English - French - German.

This anthology presents pieces by 17th and 18th century composers in a variety of different styles, providing an informed introduction to the musical forms of the Baroque period. The volume contains works by major composers such as Bach, Handel and Telemann, as well as lesser known composers including Caix d'Hervelois and Marcello. Insightful teaching notes and composer biographies accompany the works.
Ideal for players and teachers looking to explore the repertoire for their instrument further, this collection provides pieces suitable for concerts, festivals and competitions. Suitable for students with 8 or more years playing experience (grades 7-8).

German - English - French.

The viol player Diego Ortiz, who was musical director at the court of the Spanish viceroy in Naples in the mid-16th century, wrote a textbook which became authoritative for the art of improvisation during the Renaissance. This textbook contains pieces with written improvisations in the tradition of the Renaissance period. Although the writing of improvisations was a contradiction in terms even then, Ortiz' pieces are excellent textbooks for the study of the structures and rules of this art.
The edition contains information, preparatory exercises and suggestions of the course 'Didaktik Blockflote' of the University 'Mozarteum' in Salzburg under the direction of Maria Dorner-Hofmann.
This edition is part of the new Schott Student Edition series which offers varied literature at five different levels of difficulty, from 1 (easy) to 5 (difficult), for instrumental lessons.