The court organist Antonio de Cabezón (ca. 1510-1566) who was appointed to Queen Isabella’s court chapel in Toledo at the young age of 16 was rightly regarded by his contemporaries as the leading Spanish organist and keyboard player of the 16th century. His hymns and versets are based on short decorated harmonisations of the psalm tones. In the tientos the transformation from vocal motet style to a style of writing suitable for keyboard instruments is perfectly executed. This Urtext edition contains a selection of Cabezon's best known works and consists of four volumes. It has been prepared by two editors working at Portuguese andSpanish universities who are both leading scholars of the works of Cabezón and reflects the latest research findings.

Cembalo Orgel - Flute Violine - Bc-Score with 3 parts (Flute/Oboe/Violin; Basso Continuo with figures (Cello/Bass); Basso Continuo realised with figures (Harpsichord/Organ)Musical text with arrangements by two Handel contemporaries as well as the editor’s own arrangement for Harpsichord or Organ.All editorial additions are clearly marked.Equally effective when performed note-for-note on the Organ.As early as 1743 while Handel was still alive Francesco Geminiani produced an arrangement of the Water Music for Keyboard instruments thereby making it possible to perform this popular work in domestic surroundings. Then presumably in 1749 an unknown musician arranged theMusic for the Royal Fireworks for transverse Flute or Violin and Harpsichord. In addition to these two contemporary versions this edition also contains an arrangement by the editor for Harpsichord or Organ based on the first edition. Though both early sources explicitly mention a Harpsichord the arrangements can also be performed effectively note-for-note on the Organ. As the surviving anonymous version merely places a solo part and a figured Bass on a two-stave system our edition is accompanied by performance material with one part each for transverse Flute/Oboe/Violin and Violoncello/Double Bass plus a figured Bass realisation.

Italian composer, Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) is well-known for his Keyboard compositions. His 555 Keyboard Sonatas remain ever popular to this day, and it is for this reason that this eleventh and final volume is indispensableto performers of the genre. Originally composed for the Harpsichord, Organ or early Pianoforte, the Sonatas display the riveting use of discords and unconventional modulations to remote keys. It is also thought that much ofScarlatti's Keyboard music contains influences of Iberian music, considering that he spent much of his working life in the service of the Spanish and Portuguese royal families. The eleventh volume, comprising Sonatas 507-55,includes the popular and recognisable Sonata in E major (K. 531). Bearing in mind that Domenico Scarlatti was a highly competent and popular Keyboard player in his day, so much so that he was employed in the service of two royalfamilies, his Sonatas are composed with much experience, understanding and expertise, creating an essential addition to the repertoire of all Keyboard players of the Baroque genre. / Partitions classique / Piano - instruments à clavier / Clavecin / HEUGEL

Date de publication : 01/06/2006 Difficulté : (1 à 2/8) Facile Format : 21 x 29,7 cm Matériel : Partition Instrumentation : Clavecin Caractéristiques : Classique  Ce recueil propose un choix de pièces destinées à la première année d'apprentissage du clavecin, L'ouvrage se divise en 20 leçons progressives rassemblant diverses pièces du 16ème au 20ème siècle, Celles-ci sont précédées chacune de quelques exercices abordant les difficultés techniques correspondantes, L'absence de conseils, commentaires ou remarques n'est pas fortuite, L'enseignant pourra ainsi ajouter à son gré des articulations, des agréments, proposer des doigtés anciens ou modernes afin d'adapter sa pédagogie aux pièces étudiées et au niveau de l'élève,

Édition critique de Emilia Fadini
Le 10e volume de la Sonate per clavicembalo de Domenico Scarlatti représente un jalon crucial de cette série, à savoir les trente Essercizi per gravicembalo (Londres, 1738-1739) au c?ur de la production du compositeur. Pendant longtemps, le style de ces sonates et leur rôle dans l'histoire de la musique pour clavier ont été débattus. Mais personne n'avait jamais examiné à fond les aspects clés de la critique textuelle, conçue non seulement comme une reconstruction détaillée du texte, mais comme une étude philologique avec une portée complète. Ce volume est le premier pas dans cette direction. Le texte musical de cette édition est le résultat d'une comparaison systématique de toutes les sources imprimées et manuscrites du XVIIIe siècle préservant les précieux Essercizi de Scarlatti. Dans certains cas, l'édition présente une version alternative de la même sonate, basée sur l'examen des sources et montrant parfois un réseau complexe de variantes d'auteur. Les Notes Critiques détaillées prennent en compte toutes les variantes transmises par les sources. De nombreux sujets sont abordés dans la riche Introduction, en premier lieu le contexte historique et la genèse des sonates de Scarlatti. Par ailleurs, d'autres thèmes importants sont investigués, tels que : la relation entre les Essercizi et l'édition londonienne rivale de Roseingrave : le rôle et la chronologie des éditions françaises contemporaines, connues sous le nom de Boivin : les premières interventions d'interprètes anonymes. / Partitions classique / Piano - instruments à clavier / Clavecin / RICORDI

As a prestigious musician during the early 1700s Royer's Harpsichord Pieces remains a favourite in the instrument's repertoire. Joseph Nicolas Pancrace Royer (1705-1755) was born in Turin however he moved to Paris in 1925 and soon became responsible for the musical education of King Louis XV's children. Royer is particularly known for his extravagant and virtuosic Harpsichord compositions as displayed in La Pupitre's compilation of his Harpsichord Pieces. Comprising famous works by the composer including Suite Bagatelle and March of the Scythes the collectionexemplifies the composer's skills on the Harpsichord. Royer's Harpsichord Pieces is essential to the repertoire of aspiring advanced players of the instrument.

De La Guerre's Harpsichord Pieces was composed in 1687. The compilation remains a favourite in the Harpsichord repertoire. Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre (1665-1729) was born into an important family of musicians in Paris. Comprising four Suites de La Guerre exemplified in her compositions her own skills on the Harpsichord. Each of the Suites begin with a Prelude Allemande two Courantes Sarabande and a Gigue. The following movements include a Cannaris Chaconne Gavott and Menuet. Pieces for Harpsichord is essential to the repertoire of aspiring players of the instrument.

The second volume of Couperin's Pieces for Harpsichord does not contain a date of publication however it is thought to have been composed during 1716-1717 due to the address which the composer gave on his other Harpsichord compositions. Yet the compilation remains a favourite. François Couperin (1668-1733) is often nicknamed 'Couperin the Great' to distinguish him from other members of the musical family. Many of the composer's works have picturesque titles. Examples of this in his second volume of Pieces for Harpsichord include Le Moucheron (The Gnat) L'Adolescente (The Teenager) and La Fringante(The Elegant). Couperin's moods are expressed through choices of keys adventurous harmonies and discords. With a significant amount of variation and inspiration Pieces for Harpsichord are essential to the repertoire of aspiring players of the instrument.

An important 18th-century Harpsichord instruction book Couperin's The Art of Playing the Harpsichord contains valuable information on technique fingering phrasing ornamentation and keyboard performance style. The eight preludes used by Couperin to illustrate his approach are musical gems rarely found in other collections. Selected for the ABRSM Harpsichord Grade 5 Syllabus.

Maria Boxall's terrific method for Harpsichord is based on proven and succesful 16th to 18th-century sources bringing them right up to date and suitable for today's players. This edition is part of the ABRSM Harpsichord syllabus grades 5 and 6.

This edition of Harpsichord Music features the three volumes composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau: “Livre de Piece de clavecin” “Pieces de Clavessin” and “Nouvelle suite de Pieces de clavecin”. The second and third volumes are divided into 2 parts each and the whole book has a total duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes (22 minutes for the first book 52 and 53 minutes for the following ones). For upper intermediate and above level. Harpsichord Music has a baroque style as most of the music byJean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) who was one of the most famous composers of that era. Hereplaced Lully' as the main composer of the Opera.

Written for solo harpsichord.The composer writes: In 1989 I composed Jardin des herbes a set of three pieces for solo harpsichord. My intention was to evoke the colour and delicate aromatic qualities of three herbs rosemary sweet violet and lavender. Rosemary is a bush with pale blue flowers glowing in the moonlight Sweet Violet is described as early spring flowers with seductive scent and Lavender with tranquility andpurity. Lavender was revised in 1995. This score represents the original 1989 version. Jardin des herbes was written for Akiko Kuwagata who gave the first performance in Tokyo in March 1989.