Cadenzas For Concertos For Piano And Orchestra Nos 1 2 3 And 4

Contents: Schulhoff's cadenzas for the first movements of Beethoven's Piano Concertos Nos. 1-4, and for the third movement of Concerto No. 4. With a preface in German, English and French. Schulhoff composed these cadenzas in 1923 while in Berlin.

This collection of cadenzas from Beethoven's concertos for piano and orchestra includes three from Concerto No. 1, one from Concerto No. 2, one from Concerto No. 3, and three from Concerto No. 4, as well as several others taken from the Violin Concerto and from Mozart's Concerto in D Major.

This guide to Mozart's two most popular piano concertos--the D minor, K. 466, and the C major, K. 467 (the so-called "Elvira Madigan")--presents the historical background of the works, placing them within the context of Mozart's compositional and performance activities at a time when his reputation as both composer and pianist was at its peak. The special nature of the concerto, as both a form and genre, is explored through a selective survey of some of the approaches that various critics have taken in discussing Mozart's concertos. The concluding chapter discusses a wide range of issues of interest to modern performers.

Ambitious in scale, highly original in both content and design, these popular works exhibit Brahms's mastery of the concerto. Reproduced from an authoritative source; perfect for rehearsals and recitals.

Two popular pieces include the 1860 full orchestra revision of Serenade No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11; and Brahms s 1875 revision of Serenade No. 2 in A Major, Op. 16. Authoritative early editions. Instrumentation. "

Volume II of this critically acclaimed three-part collection features introductory text and performance notes to 30 Scarlatti sonatas, from Sonata XXXI to Sonata LX. The works appear in chronological order and with Kirkpatrick numbers. This Urtext edition preserves the sonatas' original presentation, save for the addition of accidentals and the inversion of treble and bass clefs, in accordance with modern practices and ease of playing.

Rich selection spans the dawn of Italian opera through the late 19th century. Featured composers include Caccini, Rameau, Mozart, Beethoven, Rossini, Verdi, Bizet, and many others.

The composer's two-piano transcription of his famous symphony includes four additional works: Piano Sonata; Prélude élégiaque; Variations, interlude et final sur un théme de Rameau; and La plainte, au loin, du faune.

Over 40 pieces, many difficult to find elsewhere, including harpsichord toccatas, Capriccio on the Departure of His Most Beloved Brother, 6 Little Preludes, more. Breitkopf & Härtel edition.