Unique melodic and tonal structures calling for vast orchestral resources exhibit the distinguished Austrian composer's expansive emotional expressions and monumental musical designs. Enjoying an undiminished popularity for nearly a century, Mahler's fifth symphony is reproduced here for musicians, students, and music lovers alike.

Considered the first Romantic opera, this masterpiece of dramatic representation, orchestration, and melodious music influenced the entire progress of dramatic music. Clearly reproduced Peters edition, with large, legible notation. Complete German text.

More than a century after the debuts of these classic ballets, audiences thrill to their captivating melodies, magnificent orchestration, and romantic atmosphere. This convenient compilation features the full scores of Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty, reprinted from authoritative editions. Instrumentation.

Great choral masterpiece long considered the noblest, most inspired musical treatment of the crucifixion of Christ. Scored for a vast ensemble of double chorus, soloists, double orchestra and 2 organs.

One of the most popular of all violin concerti, this baroque masterpiece of program music was composed as a musical illustration of four sonnets. Painstakingly researched by baroque authority Dr. Eleanor Selfridge-Field, this miniature score edition offers a modern, authoritative, and up-to-date edition that incorporates Vivaldi's Italian descriptive notes directly in the music.

Among the glories of the Baroque era is a legacy of concertos for multiple soloists, in which two, three, or a complete ensemble interact with the orchestra. A product of that fine tradition, this work is rooted in earlier pieces that lend it a distinctive color and structure.

Renowned for its celebrated slow movement, the Seventh was written in 1812, when the 42-year-old Beethoven was at the peak of his powers. Demonstrating the mastery of a mature artist in complete control of his craft, this is a magnificent work.