Anthology of Selected Pieces for Guitar

An anthology of selected pieces by Weiss for guitar transcribed by Raymond Burley. ABRSM Guitar Syllabus Grades 7 and 8.

Until the beginning of the 1980s, the figure of François de Fossa was mainly known by his relationship with Dionisio Aguado, a relationship that included de Fossa's collaboration in producing the two Parisian editions of the Aguado Escuela, and the complete translation of one of them into French. The situation changed radically in 1981 with the publication by Editions Orphée of a monograph which not only revealed very interesting and decisive factors in regard to the guitar quintets of Luigi Boccherini, but also included an important biographical study and a checklist of the known compositions of François de Fossa. Several works by de Fossa were published in later years, among which were works for two guitars, trios, quartets, an anthology of selected works for guitar solo published in 1990. De Fossa's Quatre Divertissemens pour la Guitare seule extraits des Oeuvres de J. Haydn, his Op. 13, was part of that anthology. The current edition of it was engraved anew, and completely edited and fingered. The works of Haydn from which this music is drawn are as follows: Divertimento I ' Symphony N° 63 'La Roxolane', and Symphony N° 85 'La Reine' Divertimento II ' Largo Cantabile, Rondo Allegretto. In spite of rigorous search, we have not been successful in identifying the movements of this Divertimento among the known works of Haydn. Divertimento III ' Symphony N° 85 'La Reine'and Symphony N° 86 Divertimento IV ' Symphony N° 53 'L'Imperiale' and Symphony N° 85 'La Reine'. The Andante of this symphony was also used, at about the same time, by Fernando Sor, as the theme of his Thema Varié pour la Guitare ou Lyre, (WoO-1) as well as in his Op. 20. Of considerable interest here is de Fossa's seemingly paradoxical approach to transcribing music by Haydn. In the case of Haydn string quartets, he chose the two guitars medium, providing for a more facile representation of the harmony and counterpoint. In transcribing these four divertimenti, extracted from several Haydn symphonies, he chose the solo guitar as the target instrumentation, clearly a medium that is far less appropriate for handling a complex musical texture than the guitar duo. It is perfectly understandable that he was not entirely successful in retaining the selection's original integrity, having eliminated some parts as noted above. Nevertheless, the resulting works, those that are directly attributable to Haydn and the one that cannot, are splendid concert pieces for the solo guitar.

A wonderful collection of pieces by some of the greatest and most pioneering composers for the Classical Guitar. Selected and arranged by Jerry Willard for performers of an early intermediate level, the anthology comes complete with a CD of professional performances so you can hear the pieces, and then play them yourself! / Guitare

Piano Masterworks Trans. For Classic Guitar-The selections included in this anthology are well-known piano masterpieces by major composers transcribed for the solo guitar. All fingerings and other editorial markings have been included to assist in the learning process.These scores are new and welcomed selections to the classical guitar repertoire. Audiophiles guitarists and general audience populations will find these works interesting and pleasing. Including any of these selections in a solorecital will add much interest and variety to any concert program especially since many of the selections in this collection have never been performed on the solo guitar.

A wonderful collection of pieces by some of the greatest and most pioneering composers for the classical guitar. Selected and arranged by Jerry Willard for performers at an early intermediate level the anthology comes complete with a CD of professional performances so you can hear the pieces and then play them yourself! Selections include: Andante â?¢ Bianco fiore â?¢ Gigue â?¢ Menuet â?¢ Pastorale â?¢ Pezzo tedesco â?¢ Sarabande â?¢ Study in A Minor â?¢ Tanz â?¢ Welscher Tanz â?¢ and many more.

The LCM Piano Anthology Grades 7 And 8 contains pieces which have been carefully selected from previous LCM Piano exam lists from 1988 to 2006. All of the pieces included in this volume have proved popular withPiano students teachers and listeners. This anthology will allow students to increase their choice of pieces beyond the already extensive selection offered in the LCM Piano repertoire lists for grade recital and leisure playoptions.

Some of the most memorable poignant shocking or side-splitting film moments are captured in this specially selected anthology of silver-screen songs for Piano Voice and Guitar. From classic movies such as Casablanca andGrease to modern-day masterpieces like Donnie Darko and Moulin Rouge a great film song is often so much more than just a soundtrack with many of the songs featured here becoming huge chart-topping hits intheir own right!Whether you're looking for that tear-jerking ballad sensational show-stopper or vintage heart-warmer you'll find that magical movie-song right here.

Those interested in French music have often had reason to be grateful to Roger Nichols; his writings on Debussy Ravel Messiaen and Poulenc are indispensable to the music lover.Nichols now turns his attentions to the mélodie where it is his mission to encourage singers to explore beyond the well-trodden paths of French song. In these two anthologies he does not ignore masterpieces by composers of the stature of Fauré and Duparc but sets them alongside music - almost impossible to find elsewhere in print - by such under-estimated figures as Reber Viardot Massé and Paladilhe.Even the more celebrated songs are often not easilyfound in practical editions which makes this selection an ideal starting point for wider exploration. In each of these volumes the songs appear in the chronological order of their composer's birth but Nichols somehow contrives a line-up of music which seems delightfully arbitrary at the same time as carefully designed to enrich everyone's understanding of the mélodie. The books also contain a remarkable amount of scholarship lightly worn and pithily expressed.As well as complete translations of the songs there is a useful and concise introduction on singing in French together with an illuminating historical note and critical commentary; and Nichols gives full due to the poets who were of crucial importance in the development of the mélodie tradition.Complete with translations and guidance on pronunciationReber GuitareGounod Le soirGounod Le premier jour de maiViardot Les deux rosesViardot La mésangeFranck NocturneMassé SouvenirsLalo Chant BretonSaint-Saëns Chanson tristeBizet Vieille chanson Massenet Madrigal