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The Organ and Its Music in German-Jewish Culture examines the powerful but often overlooked presence of the organ in synagogue music and the musical life of German-speaking Jewish communities. Tina Fruhauf expertly chronicles the history of the organ in...

La célébration du bicentenaire de la naissance de César FRANCK, né à Liège et naturalisé français, se veut d'être à la hauteur de ce compositeur de premier plan. Cet ouvrage vise à en éclairer plusieurs aspects contradictoires ou faussés en nous appuyant...

In the mid-1950s, Songwriter and World War II Veteran John Redmond set out to teach children their catechism using catchy contemporary tunes.  Those efforts resulted in two albums: Seven Songs on the Seven Sacraments with The Ten Commandments Song...

<p>"<i>Piano Freedom</i> is a great teaching aid for adults or children, and makes it fun, as music should be." - George Winston, pianist and composer</p> <h2>Anyone can play piano</h2> <p>Are you a frustrated...

Feliks Nowowiejski, an early twentieth century Polish composer and con­ductor, is primarily recognized as the author of large musical genres such as operas, ballets, oratorios,masses, and pieces (songs) of utilitarian value. However, his artistic output...

This study focuses on the collection of twelve Sonatas by Lodovico Giustini (1685-1743), the earliest known pieces for the piano, which stood alone as such for at least thirty years. Giustini composed the collection for the hammered harpsichord, or...

The ultimate guide to learning the blues scales for the piano. The scales are clearly shown and explained in all keys for both major and minor scales along with fingering suggestions. But it doesn't stop there, here we go further and include ideas like...

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...

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, composing and playing competently when just five years old. During his...

This volume contains Johannes Brahms' 1894 clarinet and piano score "Clarinet Sonata No.1 - Op.120", dedicated to Richard Mühlfeld. This modern reprint of the original scores features clear, large margins, making it ideal for students and musicians alike...

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, composing and playing competently when just five years old. During his...

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...

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, composing and playing competently when just five years old. During his...

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,...

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, composing and playing competently when just five years old. During his...

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, composing and playing competently when just five years old. During his...

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, composing and playing competently when just five years old. During his...

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, composing and playing competently when just five years old. During his...

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...

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...

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.

"Carmen" is Georges Bizet's famous opera in four acts, first performed on 3 March 1875. The libretto was based on a novella of the same title by Prosper Mérimée and was written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. Unfortunately, Bizet suffered an...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

Die Orgel ist ein faszinierendes Instrument, das schon seit Jahrhunderten die Menschen in seinen Bann zieht. In diesem Buch gibt Johann Heinrich Zang eine umfassende Anleitung zur Herstellung von Orgeln. Von der Materialkunde über den Aufbau der Pfeifen...

In this comprehensive guide, the Baldwin Piano Company shares expert advice on the care, regulation, and repair of the Manuelo player piano. A must-read for piano enthusiasts and professionals alike, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and practical...

Originally published in 1885, this classic guide to playing and tuning the reed organ has been used by generations of musicians and enthusiasts. Written by master organist Frederic Archer, it covers all aspects of playing technique, from basic finger...

Liszt's second concerto had its beginnings in 1839 or 1840 and was subjected to a number of revisions until 1861. The first performance, on January 7, 1857, featured the composer conducting the Weimar Staatskappelle and his student Hans von Bronsart as...

Anyone Can Play Piano, Book 1, is the first of a four book, series, that teaches a new way to read notation for playing the piano.  Alphabet letters and symbols are used in place of the Grand Staff and notes. The ACPP system is for all ages,...

Dieses Buch beschäftigt sich mit der Ästhetik des Klavierspiels und bietet wertvolle Tipps und Anregungen für Pianist*innen und Musikliebhaber*innen. Adolf Kullak und Walter Niemann, selbst herausragende Pianisten und Musikpädagog*innen, haben eine...

This collection of thirty-six beginner pieces for piano is an excellent resource for those just starting to learn the instrument. Louis Köhler expertly crafted these pieces to be easy to follow and understand for beginners while still providing a...

In this insightful survey of the theme and variations form in classical piano music, the author examines key works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. With accessible analysis and engaging commentary, du Bois illuminates the evolution of this...

This book tells the story of the Benjamin Crehore Piano through the eyes of Charles L. Crehore. The piano was unique, and it was difficult to find information on it. The author's father owned the piano, and he recorded every detail of it. This account...

What would piano lessons be like if we didn't teach reading in lesson one?Right now, we find ourselves at a critical crossroads where traditional piano teaching methods are no longer sufficient to engage and inspire young learners. How do we innovate our...

This is a book to help you learn to play the piano. It is not a 'Learn the Piano in Ten Easy Lessons' tutor - plenty of those exist - but an adventure introducing you to the world of music and stirring your imagination.Beginning with simple pieces, as...