Mozart and More

10 Duets. Par DIVERS AUTEURS (ARR.IGUDESMAN ALEKSEY). Music by Aleksey Igudesman is now also available for viola players! 'Violin and Viola and more” features a selection of well-known pieces from his duet series ' and More' arranged for violin and viola in moderate difficulty. The edition includes helpful remarks on background and characteristics of every piece. Thus, style-appropriate interpretation and fun at playing together are guaranteed./ Répertoire / Violon et Alto

This compilataion of thirty-six arias from Mozart's seven theatrical masterpieces moves from the youthful exuberance of 'The abduction from the Seragli' to the complex enchanting moral allegory of 'The Magic Flute' complete shortly before the composer's death in 1791. Together with all of the great soprano arias from these works are classic pieces from 'Idomeneo' 'The Marriage of Figaro' 'Don Giovanni' 'Cosi fan tutte' and 'La Clemenza di Tito'.

Research has shown that many printed editions from the 18th Century provide more reliable guidance as to the composer’s intentions than Mozart’s own autograph manuscript; the composer himself prepared many of his works for printing marking them with precise performance instructions for dynamics and articulation. He devoted particular care to the slow movements which are often richly ornamented in the printed editions.This knowledge together with regained access to source materials in the libraries of Eastern Europe gives us sufficient grounds to publish a new Wiener Urtext edition of Mozart’s Sonatas. Advice on performance from the renownedMozart connoisseur Robert D. Levin provides fresh stimulus for revising rather tired standard interpretations of Mozart.

From the youthful exuberance of Abduction from the Seraglio to the spectacular romanticism of The Magic Flute, Mozart's operas have enchanted audiences for more than 200 years. This handsome and inexpensive compilation encompasses 36 arias from such all-time favorites as The Marriage of Figaro, Così fan tutte, The Magic Flute, and Don Giovanni. Content : IDOMENEO, RÈ DI CRETA / IDOMENEO, KING OF CRETE K366 Ilia's recitative and aria, Act I [1] Quando avran fine omai?Padre, germani, addio! Elettra's aria, Act I [2] Tutte nel cor vi sento Ilia's aria, Act II [3] Se il padre perdei Elettra's aria and marcia, Act II [4] Idol mio, se ritroso altro amante?Odo da lunge armonioso suono Ilia's aria, Act III [5] Zeffiretti lusinghieri Elettra's aria, Act III [6] D'Oreste, d'Ajace DIE ENTFÜHRUNG AUS DEM SERAIL / THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO K384 Konstanze's aria, Act I [7] ach ich liebte Blonde's aria, Act II [8] Durch Zärtlichkeit und Schmeicheln Konstanze's recitative and aria, Act II [9] Welcher Wechsel herrscht in meiner Seele?Traurigkeit Konstanze's aria, Act II [10] Martern aller Arten Blonde's rondo, Act II [11] Welche Wonne, welche Lust LE NOZZE DI FIGARO / THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO K492 Cherubino's aria, Act I [12] Non sò più cosa son, cosa faccio Countess Almaviva's aria, Act II [13] Porgi, amor Cherubino's arietta, Act II [14] Voi che sapete Susanna's aria, Act II [15] Venite, inginocchiatevi! Countess Almaviva's recitative and aria, Act III [16] E Susanna non vien??Dove sono?Ah! Se almen la mia costanza Barbarina's cavatina, Act IV [17] L'ho perduta! Me mechina! Susanna's recitative and aria, Act IV [18] Giunse al fin il momento?Deh vieni, non tardar DON GIOVANNI K527 Donna Elvira's aria, Act I [19] Ah! Fuggi il traditor! Donna Anna's aria, Act I [20] Or sai chi l'onore Zerlina's aria, Act I [21] Batti, batti Zerlina's aria, Act II [22] Vedrai, carino Donna Elvira's recitative and aria, Act II [23] In quali eccessi Mi tradì Donna Anna's recitative and aria (rondò), Act II [24] Crudele??Troppo mi spiace?Non mi dir COSÌ FAN TUTTE K588 Dorabella's recitative and aria, Act I / Scene 3 [25] Ah scostati?Smanie implacabili Despina's aria, Act I / Scene 3 [26] In uomini, in soldati Fiordiligi's recitative and aria, Act I / Scene 3 [27] Temerari, sortite?Come scoglio?Rispettate, anime ingrate Despina's aria, At II / Scene 1 [28] Una donna a quindici anni?Dee in un momento Fiordiligi's rondò, Act II / Sce [29] Per pietà, ben mio, perdona?A chi mai mancò Dorabella's aria, Act II / Scene 3 [30] È amore un ladroncello DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE / THE MAGIC FLUTE K620 The Queen of the Night's recitative and aria, Act I [31] O zitt're nicht, mein lieber Sohn!?Zum Leiden bin ich auserkoren The Queen of the Night's aria [32] Der Hölle Rache Pamina's aria, Act II [33] Ach, ich fühl's LA CLEMENZA DI TITO K621 Vitellia's aria, Act I [34] Deh se piacer mi vuoi?Che ceicamente crede Servilia's aria-minuet, Act II [35] S'altro che lagrime Vitellia's recitative obbligato and rondò, Act II [36] Ecco il punto, O Vitellia?Non più di fiori vaghe catene

For more than 200 years Mozart’s Piano Sonatas have been part of every pianist’s repertoire. Research done over the last few decades has made it possible however to establish more accurate dating and ordering of these works. Expert examination of original documents has shown that many printed editions from the eighteenth century give more reliable detail than Mozart’s own written scores; many of these works were prepared for publication by the composer himself and marked with precise indications for performance with regard to ornamentation dynamics and articulation. All this together with the rediscovery of documents that only becameaccessible again at the end of the 20th century gives reason enough to justify the publication of a new Wiener Urtext edition of Mozart’s Piano Sonatas.To follow the second volume published in the spring of 2003 with Sonatas K 330 to K 576 Wiener Urtext now present the first volume which contains the Sonatas K 279 to K 311. For Sonata K 284 variation XI in the final movement is given both in the version that appears in the original manuscript and in the version used in the first edition; in order to make the music easier to read both versions are given in normal print size. Music that is clear and well laid out with page turns in convenient places makes this edition extremely user-friendly.Advice on performance by the renowned Mozart specialist Robert D. Levin provides fresh stimulus for what can otherwise too often become a rather tired interpretation.

Excerpts from Movement 1-Mozart belongs to everyone! The experience of actually playing Mozart's music makes him real and more than just a name we associate with old music. Stephen Bulla's arrangement of the first movement of what may arguably be Mozart's greatest symphony has a great deal of authenticity. Much more than many 'just the tune' type transcription/ arrangements Mr. Bulla's work ambitiously explores a good portion of Mozart's miraculous musical development so that your musicians can begin to understand the true genius of the Classical icon. Those who know Mozart will appreciate the integrity of the transcription. Those who don't know Mozart have a wonderful treat in store!A classic!

for Woodwind Quintet-These two extraordinary works of late Mozart KV 594 and KV 608 were both composed to fulfill a commission for a memorial exhibit in Vienna to be played in a “mechanical clock organ.” The term “fantasy” or“fantasia” came to be affixed to these works later and is more descriptive and less cumbersome than the term Mozart listed in his own catalogue “Ein Stüke für ein Orgelwerk in ein Uhr.” They are also variouslytitled “Adagio und Allegro in f für ein Orgelwerk” and “Allegro und Andante (Fantasie in f) für eine Orgelwaltze.”The first of these composed between the monumental String Quintet in D and the Piano Concertoin Bb KV 595 is an A-B-A form comprised of an f minor Adagio opening and closing with a contrapuntal Allegro at its heart. KV 608 is more complicated opening with an f minor section reminiscent of a French Overture followed by a fugue in fminor then an Andante aria followed by a return to the opening and then a more complex version of the fugue.Despite the frustration that Mozart expressed (in a letter to Constanze) with the sound world of these mechanical devices KV 594and 608 are remarkable works which stand at an intersection incorporating what he learned about counterpoint studying at the foot of Bach while looking ahead to the emotional and harmonic poignancy of Schubert.

a 6 et a 8-The Serenade in E-flat K.375 exists in two versions one for two clarinets two horns and two bassoons and another for the same forces plus two oboes forming an octet.From Mozart himself we know a fair amount about the occasion that led to the first six-instrument version of this work and about its early performances. Written for the sister-in-law of the court painter Hickl it probably originated toward the end of September or the beginning of October in 1781 and was first performed on 15 October the name-day of St. Theresa.The octet version probably arose in the summer of the following year. It is far more than a mechanical expansion of the sextetwith the oboes merely reinforcing the clarinets colla parte. Not only did Mozart take advantage of the occasion to make changes in the articulation and the dynamics he also altered the work’s melodic substance and formal design. The two additional high-register instruments allowed him to achieve more subtle distinctions and gradations of timbre thereby enabling him for example to vary the timbral homogeneity of the two clarinets. The opportunity arose to divide melodic phrases among the clarinets and oboes or to make them more brilliant and incisive by doubling them at the unison or octave.- Urtext of the New Mozart Edition- Parts sextet version (BA5333) octet version (BA5334) and study score both versions format 22.5 x 16.5cm (TP315) available for sale

for two Clarinets two Horns and two Bassoons-The Serenade in E-flat K.375 exists in two versions one for two clarinets two horns and two bassoons and another for the same forces plus two oboes forming an octet.From Mozart himself we know a fair amount about the occasion that led to the first six-instrument version of this work and about its early performances. Written for the sister-in-law of the court painter Hickl it probably originated toward the end of September or the beginning of October in 1781 and was first performed on 15 October the name-day of St. Theresa.The octet version probably arose in the summer of the following year. It is far more than a mechanical expansion of the sextetwith the oboes merely reinforcing the clarinets colla parte. Not only did Mozart take advantage of the occasion to make changes in the articulation and the dynamics he also altered the work’s melodic substance and formal design. The two additional high-register instruments allowed him to achieve more subtle distinctions and gradations of timbre thereby enabling him for example to vary the timbral homogeneity of the two clarinets. The opportunity arose to divide melodic phrases among the clarinets and oboes or to make them more brilliant and incisive by doubling them at the unison or octave.- scored for Clarinet (in B-flat) (2) Horn (2) Bassoon (2)- Urtext of the New Mozart Edition- Parts (BA5334) and study score both versions format 22.5 x 16.5cm (TP315) available for sale

The choral scene is in a state of change! On the one hand more and more choirs are lacking in male voices yet at the same time more and more female choirs are looking for high-quality literature beyond folksong arrangements. Bärenreiter is responding to these general trends with the publication of arrangements for three-part female choir (SMA) of well-known frequently-performed works.The first editions to be published are Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Coronation Mass” K.317 (BA 5691) a much-performed work within the standard repertoire and the “Missa brevis in D major” K. 194 (BA 5690-90) a charmingalternative for use in church services. With great skill and sensitivity to the music Heribert Breuer has carefully retained the substance of the original works at the same time giving them a completely new sound quality.- Arrangements for female choir (SMA) based on the Urtext of the “New Mozart Edition”- Idiomatic Piano reductionsThe arranger Heribert Breuer was professor of choral conducting and music theory at the Berlin University of the Arts until 2010. He is founder and director of the Berlin Bach Akademie and has made a name for himself with his numerous arrangements of works from Bach to Schubert.

The choral scene is in a state of change! On the one hand, more and more choirs are lacking in male voices, yet at the same time, more and more female choirs are looking for high-quality literature beyond folksong arrangements. Bärenreiter is responding to these general trends with the publication of arrangements for three-part female choir (SMA) of well-known, frequently-performed works. The first editions to be published are Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Coronation Mass” K. 317 (BA 5691), a much-performed work within the standard repertoire and the “Missa brevis in D major” K. 194 (BA 5690-90), a charming alternative for use in church services. With great skill and sensitivity to the music, Heribert Breuer has carefully retained the substance of the original works, at the same time giving them a completely new sound quality. - Arrangements for female choir (SMA) based on the Urtext of the “New Mozart Edition” - Idiomatic piano reductions The arranger Heribert Breuer was professor of choral conducting and music theory at the Berlin University of the Arts until 2010. He is founder and director of the Berlin Bach Akademie, and has made a name for himself with his numerous arrangements of works from Bach to Schubert.