This four-CD set presents a definitive mid-century showcase for Amsterdam's renowned Concertgebouw Orchestra, featuring beloved conductor Eduard van Beinum and a glittering array of legendary soloists. Principal conductor of the Concertgebouw Orchestra from 1945 to 1959, Van Beinum was acclaimed as a musician's musician, an artist of unassuming integrity who advanced the composer's vision above all. Recorded by Dutch Radio, the repertoire shows off the full range of the Concertgebouw's fabled warmth and richness, from Debussy's "La Mer" and Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloé" to Schubert, Schoenberg and great pieces by Dutch moderns Hendrik Andriessen and Rudolf Escher. The set's world-class soloists include Yehudi Menuhin in Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4, Zino Francescatti in Beethoven's... Less

Arban’s Famous Method for Trombone Platinum Edition Book/CD is a celebration of over 500,000 copies sold of the quintessential original edition by Joseph Jean-Baptiste Laurent Arban. The classic edition that has served as the method of choice for generations of trombone players, Arban’s Famous Method offers the student a comprehensive system of study for the trombone, including scales, etudes, duets, solos, and extensive exercises designed to develop musicianship and technique. The Platinum Edition comes with exciting new features including comb-binding for easier use, a handsome new Platinum Edition cover, plus a piano accompaniment CD for the 12 Fantaisies contained in the book, including “Fantaisie and Variations on a Cavatina,” “Fantaisie Brillante,” “Caprice and... Less

"Mystic melodies from legendary Celtic-land captures your soul with soothing blends of flute, piano, fiddle and keyboards. Relax and escape in the enchanting sounds of these tranquil Celtic melodies." ***** CD #1 - track list: 1. Celtic Journey; 2. If Ever You Were Mine; 3. Fields of Green; 4. The Wishing Tree; 5. Be Thou My Vision; 6. Dobbins' Flowery Vale; 7. Ceol na Hollag; 8. Glenglass; 9. The Water is Wide; 10. Song for Erin; 11. Blind Mary; 12. Scarborough Fair; 13. Gaelic Lullaby; 14. Going Home. ***** CD#2 track list: 1. Down by the Salley Gardens; 2. Boat Song; 3. Darby's Dream; 4. Gates of Ireland; 5. Cogair Ruin; 6. Grimstock; 7. Evening Prayer; 8. Lorraine's Waltz; 9. On Angels' Wings; 10. Maid Maura; 11. Brendan's Lament; 12. Flow Gently Sweet Afton; 13. A Rose for Sharon;... Less

Beethoven's ten violin sonatas have long been cornerstones of the chamber music repertoire. The "Spring" and "Kreutzer" sonatas are the best known of these works, which stand at the pinnacle of music for violin and piano. Lewis Lockwood and Mark Kroll's volume The Beethoven Violin Sonatas is the first scholarly book in English devoted exclusively to the Beethoven sonatas, and deals with them in unprecedented depth. It presents seven critical and historical essays by some of the most important American and European Beethoven specialists of our time. The authors examine the sonatas within the history of the genre, the social and cultural context in which they were written, their significance within Beethoven's life and works, and the issues they raise regarding performance practices of the... Less

Ultimate Oldies But Goodies Collection: Volume 2 Disc One: Whole Lot of Shakin' Going On - Jerry Lee Lewis Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins A White Sport Coat (And a Pink Carnation) - Marty Robbins Don't Let Go - Roy Hamilton Only the Lonely (Know How I Feel) Roy Orbison Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - Elvis Presley Singing the Blues - Guy Mitchell with Ray Conniff & His Orchestra Ya Ya - Lee Dorsey Get a Job - The Silhouettes Love Is Strange - Mickey and Sylvia Diana - Paul Anka Stay - Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs Keep A-Knockin' - Little Richard Western Movies - The Olympics The Happy Organ - Dave "Baby" Cortez Disc Two: Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley Gotta Travel On - Billy Grammer Lonely Teardrops - Jackie Wilson Shout... Less

Selections from America's most distinguished composer of sacred music, including the well-known Great is the Lord for chorus, and Festival Musick for organ and brass. (2 CD Set)

Elements of Sonata Theory is a comprehensive, richly detailed rethinking of the basic principles of sonata form in the decades around 1800. This foundational study draws upon the joint strengths of current music history and music theory to outline a new, up-to-date paradigm for understanding the compositional choices found in the instrumental works of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and their contemporaries: sonatas, chamber music, symphonies, overtures, and concertos. In so doing, it also lays out the indispensable groundwork for anyone wishing to confront the later adaptations and deformations of these basic structures in the nineteenth and earlier twentieth centuries. Combining insightful music analysis, contemporary genre theory, and provocative hermeneutic turns, the book brims over with... Less

Each year, Lorie Line entertains audiences across America. This songbook matches her 2011 holiday album, featuring the songs: A Child This Day Is Born * Jingle, Jingle, Jingle * The Most Wonderful Day of the Year * O Holy Night * The Silence of the Night * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Who Comes This Night * and more.

The piano-vocal scores in "The Works of Giuseppe Verdi" are prepared by the same editors responsible for the full scores. The vocal parts appear exactly as in the full scores, while the piano reductions have been revised to reflect the orchestral accompaniments. This volume contains new English singing translations as well as appendix items from the full scores, such as Verdi's alternate of substitute versions of pieces, that follow the main score. The volume opens with an introduction and critical notes from the full score, in both English and Italian, abridged to highlight historical issues and questions related to the vocal parts.

Performed by Anton Hollich clarinetAccompani ment: Harriet Wingreen pianoHere is a spectacular collection of classic pieces arranged for clarinet with piano accompaniment penned by the greatest composers of all time. Symphonic excerpts concert-pieces and themes from famous concerti combine to create an album filled with material for the advancing clarinetist. Drawn almost entirely from the golden age of classical and romantic German repertoire you will find thrilling music by Carl Maria von Weber Mozart Mendelssohn Beethoven Schumann and many more. These classic pieces have been assembled for early- intermediate and higher-level players to help develop a wide range of interpretational and technical skills. Listen to virtuoso clarinetist Anton Hollich perform these masterpieces ... Less

THEORY ESSENTIALS is a two-volume text that offers a unique, total solution to teaching music theory. Integrating all the components of the two-year music theory sequence, each volume (and its accompanying workbook that can be purchased separately) fully synthesizes the major topics in music theory with aural skills, keyboard applications, and examples from the literature. Offering terrific value, THEORY ESSENTIALS replaces the need for the four separate texts traditionally required for the music theory sequence (theory, ear training/sight singing, keyboard harmony, and an anthology). The result is a remarkable, carefully-paced synthesis of these components that moves from a solid grounding in Fundamentals through Diatonic Harmony (in Volume I), and from Secondary Function chords through... Less

Volume 2 is for students who have either followed volume 1 or already play a little. In this volume you will: Learn how to play songs in the key of D using simple chords based playing. Play along with the song Here I am to Worship. Learn about the theory behind different types of chords - tones, semitones, major chords, minor chords and slash chords. Play triads, explore alternative fingering and find suitable chord voicings Plus tips on reading music and playing without looking at your hands

"John Phillips writes with enthusiasm and clarity, . . . cutting through the confusion and heretical dangers associated with Bible interpretation." —Moody Magazine

Here is a companion edition with even more songs that are fun to sing. Developed in association with MENC ACDA and other national music organizations this publication includes over 40 songs which represent America's vast and varied musical heritage. Includes: All Through The Night Auld Lang Syne Both Sides Now Camptown Races (Oh My Darling) Clementine and 40 more great songs.Available: Piano/Vocal/Guita r Singer's Edition Singer's Edition 10-Pak. For all ages.

Release Date: 2010-11-09, Audio CD, Brilliant Classics

Pages: 219, Edition: 2 Rev Exp, Hardcover, Pendragon Pr

Performed by Milena Mollova pianoAccompanimen t: Plovdiv Symphony OrchestraConducto r: Nayden TodorovOne of the most enchanting and popular piano concerti ever written this is for many the epitome of nineteenth- century Romanticism showing the great influence of both Schumann and Liszt as well as Grieg's own fascination with Norwegian folk melodies. This concerto is less demanding than many of the big Romantic concerti and more accessible to the serious student. This brand new recording features renowned European powerhouse Milena Mollova in a complete reference version then you take center stage with the Plovdiv Symphony Orchestra under Maestro Nayden Todorov for your own brilliant performance! Includes a beautiful newly engraved printed music score edited with new fingering... Less

This fabulous new CD in the PianoSoft Plus Audio series features crooners and swooners such as Frank Sinatra Joe Williams Rosemary Clooney Perry Como John Gary Vic Damone and others actually singing songs for you with the original band and piano accompaniments! Tunes include: Night and Day Bye Bye Blackbird My Foolish Heart My Funny Valentine Once upon a Time The Second Time Around and more!

Considered one of America's top tunesmiths Cole Porter wrote witty words and memorable melodies for many beloved standards. This collection features Judy Roberts who Down Beat calls 'a sensitive articulate pianist with depth and range ' playing and singing ten of his finest. 1. Get Out of Town 2. At Long Last Love 3. What Is This Thing Called Love/Hot House 4. Miss Otis Regrets 5. Let's Do It 6. Why Shouldn't I? 7. Night and Day 8. My Heart Belongs to Daddy 9. Anything Goes 10. Every Time We Say Goodbye

Looking for an innovative way to incorporate your instrumentalists into your Christmas worship services? Lillenas' Creative Carols series is just for you! It includes arrangements of ten of your favorite Christmas carols for eight different soloists (flute clarinet alto sax trumpet french Horn trombone violin and cello) and five carols for three different small ensembles (woodwind trio brass quartet and string quartet.) These traditional carols are arranged in fresh popular styles with rhythm section or piano accompaniment. You'll find quiet introspective treatments energetic pop swing tunes and Cuban grooves. All of these pieces can be accompanied by piano rhythm section or recorded rhythm tracks. Make Creative Carols part of your Christmas repertoire this year and for years... Less

Along with lyricist Hal David Burt Bacharach penned some of the best pop songs and standards of all time. These superb collections let solo instrumentalists play along with: Alfie Blue on Blue Do You Know the Way to San Jose I Say a Little Prayer Magic Moments This Guy's in Love with You Walk on Buy What the World Needs Now The Windows of the World and Wives and Lovers. Each pack includes two CDs with complete performances plus minus-one tracks and newly engraved music for the solos printed on high-quality ivory paper.

The Bee Gees ruled the charts in the late '70s. This disk features 13 of their very best: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart How Deep Is Your Love Jive Talkin' More Than a Woman To Love Somebody more.

One of the longest-lived music magazines in American history, The Etude printed over 10,000 musical compositions over the course of its publishing history (1883-1957). Presenting an eclectic range of styles and levels of difficulty, the editors placed major composers of Western art music side by side with popular composers. This reference volume contains a chronological listing of the musical contents of each issue of The Etude. These entries are then indexed by composer, title, text author (if applicable), and instrumentation. Bomberger teaches music at the U. of Hawaii at Manoa. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

IPE Piano Scores Unlimited Sheet Music/Piano Score Software The largest collection of piano scores contained on a single DVD-ROM! Product Description Welcome to the digital age of sheet music! With Piano Scores Unlimited, you now own hundreds of piano scores that you can either listen to or print. For any level player, or teacher, music school or library, you can now print, play and use a large piano repertory without no limit copying for exams, concerts, or home use. The largest collection of

Over 200 best-loved songs in full piano arrangement. Battle songs sea shanties hymns and spirituals patriotic anthems and other traditional songs. Spiral Bound.