This Baroque composer is renowned primarily for his stage music, including the opera Dido and Aeneas. His extensive output encompasses secular songs, sacred anthems, and instrumental compositions, enriching the musical landscape of his era. Through intricate composition and emotional depth, his work continues to resonate centuries later.
(Music Sales America). This new edition by Bruce Wood of the University of Wales, is intended to directly compliment the full score included in Purcell Society Volume 24. The piece is an ode to the birthday of Queen Mary, 1694, and is set for Soprano, 2 Counter-Tenor (Alto) and Bass soloists, with SATB and Orchestra. This vocal score features a piano/organ reduction of the orchestral score which also functions as a realisation of the original basso continuo.
This vocal score features arrangements for SAATBB soloists, SSAATB chorus, and instruments, providing a comprehensive resource for performers. Edited by Peter Dennison, it includes a piano reduction of the instrumental score, making it accessible for rehearsals and performances. Ideal for choirs and vocal ensembles, this edition emphasizes both vocal harmonies and instrumental accompaniment.
Renowned for the originality of his music and his gifts as a melodist, Henry Purcell (1659–1695) was the preeminent English composer of the seventeenth century and one of the greatest that nation has ever produced. His gifts are apparent not only in the vocal and orchestral works on which his fame rests, but in his delightful keyboard music, much of which is relatively simple and easy to perform. This volume is a near-complete collection of Purcell's keyboard compositions, including the eight suites, the core of his keyboard works. Also included are many miscellaneous one-movement airs, trumpet tunes (for harpsichord solo), grounds, preludes, dances, etc.Piano students and pianists of intermediate skills will enjoy these pieces for their charm and accessibility. Gathered here in one convenient, inexpensive volume, they offer a treasury of time-honored music that musicians and music lovers will turn to again and again.This volume has been edited with a preface by the noted music scholar William Barclay Squire.
Set in the late 17th century, this edition of John Dryden's play explores the legendary tale of King Arthur, blending elements of drama and music. First performed in 1691, the play showcases Dryden's poetic prowess and theatrical innovation, reflecting the cultural and artistic movements of its time. The 1928 edition offers readers insight into the historical context and significance of the work, making it a valuable addition for those interested in classic literature and theatrical history.
An original concept: in one volume, a study-size score of a major musical work, and a comprehensive body of tools for the study of that work.
Music Sales AmericaThe drama in this work is adapted from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream . The work may be perfomed with a minimum of five soloists: Soprano I, Soprano II, Alto or countertenor, or Tenor, Tenor, Bass. The orchestral scoring consists of two recorders, two oboes, two trumpets, timpani, strings and continuo.
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(Music Sales America). Set for SATB, edited by Bruce Wood