SKU: BR.SON-612
ISBN 9790004802786. 9 x 12 inches.
The present volume of the Complete Edition comprises a truly homogenous group: all the piano works from the Ten Piano Pieces op. 58 to the Treize Morceaux Op. 76. No doubt the best known pieces among them are the Three Sonatinas op. 67, which were played so masterfully (and were so highly esteemed) by Glenn Gould. All the pieces were written within the space of ten years, between 1909 and 1919, at a time when Sibelius was already an internationally renowned composer. He was, however, dependent on the smaller, short-term commissions and their honorariums for his livelihood. During World War I, it was impossible for Sibelius in Helsinki to maintain his contacts with the major European concert halls. This difficult situation also helped prompt the creation of the pieces written after 1914 and grouped by the composer and his Finnish publishers into the opp. 75 and 76.
SKU: BT.EMBZ14761
This collection of character pieces by Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian and Danish composers is a good illustration of the fact that there is plenty to discover in those areas of Europe that more rarely enjoy the limelight. The composers featured in this volume were all famous in their day, and not only participated in European musical life but also helped to shape it: the Norwegian Agathe Backer-Grondahl, for example, was a pupil of Ferenc Liszt and Hans von Bülow, the Swede Ludvig Norman was also an outstanding concert pianist, and Niels Wilhelm Gade was the most important Danish romantic composer, conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and a friend of Mendelssohn andSchumann. Die Sammlung an Charakterstücken von schwedischen, finnischen, norwegischen und dänischen Komponisten zeigt auch gut, dass man sehr wohl in den Gebieten Europas vieles entdecken kann, die weniger in Rampenlicht stehen. Die Meister des Bandes waren zu ihrer Zeit nicht nur berühmte Komponisten und am europäischen Musiklebens beteiligt, sie beeinflussten es auch. Beispielsweise war die Norwegerin Agathe Backer-Grondahl eine Schülerin von Franz Liszt und Hans von Bülow, der Schwede Ludvig Norman war selbst ein ausgezeichneter Pianist. Niels Wilhelm Gade, der bedeutendste romantische Komponist Dänemarks, war Dirigent des Leipziger Gewandhausorchesters und Freund von Mendelssohn undSchumann.
SKU: BR.PB-32025
ISBN 9790004215135. 10 x 12.5 inches.
Successful from the outsetFriedrich Schneider's second oratorio Das Weltgericht was an immediate success at its 1820 premiere in Leipzig. The initial triumph of the work, which the appearance of Mendelssohn's oratorio Paulus only gradually diminished, helped the new type of choral oratorio to its breakthrough. To this day the work has been considered the high point of the German oratorio genre between Haydn and Mendelssohn as where the storyline is essentially borne by the choir. With the appearance of this Urtext edition taken over from the catalogue of the Pfefferkorn music publishers, the Last Judgment is once again fully available. Also for sale in addition to the score is the very playable piano reduction prepared by the composer himself.
SKU: HL.14003761
8.25x11.75x0.118 inches. English.
The Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major (Op. 79) was written in 1809, and first published in 1810. Sometimes referred to as the Cuckoo Sonata , it is scored in three movements: Presto Alla Tedesca - Andante - Vivace . It is one of Beethoven's shorter sonatas, taking only ten minutes to perform. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) was a German composer and pianist, and arguably the most famous composer of all time. He was the last great figure of the Classical era, and helped pave the way for the Romantic style that followed. His compositions include 9 Symphonies, 5 Piano Concertos, 1 Violin Concerto, 32 Piano Sonatas, and 16 String Quartets.
SKU: BR.EB-8703
ISBN 9790004180686. 9 x 12 inches.
Please note: this edition has nothing to do with Arnold Schonberg! The Schonberg in question is a town near Kronberg in Germany's hilly Taunus region. Around the turn of the last century, the organist Ludwig Sauer (1861-1940) wanted to have a new organ built at his church there and came up with a novel way to finance it: he asked a number of composers to donate a musical piece. He eventually obtained 36 (!) pieces which he grouped together in the Organ Album for the Benefit of the New Organ in Schonberg by L. Sauer and had published in 1900 by Breitkopf & Hartel. Deserving particular mention is Max Reger's popular Introduction and Passacaglia in D minor, which was printed for the first time in that collection and which no doubt helped Sauer's project make organ history. The Schonberger Orgelalbum contains both free pieces and works based on chorales. Thanks to the brevity of the pieces, the book is ideal for use in teaching and in the religious service..
SKU: BR.EB-32025
ISBN 9790004186251. 7.5 x 10.5 inches.
Successful from the outset Friedrich Schneider's second oratorio Das Weltgericht was an immediate success at its 1820 premiere in Leipzig. The initial triumph of the work, which the appearance of Mendelssohn's oratorio Paulus only gradually diminished, helped the new type of choral oratorio to its breakthrough. To this day the work has been considered the high point of the German oratorio genre between Haydn and Mendelssohn as where the storyline is essentially borne by the choir. With the appearance of this Urtext edition taken over from the catalogue of the Pfefferkorn music publishers, the Last Judgment is once again fully available. Also for sale in addition to the score is the very playable piano reduction prepared by the composer himself.
SKU: KN.13162
UPC: 822795131628.
Origi nally composed for English horn by classical composer Luigi Cherubini, this sonata translates beautifully for proficient low brass soloists. Known for his sensational dramatic flare, especially in his operas, Cherubini, like Beethoven, helped push the conventional limits of classical music into the Romantic era. This work is a fine example of breathtaking virtuosity. Duration ca. 7:20.
SKU: ST.H403
ISBN 9790220219177.
Eigh t jazzy pieces for piano with CD accompaniment and tips on improvisation and chords. Written to encourage the development of improvisational skills, Piano Grooves is for players who've had a basic classical training, but now feel they'd like to work in jazz and popular styles. The eight pieces range from Blues to Bossa, from Funk to Romantic Ballad. With their CD accompaniments (in addition to full recorded performances) you can be your own soloist, with backing band, drums, bass guitar and strings. A regular contributor to Music Teacher magazine, a songwriter and arranger and a special representative for the Yamah-Kemble disklavier piano, Tony Cliff writes clearly and concisely, both in words and in music. His tips, guidance, targets and helping hand offer players a maximum of musical enjoyment with a minimum of theoretical fog.
SKU: HL.1303118
UPC: 196288173175.
Album for the Young is a debut piano collection by composer Irina Nenartovich (USA) who studied composition with Sergey Slonimsky atthe St Petersburg State Conservatory. NenartovichÂ’s instantly appealing style mixes diatonic and chromatic themes with sparkling neo-Romantic elements, influenced by Russian folklore. The seven-piece collection, intelligently edited by expert teachers and pianists, gives young musicians precise directions, including detailed instructions for fingering, pedalling, dynamics, articulation, and metronome markings, all helping with the pupil's interpretation and performance. Album for the Young is ideal for recitals and competitions for young pianists at late Elementary to Advanced levels.
SKU: HL.1335001
UPC: 196288187288. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Featured in the beloved holiday-themed romantic comedy Love Actually, the intentionally sappy rock n' roll ballad “Christmas Is All Around” (a re-vamp of the Troggs' 1967 hit “Love Is All Around”) will offer a generous helping of fun to both singers and audiences. Roger Emerson's arrangement features seamless and approachable choral writing that flawlessly captures the spirit of the original.
SKU: BR.PB-5719
ISBN 9790004216569. 0 x 0 inches.
Strauss had originally intended that Don Quixotealways be performed, if possible, together with Heldenleben, since Don Q. in particular is only fully comprehensible alongside Heldenleben. To date, Strauss's wish is rarely respected. The Don Quixote Urtext edition now being published by Breitkopf & Hartel can assist here. Once again, the new edition is based on Strauss's own engraver's model, helping to clarify numerous misunderstandings, and facilitating the correction of dozens of traditional errors. Furthermore, the woodwind parts, previously available only in manuscript form, are now appearing completely engraved for the first time.This new edition is also being augmented by a piano reduction of the most important orchestral passages for facilitating the study of the solo cello and viola parts; these two solo parts are also separately included with the purchase of the piano reduction.First Urtext edition since the original edition; Evaluation of all available manuscript and printed sources; Detailed preface giving the genesis and reception history; Detailed critical report; Facsimile pages.
SKU: HL.1334999
UPC: 196288187264.
Featu red in the beloved holiday-themed romantic comedy Love Actually, the intentionally sappy rock n' roll ballad “Christmas Is All Around” (a re-vamp of the Troggs' 1967 hit “Love Is All Around”) will offer a generous helping of fun to both singers and audiences. Roger Emerson's arrangement features seamless and approachable choral writing that flawlessly captures the spirit of the original.
SKU: HL.1335000
UPC: 196288187271. 6.75x10.5 inches.
SKU: AP.1-ADV7078
UPC: 805095070781. English.
These 20 pieces are not only written in modern styles---covering Latin, tango, Klezmer, reggae, blues, rock, bossa, swing and salsa---but also in traditional styles typical of certain countries such as Ireland, Hungary, Italy and the like. They almost call for the complete range of the instrument. A pronounced articulation emphasizes the most important elements and helps you to perform the pieces in a stylistically congruent feeling. Titles: Stormy Blues * Latin Moon * Klezmer's Tune * Reggae Afternoon * Hungarian Fire * Woddstock Beat * Salsa and Jam * One Man Big Band * My Little Chico * Sunset Bossa * Spanish Romantic * Italian Morning * In the Motion * Gluesy Jamble * French Silk * Swinggeridoo * Aquarelle * Quasi Modo Polka * Irish Flying Legs * Swing Joker.
SKU: BR.EB-8118
ISBN 9790004175019. 9 x 12 inches.
Richard Wagner (1813-1883) is rightly considered as the 19th-century music dramatist whose formal and harmonic originality, for example in Tristan and Isolde, provided a significant impetus to the development of 20th-century music. Despite Wagner's fame, his reuvre for piano remains practically unknown. Tobe sure, these primarily early works and occasional compositions hardly even hint at the outstanding characteristics of the later works such as leit-motifs, flowing transitions or original forms. Nonetheless, whoever is acquainted with Wagner's later music dramas will undoubtedly not fail to be impressed by the individual melodic and harmonic traits of his piano works. The Sonata in B-flat Major Op. 1 is of special interest to us today since it is Wagner's first published work, composed in 1831 and printed in 1832 by Breitkopf & Hartel. At that time, Wagner was studying counterpoint with Theodor Weinlig, the choral master and music director of the Thomasschule in Leipzig. Weinlig, however, only agreed to give Wagner lessons if he promised to refrain from composing for half a year. In the course of his studies, Wagner was allowed to compose the piano sonata in B-flat Major as a kind of journeyman-work. His teacher Weinlig succeeded in having the work published by Breitkopf & Hartel. Hence the dedication of this piece to Weinlig is not surprising, since the 18-year-old Wagner would otherwise have had great difficulty finding a publisher. This Sonata in B-flat Major, which has long been out of print, is a reproduction of the first edition by Breitkopf & Hartel (plate number 10433). For this reprint, obvious typographical errors have been corrected (missing or wrong accidentals and dynamic indications). The work presents a four-movement classical sonata form and is stylistically reminiscent of Mozart and Beethoven. Shortly before composing this sonata, Wagner wrote a piano reduction of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, which was easily playable and yet gratifying to hear. This helps explain the octave-doublings typical of piano reductions. Wiesbaden, Fall 1980Respectfully dedicated to Theodor Weinlig, the choral master and music director of the Thomasschule in Leipzig.