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

Essential Repertoire for Piano-Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon selected and graded by leading educationalists. Drawn from ABRSM???s extensive back catalogue each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist???s repertoire. From Bach to Beethoven Scarlatti to Schumann this series includes an abundance of much-loved pieces. All pieces have been carefully selected to ensure that each book is nothing short of a ???teacher???s toolkit??? ??? works that any teacher would want their pupils to learn as part of their musical journey. Each book is authoritatively graded with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. Thebooks are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam between grades or playing for leisure building technical skills and confidence. With an elegant and attractive design and an unrivalled range of repertoire this is an essential collection for piano teachers and learners alike. Core Classics is a collection of seven books of music from the piano canon selected and graded by leading educationalists. Drawn from ABRSM???s extensive back catalogue each volume contains a rich selection of engaging pieces to form the backbone of any pianist???s repertoire. From Bach to Beethoven Scarlatti to Schumann this series includes an abundance of much-loved pieces. All pieces have been carefully selected to ensure that each book is nothing short of a ???teacher???s toolkit??? ??? works that any teacher would want their pupils to learn as part of their musical journey. Each book is authoritatively graded with pieces gradually increasing in difficulty throughout. Thebooks are equally valuable for learners working towards a grade exam between grades or playing for leisure building technical skills and confidence. With an elegant and attractive design and an unrivalled range of repertoire this is an essential collection for piano teachers and learners alike.

The Oxford Book of Christmas Music for Organ, Bk 2. The second Oxford Book of Christmas Organ Music comprises a diverse collection of seasonal organ music, covering the Church's year from Advent to Epiphany. The music is stylistically varied, and the pieces are drawn internationally from across the centuries with a mixture of established repertoire set alongside newly commissioned works.