Music by Black Composers: Joseph Bologne - Volume 3
Complete Keyboard Works
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- Composer: Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799)
- Editors: Eden Esters Brown, Douglas Jurs
- Instrumentation: Piano
- Size: 8.9 x 12.0 inches
Description
MBC's Complete Keyboard Works by Joseph Bologne is a groundbreaking publication that makes available for the first time the exemplary Classical-era solo piano repertoire by this composer of African descent. The project is a collaboration with piano pedagogues and editors, Eden Esters Brown and Douglas Jurs, following their discovery of the manuscript scores in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris. Bologne was an 18th-century composer who was born in 1745 on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe to an enslaved woman of Senegalese descent and a French sugar cane plantation owner. His father brought him to France when he was seven years old, and he grew up to be—among other things—one of the greatest fencers in the world, as well as a leading violinist, conductor, and composer in the Paris music scene.
Contents:
- Sonatina No. 9 in D Major
- Allegro in E-flat Major
- Sonata No. 10 in F Major
- Sonata No. 11 in C Major
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Music by Black Composers: Joseph Bologne - Volume 3
