The Library Of Baroque Music is an enormously expansive collection of the greatest works produced during that prolific period that flourished between the Renaissance and Classical eras. All arranged for soloPiano this volume features works drawn from all the major Baroque composers including some of the greatest pieces of music ever composed.  The progression and development of music during the Baroqueperiod can be heard in these pieces providing you not only with a window into musical history but also many exciting additions to your repertoire. The retrospective 'Baroque' label was applied to a diverse rangeof European compositions—often combining a spirit of experimentation with elaborate new musical structures. Dominated primarily by the Harpsichord and Organ this period also saw the rise and development of larger-scale forms suchas the concerto and oratorio.  This superb volume is comprised of Keyboard and ensemble works from all the major Baroque composers arranged for Piano. Featuring Arne Boyce Buxtehude Corelli Couperin Gibbons Lully Pachelbel Purcell Rameau and Vivaldi the composers here include some of the most respected and revered figures in musical history. The Library Of Baroque Music spans compositionsof many of these masters ranging from Frescobaldi in the early 1600s to Pergolesi a century later and the famous three - J.S. Bach Handel and Domenico Scarlatti. Baroque music socalled for its ornateness was characterised by a bold exploration of counterpoint and new harmonic possibilities. This was variously expressed through the work of perhaps fifty or so major European composers. By the timeBaroque began to segue into a new Classical period around 1750 it had already irrevocably changed and expanded the possibilities of music. The works that precipitated this change are available to play in this

A sumptuous selection of the very best Keyboard music of the Baroque era by composers ranging from Henry Purcell to J.S. Bach and beyond all presented in one superb volume for the solo Piano.The music of the Baroque ischaracterised by innovation and invention both in the compositions of the great courts and of the church. With a melting pot of styles reaching back to the complex polyphony of the Renaissance while simultaneously pushingforwards towards the diatonic elegance of the later Classical era it is no surprise that such masterpieces as Pachelbel's Canon In D and Handel's Zadok The Priest are as popular today as ever.Every piece inthis anthology is rich in heritage and familiar to the ears of music lovers the world over. Take this opportunity to transform your repertoire - the music has been expertly adapted to appeal to the intermediate soloist whilstretaining all the beauty and character of the original works. There's simply no better way to discover the music of the masters.

This inexpensive compilation draws upon authoritative sources to present favorite Piano works of the Baroque era. Unlike many other anthologies of music from the era which vary widely in the quality of their content this collection comprises only the greatest works of the period. Intermediate and advanced Pianists will find these carefully chosen pieces a rewarding and satisfying reflection of the glories of the Baroque. Selections include Johann Sebastian Bach's Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue as well as the French Suite No. 5; Fantasia in C Minor BWV 906; and preludes and fugues from The Well-Tempered Clavier. Other works byBach include the great composer's transcriptions for keyboard of five violin concertos by Vivaldi reprinted from the definitive Bach-Gesellschaft edition. Other selections include several pieces by Handel among them the popular Air and Variations known as The Harmonious Blacksmith; four sonatas by Scarlatti; and works by Telemann Rameau and Purcell.

91 Selections from Keyboard Literature Concertos Oratorios and Operas. The Baroque period (1600-1750) is represented by 67 piano pieces and 24 transcriptions for easy to intermediate piano. There are 25 composers in the collection including J.S. Bach Couperin Handel Pachelbel Purcell Telemann and Vivaldi. The music includes the most famous Baroque pieces: The Four Seasons Canon in D selections from Messiah Air on the G String Sheep May Safely Graze. Very satisfying easy to intermediate piano pieces will give musicians years of pleasure. Printed on high-quality ivory-colored paper with long-lasting sewn binding. 224 pages.

Piano-This volume contains Baroque compositions specifically designed and edited for the intermediate pianist and provides an essential iontroduction to the range of core Baroque repertoire. Piano Grades 5-7.

The World's Great Classical Music-The World's Great Classical Music. This collection includes 35 Baroque keyboard pieces by Bach Buxtehude Couperin Handel Lully Pachelbel Purcell Scarlatti and others and 18 transcriptions for piano of Baroque favorites by Bach Handel Pachelbel Purcell and Vivaldi. Among the most famous music in the book is Air on the G String Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring selections from Water Music selections from Messiah and movements from The Four Seasons. As with the rest of the series the edition is deliberately clean without editorial markings allowing a teacher or performer his or her own interpretive ideas.

Ten baroque classics beautifully presented in this 28 page album for solo piano. The cream of the era in one book.Grade: 4 - 6

Simply Baroque is a collection of arias choral works concerto themes dances and keyboard and string masterpieces from the Baroque period of music history. These selections have been carefully arranged by Bruce Nelson for Easy Piano making them accessible to pianists of all ages. Phrase markings articulations fingering pedaling and dynamics have been included to aid with interpretation and a large print size makes the notation easy to read.

Unlike many anthologies of Baroque keyboard music which include pieces that vary widely in merit this excellent volume comprises only the greatest works of the era. Intermediate and advanced pianists will find that these carefully chosen pieces offer a rewarding and satisfying reflection of the glories of the Baroque.

Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais Succeeding with the Masters is a series dedicated to the authentic keyboard works of Baroque Classical Romantic and 20th Century masters.This series provides a complete and easily accessible method for learning and performing the works of the masters. Each book presents the works in historical perspective for the student and provides the means and the motivation to play these pieces in the correct stylistic musical and technical manner. The easily understandable format of practice strategies and musical concepts make this series enjoyable for both students and teachers.To ensure authenticity all of these pieceshave been extensively researched. Teachers will find a wealth of excellent repertoire that can be used for recitals festivals competitions and state achievement testing. Many of these original compositions may be new to you while others will be familiar. This series brings together an essential and comprehensive library of the pedagogical repertoire of the great composers.Succeeding with the Masters: Baroque Era - Volume Two is a groundbreaking collection of 25 graded repertoire pieces by J.S. Bach G.F. Handel and D. Scarlatti.

La collection Classical Piano Sheet Music Series est une compilation des morceaux de niveau intermediaire, avec une reliure a spirale facile a utiliser qui permet de poser la partition a plat et de tourner les pages en douceur. Decouvrez maintenant la version de l'ere baroque, classique et romantique arrangee pour les pianistes de niveau intermediaire. / Partitions classique / Piano - instruments à clavier / Piano / HAL LEONARD

28 Pieces by 22 Composers in Progressive Order. Baroque to Modern presents music from the 1700s through the 1900s, with composer biographies and practice and performance tips. Organized by difficulty level, the music is presented in newly researched editions. Each volume is in progressive order. ANTHEIL: Little Shimmy C.P.E. BACH: Solfeggietto in C minor, H. 220 J. S. BACH: Prelude in D minor, BWV 926 · Prelude in C minor, BWV 999 BARBER: Petite Berceuse · To My Steinway from Three Sketches for Piano BEACH: Gavotte in D minor from Children's Album, Op. 36, No. 2 BEETHOVEN: German Dance in C Major, WoO 8, No. 7 BONIS: Frère Jacques from Scènes enfantines, Op. 92, No. 6 BURGMÜLLER: Restlessness (Inquiétude) from 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100, No. 18 CHOPIN: Prelude in A Major, Op. 28, No. 7 CRESTON: Rustic Dance from Five Little Dances, Op. 24, No. 1 HANDEL: Prelude in G Major from Suites de pièces, Volume 2, HWV 442, No. 9 HELLER: Study in A minor (The Avalanche) from 25 Melodious Etudes, Op. 45, No. 2 KABALEVSKY: Lyric Piece from 30 Pieces for Children, Op. 27, No. 16 · The Chase from 30 Pieces for Children, Op. 27, No. 21 · Rondo-Toccata from Four Rondos, Op. 60, No. 4 KHACHATURIAN: Ivan Sings from Adventures of Ivan MACDOWELL: To a Wild Rose from Woodland Sketches, Op. 51, No. 1 MOZART: Funeral March for Signor Maestro Contrapunto, K. 453a · Adagio for Glass Harmonica, K. 356 (617a) MUCZYNSKI: Fable No. 9 from Fables, Op. 21, No. 9 PROKOFIEV: Morning from Music for Children, Op. 65, No. 1 · Promenade from Music for Children, Op. 65, No. 2 RAVEL: Prélude D. SCARLATTI: Sonata in D minor, L. 423 (K. 32, P. 14) SCHUMANN: Of Strange Lands and People (Von fremden Ländern und Menschen) from Scenes from Childhood (Kinderszenen), Op. 15, No. 1 SHOSTAKOVICH: Birthday from Children's Notebook for Piano, Op. 69, No. 7

Offering insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering and historical and stylistic commentary, the Schirmer Performance Editions series is designed for Piano students and teachers, as well as professional pianists.This volume contains 20 pieces by 12 composers, including C. P. E. Bach, Blow, F. Couperin, Daquin, Duncombe, Handel, Pachelbel, Petzold, A. Scarlatti, D. Scarlatti and Telemann.Complete with online access to recorded performances, this book provides the early intermediate level pianist with a newly-engraved collection of pieces from the Baroque Era, accompanied by historical notes and performance suggestions. / Piano

Must-know collection of original and arranged treasures from 1600 - 1750 for easy piano. This collection features 50 Baroque pieces that all pianists should know. Each arrangement is simple and streamlined, yet still captures the essence of the music. Contents: Air (Air on the G String) (J.S. Bach) ? Aria No. 4 (Telemann) ? Bist Du Bei Mir (J.S. Bach)? Canon in D (Pachelbel) ? Fanfare Rondeau (Mouret) ? Hornpipe (Handel) ? Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J.S. Bach) ? Largo (Corelli) ? Lullaby in F Major (Kirnberger) ? March in D Major (J.S. Bach) ? Minuet in G Major (J.S. Bach) ? Sarabande (Handel) ? Sheep May Safely Graze (J.S. Bach) ? Sonata in C Major, L. 217 (D. Scarlatti) ? Spring (from ?The Four Seasons?) (Vivaldi) ? Trumpet Tune (Purcell) ? and many more.