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Contents includes the popular Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54; Konzertstück (Introduction and allegro appassionato), Op. 92; and Introduction and allegro, Op. 134. Reprinted from authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel editions.

These 21 symphonies, composed by Mozart between 1764 and 1771 while he was still a boy, are astonishing displays of his precocious genius. Reproduced from the authoritative Breitkopf and Härtel Complete Works Edition, they abound in the qualities that characterize his finest works: melodic richness, musical invention, and a much-imitated but unsurpassed grace.A splendid way for musicians and music lovers alike to savor and study the composer's youthful development and growing mastery of symphonic form, this new and modestly priced volume completes Dover's three-part cycle of Mozart's symphonic compositions, which include Symphonies Nos. 22-34 and Nos. 35-41. All are among the most performed and recorded works in the orchestral repertoire.

One of the composer's favorite works, the much-loved "Serenade in C" delights both performers and listeners. "Suite No. 4," known as "Mozartiana," is a suite inspired by 4 pieces by Mozart.

Six works include "Brigg Fair," "In a Summer Garden," "A Song of the High Hills," "A Dance Rhapsody," "Summer Night on the River," and "On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring."

Spectacular symphonic suite, scored for large orchestral forces and a wordless chorus, is divided into 7 movements, the music of each embodying the astrological and mystical qualities of a different planet. Remarkable emotional sweep and innovative techniques have made the work a staple of the orchestral repertoire. Only full-size score available.

Rich and picturesque in scoring, classical and balanced in structure, Vaughn Williams' work features echoes of street sounds, including the chimes of Big Ben. Reprinted from the authoritative 1920 edition.

Three of the most often performed and recorded works in entire orchestral repertoire, reproduced in full score from original editions. Study score.

Full orchestral scores of "Finlandia, Valse Triste, The Swan of Tuonela, Lemminkainen's Return, En Saga, Pohjola's Daughter, Night Ride and Sunrise, " and "The Oceanides."

Authoritative Bruckner Society editions of Austrian composer's two most famous symphonies: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat ("Romantic") and the Symphony No. 7 in E. Edition most faithful to Bruckner's original intentions.

Includes Rapsodie Espangnole, Ravel's first entirely orchestral composition; the magical Mother Goose Suite; Valses Nobles et Sentimentales; and Pavane for a Dead Princess. Reprinted from original full-score French editions.

Jean Cocteau labeled this revolutionary work "a pastorale of the prehistoric world" at its premiere in Paris in 1913, when interest in primitivism was at its zenith among the avant-garde. These "Scenes of Pagan Russia" did indeed inspire primitive reactions among their opening night audience, who were so vociferous in their protests that the dancers could scarcely hear the music.Yet this powerful work, with its novel rhythms and hitherto unheard-of chordal combinations and orchestral effects would change forever the elements of musical language and exert an enormous influence on three generations of composers. Once a scandal, it is now perhaps the most famous orchestral work of the twentieth century. It is reprinted here from the full-score Russian edition published in 1965.Like Stravinsky's scores for The Firebird and Petrushka, The Rite of Spring was commissioned by Serge Diaghilev for the Ballets Russes. Choreographed by Nijinsky, it is still a favorite of ballet audiences, and the score is one of the most performed and recorded modern works in the orchestral repertoire. Now music lovers can enjoy every note of this brilliant and stirring landmark of twentieth-century music, faithfully reproduced in this inexpensive, high-quality edition--ideal for study and for following both live and recorded performances.

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 Paris in 1911. Finest inexpensive edition.

"The charm of Schumann's symphonies lies in their never long repressed lyricism." -- Grove's Dictionary. Although Schumann composed only four complete symphonies, the originality and lyrical qualities of his symphonic works have made them staples of the orchestral repertoire. This volume contains the complete, authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel editions -- edited by Clara Schumann -- of all of Schumann's symphonies in full score: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 38 ("Spring"); Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61; Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 97 ("Rhenish"); and Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120. The music has been reproduced in a size large enough to be read easily, with large noteheads, wide margins for notes, on an opaque paper with sturdy, sewn bindings. Pages lie flat and will not fall out. This edition also includes a glossary of German musical terms in Symphonies No. 3 and No. 4, as well as a new table of contents. As a study guide or reference, Schumann's Complete Symphonies in Full Score is an invaluable companion for full enjoyment of these romantic masterpieces.

Three important orchestral works, including very popular Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, reproduced in full score from original editions. Study score.

This volume contains the full orchestral scores of Mozart's Symphonies 35-41, reprinted directly from the Breitkopf & Härtel Complete Works Edition.Included are: Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K.385 ("Haffner"); Symphony No. 36 in C Major, K.425 ("Linz"); Symphony No. 37 in G Major, K.444; Symphony No. 38 in D Major, K.504 ("Prague"); Symphony No. 39 in E-flat Major, K.543; Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550; and Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K.551 ("Jupiter").Do not confuse this with a piano rendering; it is the full orchestral score. In addition to its obvious uses for study, this score is also an indispensable associate for anyone listening to record sets or broadcasts. In no other manner can the listener appreciate the full orchestral richness of these works.

Outstanding for their variety and degree of innovation, Mozart's piano concertos reflect his genius as a composer. He wrote the first of these precocious works in 1767, when he was only 11. Piano concertos continued to be a lifelong preoccupation for the composer, and these formative pieces foreshadow the even greater works to come.