At the dawn of the 19th century Beethoven struck out on new paths with his two opus 27 sonatas, each of which he called a 'sonata quasi una fantasia?. Both of them, in particular Sonata #2 which was later nicknamed the 'Moonlight Sonata?, were destined for immortality.Jonathan Del Mar, second to none in his knowledge of Beethoven's music,.has obtained new readings in this fastidious scholarly-critical edition of these well-known pieces. Spacious engraving and practical page turns ensure optimum pleasure for every pianist. A meticulously compiled Critical Commentary provides information on alternative readings and editorial decisions.- Scholarly-critical performance edition at the cutting edge of scholarship- Informative Introduction and notes on period performance practice (Ger/Eng)- Detailed Critical Commentary (Eng) / Piano

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN / JEFFRIES-HARRIS KATIE / MOO. VOCES8 present a dreamlike choral fantasia based on the first movement of Beethoven's famous Moonlight piano sonata. Particularly suitable for mixed ability choirs, this piece has been used by VOCES8 in many of their school workshops. The internationally-renowned British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. The celebration of diverse musical expression is central to the ensemble's ethos, and this is shown in their versatile concert programmes and innovative educational work. The VOCES8 singles series includes songs for which the group is particularly well known, in choral arrangements produced specifically for VOCES8. / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes et Piano

Ludwig Van Beethoven's Piano sonatas comprise a wealth of musical expression ranging from subdued and unpretentious to magnificently impassioned. Sonata quasi una Fantasi or Moonlight Sonata Op.27 No.2 is one of the most popular and most-often performed pieces ever written. Like many of Beethoven's works this sonata reflects the depth of his musical power. From its quiet yet moving beginning to its passionate finale it is easy to see why this piece is so popular.This complete version of the sonata has been edited by Willard A. Palmer and also contains a background to the piece and Beethoven's conventions and writing.

It was with the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven that the Classical Era reached its climax. Beethoven whose figure overshadows the whole of 19th century music was born in Bonn Germany in 1770 the son of a court musician.Beethoven wrote masterpieces in each of the musical genres practiced during his time among them are the 32 sonatas for piano. One of his most famous sonatas is No.14 the Moonlight Sonata. This piece works remarkably well on the guitar and utilizes the full range of the instrument.

In E-Flat Major / In C-Sharp Minor. Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. At the dawn of the 19th century Beethoven struck out on new paths with his two opus 27 sonatas, each of which he called a 'sonata quasi una fantasia”. Both of them, in particular Sonata no. 2 which was later nicknamed the 'Moonlight Sonata”, were destined for immortality. Jonathan Del Mar, second to none in his knowledge of Beethoven's music,.has obtained new readings in this fastidious scholarly-critical edition of these well-known pieces. Spacious engraving and practical page turns ensure optimum pleasure for every pianist. A meticulously compiled Critical Commentary provides information on alternative readings and editorial decisions. / Date parution : 2019-08-28/ Répertoire / Piano

Following the publication of the Moonlight Sonata and the Grande Sonate pathétique Wiener Urtext now present a new edition of the two Easy Sonatas Op. 49 by Ludwig van Beethoven. The score has been prepared using the very popular new edition of Beethoven?s collected Piano sonatas in the Wiener Urtext edition and supersedes the earlier edition UT50085.As Beethoven?s original manuscript version has not been preserved this edition is based upon the first edition published in 1805 and the most significant early reprints whose careful editing procedure has been a major influence on this edition. The printed music isdistinguished by its clarity legibility and reliable phrasing marks. Advice on performance by Leonard Hokanson provides stylistically appropriate suggestions for interpretation.

If you've ever felt compelled to play Flight of the Bumblebee on the 5-string banjo, this is the book for you!Challenging banjo transcriptions of classical masterpieces may seem like a humorous anachronism to some, but not for Italian master Claudio Parravicini, a conservatory graduate who, while majoring in French horn, always believed that the banjo was 'a virtuoso instrument capable of enriching any musical genre.”In the author's words, 'I chose the classical pieces in this book on the basis of how they might advance right and left-hand banjo technique and even refine the player's musical sensibility¦ Some pieces, like Flight of the Bumblebee will challenge yourability to play rapidly, while others like Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, are much slower, but will test your musical abilities in other ways. The other pieces in the book are: Prelude No. 2 in C minor and Inventions No. 4 and No. 6 by J. S. Bach, Flight of the Bumblebee by Korsakov, Perpetual Motion and Carnival of Venice by Paganini, and Toccata for Piano or Harpsichord by Paradisi. Classical Masterpieces for Banjo is written in tablature only in standard G tuning [gDGBD] using three-finger banjo technique in the traditional, melodic and single-string style. Each selection is guaranteed to further your technique and delight your audience, or simply expand your vision of what is possible on the 5-string banjo. If you've ever felt compelled to play Flight of the Bumblebee on the 5-string banjo, this is the book for you! Challenging banjo transcriptions of classical masterpieces may seem like a humorous anachronism to some, but not for Italian master Claudio Parravicini, a conservatory graduate who, while majoring in French horn, always believed that the banjo was 'a virtuoso instrument capable of enriching any musical genre.” In the author's words, 'I chose the classical pieces in this book on the basis of how they might advance right and left-hand banjo technique and even refine the player's musical sensibility… Some pieces, like Flight of the Bumblebee will challenge your ability to play rapidly, while others like Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, are much slower, but will test your musical abilities in other ways.” The other pieces in the book are: Prelude No. 2 in C minor and Inventions No. 4 and No. 6 by J. S. Bach, Flight of the Bumblebee by Korsakov, Perpetual Motion and Carnival of Venice by Paganini, and Toccata for Piano or Harpsichord by Paradisi. Classical Masterpieces for Banjo is written in tablature only in standard G tuning [gDGBD] using three-finger banjo technique in the traditional, melodic and single-string style. Each selection is guaranteed to further your technique and delight your audience, or simply expand your vision of what is possible on the 5-string banjo. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Classique / Date parution : 2019-05-27/ Tablatures / 5-String Banjo

This fifth volume in the Classical Piano Solos series features 19 original pieces from the masters, suitable for pianists at a Grade 5 standard.This series was compiled to correlate loosely with the Modern Course method and can be used to supplement any teaching method or situation. This volume features a mix of well-known pieces such as Beethoven's 'Moonlight? sonata (1st mvmt) and Rachmaninoff's famous C-sharp prelude, as well as lesser-known gems from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor ('They Will Not Lend Me a Child?), Anatoly Lyadov ('Prelude in B Minor?), and Rameau ('Les niais de Sologne?). All four main periods are represented.Editor's note: The final section of the Rachmaninoff prelude is presented on one visually-accessible page - the Chopin waltz (Op. 69/1) is based on original autographs rather than the oft-performed Fontana edition. / Piano

This collection contains 55 notable works by some of the world's best-known composers in the classical tradition. Spanning over 250 years, from Bach to Rachmaninoff, players can enjoy an inspiring journey through the history of classical music whilst learning to play these celebrated compositions. Short biographies are included for selected composers, allowing players to gain further insight into their lives and works.All the pieces in this book have been arranged in Easy Piano format in a considered and thoughtful fashion, retaining as much of the original musical substance as possible.Everybody's Favorite Easy Piano Pieces contains Massenet's Meditation from Thais, Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, Holst's Jupiter from The Planets, Debussy's Clair De Lune, Handel's The Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba, Grieg's Morning from Peer Gynt, Schubert's Death And The Maiden and many more of the greatest classical pieces ever composed. / Piano

Ludwig Van Beethoven's Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor Op.27 No.2 most famously known as the Moonlight Sonata is one of his most popular and well known solo piano works. This single sheet contains the opening movement Adagio sostenuto which is a very beautiful and gentle movement with an underlying intensity. This edition is a wonderful piece to add to the repertoire of any accomplished pianist. Edited by Christopher Griffin.

The Piano Bench Of Easy Classical Music is a tremendous piano collection containing 400 pages of great music literature, specially selected and edited for the developing pianist who loves classical music. Here you will find the world's favorite preludes, minuets, sonata movements, nocturnes, waltzes, gavottes, mazurkas, romantic short pieces, impressionistic works, and light classics- as well as themes from the great symphonies, chamber works, operas, and ballets by the master composers of the past four centuries. / Piano

Ultimate Piano Solos presents over 50 best-selling piano solos collected together for the first time in one book. Suitable for the intermediate piano player, it includes must-have Classical pieces such as Beethoven' s Moonlight Sonata, Satie' s Gymnopédie No.1 and Fauré' s Pavane, alongside modern classics from La La Land, Twilight and Final Fantasy soundtracks and songs arranged for piano from the likes of The Piano Guys, Ed Sheeran, Joni Mitchell, Birdy and Louis Armstrong./ Recueil / Piano

18 famous classical melodies and themes, arranged for diatonic and chromatic players. Includes: By the Beautiful Blue Danube · Clair De Lune · The Flight of the Bumble Bee · Gypsy Rondo · Moonlight Sonata · Surprise Symphony · The Swan (Le Cygne) · Waltz of the Flowers · and more, plus a guide to harmonica tablature. / Harmonica

Whether you fancy playing Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, funky jazz standards, the great film music of John Williams, or musicals by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this special anthology will deliver! All pieces are presented in our brand new, easy-to-read notation style, complete with fingering, chord symbols and lyrics where appropriate. Suitable for pianists of Grade 1 - 3 standard. / Piano