Classical Opera category: 1804 books

Like George Frideric Handel, Johann Christoph Pepusch (1667-1752) was an 18th century German composer who lived and worked in London. He composed church music, concertos and sonatas with continuo.  This is a collection of six of his wonderful sonatas for recorder.

Eleven solos transcribed for mandolin in notation and tablature. Includes works by Corelli, Handel, Telemann, Bach and others.

Volume 1 includes Capriccio, Op. 5; Sonata, Op. 6; Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14; Variations Serieuses, Op. 54, more.

In this staple of the orchestral repertoire, Mendelssohn interprets the Reformation in symphonic terms, building to a powerful series of variations on Martin Luther's confessional chorale, Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (A Mighty Fortress Is Our God). This miniature score is reproduced from an authoritative...

Mendelssohn's Lieder Ohne Worte, or "Songs without Words," is among the most loved, most played collections in the Romantic piano repertoire. Reproduced from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition, this volume contains all of these popular compositions—more than 40 pieces, including such favorites...

One of the most frequently performed of all choral works, this splendid oratorio unfolds in an inspired series of solo and choral passages filled with compelling drama and rich musical symbolism. Reprinted from an authoritative German edition, complete with both German and English texts.

Near-complete collection of great English composer's keyboard compositions, including the 8 suites, the core of his keyboard works. Also included are many miscellaneous one-movement pieces: airs, trumpet tunes (for harpsichord solo), grounds, preludes, dances, etc. Edited with a preface by noted music scholar William Barclay Squire.

The five Beethoven piano concertos have long been staples of the pianist's repertoire and are perennial favorites of concert audiences. Here in one convenient volume are all five, reproduced directly from the authoritative Breitkopf and Härtel edition, including most of the composer's own cadenzas. These...

Superb, highly authoritative editions (Henry Litolff's Verlag) of Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93, and Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125. Large, clear noteheads and wide margins for easy reading and study. Lists of instruments. Translation of vocal texts.

There's more to Beethoven than the great symphonies and sonatas, as this collection of smaller pieces attests. Reprinted from the authoritative Breitkopf and Härtel edition, it features 18 bagatelles, 3 rondos, and 12 ländlers and minuets. Popular and often-performed works include Rondo a Capriccio in G and Andante in F.

All 21 sets of Beethoven's variations, including the Diabelli Variations, Op. 120; 32 Variations in C Minor, the "Eroica" Variations, Op. 35; plus variations on themes by Dressler, Salieri, Sussmayr, Righini, other composers. Reprinted from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition.

As an influential and well-connected composer, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) had encountered, befriended, and collaborated with hundreds of people over his significant career. In Brahms and His World: A Biographical Dictionary, author Peter Clive provides extensive and up-to-date information on the...

Two of the composer's finest symphonies, reproduced from the authoritative Simrock edition. Symphony No. 6 in D is rich in themes, imbued with nationalistic coloring. Symphony No. 7 in D Minor, considered by many Dvorák's greatest achievement in the form, offers strong, concise development, great emotional depths and heroic spirit.

Edward Elgar’s The Dream Of Gerontius is a splendid oratorio for Mezzo-soprano, Tenor and Bass with Chorus and Orchestra. It is based on the epic poem, The Dream of Gerontius by John Henry Newman written in 1865.The original vocal score of Gerontius was actually printed before Elgar had even finalised...