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Features 457 of Beethoven's most candid letters dealing with such topics as his deafness, his declining health, other composers and their influence, and his own work. Includes 15 illustrations.

For anyone who loves to sing the great old songs, knows the melodies, but has trouble remembering some or all of the words, help is at hand in this extremely useful and unique compendium of popular song lyrics.Included are the complete lyrics for 500 well-known songs from many sources: folk songs,...

Published between 1882 and 1898, this definitive collection compiles all the extant ballads with all known variants and features the Child's commentary for each work. Volume II includes Parts III & IV of the original set — ballads 54–113: "Sir Patrick Spens," "Johnie Scot," "Child Maurice," "Fair Margaret and Sweet William," more.

Often regarded as the father of piano technique, Clementi was the first composer to achieve the fully matured piano sonata of the late Classic period. This edition includes all 12 of the splendid miniature sonatas — so-called sonatinas — that comprise Clementi's Opp. 36, 37, and 38. Musicians...

Mathilde Marchesi (1821–1913) was probably the most renowned singing teacher of the late nineteenth century. Herself the pupil of the great Manuel Garcia the Second and the associate of the unsurpassable divas of the middle nineteenth century, she also linked the traditional bel canto teaching method...

Mozart's 1787 masterpiece, Don Giovanni is considered by many to be his greatest opera. It is among the most often performed operas the world over, essential to the repertoire of every singer. This complete vocal score is ideal for rehearsals, study and concert performances. It is the lowest-priced vocal score edition now available. Features the Italian text.

"La Bohème is perhaps Puccini's most nearly perfect opera." — Hughes, Famous Puccini Operas. It has long been one of the world's most beloved musical works — an instantly enchanting blend of charm, warmth, gaiety, and pathos, brought to vibrant life by Puccini's sparkling, lighthearted...

"Altogether, a sensitive and tasteful document." — Library Journal A series of themed essays rather than a traditional biography, this profile of the Polish composer and virtuoso pianist is the work of a legendary conductor and performer. Alfred Cortot taught at the Paris Conservatory...

Russian composer and pianist Scriabin is best known for his perfectly spun miniatures. This volume collects his finest pieces, the complete etudes and preludes for the solo piano. Chopinesque works include the 12 etudes from Op. 8 and the 24 Preludes, Op. 11; Preludes, Opp. 33 and 48; and the Etudes, Op. 42.

The very best of Bach for harpsichord, piano, and other keyboard instruments. This affordable edition includes English Suites, French Suites, 6 Partitas, Goldberg Variations, 2-Part Inventions, and 3-Part Sinfonias. Faithfully reprinted from the authoritative Bach-Gesellschaft edition.

In his piano works especially, Erik Satie (1866–1925) was a witty musical caricaturist. The eccentric French composer loved to satirize academic rules in general and the impressionistic titles of Debussy's compositions in particular, giving his own works such surrealistic names as Pieces in Pear...

All piano music except Sonatas, Dances, and a few unfinished pieces. Contains Wanderer, Impromptus, Moments Musicals, Variations, Scherzi, etc. Breitkopf & Härtel edition.

As the "social anchor" in middle-class homes of the nineteenth century, the piano was simultaneously an elegant piece of drawing-room furniture, a sign of bourgeois prosperity, and a means of introducing the young to music. In this admirably balanced and leisurely account of the popular instrument,...

Outstanding collection of musical examples — chants, motets, chansons, madrigals, more — illustrating the general course of musical style from the early Middle Ages to the mid-18th century. Works by Lassus, Josquin des Prez, Schutz, Handel, Bach, many others. Notes identify place of composition in history of music and suggest useful methods of analysis.