The Library Of Baroque Music is an enormously expansive collection of the greatest works produced during that prolific period that flourished between the Renaissance and Classical eras. All arranged for soloPiano this volume features works drawn from all the major Baroque composers including some of the greatest pieces of music ever composed.  The progression and development of music during the Baroqueperiod can be heard in these pieces providing you not only with a window into musical history but also many exciting additions to your repertoire. The retrospective 'Baroque' label was applied to a diverse rangeof European compositions—often combining a spirit of experimentation with elaborate new musical structures. Dominated primarily by the Harpsichord and Organ this period also saw the rise and development of larger-scale forms suchas the concerto and oratorio.  This superb volume is comprised of Keyboard and ensemble works from all the major Baroque composers arranged for Piano. Featuring Arne Boyce Buxtehude Corelli Couperin Gibbons Lully Pachelbel Purcell Rameau and Vivaldi the composers here include some of the most respected and revered figures in musical history. The Library Of Baroque Music spans compositionsof many of these masters ranging from Frescobaldi in the early 1600s to Pergolesi a century later and the famous three - J.S. Bach Handel and Domenico Scarlatti. Baroque music socalled for its ornateness was characterised by a bold exploration of counterpoint and new harmonic possibilities. This was variously expressed through the work of perhaps fifty or so major European composers. By the timeBaroque began to segue into a new Classical period around 1750 it had already irrevocably changed and expanded the possibilities of music. The works that precipitated this change are available to play in this

En avant vers le Baroque avec cette collection de 16 morceaux de la glorieuse période baroque, arrangée pour Piano Facile. Ce volume comprend des compositions par plus d'une douzaine de compositeurs incluant Vivaldi, Bach et Handel. Inclus une introduction historique. Comprend les morceaux : Air On The G String, Hornpipe (de Water Music), Autumn (de 'The Four Seasons'), King William's March et When I Am Laid In Earth. / Piano / 32 pages / Partition

This inexpensive compilation draws upon authoritative sources to present favorite Piano works of the Baroque era. Unlike many other anthologies of music from the era which vary widely in the quality of their content this collection comprises only the greatest works of the period. Intermediate and advanced Pianists will find these carefully chosen pieces a rewarding and satisfying reflection of the glories of the Baroque. Selections include Johann Sebastian Bach's Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue as well as the French Suite No. 5; Fantasia in C Minor BWV 906; and preludes and fugues from The Well-Tempered Clavier. Other works byBach include the great composer's transcriptions for keyboard of five violin concertos by Vivaldi reprinted from the definitive Bach-Gesellschaft edition. Other selections include several pieces by Handel among them the popular Air and Variations known as The Harmonious Blacksmith; four sonatas by Scarlatti; and works by Telemann Rameau and Purcell.

The piano repertoire in this collection is supported by fascinating insight on the influence of society, style, and musical trends on the great keyboard composers of the Baroque period. Nancy Bachus brilliantly employs an integrated arts approach, creating an indispensable resource for every piano teacher, student, and music lover alike. The recordings are artistically performed by concert pianist Daniel Glover. This library-quality edition is a complete version of The Baroque Spirit Books 1 and 2 by Nancy Bachus, and is conveniently packaged with CDs in one volume.

The new CD edition of The Easy Piano Collection: Baroque Gold features a fine selection of the most famous masterpieces from the Baroque period. Every piece has been composed for or arranged for easy Piano and allaccompanied by high quality demonstration performances on a specially commissioned music CD.Learning to play these classic compositions has never been easier to do.These books use the same notation as CarolBarratt’s Classic Piano Course and are presented in a brand new easy-to-read style complete with fingerings and detailed composer biographies.Suitable for pianists between Grade 1-3 standard.

This popular volume has now been expanded to 31 pages. As well as easy dances by Bach and Händel, this selection includes pieces by French, Italian and English baroque masters. Pupils will experience an uncomplicated first acquaintance with the polyphonic structure of baroque music. The ornaments are written out in full, in each case keeping within the technical boundaries of this level of development.

A sumptuous selection of the very best Keyboard music of the Baroque era by composers ranging from Henry Purcell to J.S. Bach and beyond all presented in one superb volume for the solo Piano.The music of the Baroque ischaracterised by innovation and invention both in the compositions of the great courts and of the church. With a melting pot of styles reaching back to the complex polyphony of the Renaissance while simultaneously pushingforwards towards the diatonic elegance of the later Classical era it is no surprise that such masterpieces as Pachelbel's Canon In D and Handel's Zadok The Priest are as popular today as ever.Every piece inthis anthology is rich in heritage and familiar to the ears of music lovers the world over. Take this opportunity to transform your repertoire - the music has been expertly adapted to appeal to the intermediate soloist whilstretaining all the beauty and character of the original works. There's simply no better way to discover the music of the masters.

Simply Baroque is a collection of arias choral works concerto themes dances and keyboard and string masterpieces from the Baroque period of music history. These selections have been carefully arranged by Bruce Nelson for Easy Piano making them accessible to pianists of all ages. Phrase markings articulations fingering pedaling and dynamics have been included to aid with interpretation and a large print size makes the notation easy to read.

Les plus grandes ?uvres pour Piano de la période Baroque, arrangées pour les pianistes commençants. Biographies incluses / Classique / Partition /

Intermediate Level - 20 Pieces by 11 Composers-Offering insightful interpretive suggestions pertinent fingering and historical and stylistic commentary the Schirmer Performance Editions series is designed for Piano students and teachers as well as professional pianists.This volume contains 20 pieces by 11 composers including C. P. E. Bach J. S. Bach Couperin Dandrieu Handel Kirnberger Paradies Rameau D. Scarlatti and Telemann.Complete with online access to recorded performances this book provides the intermediate level pianist with a newly-engraved collection of pieces from the Baroque Era accompanied by historical notes and performance suggestions.

Offering insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering and historical and stylistic commentary, the Schirmer Performance Editions series is designed for Piano students and teachers, as well as professional pianists.This volume contains 20 pieces by 12 composers, including C. P. E. Bach, Blow, F. Couperin, Daquin, Duncombe, Handel, Pachelbel, Petzold, A. Scarlatti, D. Scarlatti and Telemann.Complete with online access to recorded performances, this book provides the early intermediate level pianist with a newly-engraved collection of pieces from the Baroque Era, accompanied by historical notes and performance suggestions. / Piano

35 Beautiful Pieces-Part of a new series of Piano music books edited by British concert Pianist Samantha Ward and designed primarily to be played at home simply for pleasure. Selected for their relaxing qualities the pieces in this volume range from well-known classics to delightful lesser-known gems. Featuring arrangements of pieces from the Baroque period the collection is of an easy/intermediate level so a competent amateur Pianist will have little difficulty in mastering the pieces.

Ten baroque classics beautifully presented in this 28 page album for solo piano. The cream of the era in one book.Grade: 4 - 6

An introduction to the Baroque style with thirteen advanced pieces fully annotated and with performing notes. Edited by Richard Jones. Includes works by Frescobaldi J.S. Bach Rameau and Scarlatti.

moderately easy-An introduction to the Baroque style with 47 moderately easy pieces fully annotated and with performing notes. Edited by Richard Jones. Includes works by Purcell Handel Bach and Arne.