Edition no.: BA 10700-90ISMN: 9790006542161Editor: Heinrich, ArtieArranger: Köhs, AndreasLanguage(s) of work: English, Italian, GermanLanguage(s) of text: German, EnglishProduct format: Piano reduction, Urtext editionHandel set the myth about the love of the shepherd Acis for the sea nymph Galatea from Ovid's 'Metamorphoses' a total of three times: in the cantata 'Aci, Galatea e Polifemo' HWV 72 (1708), the masque 'Acis and Galatea' HWV 49a (1718) and finally the pasticcio-like serenata 'Acis and Galatea' HWV 49b (1732) of which the original version is now made available in its complete form for the first time.A particular charm is provided by the use of two languages in the serenata. The work was originally conceived in English, as was required for the first performance. However, Handel's Italian singers were criticised for their poor command of English, ' so in the end, many numbers were sung in Italian.The extensive appendix to the vocal score includes the additional arias and newly composed movements for the versions used in the 1734 and 1736 performances.- Urtext edition based on the 'Halle Handel Edition'- English and Italian original text with singable German translation- Extensive foreword in two languages (Ger/Eng)- Clear, straightforward piano reduction

Standard Version with sung recitatives-Although almost unanimously condemned by contemporary Parisian critics for its overt sexuality and graphic final scene Carmen ultimately reached the public in a way that perhaps no other opera has. Bizet's aim (with Meilhac andHalevy who wrote the libretto) had been to transform the flaccid moralistic bourgeois genre of opéra comique into a more sophisticated type of staged work and he seems to have suceeded in Carmen. Each character has a musicalsignificance and a unique expressive idiom the ultimate example being the dangerous exotic sensual Carmen herself depicted by an exotic and sinewy chromatic motive that also implies the insurmountable power of fate. In aclassic plot device she is contrasted with the 'good girl' of the opera Micaela whose main aria is set in the ternary form of the elevated bel canto French Grand Opera aria to imply her traditionally 'ladylike' retiring nature.Don José's musical styles reflect different levels in his descent from dutiful soldier to the underworld of obsession.This is the Schirmer edition of the Libretto in the original French with an English translation by Ruthand Thomas Martin.

Monteverdi's opera 'L'Orfeo', based on the legend of Thracian singer Orpheus and his love of Eurydice, is a masterpiece of musical declamation and ornamentation. It was first performed during the 1607 carnevale in the 'Palazzo Ducale' in Mantua.When an edition remains true to its sources, this certainly does not mean that it is not also practical to use, as is demonstrated in this Bärenreiter edition of Monteverdi's 'L'Orfeo'. Edited by Rinaldo Alessandrini, the new publication follows the Bärenreiter edition of Monteverdi's 'Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria'.Two contemporary prints of 'L'Orfeo' from the years 1609 and 1615 have been passed down to us. Four copies of each of these prints still survive today in public libraries. The later print includes many corrections to the earlier edition and was accordingly used as the primary source for this Bärenreiter edition. However, when solving musical problems the editor frequently follows the more coherent style of the earlier print. The numerous interesting variants, not only between the two editions but also amongst the eight surviving copies, are listed in the critical commentary.This edition of 'L'Orfeo' offers in addition to Monteverdi's somewhat sparse original figures also figures added to the bass line by the editor. The continuo player should, however, feel free to follow his own judgment. The notation has been, when necessary, adapted to suit modern practice, for example with regard to the clefs. The sections that were originally written in 'chiavetta' have been transposed a fifth lower. In the appendix these sections also appear in their original notation in facsimile as well as transposed a fourth lower.- Detailed introduction by the editor (Ital/Eng/Ger) on the work's genesis and performance practice- Comprehensive critical commentary (Eng) in the score- Idiomatic piano reductionEdition no.: BA 8793-90ISMN: 9790006533121Composer / Author: Monteverdi, ClaudioTitle: L'Orfeo Favola in musica in one prologue and five actsDetailed instrumentation: Soprano solo (7), Tenor solo (4), Bass solo (3), Mixed choir: SSATTB, Male choir: TTBBB, OrchestraLibrettist: Striggio, Alessandro (junior)Editor: Alessandrini, RinaldoForeword / Introduction: Alessandrini, RinaldoProduct format: Piano reduction, Urtext editionLanguage(s) of work: ItalianLanguage(s) of text: German, Italian, EnglishPublisher: BärenreiterBinding: PaperbackPrint run: 1st printing 2012Pages / Format: XIV, 143 S. - 27,0 x 19,0 cmWeight: 428 g

Having a rather idealistic view of England and the English people King Paramount of the south sea island of Utopia decides that his people should adopt all English customs and fashions and that the kingdom should become a company limited.Utopia Limited or The Flowers Of Progress is a Savoy Opera with music by Arthur Sullivan and Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. It was the second-to-last of Gilbert and Sullivan's fourteen collaborations premiering on October 7 1893 for a run of 245 performances.Available here is the vocal score of the Opera.

Messiah occupies a unique position in Handel’s work. Even if it does not represent the absolute zenith several other oratorios could challenge it in this respect its strongly universal character and directness of expression which appeal to men of all creeds make it the most renowned work in the whole of the composer’s monumental output.That this oratorio is unquestionably a work of individual character is shown by all its features: its material which presents liturgical traditions alongside popular elements; its structure which combines an ever-changing variety of elements from opera cantata concerto and anthem; its musicalorganization which at once unifies and dramatically juxtaposes the various styles. All are united in an extraordinary manner with great artistry most accomplished technique and superb invention.Urtext of the Halle Handel EditionFull score and performance material (BA4012) vocal score (BA4012-73 English; BA4012-90 English-German) and study score format 22.5 x 16.5cm (TP175) available for sale.

Opera in two Acts-W. A. Mozart's Don Giovanni. Vocal Opera score. In response to customer demand vocal scores of Edward Dent’s widely used English translations of the Mozart Da Ponte Operas have been newly re-printed on large format easy to read glare-free cream paper. High quality sewn lay-flat binding ensures that the pages stay comfortably open on the Piano music stand to aid singers pianists and conductors alike.

Libretto for Bedrich Smetana's comic Opera The Bartered Bride. This edition contains English only and was translated by Tony Harrison.

Opera in 2 Acts (Italian text) Detailed Indexes and Synopses in English Italian French and German

Description Christoph Willibald Gluck: Orpheus And Euridice (Vocal Score) Gluck's 'Orfeo et Euridice' is a noble and grand opera based on the Greek myth. This is the Schirmer edition of the Vocal Score, with English words by Walter Ducloux. Songlist Orphee Et Euridice Orpheus And Euridice

Description Giacomo Puccini: Tosca (Vocal Score) In 'Tosca', Puccini explored the dark side of human emotion, a marked change from the late-Romantic sentimentality of 'La Boheme'. This is the Schirmer edition of the Vocal Score and contains an English Songlist Tosca