Par DR. HAYES-JONES SARAH. Unknown until their discovery was announced in 1971 by Péter Várnai in an article in Die Musikforschung, this set of six suites for solo violin, published in 1696, is in all likelihood a second edition of, or second collection to his First Dozen Allemandes, Courantes, Sarabands, and Gigues for Solo Violin without Basso Continuo published in 1682 which are considered lost…

With a fully revised and updated edition, Book Two of the renowned John Thompson's Adult Piano Course has been tailor-made for the adult beginner, who is getting to grips with the basics of Piano playing. The accompanying download card will allow you to hear how each example should be played, allowing you to continue your progression smoothly from Book One.John Thompson's Piano Course has long bee…

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. In the fourth volume of his “General History of Music”, Charles Burney's verdict on Handel's “Giustino” was as enthusiastic as it was prophetic: “Upon the whole, this opera, so seldom acted and so little known, seems to me one of the most agreeable of Handel's dramatic productions”. In it, wondrous things happen: a peasant's son falls asleep while ploughing and is call…

Par CAVALLI FRANCESCO. In 1662, Cavalli’s career was at its zenith. The two dozen operas he had written for Venice had helped establish Venice as the world’s first operatic superpower. “Scipione Affricano” (Venice 1664), Cavalli’s first opera after returning from France, was one of his most successful compositions. In a period that valued new works over familiar ones, “Scipione” was one of a handf…

for String Quartet op. 35a. Par SUK JOSEF. Josef Suk played second violin in the Bohemian String Quartet. Since 1914 the ensemble was obliged to perform the Austrian national anthem at the opening of every concert. Suk decided to supplement this obligatory piece with a work inspired by the ancient sacred Bohemian 'St. Wenceslas” hymn. The hymn's message - a plea for the well-being of the Czech peo…

In 1790, during the lifetime of Mozart and Haydn, Ernst Ludwig Gerber wrote of Ko?eluch in his famous handbook for musicians, 'without opposition, by young and old, (?) generally the best-loved composer alive today?. His works display 'liveliness and grace, the noblest of melodies with the purest of harmonies, and a pleasing organisation of rhythm and modulation.? Until now, pianists have had litt…

Par MARTINU BOHUSLAV. Bohuslav Martinu composed the one-act opera 'Mariken de Nimègue' based on a medieval Dutch Marian miracle during his stay in Paris in 1933 to a French text by Henri Ghéon. This is the unpublished and unperformed first version of the opera. The second and final version was created in 1934, which Martinu included in his Czech-language opera cycle 'Hry o Marii' (Marian Plays) H …

Josef Suk played second violin in the Bohemian String Quartet. Since 1914 the ensemble was obliged to perform the Austrian national anthem at the opening of every concert.Suk decided to supplement this obligatory piece with a work inspired by the ancient sacred Bohemian 'St. Wenceslas? hymn. The hymn's message - a plea for the well-being of the Czech people, directed at their patron saint - was im…

Composed by Various. Piano Solo Songbook. Pop, Standards. Softcover. 208 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Piano. Composed by Bela Bartok (1881-1945). Edited by Laszlo Somfai. Sheet music. Henle Music Folios. Christmas, Classical. Softcover. G. Henle #HN1406. Published by G. Henle

(Over 100 Favorites for Piano and Sing-Along (Piano/Vocal/Guitar)). Composed by various composers and arrangers. For Guitar; Keyboard; Piano; Voice. This edition: Hardcover Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book and DVD-ROM. Book; DVD; P/V/C Mixed Folio; Piano/Vocal/Chords; Sing-Along. Christma…

C Edition. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 816 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

(Popular). Arranged by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber. For Piano. This edition: Revised Edition. Faber Piano Adventures®. Popular. SMP Level 2 (Late Elementary). Softcover. 32 pages

Composed by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). Edited by Katrin Eich. For Piano. Henle Music Folios. Softcover. G. Henle #HN1215. Published by G. Henle

50 Favorite Songs. Composed by Various. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook. Softcover. 344 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(New Authentic Edition with Accompaniment and Performance CD). By Jean-Baptiste Arban. Edited by Thomas Hooten, Jennifer Marotta. For trumpet. Student book. 436 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

Composed by Various. Vocal Collection. Broadway, Musicals. Softcover. 376 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Selected from the Vocalises of Marco Bordogn). By Giovanni Marco Bordogni (1789-1856). Edited by Alan Raph. For trombone. Method book and CD. 96 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

(Version for Piano Four-Hands). Composed by Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). Edited by Einar Steen-Nøkleberg and Ernst-Gunter Heinemann. Arranged by Edvard Grieg. For Piano Four Hands, Piano Duet (PIANO FOR 2 PLAYERS). Henle Music Folios. Softcover. G. Henle #HN1243. Published by G. He…

The Russian School of Piano Playing (Book 1, Part I) (Book 1, Part I). Edited by A. Nikolaev. For Piano (Piano). BH Piano. Instructional and Technique. Instructional book. Fingerings and introductory text. 44 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M060041860. Published by Boosey and Hawkes