Facsimile reprint of his biography. Translated from German into English and this edition originally published in 1865. NB. This is 2 vols in one book.

From 1823-1826, Beethoven composed a series of string quartets which are now recognized as some of the masterworks of this genre. These quartets show Beethoven at his height as a composer, with composition occurring during the same timeframe as his Ninth Symphony. This collection includes the five late quartets (Op. 127, 130, 131, 132, & 135) as well as the Grosse Fuge (Op. 134).

Recordings are now the primary way we hear classical music, especially the more abstract styles of "absolute" instrumental music. In this original, provocative book, Arved Ashby argues that recording technology has transformed our understanding of art music. Contesting the laments of nostalgic critics, Ashby sees recordings as socially progressive and instruments of a musical vernacular, but also finds that recording and absolute music actually involve similar notions of removing sound from context. He takes stock of technology's impact on classical music, addressing the questions at the heart of the issue. This erudite yet concise study reveals how mechanical reproduction has transformed classical musical culture and the very act of listening, breaking down aesthetic and generational barriers and mixing classical music into the soundtrack of everyday life.

Musical score to Bailero (for Solo Voice, unaccompanied), by avant-garde composer Dawn K. Williams, which may be sung by any voice type. Partly sung into a megaphone to depict echoes across mountains, the piece combines newly-composed music with quotation of the Auvergne folksong by the same name. The Occitan text, an exchange between two shepherds, appears both unaltered and in rearranged phonemes. Includes program note, text translation, performer instructions, and full-color photograph of the composer performing the piece. Difficulty level: Virtuosic. Duration: 20 minutes. - COMPOSER AUTHORIZED SCORE - www.dawnkwilliams.com

Today's most famous cellists as well as up-and-coming talents are subjects of this extraordinary photographic reportage book. For years, Uta Ssse-Krause took pictures at festivals, workshops, competitions, rehearsals and concerts of performing cellists, newly discovered and established leading musicians. Her photographs capture the individuality of each cellist; all the photographs were taken live without any posing. This collection was taken from her own photo archives, and these were selected for their absolute authenticity ? portraying faces as the mirror of musical sentiment. As different as each cellist's state of mind may be, they all have one thing in common: unconditional dedication to their play.

Wagner's Siegfried Idyll (WWV 103) represents one of the few non-operatic works created by Wagner. This work for small orchestra was originally composed for his second wife, Cosima, and was originally performed on her birthday, with Wagner waking her to the theme.

Viennese composer, pianist and renowned teacher Carl Czerny (1791-1857) wrote more than a thousand works, including masses, operas, orchestral, chamber and piano works. But his fame rests on his many studies and exercises for the piano. These are new editions, newly engraved, with introductory articles in English, for the moderately advanced pianist, in progressive order of difficulty.

Beethoven followed in the footsteps of Haydn, father of the string quartet, and created what is now regarded as one of the finest collections of masterworks in the string quartet genre. From the early quartets, reminiscent of some of Mozart's quartets, to the soaring and emotional late quartets, these works have become favorites of both performers and audiences around the world. This collections includes the full scores for all 16 string quartets as well as the Grosse Fuge. Early String Quartets: String Quartet No. 1 in F Major (Op. 18, No. 1) String Quartet No. 2 in G Major (Op. 18, No. 2) String Quartet No. 3 in D Major (Op. 18, No. 3) String Quartet No. 4 in C minor (Op. 18, No 4) String Quartet No. 5 in A Major (Op. 18, No. 5) String Quartet No. 6 in Bb Major (Op. 18, No. 6) Middle String Quartets: String Quartet No. 7 in F Major (Op. 59, No. 1) String Quartet No. 8 in E minor (Op. 59, No. 2) String Quartet No. 9 in C Major (Op. 59, No. 3) String Quartet No. 10 in Eb Major "Harp" (Op. 74) String Quartet No. 11 in F minor "Serioso" (Op. 95) Late String Quartets: String Quartet No. 12 in Eb Major (Op. 129) String Quartet No. 13 in Bb Major (Op. 130) String Quartet No. 14 in C# minor (Op. 131) String Quartet No. 15 in A minor (Op. 132) String Quartet No. 16 in F Major (Op. 135) Grosse Fuge (Op. 133)

Paul Marie Theodore Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931), was a composer and teacher. He initially read law and then moved to music. He studied under Cesar Franck at the Conservatoire de Paris. He co-founded the Schola Cantorum in 1894.

This work (Op. 59, No. 2) is one of the Razumovsky Quartets originally published in 1806. The second movement of the quartet gives us a hint of what is to come in the Op. 132 quartet with its hymn-like quality, while the third movement includes a "Theme Russe" also used by Mussorgsky in Boris Gudunov. This theme is thought to have been given to Beethoven by Razumovsky to use in the quartet. Beethoven did so with humorous results. This edition is a pocket score of the quartet, designed for easy use in rehearsals and transport in your case, or for studying of the work.

(Misc). Apart from the technical aspect that is to the fore, Hosokawa also opens the listener's eyes to the soft Impressionist color of Japanese poetry: a cherry blossom celebration, a lullaby-and again and again an approach to the sound of the koto, the traditional Japanese zither.

Beethoven's Opus 59, Number 2 is the first of three quartets written for a commission by Prince Andreas Razumovsky, who was Russian Ambassador to Vienna at the time. The work comes just six years after the last of Beethoven's early quartets, yet shows a significant difference in style - and in length, with performance times of over 40 minutes common for the quartet. This edition is a Pocket Score, designed for ease of use in rehearsals or in studying the work. Its compact size allows for easy transport in your case.

Opus 59, No. 3 is the last of the three Rasumovsky Quartets written by Beethoven on the commission of Prince Andreas Razumovsky. The other two quartets in this series feature a specified Russian theme (Theme Russe) in the work, while this work does not. Many have looked to the second movement of the quartet as a Russian movement - with decidedly different tonal qualities than were common to Beethoven's work at the time. This edition is a Pocket Score, designed for ease of use in rehearsals or in studying the work. Its compact size makes it perfect for carrying in your case.

Dubois' oratorio was given its premiere on Good Friday (April 19), 1867 at glise de la Madeleine in Paris under the composer's direction. Although first published in 1886 by Georges Hartmann of Paris, the vocal score presented here is a digitally enhanced reprint of the one first produced in 1899 by G. Schirmer of New York, with an English translation beneath the original Latin text by Theodore Baker (1851-1934). This score has been carefully reviewed, with measure numbers and rehearsal letters added. It is now completely compatible with the widely available full score and orchestral parts issued by Edwin F. Kalmus. The large (A4) size makes it particularly easy to read for choruses both at both professional and community levels.

Beethoven's early string quartets (Opus 18), were written between 1798 and 1800 and quickly became part of the standard string quartet repertoire. This is the Performer's Edition of the quartets, with clean print and easy to read markings designed for the performer.

This is a facsimile reprint of the edition printed by Thomas Este, circa 1587.

This is a facsimile of the original 1776 edition, not the Victorian reprint. This is volume 2 of 5. See other ISBN entries for the other 4 volumes.

This is a facsimile of the original 17776 edition, not the Victorian reprint. This is volume 3 of 5. See other ISBN entries for the other 4 volumes.

This is a facsimile of the orignal 1776 edition, not the Victorian reprint. This is volume 4 of 5. See other entries for the other 4 volumes.