Composers and songwriters Books

In the history of music there are seldom as rapid musical developments as we can find in Scriabin's works. In only 31 years Scriabin made a breathtaking development: in his early works he still uses a romantic tonal language, while his later works are...

This is the story of a great musician and teacher, Griffith Jones, as told by two of his grandchildren, Thomas Jones and Carol Ann Murray. It is the tale of the son of a Welsh miner who immigrated to the United States when he was six years old and then...

In ten years in the music industry Mr Fogg has worked with million-selling record producers, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker and a royal harpist. He has performed live in thirteen different countries and on radio and television for tens of millions of...

World-class luthier and renowned guitarist Wayne Henderson calls Albert Hash "a real folk hero." A virtuoso fiddler from the Blue Ridge, Hash built more than 300 fiddles in his lifetime, recorded numerous times with a variety of bands and inspired...

String Quartet No. 13 in B-Flat major, Op. 130, by Ludwig van Beethoven was completed (in its final form) in November 1826. Beethoven originally wrote the work in six movements: I.Adagio, ma non troppo - Allegro (B-Flat major)II.Presto (B-Flat minor)III...

Ludwig van Beethoven was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era of music, and to this day he is considered to be one the most celebrated and important composers of all time.

Ludwig van Beethoven was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era of music, and to this day he is considered to be one the most celebrated and important composers of all time.

Opus 70 is a set of two Piano Trios by Ludwig van Beethoven published in 1809. The first, found in this edition, in D major, known as the ""Ghos""t, is one of his best known works in the genre (rivaled only by the ""Archduke Trio"").Piano Trio in D...

Composed between 1810-15, these dual English and German-language folk songs were written for one or two voices to be accompanied by piano, cello, and violin.

The 33 Variations on a waltz by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120, commonly known as the Diabelli Variations, is a set of variations for the piano written between 1819 and 1823 by Ludwig van Beethoven on a waltz composed by Anton Diabelli. It is often considered...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Mozart's masterpiece Oiseaux, si tous les ans was composed in 1777. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) was an extraordinarily prolific and seminal composer during the Classical era. He displayed astonishing musical ability from a very early age,...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This volume contains two of George Frideric Handel's most famous pieces, "Water Music" and "Music for the Royal Fireworks" (HWV348-350). Both pieces were written for the solo piano and are highly recommended for pianists with an interest in Handel's...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759) was a German baroque composer. He spent most of his career in London and became famous for his oratorios, operas, anthems, and organ compositions. Handel was born in the same year as Johann Sebastian Bach and Domenico...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This book contains one of George Handel's most famous compositions, "Messiah, HWV56", a solo piano oratorio written in 1741. George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759) was a German baroque composer. He spent most of his career in London and became famous for...

This book presents the complete score for Edward Elgar's "Violin Concerto - Op.61". It comprises three movements: "Allegro", "Andante", "Allegro molto". This modern edition features clear note-heads and wide margins, making it ideal for following the...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.

Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.

String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135, by Ludwig van Beethoven was written in October 1826 and was the last major work he completed. It is in four movements: I.Allegretto (F major)II.Vivace (F major)III.Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo (D-Flat...

Ludwig van Beethoven's String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95, is his last before his late string quartets. It is commonly referred to as the ""Serioso"". The quartet is in four movements: I.Allegro con brio II.Allegretto ma non troppoIII.Allegro assai...

The String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18, No. 4, was written by Ludwig van Beethoven between 1798 and 1800 and published in 1801. It consists of four movements: 1. Allegro ma non tanto (C minor)2. Andante scherzoso quasi allegretto (C major)3...

The String Quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18, No. 1, was written by Ludwig van Beethoven between 1798 and 1800, published in 1801. It is actually the second string quartet that Beethoven composed. The quartet consists of four movements: 1. Allegro con...

Ludwig van Beethoven's Opus 1 is a set of three piano trios published in 1795. This volume, Op. 1 No. 2 - Piano Trio No. 2 in G major, has three movements: 1. Adagio, 2. Allegro vivace, 3. Largo con espressione, 4. Scherzo. Allegro, 5. Finale. Presto...

Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 97, by Ludwig van Beethoven is a piano trio completed in 1811. It is commonly referred to as the Archduke Trio. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the...

The Piano Quartets, WoO 36, by Ludwig van Beethoven are a set of three piano quartets, completed in 1785 when the composer was aged 15. They were first published posthumously in 1828. Piano Quartet in E-flat major, No. 1 has three movements:1.Adagio...

In questa tomba oscura, WoO133, is the result of a musical challenge issued in 1807-1808, when composers were invited to set the poem by Giuseppe Carpani (1752-1825), an Italian poet resident in Vienna. Sixty-three composers obliged, but Beethoven’s...

String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132, by Ludwig van Beethoven, was written in 1825.The five movements of the quartet are: I. Assai sostenuto - Allegro (A minor)II. Allegro ma non tanto (A major)III. Molto adagio - Andante (F Lydian)IV. Alla marcia,...

Beethoven's Adelaide, Op. 46, is a song for solo voice and piano composed in 1795. The text is a poem in German by Friedrich von Matthisson. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the...

"32 Variations in C minor - WoO80" is a score for solo piano composed by Beethoven in 1906. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era of...

This volume presents the scores for Beethoven's "25 Scottische Lieder, Op. 108"; or, "25 Scottish Songs". Composed between 1815-18, these dual English- and German-language folk songs were written for one or two voices to be accompanied by piano, cello,...

Composed between 1812-13, these English-language folk songs were written for one or two voices to be accompanied by piano, cello, and violin. This volume is highly recommended for fans of Beethoven's music, and it constitutes a must-have for collectors...

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era of music, and to this day he is considered to be one the most celebrated and important composers of...

The Variations for keyboard on a step by Ernst Christoph Dressler WoO 63 by Ludwig van Beethoven were composed in 1782. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical...

""Nel cor più non mi sento"" (Why feels my heart so dormant) is a soprano aria from act 2 in Giovanni Paisiello's 1788 opera L'amor contrastato, ossia La molinara, usually known as La molinara. This aria was immortalized by Beethoven who composed six...

Beethoven's Six variations on a Swiss song was composed between 1790 and 1792 amd published in 1798. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) was a seminal German composer. He had a significant influence on the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era...

The six songs of opus 75 are a set of independent songs written in 1809. The first three are to texts by Johann Goethe, one of Beethoven's favorite writers. 6 songs:1. Mignon. Ziemlich langsam (A major)2. Neue Liebe, neues Leben. Lebhaft doch nicht zu...

This volume presents the complete score for Johann Sebastian Bach's "Flute Sonata in E-flat Major". Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) was a German musician and composer during the Baroque period. He based his work on existing German styles but often...

This volume presents the complete score for Johann Sebastian Bach's "Flute Sonata in C Major". Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) was a German musician and composer during the Baroque period. He based his work on existing German styles but often adopted...

Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007The Prelude, mainly consisting of arpeggiated chords, is probably the best known movement from the entire set of suites and is regularly heard on television and in films. Most students begin with this suite as it is...

"The Gift of Prayer," is a prayer starter for children to learn about this special gift from the Lord. Parents and children can read along together and discuss share-time questions. Illustrations by author´s nine year old daughter.

In 2007, Edvin Marton and Victoria Rose travelled to a remote destination to collaborate on Prince of the Violin. Together they embarked on a journey through the significant events that had helped shape Edvin Marton's life including shocking revelations...

The autobiography of one of the most famous Christian songwriters and song leaders of all time, Ira D. Sankey. He tells of his travels and many years' association with Dwight L. Moody, the writing of his precious hymns and also the history of many of...