The tenth concerto in B minor in L'Estro Armonico (best translated as The Harmonious Inspiration) which is edited here in A minor - for four solo guitars - is one of the most famous in the entire collection -- indeed inVivaldi's entire output. Scored for four solo violins two solo violas solo violoncello and an strings orchestra. Johann Sebastian Bach not only admired Vivaldi's Opus 3; he copied it openly. In a general sense the Vivaldipieces gave impetus to much that is in the German master's Brandenburg Concertos. More particulary six concertos of Vivaldi's Opus 3 were copied by Bach as the basis for six of his concertos: two for 0rgan (BWV 593 and 596 basedon Opus 3 nos. 8 and 11 respectively) three for solo harpsichord ) BWV 978 972 and 976 based on Opus 3 nos. 3 9 and 12 respectively) and one for four harpsichords and orchestra in A minor (BWV 1065 based on Opus 3 no. 10).Bach frequently rewrote concertos scored for one kind of instrument substituting another. It is evident that Bach thought not so much in terms of the violinistic nature of the originals but in their harmonic and rhythmicpotential which could be realized on any instrument. Since Bach has already justified an arrangement of Opus 3 number 10 by the great aesthetic success of his four-harpsichord version it serves to reason that an arrangementfor four guitars is equally valid. Just as Bach preserved everything of the original Vivaldi and added only a few doubling to accomodate the left hands of the harpsichordists so in this version the substitution of guitars is donewith little or no change of original-notes. The arpeggios especially prominent in the second movement lend themselves ideally to guitar playing and the ability of the guitar to play both lyrical lines as well as passage worksuits the violinistic lines and passages of the original.

The Library Of Classical Music is a wonderfully vast collection of the greatest pieces of music from the Classical period. Featuring a diverse range of compositions from the innovators and masters each work isarranged for solo Piano in a conveniently spiral-bound volume. Among the many composers whose work is included are C.P.E. Bach J.C. Bach Beethoven Clementi Czerny Gluck Haydn Hummel Mozart and Weber. Thesheer amount of incredible music featured within The Library Of Classical Music makes this an essential book to have on your bookshelf or music stand. The joy of playing this music will be in learning yourfavourite pieces or discovering new ones by unfamiliar names.  The Classical period saw a broad reaction against the layered complexities of Baroque music and led to a simplerrelationship between melody and harmony. It reflected the mid-18th century’s wider enthusiasm for reviving the clean well-ordered structures of Greek classicism across the arts. The orchestra expanded in size woodwind became aself-contained section and the Harpsichord was increasingly displaced by the recently invented fortepiano. Instrumental music dominated notably symphony and string quartet with examples of both strands represented here inbeautiful and accurate Piano arrangements that are perfect for seasoned players of Classical music or those new to the period. The Library Of Classical Music sheet musicsongbook covers the rich musical period that followed Baroque and preceded Romantic. The Classical era saw some of Europe’s greatest composers exploring new musical possibilities spanning some 70 years startingin the mid-18th century. The spirit of Classicism would last until the new preoccupations of Romanticism defined the next major period of Western music.  All of this makes The Library Of

From the Soundtrack of the Film The Mission-Ennio Morricone's score for the film the Mission has been arranged for Orchestra by Richard Ling. Orchestration: 2 Flutes 2 Oboes 2 Clarinets in Bb 2 Bassoons 2 Horns in F 2 Trumpets in Bb 3 Trombones Tuba Timpani Percussion [1] (Bass drum Suspended Cymbal) Harpsichord (optional) Strings (Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass).

Les plus grandes ?uvres pour Piano de Johann Sebastian Bach, arrangées pour les pianistes commençants. Biographies incluses / Classique / Partition /

Arrangement For Piano-In 1786 Haydn was commissioned by the cathedral canon in Cádiz to write meditative music which was to be performed alternately with readings of Christ's last words on Good Friday. Already in the spring of 1787 the orchestralversion and an arrangement for string quartet (HN851 and HN9771) were published by Artaria in Vienna. Barely ten years later he also made an oratorio version which Henle has published as a study score (HN9830). Although Haydn didnot undertake the version for 'Clavicembalo o Forte Piano' (harpsichord or fortepiano) himself he received the proofs and praised the piano reduction as being 'very good and conceived with particular care'. In addition thisexpressive work is also extremely well-suited to being performed on the organ.

Chamber orchestra 16'. Instrumentation: 3 Oboes (all double English Horn) Bassoon 2 Horns Harpsichord Strings.

DOWANI 3 Tempi Play Along is an effective and time-tested method of practicing that offers more than conventional play-long editions. DOWANI 3 Tempi Play Along enables you to learn a work systematically and with accompaniment at different tempi.The first thing you hear on the CD is the concert version in a first-class recording with solo instrument and orchestral continuo or piano accompaniment. Then the piano or harpsichord accompaniment follows in slow and medium tempo for practice purposes with the solo instrument heard softly in the background at slow tempo. Finally you can play at the original tempo to the accompaniment of an orchestra piano or basso continuo.Allversions appearing on the CD were recorded live by renowned soloists accompanists and orchestras. There are no synthesised sounds in a DOWANI edition!

G. F. Handel's The King Shall Rejoice for SSAATBB (SATB) Chorus and Orchestra. Orchestral set of parts for 2 Oboes 1 Bassoon 3 Trumpets Timpani Strings and Continuo (Organ and/or Harpsichord).

John Rutter Blow, blow, thou winter wind Vocal score Forces or Category: SATB (with divisions) & piano/small orchestra Orchestration: 2fl, hp, harpsichord, strings John Rutter Anniversary Edition for SATB (with divisions) and piano or small orchestra This setting of a song from Act II of Shakespeare's As You Like It was originally published as part of John Rutter's cycle of six choral settings with small orchestra When Icicles Hang.

Full score for ST or SAT soloists SATB chorus and Orchestra. Ouverture Recitative - From harmony from heav'nly harmony Chorus - From harmony from heav'nly harmony Air (Soprano) - What passion cannot music raise and quell? Air (Tenor) and Chorus - The trumpet's loud clangour La Marche Air (Soprano) - The soft complaining flute Air (Alto) - The soft complaining flute Air (Tenor or Soprano 2) - Sharp violins proclaim Air (Soprano) - But oh! what art can teach? Air (Soprano) - Orpheus could lead the savage race Recitative (Soprano) - But bright Cecilia rais'd thewonder high'r Soprano and Chorus - As from the pow'r of sacred lays   Instrumentation   Flute 2 Oboes 2 Bassoon 2 Trumpets Timpani Strings Continuo (Harpsichord Organ and optional Lute) Includes performance instruction and extensive preface by the editor Donald Burrows.