George Bernard Shaw once remarked that although there are many composers of music for the Violin there are only a few composers of Violin music. But where Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) is concerned Shaw declared that the Spanish musician's talents as both a performer and composer 'left criticism gasping miles behind him.' Famous for his fiery forceful and passionate playing Sarasate was equally renowned for the sweetness and purity of his tone and his impeccable technique. As a composer steeped in the colorful music of his native land he was well known for his many Violin works inspired by Spanish airs and dances written to display the instrument'scapabilitie. Carmen Fantasy Op. 25 is Sarasate's much-loved Violin fantasy based on Bizet's Carmen. It includes excerpts of different movements from the Carmen suite including the familiar Habanera and opening movement. Sarasate's popular arrangement and variations on the opera's themes are staples of the Violin repertoire. This full-score version stands as the most affordable available and it offers both performers and listeners extra insights into a celebrated work.Reprint of an early authoritative edition.

Don Juan stands out among Richard Strauss' early tone poems for its almost faultless structure and concise design. This elaborate and considered work helped to establish him as one of the Great German composers when he conducted the premiere of the work himself in November 11 1889. At twenty-four he had written the first masterpiece for which he will be remembered. Taking Nikolaus Lenau’s play as his starting point Strauss fashioned a Symphonic poem which would convey the story of the legendary womanizer. It is a perfect characterisation with exceedingly vivid orchestration use of short motives and intense lyricism. Eulenberg's celebratedand highly authoritative miniature score is the definitive reference source for study performance preparation or simply for those with a love of the great orchestral works.

Score-This 1975 work was commissioned by the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American bicentennial celebrations. It was premiered by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra conducted by Aldo Ceccato on April 1 1976. Mostly themusic is based on original themes by Gould although there are a few references to actual traditional spirituals highly transformed by the composer. His intention was to reflect a sound of America's musical heritage in thisbicentennial work. 2 Piccolo 2 Cor Anglais 2 Eb Clarinet Bass Clarinet 2 Contrabassoon Timpani 3 Percussion Harp Piano Strings.

“Eine kleine Nachtmusik” “... written with ease, but skillfully refined” “Eine kleine NachtMusick” is how Mozart entered the Serenade in G major in his personal catalogue of works on 10 August 1787. It was written without any known incentive or commission during the time that Mozart was composing “Don Giovanni”, a time when he was celebrating his greatest success as an opera composer. The work is one of the jewels of Mozart’s output, combining bright radiance and a natural simplicity with brilliant refinement. Similarly, the autograph manuscript of this perfect masterpiece is captivating because of its balanced clarity and beautiful handwriting. The manuscript was inaccessible to the public for almost half a century, but now Bärenreiter has received exclusive permission to produce a new facsimile of Mozart’s original. The edition reproduces the facsimile pages as individual sheets and leaves, reflecting the way the original copy has survived. These pages – in high-quality colour printing, each trimmed individually – are presented in a handsome box. This is accompanied by a booklet with an introductory text by Wolfgang Rehm including information on the genesis of the composition and the various aspects of the autograph manuscript. “The fact that it’s all over town does not alter anything in the quality of this occasional piece written with ease but skillfully refined.” (Wolfgang Hildesheimer) BÄRENREITER FACSIMILE The seal is used exclusively for facsimile editions published by Bärenreiter which meet the highest demands in both scholarly and technical terms. The distinguishing features include: - a facsimile in high-quality colour printing - scholarly commentary •Facsimile of the autograph score KV 525 •Introduction: •I. 1787: The work. Its background, genesis, significance and impact •II. The Autograph. Its clear, its twisted paths •Notes and References •Einführung: •I. 1787: Das Werk. Sein Umfeld, seine Entstehung, Bedeutung und Wirkung •II. Das Autograph. Seine eindeutigen, seine verschlungenen Pfade •Anmerkungen •Watermark No. 55 •Facsimile of the autograph fragment KV 525a Edition no.: BVK 2282 ISBN: 9783761822821 Volume / Series: Documenta musicologica II/46 / Bärenreiter Facsimile Editor: Rehm, Wolfgang Language(s) of work: German, English Product format: Facsimile Binding: in a case Pages / Format: 38 S. - 25,4 x 34,0 cm