The most faithful to Bruckner's original intentions, here are authoritative Bruckner Society editions of the Austrian composer's two most famous symphonies: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat ("Romantic") and the Symphony No. 7 in E. Their grandeur, originality, and nobility of vision have made these works st[...]
Symphonies celebrated for mastery of symphonic forms and orchestral scoring, reprinted from the definitive full-score editions published by Breitkopf & Hartel of Leipzig.
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A 1909 composition by a revolutionary force in 20th-century music demonstrates daring explorations in music that renounces motivic connections and tonality. Groundbreaking work, reprinted from an authoritative edition, appears in full score.
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th-century masterpiece, brilliantly orchestrated, with Russian folksong and new, striking harmonies. General Note. Stage Directions. Instrumentation. All French and English materials newly translated.
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With this brilliant and uncompromising work, the most famous musical work of the 20th century, Stravinsky changed the course of modern music forever. A mainstay of the orchestral repertoire.
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The great composer's 21 early symphonies, written from 1764 to 1771 when he was still a boy, are reproduced here from the authoritative Breitkopf and Hartel "Complete Works" Edition. Rich in melody, musical invention, and a much-imitated but unsurpassed grace, they allow musicians and music lovers t[...]
These three charming instrumental pieces, composed by Mozart in the 1770s and 1780s, were among a number of serenades he wrote during this period to provide an evening's entertainment at weddings, birthdays, and home concerts for his friends and patrons.
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Distinguished by a simplicity and lucidity that has made it one of Sibelius' most popular works, the Fifth Symphony, according to "Grove's, ""is simply in its most characteristic manifestations, unlike any other music." Popular with concert audiences for its rich, deeply stirring score, the work is [...]
The most celebrated piano concerto written in the 20th century and one of the most familiar compositions in all music, the great second piano concerto, with its sumptuous harmonies and lyrical melodies, is Rachmaninoff's most enduring and popular work. It became a model for modern composers both in [...]
"It is hard to think of any music in which the composer is more spontaneous and masterful, and uncompromising in his thought."--Olin Downes, "Thompson's International Cyclopedia.
These revolutionary works brought a strikingly organic--almost architectural--unity to the symphony that music histori[...]
Sarasate was renowned as both a violinist and a composer of works based on Spanish airs and dances. This volume contains three of his best and most difficult pieces for violin and piano, in addition to a separate, removable violin part. Reproduced from authoritative editions, these works are essenti[...]
A film is nearly finished when one or more of its prime movers producer, director, studio brass decides that it just doesn't 'feel" right and hits the brakes. What can be done quickly to alter the movie's complexion? The most obvious option is to change the last element added to the film its music [...]