Italian-American composer and librettist Gian Carlo Menotti composed his first opera in English, The Old Maid and the Thief, in 1939. It was commissioned by NBC as a radio opera (to be performed on air) and was premiered by the NBC Symphony Orchestra. Years later, Menotti adapted a theme from the opera's third scene, transforming and expanding it into an advanced two-movement work for solo piano. …

Samson , an oratorio for soloists, mixed chorus and orchestra by George Frideric Handel, libretto by Newburgh Hamilton after Milton's Samson Agonistes . Edited by Donald Burrows. This latest addition to the Novello Handel Edition is the first complete, modern edition of the composer's longest oratorio, prepared after examination of all known contemporary sources, both music and word-books. The pub…

Par . Performed by Kamen Tchanev, tenor Accompaniment: Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Nayden Todorov Some of the greatest tenor arias in the Italian repertoire are presented here for your listening and performance pleasure in the company of tenor Kamen Tchanev and the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra. These classics are a vital part of every tenor's repertory. Includes a printed vocal sco…

Par PRICE FLORENCE. Florence Price (1887-1953) is noted as the first African-American female composer of symphonic works, and is only in recent years beginning to receive the recognition so richly deserved. Her Symphony No. 1 was completed in 1932 and first performed in 1933 by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Here is a sparkling transcription for band of the third movement (Juba Dance). (Grade 4) …

Each book in the Ultimate Play-Along series features the finest professionally recorded tracks, complete transcriptions, detailed explanations, and performance notes. Each song has demonstration tracks that can be used for learning and practice and then turned off to allow playing parts along with the CD. Solos are fully demonstrated and explained. This play-along package features six classic sele…

Mass in Time of War. Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. Haydn was in England, in 1795, when he received word from his new Prince, Nicolaus II Esterházy, that the Esterházy orchestra was to be reformed, and Haydn was to serve again as active Capellmeister. Prince Nicolaus II demanded little from his Capellmeister, except the usual routine of administration; but Haydn was to compose, every year, a new Mass for …

Build compelling improvisations from just a few notes, with a method that's easy to understand and to practice.A Berklee Professor since 1976, Ed Tomassi is a Saxophonist, clinician, and renowned scholar in the art of improvisation. His methods and techniques have inspired everyone from beginning players to advanced students and professionals. Tomassi has performed with the Temptations, Vic Damone…

Par GERSHWIN GEORGE. Performed by Nayden Todorov, piano; Accompaniment: Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra; Conductor: Nayden Todorov Gershwin's masterpiece is now available in a thrilling MMO version! The piano concerto that transformed modern music and integrated jazz sensibilities into 'serious' music is a magical experience for player and listener alike. This deluxe edition includes a new enhanced…

Performed by Brian Setzer. For guitar and voice. Format: guitar tablature songbook. With guitar tablature, standard notation, vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, guitar chord diagrams and guitar notation legend. Rock and rockabilly. Series: Play-It-Like-It-Is Guitar. 88 pages. 9x1…

For Guitar. 1-2-3 Fingerstyle Guitar is designed for intermediate to advanced flat-pick players who are ready to throw down that pick for a while to finally get a handle on fingerstyle. That's the secret ingredient of this study program -- its a beginning fingerstyle. DVD. Publis…