Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. The Fifteen Variations (with Fugue) op. 35 composed in 1802 are known primarily by their sobriquet “ Eroica Variations ” because the theme is also used in the finale of the Third Symphony. Together with its sister work, opus 34, this composition marks the breakthrough of character variations. Not without pride did the composer stress to his publisher that both works were …

Even Mozart had to learn how to play the piano. This collection of easy works includes pieces composed by both young Mozart and by his father, for his piano lessons. Including pieces from the volume Notebook for Wolfgang alongside popular pieces by Mozart such as Ah vous dirai-je Maman (variations) and themes from Sonata in A major KV 331 and Sonata in C major KV 545. All pieces can be played with…

Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. In 1925, Breitkopf & Härtel approached the young pianist Wilhelm Kempff to prepare Clara Schumann’s “Instructive Edition” of her husband’s works for the new engraving. “[…] The comparison with the autograph and the Urtext edition [First Schumann Complete Edition], the results of the Schumann research, the modern principles of notation – all of this would have to be taken into …

7 European Salon Pieces. Par POPP WILHELM. In the 19th Century nationalist themes came into fashion. Composers drew on songs and dances from their native lands, working them into paraphrased adaptations, pot pourri arrangements and sets of variations or incorporating folk elements from various cultures in their compositions. Flautist Wilhelm Popp (1828-1902), who wrote music for his instrument at…

Version for piano and string quintet. Par HAKIM NAJI. This concerto follows the structure of the Italian overture – fast, slow, fast. The first movement is a sonata form without development, based on three themes, rhythmical, oriental, waltz respectively. The second movement is characterized by an initial theme with Chopinesque-contours, followed by a more agitated theme and a choral-theme accompa…

Song of Liberation. Par DE HAAN JACOB. A composition with the liberation from the Second World War as its theme. After a solemn introduction one hears the melody of the hymn Abide with you, which was sung a lot during the war. Following there are variations on the theme, finally leading to the magisterial conclusion that represents the ultimate liberation. The work may be interpreted as popular mu…

Arranged by Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962). Piano/violin book (includes separate violin performance part) for violin and piano. With introductory text and black and white photos. 164 pages. Published by Carl Fischer.

For piano. Format: piano solo book. Baroque, Classical Period and Romantic Period. 208 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Schirmer.

For piano. Music For Millions: Volume 37. Format: piano solo book. With fingerings. Baroque, classical period, romantic period and 20th century. 160 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Music Sales

By Various. Edited by Helen Marlais. Arranged by Various. For Piano. Succeeding with the Masters. Level: Late Elementary. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

(Over 850 Classical Themes and Melodies in the Original Keys) For C instrument. Format: fakebook (spiral bound). With vocal melody (excerpts) and chord names. Lassical. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 646 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Denes Agay. Book. Published by Music Sales. (YK21053) Designed for use as a method book, this book allows the teacher to vary the approach according to the needs of the student. The book can also be used as a source of carefully graded pieces, for use with any first-year met…

Composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943). Masterworks; Piano Collection. Kalmus Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork; Romantic. Book. 44 pages. Kalmus Classic Edition #00-K03820. Published by Kalmus Classic Edition

By Paul Harris. For Clarinet and piano. Clarinet. Music Through Time. ABRSM Exam: Grade 5-6. Music Through Time. 72 pages

Edited by Maurice Hinson. For Piano. Masterworks; Piano Collection. Classical; Masterwork; Sacred. Late Intermediate. Book. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Jane Smisor Bastien. Edited by James Bastien. Bastien Piano. Level: Level 2. Music Book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

By Gregory Sauer, cello; Read Gainsford, piano; Leo Welch, guitar. By Various. For cello solo. Mark Records. Audio CD. Published by Mark Custom Music

by Gail Smith. For piano. solos. Classic. Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 56 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

(The World's Great Classical Music) For piano. Format: piano solo book. With composer biographies. Baroque, classical period, romantic period and impressionistic. 240 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Edited by Maurice Hinson. For piano solo. Format: piano solo book. With introductory text, standard notation and fingerings. Classical. 63 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Alfred Publishing.