This pop music classic by the Mamas and the Papas was selected as one of the best songs of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. Recently recorded by Queen Latifah its melodic hooks and distinctive harmonic progression give ittimeless appeal in this new edition for string orchestra.

In completion of the first part (Hortus Musicus 50 now out of print) this second part to the 'Music To The Midsummer Night's Dream' contains all the remaining four-part instrumental pieces from Henry Purcell's opera 'The Fairy Queen' (1692). Similar to the pieces in the first part the composer wrote them for performance by Strings but they can also be played by Wind Instruments only (in particular wood-wind) or with string and wind instruments mixed and also with one or several instruments to a part. The pieces were put in such an order that they again present a small self-contained suite.The titles to the several numbers which arepartly mentioned more exactly in this book indicate their place in the above named opera by Purcell. They elucidate at the same time the character of the various pieces. Thus No.1 Air (Second Music) is originally a (second) introductory piece of music for the opera which still precedes the actual Overture. No.2 Jig No.5 Air and No.8 Air are instrumental postludes to the first fourth and second acts of the opera respectively whereas No.4 'Dance for the Followers of Night' No.6 'Dance for the Green Men' and No.7 'Monkeys' Dance' present a motley picture of the operatic construction which provided a great number of allegoric persons and figures. From a purely musical point of view this second part too of the 'Music To The Midsummer Night's Dream' contains gems of old instrumental music. May this present book help to gain new friends for the noble art of the great Old-English composer.

Souvenir de Florence-Tchaikovsky's Souvenir De Florence was comissioned by the St. Petersburg Chamber Music Society in 1887 but the work was not finished until 1892 due to Tchaikovsky turning his attention to his opera Queen Of Spades. It has been observed that the final movement in particular is orchestrally conceived rather than in the style of chamber music. The work is fittingly often performed by string orchestras and many believe it to actually more effective in that format. This is the original setting of the piece for String Sextet - 2 Violins 2 Violas and 2 Cellos.

With countless awards and her bluesy gospel-style hit that has been #1 in both the U.S. and Europe Adele is pop musics reigning queen. Larry Moores solid chart is a soulful groove that will sound great with a string ensemble.

Nobody can deny the impact of techno-pop queen Lady Gaga whose distinct style has made her a pop culture phenomenon. Three of her biggest hits are included here in a unique medley format that also allows each song to be performed separately. Includes: Pokerface Bad Romance and Just Dance.

The music of the internationally famous pop group ABBA has found its way to the Broadway stage and serves as the centerpiece of this highly acclaimed show. Ted Rickett's arrangement several of ABBA's best songs from the production. Overture/Prologue Mamma Mia I Have A Dream and Dancing Queen.