SKU: BR.OB-5558-23

Tchaikovsky's Hamburg Symphony in the Urtext

ISBN 9790004344682. 10 x 12.5 inches.

Like Hamlet Overture, originating at about the same time, Tchaikovsky's 5th symphony, composed in 1888, focuses on the human existential question: To be or not to be - triumph over fate or triumph of fate? The per aspera ad astra dramaturgy underlying the symphony culminates in triumphant certainty. If Tchaikovsky was initially euphoric, then severe self-doubts befell him after he conducted the premiere in St. Petersburg. These doubts demonstrably led him to make interpretative changes for the Hamburg performance in 1889, including a cut in the finale. Only with the extremely positive response to this performance did his doubts dispel. Nevertheless, Tchaikovsky himself never again conducted the 5th symphony. It was only posthumously established in the repertoire through Arthur Nikisch's commitment. The new edition's textual criticism takes into account besides the autograph and first edition also the first edition's orchestral parts, together with the piano arrangement produced from the autograph by Sergei Taneyev. In addition to thoroughly clarifying dynamics and articulation, the source comparison also corrected many errors and solved problematical passages, such as, for instance, the trombone entry in m. 372 of the finale. Considered, moreover, for the first time has been the composer's doubts about his work and its ambiguities, frequently successfully suppressed in the history of its performance and reception. Tchaikovsky's conductor's copy is unfortunately lost, hence his alterations made for the Hamburg performance are not precisely known. They have survived only indirectly through remarks that Willem Mengelberg left to posterity, for which he could draw on Tchaikovsky's conductor's score and oral references by the composer's brother Modest. So, anyone wishing to deal seriously with the work's certainties will not be able to do so in the future without having also to deal with its uncertainties.

Tchaikovsky's Hamburg Symphony in the Urtext.

SKU: CA.2100719

ISBN 9790007197872. Language: Latin.

The three grands motets, Quam dilecta, In convertendo and Deus noster refugium, which Jean-Philippe Rameau composed from 1713 to 1715 are still relatively unknown today. Yet these masterworks can stand comparison to the best works of Michel-Richard de Lalande. They are testimony to Rameau's great contrapuntal mastery and contain beautiful lyrical passages. Quam dilecta and Deus noster refugium have survived only in later sources which originated in about 1770, after Rameau's death, and the works have been rendered in a scoring which does not correspond to his intentions. The present new edition attempts for the first time to reconstruct them as closely as possible to their original form. The edition of In convertendo is based on Rameau's autograph score from 1751. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.2100700.

SKU: BA.BA08857-90

ISBN 9790006558193. 27 x 19 cm inches. Text Language: French. Preface: Denecheau, Pascal. Louis de Cahusac.

The opera Nais received its premiere at the Academie Royale in the Palais-Royal, Paris, on 22 April 22 1749 to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. It was revived in August 1764, shortly before Rameau's death and achieved great success as a 'peace opera'. This scholarly-critical edition, published by Pascal Denecheau in theOpera Omnia Rameau, is the fruit of a meticulous comparison of every known musical source. The main body of the edition presents the version pronounced valid by Rameau for the 1749 performances. The appendices contain those passages that he deleted during the 1749 rehearsals and all the changes he made for the new production of 1764. It is here, and especially in the ballets, that Rameau reveals his consummate mastery of the orchestra.

SKU: BR.PB-5633

ISBN 9790004215302. 10.5 x 14 inches.

The first textcritical edition of Mahler's most extensive work is a further milestone in the project, Mahler - The Symphonies. The many sources first consulted here for an edition include, among others, the conducting scores used for early performances by Mahler, Mengelberg and other conductors, as well as the parts of the Vienna Philharmonic used by Mahler, Bruno Walter and many additional great conductors right up to the present. Furthermore, another set of parts from Mahler's personal possession was consulted. These sources, significantly expanding the source base in comparison with that of the 1974 Kritische Gesamtausgabe, guarantee a reliable, scholarly valid music text, shedding at the same time new light on Mahler's complex process of revision. In unprecedented comprehensiveness, the editorial report contains references from Mahler's letters and other authentic documents indispensable for an understanding of the work and its interpretation. The orchestral parts feature as usual optimal readability and practicality. Rounding off the edition is the introductory essay Mahler as Symphonist, together with the knowledgeable preface by Constantin Floros, doyen of Mahler research.

SKU: HL.49002096

ISBN 9790001022439. UPC: 073999696066. 9.0x12.0x0.126 inches.

For comparison, Hindemith begins the 'Suite franzosischer Tanze' with the original movements by Pierre d'Attaignant. This is meant to be a demonstration and motivation for the player of today to add on his own little improvisa-tions or ornaments according to his playing skill as it is done with village dance music but even with jazz.The instruments can be freely chosen; this arrangement (piccolo and flute, oboe, English horn, bassoon, trumpet and lute) tries to imitate a group consisting of recorders, shawm, crumhorn, dulcian etc.

SKU: BR.OB-32090-30

ISBN 9790004350454. 10 x 12.5 inches.

The cantata Daran erkennen wir, dass wir in Ihm bleiben is intended for the first Whitsun holiday. It is based on a text by Johann Christoph Wentzel (1659-1723), the yearly volume in which it appears dates to August 4, 1703 and is dedicated to, among others, Hn. Joh. Kuhnau / | Chori Musici bey der | Stadt Leipzig Directori [Herr Joh. Kuhnau / Director of Choral Music at the City of Leipzig]. It can be assumed that Kuhnau's composition originated near the time of the text, thus within his first years in office as the Leipzig St. Thomas cantor. Kuhnau follows the structure of Wentzel's poem in a Dictum and four verses with introductory sonata, although some details are varied. In comparison to other works by Kuhnau, the scoring is fairly large with five vocal parts, trumpets, timpani, oboes, and bassoon as well as two violins and violas each. The short performing time, on the other hand, makes the cantata suitable for liturgical use, too.Audio samples: Opella Musica, camerata lipsiensis, cond. Gregor Meyer (cpo, 2013).

SKU: CF.H77

ISBN 9781491153840. UPC: 680160911349. 9 x 12 inches.

This critical edition of Ravel's Introduction and Allegro has been carefully prepared by Carl Swanson. The preface includes historical and performance information on the piece, including a comparison of the separate parts of all seven instruments to the full score with a list of corrections for each instrument. It has been published the way that it is actually played, making it clear to read and consistent with Ravel's music and musical intent.

SKU: LM.GD1297

ISBN 9790231707427.

SKU: FL.FX073557

This short piece, very melodic, romantic and tonal, is perfect for an audition, an exam or for presentation of the instrument. - Rene POTRAT ; Instruments: 1 F Horn 1 Piano; Difficuly Level: Grade 3.

SKU: FZ.565

ISBN 9790230605656. 22.00 x 31.00 cm inches.

This facsimile of an original by Andre Campra is part of our French Classical Music from 1650 to 1800 collection. Song music sheets: Motets for I, II, III voices with continuo Book I of Andre Campra.
Edition: Paris, C. Ballard, 1699 (2e edition).
Preface by: Philippe Lescat: bibliographical notice of Andre CampraJean Saint-Arroman: ornamentation - accidentals - continuo bass - inegalites - terminology - temperament - style of writing.
Song music sheets in facsimile of a copy in the Inguimbertine Library of Carpentras (Vaucluse - France). The French Classical Music from 1650 to 1800 collection includes approximately 200 sheets music for soloists or chamber music ensembles, plus a collection of major motets and another collection of operas. The French Classical Music from 1650 to 1800 collection is supervised by the musicologist Jean Saint-Arroman, professor at the Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique et de Danse of Paris and at the CEFEDEM Ile de France (Training Centre for Music Teachers). He is the author of the majority of our prefaces and has also been involved in library searches. Anne Fuzeau Classique propose period copies of classical sheet music.

SKU: LM.GD1299

ISBN 9790231707441.

SKU: BT.DHP-1135480-015

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Here’s a cheerful piece for young - and perhaps incomplete - ensembles, which portrays a tropical island. Syncopated motifs create bags of swing. Great fun for young musicians and their audience who, at one point, is called upon to clap along.

Dit vrolijke stukje muziek is prima geschikt voor jonge en onvolledige orkesten en roept de sfeer van een tropisch eiland op. Het leuke en syncopische ritme zorgt voor de nodige drive. Een leuk werk voor orkest en publiek! Zin om mee te klappen?

Ein fröhlicher Titel für junge, auch unvollständige Besetzungen, der eine tropische Insel beschreibt. Synkopische Motive sorgen für einen beschwingten Charakter. Ein Spaß für junge Musiker und das Publikum, das an einer Stelle des Stückes auch selbst gefordert ist, indem es den Rhythmus klatscht.

Imaginez un voyage dans une île tropicale. Une vaste plage de sable blanc vous invite la détente afin que vous puissiez profiter des bienfaits du soleil. Tout près de vous, il y a un somptueux récif corallien, lieu sublime pour pratiquer la plongée. Tous les éléments ne sont-ils pas réunis pour passer des vacances idylliques ? Le compositeur Eric J. Hovi vous emmène dans son île tropicale et, avec sa musique, vous permet de rêver cet endroit merveilleux.

Un titolo gioioso, una musica perfetta per bande giovanili e a organico ridotto, che descrive un’isola tropicale. Motivi sincopati conferiscono un’atmosfera vivace. Un brano coinvolgente, con divertimento garantito per esecutori e pubblico cui viene chiesto di battere il ritmo.