A fine selection of the most famous early Keyboard masterpieces for solo Piano, including works from greats such as J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, Purcell, William Byrd, and Domenico Scarlatti. <br>An essential addition to your Piano library. Includes Variations on an Aria by Lully, Sarabande in D minor (from Harpsichord Suite), and Tambourin (from Pieces for Harpsichord in Three books). / Classique / Partition /

Selected Piano Sonatas Volume IV-Eagerly awaited by countless pianists: a fourth Urtext volume with a selection of pieces from Domenico Scarlatti?s vast sonata output. Whereas in the three collections HN 395 451 and 476 there is about an equal numberof often played and rarely played pieces that were sure to reward the inquisitive Volume IV is a compilation of ?the best of Scarlatti?. In spite of the legendary fair copies from Venice and Parma that constitute thesources the Scarlatti transmission remains complicated and rich in variants a circumstance that we account for with a footnote apparatus. Even in these often played sonatas there are many surprising discoveries to be made.Domenico Scarlatti's Selected Piano Sonatas Volume IV is a treasure chest of Baroque Keyboard gems!

The Library Of Baroque Music is an enormously expansive collection of the greatest works produced during that prolific period that flourished between the Renaissance and Classical eras. All arranged for soloPiano this volume features works drawn from all the major Baroque composers including some of the greatest pieces of music ever composed.  The progression and development of music during the Baroqueperiod can be heard in these pieces providing you not only with a window into musical history but also many exciting additions to your repertoire. The retrospective 'Baroque' label was applied to a diverse rangeof European compositions—often combining a spirit of experimentation with elaborate new musical structures. Dominated primarily by the Harpsichord and Organ this period also saw the rise and development of larger-scale forms suchas the concerto and oratorio.  This superb volume is comprised of Keyboard and ensemble works from all the major Baroque composers arranged for Piano. Featuring Arne Boyce Buxtehude Corelli Couperin Gibbons Lully Pachelbel Purcell Rameau and Vivaldi the composers here include some of the most respected and revered figures in musical history. The Library Of Baroque Music spans compositionsof many of these masters ranging from Frescobaldi in the early 1600s to Pergolesi a century later and the famous three - J.S. Bach Handel and Domenico Scarlatti. Baroque music socalled for its ornateness was characterised by a bold exploration of counterpoint and new harmonic possibilities. This was variously expressed through the work of perhaps fifty or so major European composers. By the timeBaroque began to segue into a new Classical period around 1750 it had already irrevocably changed and expanded the possibilities of music. The works that precipitated this change are available to play in this

After the Piano and Harpsichord the Guitar is the instrument most associated with Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757). Many of his Keyboard works were influenced by the Guitar music of Spain his adopted country. This collection of arrangements for solo Guitar is an ideal introduction to Scarlatti's music. The ten varied pieces were carefully chosen for their musical character and technical suitability. Placed in order of difficulty they reflect the range of skills required for Baroque repertoire at intermediate and advanced levels. Stylish and idiomatic adaptations preserving the original ornamentations. Core repertoire for Grades 6-8 with pieces on the ABRSM Guitar syllabus. Carefully considered fingering both clear and consistent. Advice on ornaments including full realizations.

Born in the Italian city of Naples Giuseppe Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) was one of the few Baroque composers to transition into the Classical period. Scarlatti composed operas cantatas symphonias andliturgical pieces but his 555 keyboard sonatas are most well-known; a vast collection of single movements in binary form. Lily Afshar's arrangement of Sonata K. 11 (a favorite of Segovia) utilizes staccato articulationreminiscent of the harpsichord and othertechniques including cross-string trills and minimal slurs. The pair of sonatas work well together written in E minor and E major.Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) wasthe most accomplished Lutenist of the Baroque period and the most prolific composer of Lute music writing over one thousand pieces for the instrument. The four pieces arranged in this book show the beautiful polyphony andfantastical writing of Weiss. Afshar utilizes campanella (cross-string) fingerings throughout to emphasize the musical line and produce a fuller sound on the instrument.

ABRSM Grades 4-6. This special collection of intermediate piano repertoire has been lovingly curated by internationally renowned pianist, Isata Kanneh-Mason. Inspired by her musical journey from childhood prodigy to accomplished performer, and drawing on her championship of female composers and composers of colour, Isata has handpicked a wonderfully diverse melange of music for players to explore. Alongside well-known classical masterpieces, Isata presents stunning pieces by Florence Price, Amy Beach and Eleanor Alberga, as well as a beautifully evocative new work by Natalie Klouda and her very own Waltz. Carefully edited and fingered, Piano Inspiration 1 is ideal both for recreational playing and those seeking own-choice repertoire for ABRSM Performance Grades (Grades 4?6). ? 16 pieces for intermediate players, each holding special significance to Isata ? A wonderful array of styles, composers and traditions that span four centuries of piano music ? Original works by Isata Kanneh-Mason and Natalie Klouda, specially composed for this collection ? Ideal for own-choice repertoire selection in ABRSM Performance Grades (Grades 4?6) Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason is in great demand in the UK and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. She offers eclectic and interesting repertoire and has performed at many of the world?s finest concert venues, including the Royal Albert Hall for her BBC Proms solo debut in 2023. As a Decca recording artist, she entered the UK classical charts at No. 1 with her 2019 album Romance, and has since released Summertime, featuring twentieth-century American repertoire; Muse, a duo album with her brother Sheku; and Childhood Tales, which showcases music inspired by a nostalgia for youth. Isata is recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and the Opus Klassik Award for best young artist.

You Should Play on Guitar-If you're looking for a comprehensive collection of the best classical Guitar repertoire this is it. Each piece is written in standard notation (no tab) and includes essential right- and left-hand fingerings. This collection includes compositions by J.S. Bach Augustin Barrios Matteo Carcassi Domenico Scarlatti Fernando Sor Francisco Tárrega Robert de Visée Antonio Vivaldi and many more.

This outstanding collection brings together forty-nine of the finest keyboard works by major Italian composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. With works by Frescobaldi Scarlatti Martini and others arranged for piano solo or other keyboard instruments. The beautiful melodies flowing elegance and charm of these pieces will leave you uplifted and energised. 49 works arranged for Solo piano.

Book Three. A fantastic collection of ten Scarlatti keyboard works edited and selected by Arnold Goldsbrough. Set for ABRSM Harpsicord examinations grades 6-8.

The Piano Player: Classical Tear-Jerkers presents 20 of the saddest pieces of classical music, guaranteed to make you weep, specially arranged for intermediate solo piano. Contents include Un bel di vedremo from ?Madam Butterfly? by Puccini Parry and Dido?s Lament by Purcell. The striking cover features Edward Bawden?s colour linocut Aesop?s Fables: The Ant and the Grasshopper, 1970, and a 4-page pullout provides the full artwork as a beautiful collectible. The Piano Player series includes six wonderful collections of some of the greatest classical music ever written, specially arranged for the intermediate pianist, each with its own collectible pull-out poster of the stunning Edward Bawden cover artwork.

An ABRSM collection of ten keyboard works edited by Arnold Goldsborough. Set for the Harpsichord examinations grades 6-8.

An exceptional collection which brings together twenty-eight beloved and favourite works from the classical repertiore all in faithful and complete arrangements for solo guitar. With pieces by the likes of renowned composers Mauro Giuliani Fernando Sor and Chopin; these are all well known and popular melodies that remain fresh and expressive today. Presented in guitar tablature format this is a must have for classical guitarists who want to extend their repertoire with popular recognisable but beautiful pieces.

Early Keyboard Gold (CD Edition)-This fine selection features the most famous early Keyboard masterpieces for solo Piano including works from greats such as J.S. Bach G.F. Handel Purcell William Byrd and DomenicoScarlatti.An essential addition to your Piano library this collection now includes a CD with full performances of each piece! Includes Variations on an Aria by Lully Sarabande in D minor (from HarpsichordSuite) and Tambourin (from Pieces for Harpsichord in Three books).