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A Celtic Lament (Medium High)
A Celtic Lament (Medium High)
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Old English Air
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A Celtic Lament
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Smith and Smith Music
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1149282 By Old English Air. By First printed by William Chappell in his publication National Engli...
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Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1149282 By Old English Air. By First printed by William Chappell in his publication National English Airs. Arranged by D. Farrell Smith and Shelley J. Smith. 20th Century,Celtic,Contest,Festival,Folk,Irish. Score. 4 pages. Smith and Smith Music #749422. Published by Smith and Smith Music (A0.1149282). This light Celtic Air is lilting and fluid to show off the lyrical voice as well as presents a strong vocal range for the singer, Arranged for Medium High voice, suitable for Contest. Find and Like Smith and Smith Music on Facebook and message us and we will send accompaniment recording free.
$2.00
A Celtic Lament (Medium Low)
A Celtic Lament (Medium Low)
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Old English Air
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A Celtic Lament
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Smith and Smith Music
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1149286 By Old English Air. By First printed by William Chappell in his publication National Engli...
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Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1149286 By Old English Air. By First printed by William Chappell in his publication National English Airs. Arranged by D. Farrell Smith and Shelley J. Smith. 20th Century,Celtic,Contest,Festival,Folk,Irish. Score. 4 pages. Smith and Smith Music #749426. Published by Smith and Smith Music (A0.1149286). This light Celtic Air is lilting and fluid to show off the lyrical voice as well as presents a strong vocal range for the singer, Arranged for Medium Low voice, suitable for Contest. Find and Like Smith and Smith Music on Facebook and message us and we will send accompaniment recording free.
$2.00
Once I Loved a Maiden Fair
Once I Loved a Maiden Fair
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Piano, Voice
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EASY
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Renaissance
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17th-century English song
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Konrad Harley
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Co
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Once I Loved a Maiden Fair
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Konrad Harley
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1193553 Composed by 17th-century English song. Arranged by Konrad Harley. Renaissance. Score. 4 pa...
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Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1193553 Composed by 17th-century English song. Arranged by Konrad Harley. Renaissance. Score. 4 pages. Konrad Harley #793018. Published by Konrad Harley (A0.1193553). Based on a 17th-century English song in William Chappell's Popular Music of the Olden Time (London: Chappell & Co., 1859), p. 257.Arranged for tenor voice and piano.
$4.00
Early to Bed by Old English Air - Piano/Vocal/Chords
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Piano, Voice
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Old English Air
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Early to Bed
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Musicnotes
Old English Air - Early to Bed Musicnotes Edition - instantly downloadable sheet music, scoring: Piano/Vocal/Chords, instruments: Voice;Piano; 2 pages -- Tradit...
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Old English Air - Early to Bed Musicnotes Edition - instantly downloadable sheet music, scoring: Piano/Vocal/Chords, instruments: Voice;Piano; 2 pages -- Traditional~~American Popular Song
$5.50
My Country 'Tis of Thee
My Country 'Tis of Thee
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Old English Air
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Denise Bruckno
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It's in the Key of G, 
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My Country 'Tis of Thee
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Denise Bruckno
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Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.815407 Composed by Old English Air. Arranged by Denise Bruckno. Holiday,Patriotic,Traditional. Sco...
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Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.815407 Composed by Old English Air. Arranged by Denise Bruckno. Holiday,Patriotic,Traditional. Score. 3 pages. Denise Bruckno #6361795. Published by Denise Bruckno (A0.815407). This is a lovely, compact, one page arrangement of the popular American song, MY COUNTRY 'TIS OF THEE, written specifically for a late beginner or early intermediate level pianist. It's in the Key of G, centered mid keyboard, basically in five finger positions. Young players are quick to learn this rendition and it's a great piece for school, church and recital and a wonderful addition to early level repertoire. Lyrics to four verses are included along with a pictured title page.
$2.99
Das Rheingold
Das Rheingold
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Piano, Voice
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Opera
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Richard Wagner
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Das Rheingold
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Schott Music - Digital
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SheetMusicPlus
Der Ring des Nibelungen. Composed by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). This edition: vocal/piano score. Erstveroffentlichung, Oper, Theater. Wagner Urtext ...
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Der Ring des Nibelungen. Composed by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). This edition: vocal/piano score. Erstveroffentlichung, Oper, Theater. Wagner Urtext Piano/Vocal Scores. Downloadable. Schott Music - Digital #Q17853. Published by Schott Music - Digital
German.
An important addition to our newly produced orchestral materials is the first publication of vocal scores of Wagner's ten great operas, in every important version, based on the Complete Edition.
The score corresponds to the performance materials from the Complete Edition.
For practical use in rehearsal cues and bar numbers throughout.
The publisher has secured the services of renewed musicologists associated with the Richard Wagner Complete Edition who convey detailed information in critical forewords.
The forewords are given in three languages (German, English, French)
Uniform and attractive front cover designs with reproductions of paintings from the Wagner era underline the series design of the edition.
DAS RHEINGOLD
"This piano score has been compiled on the basis of the edition of Rheingold in the critical complete edition of the musical works of Richard Wagner (Richard Wagner, Samtliche Werke, Vol. 10, I-II, edited by Egon Voss, Mainz 1988f.). The primary source for the edition of Rheingold in the complete edition was the first print of the score (E) which was published by Schott's Sohne, Mainz in 1873. Unfortunately, the source which would have been of greatest significance for revision purposes could not be utilised in the preparation of this edition. Wagner's autograph fair copy of the score which was included in Ludwig II's estate fell into the hands of Adolf Hitler in 1939 and has never been seen again since 1945. For this reason, it was necessary to make frequent reference to both the so-called compositional sketch (KS) and the first draft of the score (PE). For any questionable interpretations of E in the principle text, the variants in KS and PE have been added in small print or footnotes. This also applies to additional markings and alterations undertaken by Wagner during rehearsals for the first performances in 1876 which were recorded by his assistants, principally by Heinrich Porges. These variants are marked with the sign [1876]. Remarks in quotation marks reproduce Wagner's original comments. At certain points, reference has also been made to the records by Felix Mottl who was also present at the rehearsals and performances in 1876. Further relevant information can be found in the volumes of the complete edition." (Egon Voss, quoted from the foreword of the new Rheingold vocal score. translation by Lindsay Chalmers-Gerbracht)
$47.99
All Through the Night (Ar Hyd Y Nos) - Welsh Christmas Carol, Hymn tune
All Through the Night (Ar Hyd Y Nos) - Welsh Christmas Carol, Hymn tune
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Piano, Voice
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Tradition Welsh Air
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Scott S
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All Through the Night
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Scott S. Stewart
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.955880 Composed by Tradition Welsh Air. Arranged by Scott S. Stewart. Christmas,Concert,Contempora...
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Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.955880 Composed by Tradition Welsh Air. Arranged by Scott S. Stewart. Christmas,Concert,Contemporary,Holiday,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. Scott S. Stewart #6640733. Published by Scott S. Stewart (A0.955880). All Through the Night (Ar Hyd Y Nos): to some it’s a lullaby, to others it’s a hymn and yet to others still, it’s a Christmas carol. Originally a Welsh harp tune (pre 1700), this melody has evolved through many forms. Welsh Poet John Ceiriog Hughes contributed verses to the tune, as did the English poet Sir Harold Edwin Boulton. This arrangement is scored for solo voice with keyboard (piano or organ) accompaniment. Performance time: 5:22+-
$9.99
Ring, Little Bells! (Student Version)
Ring, Little Bells! (Student Version)
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Piano, Voice
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INTERMEDIATE
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Benedikt Widmann
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Stephen Smith
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Ring, Little Bells!
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Stephen Smith
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1370647 Composed by Benedikt Widmann. Arranged by Stephen Smith. Children,Classical,Contest,Festiv...
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Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1370647 Composed by Benedikt Widmann. Arranged by Stephen Smith. Children,Classical,Contest,Festival,Historic,Instructional. Score. 4 pages. Stephen Smith #954979. Published by Stephen Smith (A0.1370647). A great festival piece for a young soprano! The melody is that of the German carol Kling, Glöckchen, but it is paired here with a new English text that is useful all year round, as it omits all references to Christmas, and focusses instead on different kinds of bells (sleigh bells, door bells, clock chimes, music boxes, etc.) and their association with fun and festivity in olden times. The vocal part does not go much beyond the traditional tune, but it offers ample opportunity to work on articulation, diction, expression, agility and dynamic contrast. The accompaniment, though sight-readable by a proficient player, adds a great deal of musical interest and a bit of modernity. Duration: 1'40.
$5.00
Die Walkure
Die Walkure
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Piano, Voice
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Opera
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Richard Wagner
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Die Walkure
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Schott Music - Digital
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SheetMusicPlus
Der Ring des Nibelungen. Composed by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). This edition: vocal/piano score. Erstveroffentlichung, Festspiel, Oper. Wagner Urte...
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Der Ring des Nibelungen. Composed by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). This edition: vocal/piano score. Erstveroffentlichung, Festspiel, Oper. Wagner Urtext Piano/Vocal Scores. Downloadable. Schott Music - Digital #Q25919. Published by Schott Music - Digital
German.
An important addition to our newly produced orchestral materials is the first publication of vocal scores of Wagner's ten great operas, in every important version, based on the Complete Edition.
The score corresponds to the performance materials from the Complete Edition.
For practical use in rehearsal cues and bar numbers throughout.
The publisher has secured the services of renewed musicologists associated with the Richard Wagner Complete Edition who convey detailed information in critical forewords.
The forewords are given in three languages(German, English, French).
Uniform and attractive front cover designs with reproductions of paintings from the Wagner era underline the series design of the edition.
DIE WALKURE
In the tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen [The Ring of the Nibelung] which was subtitled by Wagner as A stage festival play for three days and a preliminary evening, Die Walkure [The Valkyrie] forms the first day following Das Rheingold as the preliminary evening. The beginning of the history of the origins of the tetralogy is frequently placed in 1848 when Wagner compiled a prose sketch entitled Die Nibelungensage (Erstschrift) [The Nibelung Saga (first draft)] or Die Sage von den Nibelungen (Reinschrift) [The Saga of the Niblelungs (fair copy)] which would suggest that this was already the text for the Ring des Nibelungen, but the actual concept for the tetralogy did not actually evolve until the autumn of 1851. When Wagner first compiled the libretto for the heroic opera Siegfried's Tod [Siegfried's Death] in November 1848 - during his period of employment as Hofkapellmeister[court music director] in Dresden - he was in fact only planning a single opera and continued to adhere to this concept even after his involvement in the failed Dresden uprising in 1849 and subsequent escape to Switzerland. He began with the composition of Siegfried's Tod in the summer of 1850 in Zurich, but soon laid it aside. He returned to the project almost a year later in May 1851 with the idea of a two-part drama: to lend the plot greater conclusiveness, Siegfried's Tod would be preceded by a second opera entitled Der junge Siegfried [The Young Siegfried], subsequently shortened to Siegfried, but this extension was still insufficient to satisfy Wagner's dramatic-dramaturgic aspirations. In November 1851, he began the first text drafts for Das Rheingold and Die Walkure which were followed by the libretti in 1852: Die Walkure was completed in June 1852.
The premiere of Die Walkure was held in Munich on 26 June 1870, but without Wagner's specific permission as he did not wish the operas to be performed separately. He held the opinion that Die Walkure was only logical and comprehendible within the context of the complete tetralogy. Wagner had however not only made a present of the autograph score to King Ludwig II of Bavaria who had been his generous benefactor since 1864, but had also sold him the rights to the tetralogy. The king was eager to experience performances of the already finished parts and Wagner was therefore powerless to prevent him from commanding performances of the individual operas. The premiere of Die Walkure within the context of the tetralogy took place in 1876 at the first Bayreuth Festival.
(Egon Voss, quoted from the foreword of the new Die Walkure vocal score. translated by Lindsay Chalmers-Gerbracht)
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