Brahms mainly composed the eight Piano Pieces op. 76 in summer 1878 in the summer resort of Pörtschach at Lake Wörth. Theodor Billroth, a close friend, was enthusiastic about the new works: 'These are magnificent pieces, beautiful and interesting to play. They lie so well under the hand for those who are a little used to Schumann's and Chopin's technique that it is a pleasure to practise them.? As…

Arrangements for string quartet of 'Romance for string orchestra, op 11' (1928), 'Elegy for violin and piano, op 22' (1940), and 'Prelude for string orchestra, op 25' (1940s). 'Romance' (8 mins) was first performed in 2009 by the Finzi Quartet at London's Wigmore Hall, and has been recorded by them on Resonus Classics RES 10109. 'Elegy' (9 mins) and 'Prelude' (5 mins) were first performed in 2014 …

This collection presents well-known folk songs - with a twist: the tunes, newly arranged for melodic instrument and piano, are slightly jazzy and mixed with pop music elements - making traditional songs sound fresh and interesting again! All pieces are very melodic in character and work well even without piano accompaniment, which makes them particularly suitable for use in the classroom. The pia…

Opera seria in two acts - Urtext Edition - Couverture Rigide. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Due to numerous customer requests, Bärenreiter will be successively offering vocal scores to major Mozart operas in hardback editions again. This means you now have the choice: perhaps you prefer a lower-priced and slightly lighter soft-cover edition with excellent lay-flat characteristics or you feel that s…

This book/CD package by Toby Wine presents a wide selection of riffs in a variety of styles, just waiting to be used in your solos! The riffs are organized according to 15 common chord progressions, so you can use them in solos over many jazz standards. This is the ultimate resource for beginning and intermediate jazz guitarists seeking a straightforward route to solo-building, as well as for seas…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. The works for solo voice(s) and Orchestra assembled in this volume owe their composition to the most diverse occasions. Some were tailor-made for female singers in Beethoven ’s milieu, while with others he was dabbling in the field of Italian opera (under the tutelage of none other than Antonio Salieri). Scarcely any of them made it into print during Beethoven ’s lifetime…

Easy popular pieces for young guitarists selected and arranged selected and arranged by David Burden. This collection of popular tunes covers all styles of music which beginner guitarists will enjoy playing. The familiarity of the material will stimulate people's enthusiasm and encourage their practice, while introducing them to new techniques. The technical demands increase through the book but t…

For 10 players. Par COULT TOM. These mature and well-crafted pieces for an ensemble of ten players showcase Coult 's ear for beguiling, burnished sonorities and his ability to harness the most complex of technical devices to rich emotional ends. Whilst his musical schemas are often audacious and innovative, the security and light touch with which Coult carries them out ensures that his Four Perpet…

Par HARRIS PAUL. Improve your theory! Grades 1-5 are the latest additions to the bestselling 'Improve your …' series by Paul Harris. This theory workbook takes students through every aspect of music theory covered in the grade 3 ABRSM examination. Firmly rooted in Paul Harris's Simultaneous Learning approach, it will transform how music theory is taught and learnt, improving every aspect of musici…

Par IWAN EWA. The first steps for 1-3 violins and piano is another collection of works by Ewa Iwan for beginner violinists. It includes short songs about violin strings and the sounds that can be played on them, melodies with piano accompaniment, and two pieces for 1-3 violins and piano. Imaginative titles will certainly inspire young violinists to explore the world, not only in terms of music. / …