Easy Quartets
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Shipping Policy- Editor: László Zempléni
- Format: Score & Set of Parts
- Instrumentation: Chamber Ensemble
- ISMN:
- Size: 9.1 x 11.9 inches
- Pages: 76
Description
The volumes in this new series contain duos, trios and quartets, their degree of difficulty ranging from easy through intermediate to advanced. Every piece is a transcription or an arrangement, since in editing the volumes our primary concern was to provide a collection of valuable and interesting compositions, as freely variable as possible as regards instrumentation, for music school students and also for adults who make music for their own pleasure. The range and pitch of the parts enable the works to be performed on any required or possible combination of the given instruments.
In the Easy quartets volume, in addition to independent movements a number of works can be found that can be performed together to form suites. Thus from short movements that can also be used separately cycles may be formed which can enliven a little domestic concert, an instrument demonstration or the programme of a performance for a festive occasion. Besides sequences of Renaissance dances, arrangements of Bach chorales, choral works and classical dances, the varied content also includes Romantic movements suitable for enjoyable domestic music-making.
Contents:
1. Gervaise, Claude: Three dances (Bransle, Almande, Bransle gay)(Troisieme livre de danceries, 1556)
2. Waissel, Matthäus: Three Polish dances (Tabulatura alerley künstlicher Preambulen..., 1591)
3. Rossi, Salamone: Sinfonia (Il primo libro delle sinfonie et gagliarde, 1607)
4. Albert, Heinrich: Song ('Die Lust hat mich gezwungen')
5. Schmikerer, Josef Abraham: Menuet (Suite - Ouverture - No. 5, Zodiaci musici, 1698)
6. Bach, Johann Sebastian: Two choralies ('Werde munter, mein gemüte', BWV 55, No. 5, 'Hast du denn, Jesu dein Angesicht', BWV 57, No. 8)
7. Schulz, Johann Abraham Peter: New year song ('Das Jahres letzte Stunde')
8. Two Hungarian dances from the 18th century (Linus Dance Collection, arr. by L. Zempléni)
9. Beethoven, Ludwig van: German dance (12 deutsche Tänze, WoO 13, No. 10)
10. Silcher, Friedrich: Two German folk songs ('Das Lieben bringt gross Freud', 'Die drei Röselein')
11. Schubert, Franz: Three dances (Valse noble, 12 Valses nobles, D 969, No. 1, Écossaise, 8 Écossaises, D 529, No. 2, Deutscher Tanz, 12 deutsche Tänze, D 420, No. l)
12. Schumann, Robert: A chorale (Album für die Jugend, Op. 68, No. 4)
13. Berens, Hermann: Allegro (50 Piano Pieces for Beginners, Op. 70, No. 45)
14. Humperdinck, Engelbert: Evening song ('Es ist so still geworden')
15. Majkapar, Samuel: In the garden (Biriulki, Op. 28, No. 1)
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.
Digital Download
Digital, PDF version of the score.
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