Faur composed his Violin sonata in 1875/76 and in so doing opened up a new tradition for this genre in French music. In a review Saint-Saëns expressed his enthusiasm for this work by his friend and pupil: 'In thissonata you can find everything to tempt a gourmet: new forms excellent modulations unusual tone colours and the use of unexpected rhythms. And a magic floats above everything encompassing the whole work causing the crowd ofusual listeners to accept the unimagined audacity as something quite normal. With this work Monsieur Fauré takes his place amongst the masters.'
SKU: IM.3829
Written in his later, more introspective period, Faure's three-movement sonata features leaner textures and idiosyncratic harmonies.
SKU: BA.BA10303-01
ISBN 9790006559503. 33 x 26 cm inches. Key: C minor. Preface: Michael Stegemann.
The third symphony by Camille Saint-Saens, known as the Organ Symphony, is the first publication in a complete historical-critical edition of the French composer's instrumental works.I gave everything I was able to give in this work. [...] What I have done here I will never be able to do again.Camille Saint-Saens was rightly proud of his third Symphony in C minor Op.78, dedicated to the memory of Franz Liszt. Called theOrgan Symphonybecause of its novel scoring, the work was a commission from the Philharmonic Society in London, as was Beethoven's Ninth, and was premiered there on 19 May 1886. The first performance in Paris followed on 9 January 1887 and confirmed the composer's reputation asprobably the most significant, and certainly the most independent French symphonistof his time, as Ludwig Finscher wrote in MGG. In fact the work remains the only one in the history of that genre in France to the present day, composed a good half century after the Symphonie fantastique by Hector Berlioz and a good half century before Olivier Messiaen's Turangalila Symphonie.You would think that such a famous, much-performed and much recorded opus could not hold any more secrets, but far from it: in the first historical-critical edition of the Symphony, numerous inconsistencies and mistakes in the Durand edition in general use until now, have been uncovered and corrected. An examination and evaluation of the sources ranged from two early sketches, now preserved in Paris and Washington (in which the Symphony was still in B minor!) via the autograph manuscript and a set of proofs corrected by Saint-Saens himself, to the first and subsequent editions of the full score and parts. The versions for piano duet (by Leon Roques) and for two pianos (by the composer himself) were also consulted. Further crucial information was finally found in his extensive correspondence, encompassing thousands of previously unpublished letters. The discoveries made in producing this edition include the fact that at its London premiere, the Symphony probably looked quite different from its present appearance ...No less exciting than the work itself is the history of its composition and reception, which are described in an extensive foreword. With his Symphony, Saint-Saens entered right into the dispute which divided French musical life into pro and contra Wagner in the 1880s and 1890s. At the same time, the work succeeded in preserving the balance between tradition and modernism in masterly fashion, as a contemporary critic stated:The C minor Symphony by Saint-Saens creates a bridge from the past into the future, from immortal richness to progress, from ideas to their implementation.On 19 March 1886 Saint-Saens wrote to the London Philharmonic Society, which commissioned the work:Work on the symphony is in full swing. But I warn you, it will be terrible. Here is the precise instrumentation: 3 flutes / 2 oboes / 1 cor anglais / 2 clarinets / 1 bass clarinet / 2 bassoons / 1 contrabassoon / 2 natural horns / [3 trumpets / Saint-Saens had forgotten these in his listing.] 2 chromatic horns / 3 trombones / 1 tuba / 3 timpani / organ / 1 piano duet and the strings, of course. Fortunately, there are no harps. Unfortunately it will be difficult. I am doing what I can to mitigate the difficulties.As in my 4th Concerto [for piano] and my [1st] Violin Sonata [in D minor Op.75] at first glance there appear to be just two parts: the first Allegro and the Adagio, the Scherzo and the Finale, each attacca. This fiendish symphony has crept up by a semitone; it did not want to stay in B minor, and is now in C minor.It would be a pleasure for me to conduct this symphony. Whether it would be a pleasure for others to hear it? That is the question. It is you who wanted it, I wash my hands of it. I will bring the orchestral parts carefully corrected with me, and if anyone wants to give me a nice rehearsal for the symphony after the full rehearsal, everything will be fine.When Saint-Saens hit upon the idea of adding an organ and a piano to the usual orchestral scoring is not known. The idea of adding an organ part to a secular orchestral work intended for the concert hall was thoroughly novel - and not without controversy. On the other hand, Franz Liszt, whose music Saint-Saens' Symphony is so close to, had already demonstrated that the organ could easily be an orchestral instrument in his symphonic poem Hunnenschlacht (1856/57). There was also a model for the piano duet part which Saint-Saens knew and may possibly have used quite consciously as an exemplar: theFantaisie sur la Tempetefrom the lyrical monodrama Lelio, ou le retour a la Vie op. 14bis (1831) by Berlioz. The name of the organist at the premiere ist unknown, as, incidentally, was also the case with many of the later performances; the organ part is indeed not soloistic, but should be understood as part of the orchestral texture.In fact the subsequent success of the symphony seems to have represented a kind of breakthrough for the composer, who was then over 50 years of age.My dear composer of a famous symphony, wrote Saint-Saens' friend and pupil Gabriel Faure:You will never be able to imagine what a pleasure I had last Sunday [at the second performance on 16 January 1887]! And I had the score and did not miss a single note of this Symphony, which will endure much longer than we two, even if we were to join together our two lifespans!
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MUSICOLOGICA LLY SOUND - A reliable musical text based on all available sources - A description of the sources - Information on the genesis and history of the work - Valuable notes on performance practice - Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions ... AND PRACTICAL - Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them - A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format - Excellent print quality - Superior paper and binding
SKU: FH.WS5
ISBN 978-1-55440-554-1.
Unparalleled in scope, this groundbreaking series for E_Alto and B_Tenor offers a single collection of Repertoire and supporting materials written or arranged specifically for saxophone. With Repertoire spanning from the Baroque to contemporary eras, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts, this comprehensive series serves as a balanced and organized pedagogical resource from the beginner to advanced levels of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to original works and arrangements of diverse styles from W.A. Mozart to Violet Archer, with selected works by notable jazz artist Paul Desmon (Take Five), and living composer Phil Woods. Each level provides opportunities to explore Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary works, with original, unaccompanied selections from Levels 5 through 8 that use extended techniques such as multiphonics, key clicks, and bisbigliando. Earlier works pre-dating the origin of the saxophone have been carefully arranged with consideration of the unique quality of the instrument. Exposure to these works help to develop musicianship and an understanding of tonality, creating well-rounded and versatile performers. Selections written for both E_Alto and B_Tenor include piano accompaniments that function with both instruments.Eb Saxophone:Mainly Transcriptions:Sonata , HWV 373 - attr. George Frideric Handel, arr. Su Jeon- First Movement- Second MovementSonata in G minor - Henri Eccles, arr. Sigurd Rascher- First Movement- Second MovementSonata, TWV 41:G9 - Georg Philipp Telemann- First Movement- Second MovementMainly Original Repertoire for Saxophone:Nine Arias - Timothy Broege- 3. Aria senza accompagamento- 9. Aria fugataNigun - Srul Irving Glick Take Five - Paul Desmond, arr. Gary KellerBb Saxophone:Mainly Transcriptions:Sonata in D Major, op. 2, no. 5 (La chauvet) - Michel Blavet, arr. Jason Noble - First Movement- Second MovementSinfonia - Nicolo Porpora, arr. Paul Maynard- First Movement- Second MovementMainly Original Repertoire for Saxophone:Sicilienne, op. 78 - Gabriel FaureMarch - William SchmidtEb Saxophone or Bb Saxophone:Unaccom panied Repertoire:Petite Suite - Walter S. Hartley- Second Movement: Tango- Third Movement: ScherzoSix Exchanges - Lothar Klein- Third Movement- Fifth MovementFantasia no. 8 in E Minor, TWV 40:9 - Georg Philipp Telemann- Second Movement- Third MovementFantasia no. 4 in B flat Major, TWV 40:5 - Georg Philipp Telemann- Third Movement.
SKU: FH.VC5
ISBN 978-1-55440-541-1.
This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.Concertos, Sonatas, and Suites:Concerto in D Major, op. 213 - Mendelssohn, Ludwig- First Movement: Allegro moderatoConcertino No. 1 in F Major - Breval, Jean-Baptiste arr. L.-R. Feuillard- First Movement: AllegroSuite in G Major - Matz, Rudolf- Fourth Movement- Fifth MovementSonata in G Major - Bach, Johann Christoph Friedrich arr. Hugo Ruf- First Movement: AllegrettoSonata in C Major - De Fesch, Willem arr. Jason Noble- First Movement: Largo- Second Movement: VivaceSonata - Marcello, Benedetto arr. Alfred Piatti- First Movement: Largo- Second Movement: AllegroSonata in F Major, RV 41 - Vivaldi, Antonio arr. Kathleen Wood- First Movement: Largo- Second Movement: AllegroConcert Repertoire:O Canto Do Cysne Negro - Villa-Lobos, HeitorFrogs Dancing on Water Lilies - Mustonen, OlliLangsam, op. 102, no. 2 - Schumann, RobertWhen Music Sounds - Coulthard, JeanWie einst in schoener'n Tagen, op. 64, no. 1 - Popper, DavidBourree, op. 24 - Squire, William HenryNotturno, op. 59, no. 1 - Goltermann, GeorgScherzo and Trio - Reger, MaxLamento - Faure, GabrielLied - Rachmaninoff, SergeiUnaccompanied Repertoire:Capriccio No. 5 - Matz, RudolfRicercar No. 3 - Gabrielli, DomenicoSuite in C Major - Matz, Rudolf- Fourth Movement: Sarabande- Seventh Movement: GigueSuite No. 1 in G Major - Bach, Johann Sebastian- Third Movement: Courante.
SKU: FH.FLR05
ISBN 978-1-55440-293-9.
Unparalleled in scope, Overtones offers all the music flutists want in one complete series! This progressive collection includes fundamental repertoire and supporting materials such as Studies, Compact Discs, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique. The richness of music carefully selected for this compilation will resonate with teachers and students at every level of study.This compilation of standard orchestral passages for flute is an indispensable resource for the developing years and beyond. Teachers and students will find this unrivalled volume essential for examination or audition preparation.Sonata in F Major, op. 1, no. 11, HWV 369, First movement and Second movement George Frideric Handel, arr. Kathleen Wood Sonata in D Major, op. 21, no. 1, Second movement Franz Anton Hoffmeister, arr. Kathleen Wood Sonata in F Major, op. 1, no. 4, First movement and Second movement Jean-Baptiste Loeillet (de Gant), arr. Kathleen Wood Sonata in F Major, TWV41:F2, First movement and Second movement Georg Philipp Telemann, arr. Kathleen Wood Sicilienne, op. 78 Gabriel Faure Sonatina, First movement and Second movement Endre Szervanszky I conversed with you in a dream, Fourth movement Jocelyn MorlockSeguidilla, from Carmen Georges Bizet, arr. Stephen Chatman Lawn Tennis Wilhelm Peterson-Berger, arr. Goeran MarcussonCapriccio-So nata in A Major, Second movement Anton Johann Stamitz Echoes for Solo Flute, Second movement: Espressivo Maya BadianPetite suite pour flute, First movement and Second movement Srul Irving Glick.
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Unparalleled in scope, Overtones offers all the music flutists want in one complete series! This progressive collection includes fundamental Repertoire and supporting materials such as Etudes, Compact Discs, Orchestral Excerpts, and Technique. The richness of music carefully selected for this compilation will resonate with teachers and students at every level of study and is the official series for those using The Royal Conservatory Music Development program.
