This volume reproduces, from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition, three of Brahms' great orchestral favorites. Editor's commentary in German and English.
Complete score of Beethoven's only opera in one affordable volume, including all spoken German dialogue. Beethoven's genius for orchestration is combined with the drama of the human voice in choruses,
Written during the years 1905 to 1912, this evocative orchestral triptych expresses the national characters of three countries. Iberia is scored with Spanish castanets and tambourines. It is accompani
Hailed as a masterpiece since its premiere, Dvorak's Stabat Mater reflects the personal grief that the composer experienced upon the deaths of his children while writing this piece. Based upon the tra
"Three little maids from school are we," "The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra-la," many other charming melodies from ever-popular operetta. Newly edited, full-score performing edition by Ephraim
Considered by some as Verdi's finest composition, this highly dramatic work combines original melodies with liturgical strains in a tour de force of melodic invention, absolute technical mastery, and
This outstanding volume features a rich selection of the composer's greatest overtures: Idomeneo (K.366); The Abduction from the Seraglio (K.384); The Marriage of Figaro (K.492); Don Giovanni (K.527);
Audiences around the world have enjoyed this operatic masterpiece for over 100 years. Massenet's classic work is now available in an attractive, inexpensive edition of the complete score, reproduced f
Masterpiece of lush and brilliant orchestration is a work of considerable emotional depth in which the initial series of elegant waltzes are transformed into what Ravel describes as "a fantastic, fata
Operatic masterpiece tells the tragic story of two lovers, a Roman consul and a Druid high priestess against a background of war and national entanglements. Noted for its long melodic lines, purity of
Mascagni's most successful opera, Cavalleria Rusticana is a tempestuous drama of adultery and revenge set in a remote Italian village. Its earthy passions, bold confrontational scenes and richly melod
One of Verdi's most popular operas, an exciting, deeply moving musical drama set in the intoxicating demi-monde of mid-19th century Paris, and long admired for the lyric beauty of its arias and ensemb
Verdi's great gift to grand opera, performed at the Metropolitan more than any other opera. A magnificent combination of high drama, stage spectacle and a musical score that is one of the glories of o
Authoritative full-score edition of the oratorio that is the best known, most beloved, most performed large-scale musical work in the English-speaking world. Perhaps the finest artistic expression of
Exactingly reproduced from the authoritative Breitkopf & Hartel edition, this superb full-score edition offers music lovers a rare opportunity to study and follow performances of this great comic
The full orchestral and vocal score of what is perhaps the world's favorite opera, in the grand opera version most commonly performed today, complete with the recitatives by Ernest Guiraud added after
Definitive full-score edition — unavailable elsewhere — of great orchestral masterpiece. Ravel's rich musical setting of a Greek fable by Longus is reprinted here from the original French
Definitive original edition of the 20th-century classic: Stravinsky's score for the Ballets Russes masterpiece Petrushka, the bizarre tale of three dancing puppets brought to life. First produced in
Great operatic masterpiece reprinted complete and unabridged from rare, limited and numbered full-score edition (for solo voice, chorus and orchestra), approved by Strauss. Published by AdolphFurstner
Brahms' greatest, most ambitious vocal work is?a masterpiece of choral music that is now one of the most performed and recorded works in the repertoire of religious music. Reprinted in full score, inc
Six of Beethoven's most studied, performed, and recorded trios include Op. 70, No. 1 in D Major (Ghost) and Op. 97 in B-flat Major (Archduke). This authoritative edition is reprinted in full score for
Unabridged score of composer's last opera, renowned for splendid music and glowing orchestration. Deeply personal treatment of the legend of the Holy Grail, themes of sacred and profane love, innocenc
Composer's penultimate opera displays a mastery of orchestration, harmony and vocal writing that ranks it as an undisputed masterpiece of the form. Reproduced from the authoritative Ricordi edition, t
Complete score of Beethoven's only opera in?one affordable volume, including all spoken German dialogue. Beethoven's genius for orchestration is combined with the drama of the human voice in choruses,
Unabridged score of great symphonic suite, masterpiece of "program" music imbued with shimmering Near Eastern moods, inventive and brilliant effects, luxuriant melody. Unaltered republication of editi
This edition of Wagner's magnificent lyric opera reproduces the original 1845 full orchestral and vocal score as slightly amended in 1847. Included is the ballet music for Act One written for the 1861
Of the four works in the Ring cycle, Gotterdammerung is perhaps the grandest and most sweeping of all. Wagner began composing the musical drafts of Gotterdammerung in 1869. Five years later, the work
A striking display of musical atmospheric color based on the Oscar Wilde play, Salome was Strauss' first great operatic success, and now ranks among the seminal works of 20th-century music-drama. This
Complete, unabridged orchestral score of immensely popular, often recorded work. One of Verdi's finest compositions — called by some his greatest opera — the "Requiem" is scored for 4 solo voices (sop
Composed for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, The Rite of Spring premiered in 1913 to a near-riot. The most famous musical work of the 20th century, this brilliant and uncompromising masterpiece changed t
(Jazz Publications). Epitaph , written for a 31-piece ensemble, was the masterwork of composer/bassist Charles Mingus. The extended suite is comprised of multiple movements reflecting a wealth of com
Described by the composer as a "study in gray painting," this three-movement work exemplifies the aural impressionism that has become synonymous with Debussy's name. Shaded by his unique orchestral pa
(Opera). Ricordi is proud to present the first titles in their new series of orchestral scores featuring engaging images (from Casa Ricordi's historical archives) and synopses in Italian, English, Fre
(Opera). Ricordi is proud to present the first titles in their new series of orchestral scores featuring engaging images (from Casa Ricordi's historical archives) and synopses in Italian, English, Fre
Miniature score version, reprinted from an authoritative edition, of Mozart's final work. A majestic combination of orchestra, chorus, and four soloists combined into a deeply moving, elegiac work of
Complete, authoritative score of perennial favorite. Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy, Waltz of the Flowers, March of the Wooden Soldiers, and much more. ". . . the melodic invention is charming." —
