Mendelssohn-Mendelssohn: Musical Souvenirs for Piano
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- Composer: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
- Instrumentation: Piano
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- Pages: 48
Description
In association with the Mendelssohn House, Leipzig, Edition Peters proudly presents the Mendelssohn 'Souvenir' edition, containing a selection of piano works intended by Mendelssohn to be played in the home, as generations of amateur musicians since the 19th century have done — learning to appreciate and love this wonderful music.
Mendelssohn's Songs without Words , in particular, have always enjoyed immense popularity and were part of the standard repertoire in the musical salons during Mendelssohn's time. This volume also contains pieces from Kinderstücke, Op. 72, which Mendelssohn wrote for the children of the Benecke family during a summer stay in London.
The edition contains 14 shorter piano pieces, mostly at a moderate level of difficulty, including the easiest of the 'Lieder ohne Worte', as well as Charakterstücke and Kinderstücke and several lesser-known works.
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.
Mendelssohn-Mendelssohn: Musical Souvenirs for Piano
