Carl Maria von Weber's fame rests mainly on ?Der Freischütz'. The unprecedented success of this opera overshadowed all his other works and contributed to their increasing fall into oblivion. Certain works such as ?Preciosa', ?Oberon', and ?Euryanthe', the overtures, solo concertos and piano sonatas, the lieder and chamber works enjoyed great popularity and were widely known in Germany and abroad as late as the second half of the 19th century. However, any chance of a revival of Weber's influential and substantial oeuvre was wasted in the 1920s, when a complete edition - begun by Hans Joachim Moser and with potential contributors including Wilhelm Kempff, Hans Pfitzner, Max von Schillings, Fritz Stein and Richard Strauss - failed after the third volume.Ever since there have been numerous attempts to restart a complete edition of Weber's works, but as this kind of project would have required the co-operation of scholars from both sides of the inter-German border, the political situation after 1945 was not conducive to any such enterprise. Careful negotiations led to the first tangible steps in the 1980s. The intention, right from the beginning, was to place Weber's work in context, and not to separate his musical output from his influential work as a writer, critic and organiser in the musical field, but to publish his compositions together with his letters, diaries and other literary output as the best way to document the cross-fertilisation between his musical, literary and practical activities.Since the German re-unification both working-parties concerned - at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, and at the Musikwissenschaftliches Seminar, Detmold/Paderborn - have co-operated on the complete edition of the musical works (c. 45 volumes in 10 series: sacred music - cantatas, odes and other occasional works - stage works - lieder and vocal works - orchestral works - chamber music - music for piano - piano reductions - miscellanea, arrangements and orchestrations - works of doubtful attribution). The diaries (6-8 vols.) are edited in Berlin and the letters (8-10 vols.) and other writings (2 vols.) in Detmold. This complete edition aims to be a reliable basis of scholarly debate as well as for the authentic performance practice of Carl Maria von Weber's music. Conforming to the standards of recent historico-critical editions, the textual material will be based on all available authentic sources, accompanied by a detailed documentation of the genesis and a list of variants for each work. The musicological importance of the works will be evaluated by placing them in their historical context, the presentation of their genesis, history and Critical Commentaries. The letters, writings and diaries will be treated as inter-related and relevant to each other in the commentaries, therefore readers should benefit from a wealth of concise information and cross-references. / Score

Celebrating the Miracle of Christmas-From the inspired pen of Joseph Martin comes a new sacred work that will truly warm the hearts of all who hear it. Filled with classic carols as well as newly composed anthems this hopeful work is both familiar and fresh drawingthe congregation close with brilliant orchestrations and poetic narrations. This joyous Christmas gift shines new light upon the miracles surrounding the birth of Jesus. Unforgettable! A full line of support products are availableto help enable churches of every size to enjoy this outstanding new seasonal offering. Support products include a brilliant orchestration by Brant Adams in traditional format or on the exciting ?print-your-own? iPrintCD-ROM or use the outstanding StudioTrax CD. Shorten your learning time by using the RehearsalTrax CDs.

Available for the first time! The Lord's Prayer by Albert Hay Malotte is now available in the key of C with a recorded accompaniment available on CD and orchestra score and parts. Ideal for church and sacred concertperformance. Available for SATB SAB SSA and 2-Part. ChoirTrax CD available. Orchestral Pak also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30

Unabridged score of composer's last opera, renowned for splendid music and glowing orchestration. Deeply personal treatment of the legend of the Holy Grail, themes of sacred and profane love, innocence and purity, remorse and sexual renunciation. Reprint of authoritative C. F. Peters edition, including list of characters and contents in both German and English.

Suk, Josef Meditation on the Old Czech Hymn St Wenceslas for String Quartet op. 35a Josef Suk played second violin in the Bohemian String Quartet. Since 1914 the ensemble was obliged to perform the Austrian national anthem at the opening of every concert. Suk decided to supplement this obligatory piece with a work inspired by the ancient sacred Bohemian 'St. Wenceslas' hymn. The hymn's message ' a plea for the well-being of the Czech people, directed at their patron saint ' was immediately understood by the audience. The Bohemian String Quartet performed this single-movement Meditation for the first time on 27 September 1914; the premiere of the version for string orchestra followed on 22 November 1914, played by the Czech Philharmonic. That same year the piece was published by Fr. A. Urbánek together with arrangements for piano and organ. This first Urtext edition, prepared by the Suk scholar Zdenek Nouza, is published in two scorings, one for string quartet (BA 9583; study score TP 583) and another for string orchestra (BA 9584). The orchestral version differs in some details and has an added part for double bass. ' First Urtext edition Edition no. TP 583 ISMN 9790260107809 Editor Nouza, Zdenek Language(s) of text Czech, English, German Product format Study score, Urtext edition Binding Stapled Pages / Format XI, 6 S. - 22,5 x 16,5 cm

Consort Orchestra (CD-ROM)-Consort Orchestra (CD-ROM/includes score and parts for flute (penny whistle) violin cello guitar piano and percussion): The soaring beauty of traditional folk music and Gaelic-inspired original songs permeates this collection with fresh sounds and expressive words. From lilting dance-like songs of praise to noble hymn tunes that encourage and motivate this gathering of sacred songs provides a great variety of styles tempos and usages. Decorated with optional acoustic instruments and driven by well-crafted piano parts these anthems are designed to work for choirs of any size. Catch the wave of enthusiasm for this ancient musical culture and bring a refreshing spirit ofworship into your ministry! Songs include: Celtic Praise Song - In the Valley Flows a River - The Master Has Come - A Celtic Hosanna - Come to the Upper Room - Here is Love - Celtic Alleluia - Not I But Christ - A Celtic Blessing. Score and parts for flute (penny whistle) violin cello guitar piano and percussion.

These four splendid anthems were composed for the coronation of George II in October 1727 and have since retained a position at the heart of the English choral tradition. The popular anthem Zadok the Priest has been performed at all subsequent coronations and Handel's other contributions to the royal occasion - Let thy hand be strengthened  The King shall rejoice and My heart is inditing - have the same majestic grandeur with affecting contrasts between different sections of the sacred texts. The editor Clifford Bartlett has corrected various inconsistencies in Handel's score and completedetails of sources and editorial method additional performance notes and a critical commentary are included.

Sacred Cantata-Diese Weihnachtskantate von Georg Philipp Telemann entstanden für eine Aufführung im Jahre 1759 gehört nach Worten Karl Wilhelm Ramlers zu den schönsten Weihnachtsmusiken des 18. Jahrhunderts. Sie wartet mit festlichem Trompetenglanz und anrührenden Cho