Description Composed for the famous ballet impresario Serge Diaghilev and the Ballet Russes, Maurice Ravel?s Daphnis and Chloe was drawn from an ancient Greek fable. At the time, Ravel announced his intention to 'compose a vast musical fresco, less scrupulous as to archaism than faithful to the Greece of my dreams.' The resulting 'choreographic symphony' features a captivating combination of orchestral traditions and modern ideals.

Clara Wieck?s sincerest wish was that her future husband, Robert Schumann, turn his extraordinary genius toward the larger and more challenging task of composing orchestral music. Confiding in her diary in 1839, just one year before her marriage, she explained that ?it would be best if he composed for Orchestra: his imagination cannot find sufficient scope in the Piano?? In the years that followed their marriage Robert Schumann continued to devote much of his attention to Piano music, but he also found the time to comply with his beloved Clara?s wish by creating a number of musical pieces composed specifically for Piano and Orchestra. Although Schumann?s genius is most in evidence in his masterful solo Piano compositions and superb lieder, his lively and provocative imagination manifests itself with equal aplomb in the works composed for Piano and Orchestra. The same compelling romantic and lyrical qualities that captivate lovers of Schumann?s Piano music are evident in these compositions. Three of his finest are presented here in full score, including the A Minor Piano Concerto, one of the most popular and frequently performed concertos ever written. All demonstrate his remarkably innovative approach to music, diverting substantially from the classic models of the day, and display his immense creativity as well as his warmth and sensitivity. Included in this collection of Schumann?s compositions for Piano and Orchestra are: Piano Concerto In A minor, Op. 54 (published 1846) Concertstück, Op.92 (Introduction and Allegro appassionato; published 1852) Introduction and Allegro, Op. 134 (published 1855) These three works by one of the greatest masters of romanticism will delight musicians, music lovers and students, as well as devotees of Schumann. Pianists will be especially pleased to have these appealing Schumann works in one convenient edition available at an affordable price.

Unabridged score of composer's last opera, renowned for splendid music and glowing orchestration. Deeply personal treatment of the legend of the Holy Grail, themes of sacred and profane love, innocence and purity, remorse and sexual renunciation. Reprint of authoritative C. F. Peters edition, including list of characters and contents in both German and English.

Great Baroque masterpiece reproduced directly from authoritative Deutsche Handelgesellschaft edition. Gorgeous melodies, inspired orchestration.

Among the most widely popular composer of light classical music ever, Johann Strauss, Jr., wrote over 150 waltzes and brought the form to perfection as an extended musical composition. By the 1860s the waltz had become the exhilarating symbol of an elegant way of life, its lively sophistication mirroring the sparkle and joie de vivre of imperial Vienna and charming the world into dancing in three-quarter time. Now musicians and music lovers can enjoy eight of Strauss's finest waltzes, reproduced from authoritative editions, in this sturdy, attractive collection. They include The Beautiful Blue Danube: Artist's Life: Tales of the Vienna Woods: Wine, Women and Song: Wiener Blut: Roses from the South: Voices of Spring: and Emperor Waltz. Replete with inspired melodic invention and harmonic felicities, most of the scores have been reprinted directly from excellent German and Russian editions. In this inexpensive treasury they offer a rich source of inspiration and delight for every waltz lover.

Gustav Mahler's seventh symphony ranks among the composer's most popular and accessible works. Possessing neither a 'program' nor a folk-song theme it is a purely instrumental composition both hopeful and romantic in mood with a harmonic and stylistic structure that evokes the daily journey from dusk till dawn.This miniature score is reproduced from an authoritative edition complete with numbered movements for easy reference. Affordable and compact it is ideal for use in the classroom at home or in the concert hall.Reprint of Siebente Sinfonie von Gustav Mahler: Orchester-Partitur Ed. Bote & G. Bock Berlin 1909.

Based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream this work by one of England's greatest composers features all the fine qualities for which Henry Purcell is celebrated - wonderful invention keen dramatic instinct and lively characterizations. Highlights include the lovely soprano air O let me weep a series of songs about the seasons and the magnificent bass solo Next winter comes slowly. Reproduced from an early authoritative score it is certain to be prized by musicians and music lovers alike.

The Magic Flute In Full Score was created at the peak of the Enlightenment Mozart's divine and enduring milestone of Opera is both a light-hearted fairy tale and an epic story of the strugglebetween good and evil.The Magic Flute met instant acclaim at its 1791 premiere and it remains among one of Mozart's most performed and admired works.

in Full Score-A prolific writer of theatrical music whose works ranged from incidental music for operettas to full operas Franz Von Suppe is perhaps best known as the compser of the overture from which this new collection takes its name. Reprinted from authoritative editions.