Collection of 40 Songs Sung in 1918-1919. Includes After You've Gone, Beautiful Ohio, K-K-K- Katy, Smiles, Swanee, Alice Blue Gown, Indian Summer, Somebody Stole My Gal and many more. Reproduced from the original sheet music and includes original covers.

Considered among the most original and influential composers of the twentieth century, Maurice Ravel played a decisive role in the history of modern French music--a role that continues to be examined by students exploring the roots of musical style in our time. An internationally recognized authority on the life and works of Ravel, editor Arbie Orenstein captures the essence of this enigmatic man through his own words, both written and spoken. This outstanding compilation of articles by Ravel (who was a brilliant critic) features reviews, interviews, and some 350 letters--most of which are published here for the first time in English-from Cocteau, Colette, de Falla, Richard Strauss, Stravinsky, and other major figures of the era. 704 pp.

A subtle portrait of one of the worldÂ's great concert artists, this volume offers a vivid presentation of ArrauÂ's unique and intensely felt beliefs about music and piano technique. In addition to conversations with Arrau, the author has included discussions with four of ArrauÂ's renowned musical colleagues: Philip Lorenz, Daniel Barenboim, Garrick Ohlsson, and Sir Colin Davis. The result is an eminently readable portrait of a great artist, presented in an intimate, conversational format. "...a fascinating and valuable book."Â--New York Magazine. 21 photos.

Unabridged republication of the first edition (1931), originally published by Oxford University Press. A comprehensive survey of this topic, covering every issue of significance to today's performer. The text is fully amplified with numerous musical examples, authoritative citations, scholarly interpretations and syntheses.

Unabridged republication of the first edition (1931), originally published by Oxford University Press. A comprehensive survey of this topic, covering every issue of significance to today's performer. The text is fully amplified with numerous musical examples, authoritative citations, scholarly interpretations and syntheses.

With Rubinstein considered Liszt's only possible rival on the concert stage, and Carreño as the foremost woman pianist of the late nineteenth century, it is an unexpected gift that both have left behind insights into that supremely important--but grossly neglected--aspect of performance called "the soul of the piano": the art of piano pedaling. Their treatment of pedaling is of the utmost importance, not only from a historical standpoint, but for what it can still teach even the most sophisticated player. Rubinstein's pedaling technique is explored using specific examples from a vast repertoire of works he performed in 1885-6. Carreño's observations--written in a warm, non-academic style--explore her sensitivity to the most subtle keyboard colorings made possible through combinations of touch and pedal. Combined reprint of Guide to the Proper Use of the Pianoforte Pedals with Examples out of the Historical Concerts of Anton Rubinstein, originally published by Bosworth & Co., Paris, 1897; and Teresa Carreño's Possibilities of Tone Color by Artistic Use of Pedals, originally published by The John Church Co., Cincinnati, 1919

Nineteen canons and fugues that progressively illustrate the rich variety and complexity of BachÂ's fugal writing (complete with a piano reduction). Also included is a set of canonical variations on a theme by Frederick the Great, complete with solutions and a realization of the keyboard part. Breitkopf & Härtel editions.

A superb collection of 25 traditional folk songs, and 19 popular songs written in the folk style by 20th century composers. Each displays the long and colorful song tradition of the Russian culture. Each song appears with a full piano accompaniment and guitar chords. Text appears in the original Cyrillic, in transliteration, and in an English singing translation.

50 compositions document the development of musical style from the early Middle Ages to the Middle of the 18th century. Among the selections are a Gregorian hymn, an English lute piece, operatic arias, instrumental and vocal motets, a French ballad, as well as works by Vivaldi, Telemann, Pergolesi, Scarlatti, Buxtehude, and other masters. Commentary evaluates style, form and historical setting, and complete compositions or sections of compositions are supplied when possible. [5 3/8 x 8 1/2, 352 pp.]

92 Songs from all 14 Operettas Reproduced in the form Sullivan approved. Songs are Uncut, Unedited and in their Original Key. NO chords shown. Piano/Vocal only.

Includes "Vesperae sollennes de Confessore" (K339), "Inter natos mulierum" (K72), "Misericordias Domini" (K222), and "Venite populi (K260), the only work in the set scored for double chorus.

Rich in the composerÂ's customary melodic and rhythmic invention and harmonic ingenuity, this magnificent compilation of piano works includes such favorites as "Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue," "Italian Concerto," "Air Varied in the Italian Manner," "Capriccio on the Departure of His Most Beloved Brother," "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor," and "Prelude and Fugue in C Minor." Additional selections from among the masterÂ's shorter works include Little Preludes, minuets, two- and three-part Inventions, and dances from the French and English suites. Reprinted from authoritative sources.

Most popular and most performed shorter works, including Rondo a capriccio in G and Andante in F. Breitkopf & Hartel edition.

Edited by ChopinÂ's student and teaching assistant Carl Mikuli, this edition includes highly authoritative versions of these favorite pieces: BalladesÂ--No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23; No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38; No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47; No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52 ImpromptusÂ--No. 1 in A-flat Major, Op. 29; No. 2 in F-sharp Major, Op. 36; No. 3 in G-flat Major, Op. 51; No. 4 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 66 (Fantaisie-Impromptu) SonatasÂ--No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 4; No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 35; No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58 New compilation of scores originally published by G. Schirmer, New York, 1894Â-1895.

Unlike many anthologies of Baroque keyboard music, which include pieces of widely varying merit, this excellent volume concentrates only on great works for intermediate and advanced pianists. Contents include J. S. Bach, Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor as well as the French Suite No. 5 in G Major; Handel, Suite No. 5 in E Major; Scarlatti, Sonata K9 in D Minor and Sonata K30 in G Minor; Soler, Fandango; plus works by Telemann, Purcell, Rameau, Couperin, and others. Dover Original.

Great modern teacher and pianistÂ's concise statement of principles, technique, and related material. 10 musical examples.

38 Works from 1901-1921 including Beale Street Blues, Joe Turner blues, Down Home blues, St. Louis Blues, Memphis Blues, Railroad Blues and others. Reproduced directly from the original sheet including the original covers.

Thorough history, analysis, commentary on symphonies and some revealed pieces. 436 musical passages.

Wonderfully intimate biography by BeethovenÂ's pupil, secretary and factotum. Extensively annotated by Beethoven scholar Donald MacArdle, it not only offers SchindlerÂ's personal view of the composerÂ's music, personality, deafness, irascible behavior, etc.Â--but incorporates 100 years of subsequent research. Revised third edition. EditorÂ's Notes. Introduction. 7 illustrations.

457 of BeethovenÂ's most candid letters dealing with such topics as his deafness, his declining health, other composers and their influence, his own work. 15 illustrations.

Originally written as an introduction to a critical edition of Beethoven's piano concertos, this informative performance guide is the work of an accomplished pianist, composer, and conductor. Franz Kullak presents more than 100 annotated and analyzed musical examples along with biographical information about the composer and general rules for the performance of the concertos. In addition, a separate essay offers pointers on the proper execution of the trill. Suitable for intermediate- and advanced-level pianists, this volume is newly edited and supplemented with additional examples by celebrated concert pianist and composer Anton Kuerti, who provides an informative Introduction with musical examples.
Reprint of Beethoven's Piano-Playing, George Schirmer, New York, 1901.

All 16 quartets and the Grosse Fuge are analyzed bar by bar and theme by theme in this classic study of one of the major bodies of work in Western heritage. This classic work is an insightful elucidation of Beethoven's unparalleled quartets, written to be accessible to all readers, regardless of background. The clear, detailed analyses and the wealth of documentary material combine to make this book perhaps the most complete and authoritative study of Beethoven's quartets ever written, as well as one of the most enjoyable and readable. Preface by Gabriel Fauré.

Greatest teacher presents method that produced Melba, Calvé, Garcia tradition. Exercises, vocalises, text. 108 pgs.

36 favorite works by 22 great composers.

Contents: Divertimento in D Major K.136, Divertimento in Bb Major K.137, Divertimento in F Major K.138, Quartet #14 in G Major K.387 (Spring), Quartet #19 in C Major K.465 (Dissonance), Quartet #21 in D Major K.575 (Prussian No. 1)

83 favorite pieces in easy piano arrangements.

BachÂ's masterpieces in the concerto form, reprinted from definitive Bach-Gesellschaft scores: No. 1 in F Major, No. 2 in F Major, No. 3 in G Major, No. 4 in G Major, No. 5 in D Major, and No. 6 in B-flat Major. Plus four rococo Orchestral Suites.

Great masterpieces of intense, appealing originality, complex textures and development, and unprecedented instrumentation. Scores include No. 1 in F Major, No. 2 in F Major, No. 3 in G Major, No. 4 in G Major, No. 5 in D Major, and No. 6 in B-flat Major. Reprinted from definitive Bach-Gesellschaft edition.

Six orchestral pieces by the noted English composer, carefully reproduced from authoritative original scores. Title piece plus The Song of the High Hills, A Dance Rhapsody, In a Summer Garden, Summer Night on the River, and On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring. Instrumentation.

One of the greatest orchestral and opera composers of the late-nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Richard Strauss created brilliant tone poems such as Don Juan and Till Eulenspiegels Lustige Streiche that rank among the most performed and studied works in the repertoire. His popular early work, Burleske for Piano and Orchestra fully displays the remarkable orchestral color and brilliant orchestration so characteristic of his later works. The German term Burleske translates as "farce", and it constitutes an apt description of this work which abounds in sly humor that lurks beneath an elegant veneer and remains a favorite with performers as well as audiences. Republication of the edition originally published by Steingraber Verlag, Leipzig 1894.

Treasury of syncopated dance pieces from around the turn of the century, including Eubie BlakeÂ's "The Chevy Chase" and "Fizz Water"; Kerry MillsÂ's "At a Georgia Campmeeting" and "Rastus on Parade"; Chris SmithÂ's "BallinÂ' the Jack" and many more. Reproduced directly from rare original sheet music (including original covers).

The extraordinary biography of the most glamorous, most talked about, most idolized, and most assailed operatic figure of our time, Maria Callas. 64 photographs of her, on and off stage, plus the savory accounts of her struggles and successes.

Dance of the Buffoons, from the Snow Maiden; Capriccio Espagnol, Op.34; Russian Easter Festival, Overture, Op.36.

Caprices, Op.1 (with L'Ecole Moderne, Op.10 and Etudes-Caprices, Op.18 by Wieniawski)

Includes Separate Violin Part.

In the early 20th century, composer Erik Satie assembled a group of young musicians who rebelled against the music of Wagner and Debussy. Known as "Les Six," the avant-garde composers collaborated with the poet Jean Cocteau to present a highly successful theater program that became the rage of Parisian artistic circles in the 1920s. Suitable for intermediate- and advanced-level pianists, this original compilation features 20 works by composers Georges Auric, Louis Durey, Arthur Honegger, Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, and Germaine Tailleferre. Contents: Georges Auric--Prelude, Trois Pastorales, Adieu, New-York!, Louis Durey--Romance sans Paroles, Nocturne in D-flat Major, Arthur Honegger--Toccata et Variations, Trois Pieces (Prelude, Hommage a Ravel, Danse), Sarabande, Sept Pieces Breves, Darius Mihaud--Mazurka, Le Printemps Book I, Op 25, Le Printemps Book II Op 66, Saudades Do Brasil (Suite de Danses) Op 67, Caramel Mou Op 68 (arranged by the composer), Francis Poulenc--3 Mouvements Perpetuels, Valse, Suite Pour Piano, Cinq Impromptus, Germaine Tailleferre--Impromptu, Pastorale.

With separate violin part.

Sarasate's popular arrangement and variations on themes from Bizet's Carmen are staples of the violin repertoire. This full-score version stands as the most affordable available and will allow both performers and listeners extra insight into this celebrated work.

The full orchestral and vocal score of what is perhaps the world's favorite opera, in the grand opera version most commonly performed today, complete with the recitatives by Ernest Guiraud added after Bizet's death. Reprinted from the authoritative edition published by C. F. Peters, Leipzig. French text.

This compilation, based on authoritative editions, offers full scores of two suites from BizetÂ's supreme achievement: Suite No. 1, featuring the Prélude, Aragonaise, Intermezzo, Séguedille, Les Dragons dÂ'Alcala, and Les Toréadors; and Suite No. 2, including the Marche des Contrebandiers, Habanera, Nocturne, Chanson du Toréador, La Garde Montante, and Danse Bohême. Instrumentation.