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 1980Respectfully dedicated to Theodor Weinlig, the choral master and music director of the Thomasschule in Leipzig.
SKU: HL.14025816
Richard Wagner's Polonaise for Piano, edited by Arthur D. Walker.
Editorial note:
This Polonaise and Trio in D major for Piano solo was probably written as an excercise when Wagner was studying under Theodor Weinlig in 1830.
Wagner described to Edward Dannreuther much later in his life the teaching methods of Weinlig (Grove I, iv, 347; Musical Times, January 1973, Page 26) The pencil corrections on the autograph, part of which is reproduced in the above-mentioned issue of The Musical Times, may be in Weinlig's hand. The Polonaise was rejected by Wagner, the Trio transformed into a Piano duet, and a new Polonaise for Piano duetwas composed.
SKU: ET.PNO101
ISBN 9790207009739.
Characterized by impressionistic and modal elements with far-ranging moods, from a whimsical carnival first movement to a sad soul-searching second movement, followed by a cheery, fairytale-like third movement. In 1959, Richard Lane was twenty-six years old and he wrote his first of eleven piano sonatas. At the time, he had just finished serving in the US Army as a musician and was selected to be an inaugural member of the Young Composers Project, which was sponsored by the Ford Foundation. As part of this project, Lane was assigned to compose music for the secondary level (public schools) in Rochester, New York, where he previously graduated from the Eastman School of Music. In 1959, Lane composed twenty pieces, seven of which were for the Rochester public schools, ranging from choral and orchestral works. The remaining thirteen pieces which Lane wrote at this time were vocal and instrumental solos, as well as other orchestral and choral works, and one opera. Of the twenty pieces, three of them were for solo piano, including the Piano Sonata 1.
SKU: HL.49012015
ISBN 9783795792459. UPC: 073999726176. 11.0x15.0x0.818 inches.
The Richard Wagner Complete Edition presents the composer's entire output for the first time in a reliable form. The conductor Michael Balling, in the early years of the 20th century, attempted to make Wagner's work more accessible for research and performance, but the edition only reached 10 volumes - some with grave shortcomings - and was discontinued after Balling's death in 1925. A further attempt at a complete edition by Otto Strobel was abandoned at the preliminary stages.This third attempt at a complete edition will be the first scholarly, critical edition, based on an evaluation of all the accessible source materials and the latest findings of serious Wagner research. As the edition is also intended for practical performance, the musical text has been kept free of philological insertions; these are listed in the appendices of each volume in the Critical Commentary. Numerous, partly unpublished works - some relatively unknown - and variant versions are published here for the first time. The edition presents authentic texts for Wagner specialists and researchers and critically based performing materials. Contrary to widely held opinions, even the well-known works of Wagner are not necessarily available in reliable editions. The genesis, history and performances directed by Wagner himself are extensively documented so as to present as complete an image as possible of Wagner's compositional intentions.
SKU: HL.284156
Richard Drakeford's Hors D'oeuvre includes eight compositions for solo Piano. Compositions include Prelude, Minuet, Lament 1, Dance, Scherzo, Lament 2, A Maggot and Pastorale.
SKU: HL.49006874
ISBN 9790001073738. UPC: 073999664942. 9.0x12.0x0.222 inches.
SKU: ET.PNO73
ISBN 9790207009272.
Richard Lane dedicated with pleasure smaller works to friends or students. All have his caracteristic musical signature, a synthesis between charm and an exceptional sense for melodic and harmonic forms. Few are the composers able to write simple, easier works avoiding any banalities while preserving their personal style. Richard Lane was a great master in that art.
SKU: ET.PNO75
ISBN 9790207010339.
Suite No. 1, written by Richard Lane between his 20th and 22nd year, marks the beginning of the high level music he composed for solo piano. The five movements follow one soul state after another. Polichinelle: Lane skillfully lets the notes run, essentially in two voices, on a Presto rich in changing meters. Nocturne: A slow movement animated with great emotional delicacy. Berceuse: All of Lane’s art is expressed in his mastery of simplicity. Waltz: A moderato 3/4 with rhythmic eighth notes and a clever central passage. Epilogue: An Allegro molto agitato that requires a high level of virtuosic execution from both hands. Suite No. 1 was the first of four works dedicated to Mary K. Green-Traver (Lane’s friend and contemporary at the Eastman School of Music) between 1953 and 1963.
SKU: HL.49008700
ISBN 9790001088251.
SKU: HL.50487090
ISBN 9790080122471. 9.0x12.0x0.154 inches. Richard Wagner; Zoltan Kocsis.
SKU: HL.49008612
ISBN 9790001087698. UPC: 073999289077. 9.0x12.0x0.057 inches.
SKU: HL.50511284
ISBN 9790080134498. UPC: 073999456721. 9.0x12.0x0.075 inches. German. Richard Wagner; Zoltan Kocsis.
SKU: HL.49003708
ISBN 9790001036979. UPC: 073999748574. 9.0x12.0x0.182 inches.
68 der beliebtesten Melodien aus den bekanntesten Opern und Operetten.
SKU: HL.49008906
ISBN 9790001089456. UPC: 073999289671. 9.0x12.0x0.013 inches.
Piano with text.
SKU: OU.9780193724105
ISBN 9780193724105. 12 x 8 inches.
For piano solo The composer writes: 'The piano repertoire abounds with pieces that dazzle the listener with displays of virtuosity. I decided to compose music which allowed the sound of just one note at a time to be heard and appreciated.'.
SKU: NR.69137
Köhler, Louis, ed, Schmidt, Richard, ed.
SKU: BT.ZMRL41220
UPC: 842819103523.
SKU: NR.84853
SKU: HL.49008976
ISBN 9790001090049. UPC: 073999313741. 9.0x12.0x0.043 inches.
SKU: ST.K29
ISBN 9790220212956.
CONTENTS From 'Christ Church Music MS 1236' Corant; Corant: La Suedoise; Saraband; Almain; Corant; Saraband; Gigue [ Almain ]; Almain From 'Drexel MS 5611' Almain; Corant; Saraband From 'Musick's Hand-Maide (1663)' Saraband; Jig; Almain; Corant From 'British Museum R.M. 21.d.8' Voluntary From 'Royal College of Music MB 2093' Voluntary.
SKU: NR.69136
SKU: HG.GH-11209
ISBN 9790202808573.
Aus dem Vorwort von Walter Labhart: Im Leben von Richard Wagner (1813 Leipzig - 1883 Venedig) spielte die Schweiz, im besonderen die Stadt Zurich mit einigen umliegenden Ortschaften, wiederholt eine recht wesentliche Rolle ... Von 1852 an pflegte er vertrauten Umgang mit dem ebenfalls aus Deutschland nach Zurich eingewanderten Ehepaar Mathilde und Otto Wesendonk ... 1853 war auch das Jahr der beiden Mathilde Wesendonk gewidmeten Klavierkompositionen: am 29. Mai brachte er die 'Polka' zu Papier, im Juni sandte er der Freundin 'Eine Sonate fur das Album von Frau M.W. ... Die Album-Sonate darf dank ihrem Wechsel von Ausdruckselementen und Stimmungen als reife Aeusserung Wagners wie auch als Beispiel einer typisch romantischen Klavierkomposition von moglicherweise unterschatztem Eigenwert angesehen werden. In einem Begleitbrief an Otto Wesendonck hielt der Komponist am 20. Juni 1853 fest: 'Um mein neues Schuldverhaltnis zu Ihnen wurdig und vertrauenserweckend anzutreten, zahle ich heute eine alte Schuld: geben Sie Ihrer Frau die beiliegende Sonate, meine erste Komposition seit der Vollendung des 'Lohengrin' (es ist 6 Jahre her!).' Die nur 23 Takte zahlende Polka in G-Dur entstand am 29. Mai 1853 am Zeltweg 13 in Zurich. Wie die 'Polka' steht auch die Entstehung des 'Vielliebchen-Walzers' in direktem Zusammenhang mit dem Freundespaar Wesendonck. Wagner widmete ihn Marie Luckemeyer, der Schwester von Mathilde Wesendonk. Der Ausdruck 'Vielliebchen' meint einen doppelten Mandelkern, den Wagner mit Marie Luckenmeyer zusammen geteilt haben durfte. Einem alten Brauch zufolge mussten beide Partner wetten, wer sich anderntags zuerst daran erinnern und den andern mit einem vereinbarten Wort begrussen wurde, worauf Wagners Morgengruss in der Widmung anspielt.
