi, voire d'un ton, devait-on garder la tonalité d'origine '
Nous avons pris la décision de jouer la carte de la sécurité vocale et ainsi dans bon nombre de cas de transposer les airs lorsque ceux-ci sont trop tendus pour le diapason d'aujourd'hui (ce recueil étant avant tout destiné à un public le plus large possible).
Notons pour anecdote que l'air de Titon (et l'Aurore) de Mondonville n'a pas eu besoin d'être abaissé. En effet, le chanteur vedette de l'époque - Jélyotte -était en fin de carrière et ne possédait plus les superbes aigus* qu'il déployait auparavant dans les oeuvres de Rameau (Dardanus ou Platée).
Nous recommandons vivement aux interprètes avant de chanter, de déclamer le texte, dans les oeuvres du XVIIe siècle et les récitatifs des airs du XVIIIe afin de dégraisser la voix de l'emprise du son.
Le texte (et sa parfaite compréhension) est essentiel, il fait partie intégrante de la composition elle-même voulue par le compositeur.

Dr. Michel Verschaeve


* Avis très important :
- La voix de Haute-Contre à la Française est en fait une voix de Ténor léger qui mixe ses aigus et qui dans cette tessiture n'utilise absolument pas à l'époque son registre de poitrine. Le premier contre-ut (français) de poitrine sera poussé en 1831 par le grand ténor romantique Gilbert-Louis Duprez dans Guillaume Tell de Rossini...
- Nous avons respecté l'orthographe et la ponctuation originales des manuscrits et éditeurs de l'époque. / Partition /

Part of a new series of piano music books edited by British concert pianist Samantha Ward, and designed primarily to be played at home, simply for pleasure. Selected for their relaxing qualities, the pieces in this volume range from well-known classics to delightful lesser-known gems. Featuring arrangements of pieces from the Baroque period, the collection is of easy/intermediate level so a competent amateur pianist will have little difficulty in mastering the pieces. / Piano

The early music specialist and harpsichordist, Robin Bigwood presents the first in a series of four volumes dedicated to keyboard music from the Baroque period. Featuring a variety of interesting solo pieces, this collection includes works by well-known figures as well as lesser-known and rarely available pieces from a range of composers.Suitable for students of ca.2-3 years of playing experience, this book includes composer biographies and teaching notes on each piece, together with a CD recording of all works performed by Robin Bigwood. / Piano

This inexpensive compilation draws upon authoritative sources to present favorite Piano works of the Baroque era. Unlike many other anthologies of music from the era which vary widely in the quality of their content this collection comprises only the greatest works of the period. Intermediate and advanced Pianists will find these carefully chosen pieces a rewarding and satisfying reflection of the glories of the Baroque. Selections include Johann Sebastian Bach's Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue as well as the French Suite No. 5; Fantasia in C Minor BWV 906; and preludes and fugues from The Well-Tempered Clavier. Other works byBach include the great composer's transcriptions for keyboard of five violin concertos by Vivaldi reprinted from the definitive Bach-Gesellschaft edition. Other selections include several pieces by Handel among them the popular Air and Variations known as The Harmonious Blacksmith; four sonatas by Scarlatti; and works by Telemann Rameau and Purcell.

A large selection of Piano literature, from the baroque to the modern, is presented in a variety of forms, colours, and expressions. Included are pieces affording the student a greater opportunity to attain technical and pianistic effectiveness. The titles follow an approximately chronological sequence from the baroque to our modern period. All selections are in their original form, neither arranged, nor simplified, and are based on urtext or other highly reliable editions. / Piano

50 Easy Pieces from 5 Centuries. Par . For the Easy Concert Pieces series, the experienced piano teacher Monika Twelsiek compiled pleasant, easy piano pieces for beginners and published them in three volumes in progressive order. The three volumes are intended to complement a piano tutorial method and are particularly suitable for performance at auditions at music schools, for examinations and for competitions. They offer varied repertoire in a broad selection of pieces from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. Volume 1 (ED 22547) can already be used by beginners, containing pieces in the five-note range and easy pieces spanning a single octave. Other criteria for selection are simple rhythms and very easy chords. Crossing the thumb underneath, playing several parts together and pedal use are not yet required. Volume 2 (ED 22548) contains pieces with an extended range of two octaves. Crossing the thumb under, pedal use, simple polyphony and three- or four-part chords all feature here, as do simple ornaments, cantabile playing and differentiating between melody and accompaniment. Volume 3 (ED 22549) is aimed at advanced players who wish to refine their expression and personal interpretation. The pieces demand a great deal of dexterity, a high sense of rhythm, articulation and phrasing, polyphonic playing (polyphony even in one hand) and tonal differentiation of the piano setting. / Niveau : Très facile / Date parution : 2021-12-09/ Recueil / Piano

Exquisite, easy piano pieces, compiled for music lessons and first auditions by the piano teacher Marianne Magolt. The volume contains easy Baroque, Classical and Romantic piano pieces and is perfectly suited for the 'first concert' of young pianists. The accompanying CD should encourage personal interpretation. / Partition CD /

La série 'Festival Collection' est composée de 8 volumes rassemblant des thèmes couvrant les périodes : Baroque, Classique, Romantique et 20ème/ 21ème siècle. Cette série est étudiée pour correspondre au niveau du pianiste. Le CD audio contenant tous les morceaux du songbook guidera l'étudiant dans son interprétation. / Piano

More Easy Classics to Moderns is a sequel to widely popular first volume, presenting 148 pieces by masters from the Baroque to the Modern period. As a result of the extended period of music history covered in this volume, beginning Pianists of all ages will discover material suited to their particular need. The pieces are simple enough to appeal to the beginning student as a first sight reading book. Even at University level, the student will find a rich source of material to supplement his study of theory and composition. Students, teachers, and all pianists should find these original miniatures valuable for study, recital, sight reading, or just relaxing musical entertainment of the highest caliber. / Piano

Par SHAMO IHOR . Suite classique est une ?uvre à part dans l?héritage d?Ihor Shamo, car c?est son seul cycle se rattachant à la musique classique ou baroque, c?est une vision affûtée de la « musique ancienne ». Prélude, Courante et Gigue s?inspirent de la musique française du xviie et xviiie siècles, une sorte d?hommage à Rameau. Le Menuet et la Gavotte révèlent un sens de l?humour très fin sans jamais entrer dans la vulgarité, les harmonies très classiques se frottant avec des dissonances et des accords très éloignés selon le cercle des quintes. Aria, avec sa mélodie noble qui se déploie sur plusieurs octaves, soutenue par des harmonies riches et suaves, peut faire naître l?image de la vieille ville de Kyiv. Comme toutes les ?uvres d?Ihor Shamo, ce cycle est très raffiné musicalement et pianistiquement. / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Répertoire / Piano

Un répertoire d'oeuvres au clavier par les maîtres des XVIIème et XVIIIème siècles, sélectionnées et éditées par Denes Agay. Inclus des biographies des compositeurs ainsi qu'un glossaire. Convient aux pianistes de niveau intermédiaire à avancé. / Piano / 232 pages / Partition