Mathilde Marchesi. A theoretical and practical vocal method. Basic instructions exercises and vocalises from the renowned singing teacher of the late 19th century. Introduction discusses breathing attack registers etc.

The Original First and Second Books including Dowland's Original Lute Tablature-Considered the greatest lute virtuoso and composer of the English school in the early 17th Century John Dowland (1563-1626) composed over 80 pieces of solo lute music. His peerless skills as an instrumentalist were hailed by poet Richard Barnfield who referred to Dowland as one '...whose heav'nly touch upon the lute doth ravish human sense.' As a composer Dowland displayed a versatility of mood with works ranging from the lighthearted to the deeply serious exquisitely melancholic vein in which he excelled.

Considered by many Pergolesi's greatest work, the Stabat Mater is a setting of a medieval Latin poem about the sorrows of the Virgin Mary at Christ's crucifixion. Scored for soprano, alto, and strings, it is music of transcendent beauty and poignancy. This Italian Baroque masterpiece is reproduced here in an inexpensive, authoritative edition. Text and English translation.