SKU: BR.EB-8118

ISBN 9790004175019. 9 x 12 inches.

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) is rightly considered as the 19th-century music dramatist whose formal and harmonic originality, for example in Tristan and Isolde, provided a significant impetus to the development of 20th-century music. Despite Wagner's fame, his reuvre for piano remains practically unknown. Tobe sure, these primarily early works and occasional compositions hardly even hint at the outstanding characteristics of the later works such as leit-motifs, flowing transitions or original forms. Nonetheless, whoever is acquainted with Wagner's later music dramas will undoubtedly not fail to be impressed by the individual melodic and harmonic traits of his piano works. The Sonata in B-flat Major Op. 1 is of special interest to us today since it is Wagner's first published work, composed in 1831 and printed in 1832 by Breitkopf & Hartel. At that time, Wagner was studying counterpoint with Theodor Weinlig, the choral master and music director of the Thomasschule in Leipzig. Weinlig, however, only agreed to give Wagner lessons if he promised to refrain from composing for half a year. In the course of his studies, Wagner was allowed to compose the piano sonata in B-flat Major as a kind of journeyman-work. His teacher Weinlig succeeded in having the work published by Breitkopf & Hartel. Hence the dedication of this piece to Weinlig is not surprising, since the 18-year-old Wagner would otherwise have had great difficulty finding a publisher. This Sonata in B-flat Major, which has long been out of print, is a reproduction of the first edition by Breitkopf & Hartel (plate number 10433). For this reprint, obvious typographical errors have been corrected (missing or wrong accidentals and dynamic indications). The work presents a four-movement classical sonata form and is stylistically reminiscent of Mozart and Beethoven. Shortly before composing this sonata, Wagner wrote a piano reduction of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, which was easily playable and yet gratifying to hear. This helps explain the octave-doublings typical of piano reductions. Wiesbaden, Fall 1980

Respectfully dedicated to Theodor Weinlig, the choral master and music director of the Thomasschule in Leipzig.

SKU: BR.OB-14615-23

The study score (,,Studien-Edition) is available at G. Henle Verlag.

ISBN 9790004343296. 10 x 12.5 inches.

The Famous One in the Leading EditionBeethoven spent a relatively long time on his 5th Symphony. Thus, first sketches can already be found from as early as 1804, four years before the work was premiered in Vienna in December 1808. Not only impressive is its striking opening theme, letting everyone know immediately that this is Beethoven being played, but also its nickname symphony of fate. Nothing in the sources prefigures the much-cited fate, musically knocking here at the door. The autograph of the score and the set of parts prepared from it, including Beethoven's revisions, serve as the main sources of this Urtext edition, together with the missing copy of the score, now extant only incomplete in photographs, and the original edition of the parts authorized by Beethoven. The new performance material is based on the recently published volume of the New Beethoven Complete Edition.

SKU: BT.DHP-1175713-140

English-German-French-Dutch.

The Castle of Allymes, “castrum Alemorum”, located on a hill in the centre of the seigneury of Allymes (France) is an historic castle dating back to the fourteenth century, rebuilt in the sixteenth century and restored in the nineteenth. This piece evokes an image of the castle, its beautiful location within the surrounding landscape and its importance for the rural district of Ambérieu-en-Bugey. Combining beautiful melodies with rhythmical sections and modern sounds with passages in a renaissance style, this work of Jacob de Haan is an impressive musical challenge that is both fun to play as well as appealing for your audience: as you listen you can almost see the castlebefore your eyes.

Castrum Alemorum, gelegen op een heuvel in de seigneurie van Allymes (Frankrijk), is een 14e eeuws kasteel dat in de 16e eeuw is herbouwd en in de 19e eeuw is gerestaureerd. Het werk roept beelden op van het kasteel zelf en zijn prachtige omgeving; ook wordt het belang van het fort voor het landelijke district Ambérieu-en-Bugey erin onderstreept. Met een combinatie van fraaie melodieën, ritmische gedeelten en moderne klanken met passages in renaissancistische stijl, vormt dit werk van Jacob de Haan een muzikale uitdaging die zowel fijn is om te spelen als om naar te luisteren. Je ziet het kasteel bijna voor je!

Die imposante Burg von Allymes, Castrum Alemorum“, liegt majestätisch auf einem Hügel der Rhônes-Alpes Region im Osten Frankreichs. Dieses Stück erzählt von dieser Burg, der herrlichen Lage und an ihre Bedeutung für die Gegend. Jacob de Haankombiniert wunderschöne Melodien mit rhythmischen Abschnitten sowie moderne Klänge mit an die Renaissancemusik angelehnten Passagen. Diese musikalische Burgführung begeistert Musiker und Publikum gleichermaßen.

Le ch teau des Allymes, « castrum Alemorum », qui se dresse sur une colline au centre de la seigneurie d’Allymes (France) est un ancien ch teau fort du XIVe siècle, reb ti au XVIe siècle, et restauré depuis le XIXe. Cette œuvre évoque une image du ch teau, son bel emplacement dans le paysage et son importance pour la commune d'Ambérieu-en-Bugey. En combinant de magnifiques mélodies avec des sections rythmiques, et des sons modernes avec des passages dans le style de la renaissance, cette œuvre de Jacob de Haan est un défi musical impressionnant qui est aussi amusant jouer que séduisant pour votre public : pendant qu’on écoute, on peut même presque visualiser le ch teau.

Il castello di Allymes, “Castrum Alemorum”, posizionato su una collina nel centro feudale di Allymes, (Francia) è un castello storico datato XIV secolo, ricostruito nel XVI secolo e restaurato nel XIX. Questo brano richiama alla mente l’immagine del castello. Combinando assieme bellissime melodie con sezioni ritmiche, suoni moderni con passaggi in stile rinascimentale, questo lavoro di Jacob de Haan è una sfida musicale impressionante, divertente da suonare e attraente per il pubblico. Mentre lo ascolti puoi quasi vedere il castello davanti ai tuoi occhi!

SKU: CF.YAS144F

ISBN 9780825899393. UPC: 798408099398. 9x12 inches.

Think of a magnificent entrance to a city or castle, such as the fictitious Camelot. This is the impression composer Larry Clark is trying to convey with this strong, new piece for strings. Based upon intervals of fifths and fourths, the main melodic material is confident yet joyful, contrasted with a lush B section and a robust C section in a minor key. It is sophisticated music for young groups, but still something they will love to play. This piece is good example of why Larry's music is so popular year after year.

About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
--Occasionally extending to third position
--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty
--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts
--Viola T.C. part included
--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels

SKU: CF.SAS9

ISBN 9781491162880. UPC: 680160921638. Key: D minor.

Despite an impressive body of work, little is known about German composer Emilie Mayer (1812-1883). Mayer studied composition with Carl Loewe after the death of her parents, writing a total of eight symphonies, eight violin sonatas, twelve cello sonatas, six piano trios, seven string quartets, seven orchestral overtures, and numerous works for piano and voice. Mayer's works were acclaimed in Germany and she toured frequently performing her music, an unheard of practice for a single woman at the time. Regrettably, however, most of her work remained unpublished at the time of her death. Written in her 30s, Mayer's stormy fourth and final movement from her second symphony reveals her bold Romantic style and growing confidence as a composer. Arranged for string orchestra and timpani, this movement was painstakingly drawn from the handwritten score, offering a profound opportunity for students to experience the music of this incredible composer for the first time.

SKU: CA.965400

ISBN 9790007164898. Language: Latin.

Reflecting the psalm text, the composer Matsushita constantly finds new ways of expressing the praise of God. In the swinging rhythm of the 6/8 meter, with its dotted rhythms full of brio and binary pulse in counterpoint, with flashing dissonances through the almost oriental use of chromatic intervals, with sharply juxtaposed bitonal chords, and with the consonant-rich text, rapidly sung, the composer achieves an impressive, virtuoso showpiece which accomplished choirs can use to show off the full range of their abilities. Along the way Matsushita never writes unnecessarily complicated music, but music which is always based on his own practical experience as a choral director. In a rondo-like form he finds a parallel for the repetitions of unceasing praise. Matsushita sets the text syllabically throughout, but uses its tonal colors to give character to the individual sections. For example, the fanfare-like opening motif alternates with a crescendo section, which draws its energy from the contrast between declamatory vocal parts over a pedal point in diminished and augmented leaps of a third, fourth and fifth. Voice range: S: c' - b'' / A: asdeg - e'' / T: cdeg - gis' / B: F- e'.