13 Pieces by 8 Composers. Some of the most often taught original piano literature by dozens of master composers of the past has been carefully selected and compiled by difficulty level. The Upper Intermediate edition features 13 pieces by 8 composers, including: Johannes Brahms: Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 39, No. 15 · Frédéric Chopin: Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55, No. 1 · Frédéric Chopin: Polonaise…

Italian composer, Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) is well-known for his Keyboard compositions. His 555 Keyboard Sonatas remain ever popular to this day, and it is for this reason that this eighth volumeis indispensable to performers of the genre.Originally composed for the Harpsichord, Organ or early Pianoforte, the Sonatas display the riveting use of discords and unconventional modulations toremot…

A year after their composition in 1866, Brahms?s popular 16 Waltzes op. 39 for piano duet were arranged by the composer for piano solo, thus fulfilling the request of his publisher for a simplified version.

Brahms himself described the first version as suitable for reasonable hands , that is for proficient players, and the easier version as perhaps for prettier hands , that is, for dome…

Beginners often find the compositions of Antonin Dvo ák frustratingly difficult to play but this introductory volume provides an accessible and satisfying entrée to the Czech composer's oeuvre. Excerpts from his more abstract works are presented in manageable samples with simplified keys and fingerings and the pieces are presented in gradually increasing order of difficulty. There are an assort…

Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's horn concertos: the Mozart expert Henrik Wiese edits the central work genre of Viennese classicism according to the current status of international Mozart research. Mozart wrote the Horn Concerto K. 417 - like the other works of this genre as well - for his horn-playing friend Joseph Leutgeb. The jokes which the composer made at Leutgeb's expe…

The definitive edition (1987) of the piano teaching classic. Includes an introduction by the composer's son Peter Bartók.

In 1945 Bela Bartok described 'Mikrokosmos' as a cycle of 153 pieces for piano written for 'didactic' purposes, seeing them as a series of pieces in many different styles, representing a small world, or as the 'world of the little ones, the children'. Stylistically Mikro…

The definitive edition (1987) of the piano teaching classic. Includes an introduction by the composer's son Peter Bartók.

In 1945 Bela Bartok described 'Mikrokosmos' as a cycle of 153 pieces for piano written for 'didactic' purposes, seeing them as a series of pieces in many different styles, representing a small world, or as the 'world of the little ones, the children'. Stylistically Mik…

Beautiful Melodies from the Operettas of Emmerich Kálmán-Contents: from Die Cs?rd?sf?rstin: Machen wir's den Schwalben nach • Die M?dis vom Chantant • Tanzen m?cht' ich • Ganz ohne Weiber geht die Chose nicht • Das ist die Liebe!• from Gr?fin Mariza: Du hast in deinen Augen den Himmel und das Gl?ck! • Schewsterlein Schwesterlein • Gr?ss mir mein Wien • Komm…

Ein biblisches Singspiel für Kinder und Jugendliche. Par DUSSELDORFER KANTORENKONVENT. Das Singspiel erzählt die Geschichte von der Erwählung des jungen David, dem vorgeworfen wird, als verträumter Hirtenjunge seine kostbare Zeit mit Harfenspielen zu vertun. Mit seiner Musik gelingt es ihm jedoch, die Menschen zu bezaubern, ja sogar der geistig verwirrte König Saul wird durch Davids Gesang zeitwei…

Alabama native K. Lee Scott is no stranger to church musicians worldwide. If you like his Christmas Cantata (HMB220) you are sure to find his requiem deeply moving. Three possible accompaniments exist: organ and flute small ensemble or full orchestra. Sopranoand baritone soloists are required. Try this work during lent or holy week.Small ensemble orchestration is available on the recording by t…