Two brilliantly contrasting masterworks ? one scored for a massive ensemble, the other for small orchestra and soloist ? reprinted from authoritative Viennese editions.
Ludwig Van Beethoven - Symphonies Nos. 1 to 9 in Full Score Completed in 1824, three years before the composer's death, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony occupies a special place at the summit of Classical literature - the peak of Beethoven's orchestral output and, for generations of composers, the supreme model of extended symphonic form. The finale is in itself unique in the orchestral repertory of its time, bringing the power of poetry and song to the symphonic fabric: Beethoven's dramatic choral setting of Schiller's Ode and die Freude - his "Ode to Joy." The work is reproduced here from the authoritative Litolff edition and appears in full score with bar-numbered movements for easy reference. Ideal for study in the classroom, at home, or in the concert hall, this affordable, high-quality, conveniently sized volume will be the edition of choice for music students and music lovers alike.
Brahms was a master of musical structure, especially in his 4 symphonies. This text presents full orchestral scores of No. 1 in C. Minor, Op. 68; No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73; No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90; and No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98.
The greatest French organist of his day, Widor (1844–1937) composed 10 organ "symphonies" — actually solo compositions usually consisting of 6 or 7 short movements, that treat the organ as a kind of self-contained orchestra. Series I includes Symphonies Nos. 1–4, Op. 13 and Symphonie No. 5, Op. 42. Frequently performed today. Glossary of French terms.
Attractive edition of French master's great showpiece for violin and orchestra. Magnificent orchestration and virtuoso violin part. Reprinted from authoritative score. Contents. Instrumentation.
Two popular pieces include the 1860 full orchestra revision of Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11; and Brahms s 1875 revision of Serenade No. 2 in A Major, Op. 16. Authoritative early editions. Instrumentation. "
Treasury of works by great German organ composer: "Variation & Fugue on 'God Save the King'"; "Fantasy and Fugue," Op. 29; "Fantasy and Fugue on the name BACH" and more. Authoritative editions.
Complete score of The Art of Fugue plus extensive commentary features all 14 fugues plus the four canons. The commentary outlines the fugues' contrapuntal devices and offers keen observations on the composer's craftsmanship.