Ludwig van Beethoven: Scherzo from Symphony No. 2: String Orchestra: Score &

MusicWorks - Grade 3 With one of Beethoven's most recognizable motifs the Scherzo from Symphony No. 9 is an example of classical literature at its best. Jay's masterful adaptation for band brings it to the concert stage with grace and elegance. (4:25)

Merry Gathering of the Country Folk-Popularized by an extended segment in the original Fantasia film this movement is an adaptation of the jolly country dance from the one of most accessible symphonies (Pastoral) by the master of the genre. Lively and energetic this piece is filled with infectious good humor!

25 Original Works This anthology contains 25 original works by composers of the Classical period. Including pieces by Haydn, Cimarosa, Beethoven and Czerny, amongst others, it offers a wide stylistic range of works, and is accompanied by a CD of all pieces performed beautifully by Nils Franke. The collection is ideal for those looking to broaden their playing and teaching repertoire and as such may be used in addition to any graded curriculum for pianists of grade 3-4 standard. Content - G.C. Wagenseil: Allegro, from Divertimento No.2 WWV43 - D. Cimarosa: Sonata in G major - J. Hook: Rondo, from Sonatina Op.12 No.9 - C. Ditters von Dittersdorf: English dance No. 15 - J.B. Cramer: Guaracha, from Pianoforte Method - S. Wesley: Vivace, from Sonatina Op.12 No.8 - J.N. Hummel: Allegro, from Pianoforte Method - F. Schubert: Landler D378 No.3 - Ludwig van Beethoven: Landlerischer Tanz WoO 11 No.2 - J.B. Cramer: Praeludium and Andantino, from Pianoforte Method - J.W. Hassler: Allegro assai Op. 38 No.20 - J.W. Hassler: Presto Op.38 No.29 - C. Czerny: Andante Op.453 No.32 - J. Haydn: Scherzo from Sonata Hob. XVI:9 - J.C.F. Bach: Solfeggio, from Musikalische Nebenstunden - W.A. Mozart: Tempo di Minuetto KV236 - M. Clementi: Arietta, from Pianoforte Method - F. Ries: Polonaise Op.124 No.3 - C. Czerny: Andantino Op. 453 No.41 - J.N. Hummel: Romanze Op.52 No.4 - J.N. Hummel: Gigue, from Pianoforte Method - Carl Maria von Weber: Favoritwaltzer J. 143-8 No.4 - Carl Maria von Weber: Favoritwaltzer J. 143-8 No.2 - J. Haydn: Adagio Hob., XVII:9 - Ludwig van Beethoven: Klavierstuck, Lustig Traurig WoO 54

A large selection of Piano literature, from the baroque to the modern, is presented in a variety of forms, colours, and expressions. Included are pieces affording the student a greater opportunity to attain technical and pianistic effectiveness. The titles follow an approximately chronological sequence from the baroque to our modern period. All selections are in their original form, neither arranged, nor simplified, and are based on urtext or other highly reliable editions. / Piano

Beethoven's Fifth Violin Sonata was the first to break away from the Classical three-movement sonata format. However the new Scherzo is barely more than a minute long. The relaxed lyricism is also a hint of Beethoven's development.