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Vivaldi: Sonata No. 1 for English Horn & Piano # English horn, Piano # INTERMEDIATE # Classical # Antonio Vivaldi # James M # Vivaldi: Sonata No. 1 for Engl # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
English Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550401 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Sacred...(+)
English Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550401 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Sacred. Score and part. 33 pages. Jmsgu3 #4628417. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550401). Sonata da Chiesa in Bb for English Horn & Piano by Antonio Vivaldi in Four movements. Duration: ca. 11:45. Score: 14 pages. 205 measures.Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian composer and violinist in the Baroque period, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time. He was a major influence on many other composers of the Baroque era, and his influence can still be felt in music today.Vivaldi's most important contribution to music history was his development of the sonata da chiesa, or church sonata. This form of composition was a variation on the Baroque sonata, and was used primarily in sacred music. It was characterized by a more lyrical approach to composition, with a focus on melody and harmonic structure. Vivaldi was one of the first composers to make use of this form, and his works set the standard for future composers. His church sonatas were written in a wide variety of keys and styles, and their influence can be heard in the works of later composers, such as J.S. Bach and Handel.Vivaldi's influence on music history is far-reaching, and his contributions to the development of the sonata da chiesa are among his most important. His compositions are still widely performed and appreciated today, and his legacy continues to shape the music of the modern era. Handel: Largo from Xerxes for English Horn & Piano
Handel: Largo from Xerxes for English Horn & Piano # English horn, Piano # INTERMEDIATE # Classical # George Frideric Handel # James M # Handel: Largo from Xerxes for # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
English Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549388 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Sacred,St...(+)
English Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549388 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Sacred,Standards,Wedding. Score and part. 9 pages. Jmsgu3 #3492331. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549388). Duration: 4:55, Score: 6 pages, Solo part: 1 page, piano part: 2 pages. A very famous aria (Ombra mai fu) from XerxesSuitable for any venue requiring meditative music. Excellent choice for a recital encore. Xerxes Xerxes is, in fact, an opera seria in three acts by Handel. Moreover, Handel conducted the premiere performance in London in 1738. Handel casts the opera in Persia in 470 BC. The part of Xerxes was indeed originally sung by a soprano castrato. Nowadays, the part is generally sung by a mezzo-soprano or conversely a counter-tenor. In the first place, Xerxes sings an opening aria, Ombra mai fu to a plane tree. Handel sets this aria to one of his most truly famous melodies. Although many refer to it traditionally as Handel’s Largo, Handel has, on the contrary, clearly marked Larghetto in the score. Handel Background George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759) was born in Germany but eventually became a British citizen. Nonetheless, he was a famous Baroque composer. In fact, he became famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. Handel studied music and, by and large, worked as a composer in Germany and Italy before moving to London. On the whole, Handel was very familiar with the contemporary music of Italy and Germany. Career in England It is essential to realize that Italian opera was all the rage in England at the time. Moreover, Handel was really good at writing them. Therefore, he started not one but three opera companies in England. Alexander's Feast was a huge success in 1736, but Handel began composing English choral works. After success with the Messiah in 1742) he certainly never again wrote an Italian opera. Consequently, he died in 1759, a treasured genius. Accordingly, the English government gave him full state honors at his funeral. Hence, he is buried in Westminster Abbey in London. Legacy Music historians agree that Handel was in general one of the greatest composers of the Baroque era.  To demonstrate, his works such as the Messiah, Water Music, and Music for the Royal Fireworks remain consistently popular up to the present time. He especially composed the coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest for the coronation of George II. Nevertheless, it has specifically been performed at every succeeding British coronation since. His oratorio Solomon has by all means also continued to be prevalent. As a matter of fact, Sinfonia from act 3 was featured in the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony. Handel was particularly prolific. To enumerate, he wrote over forty operas.  Since the late 1960s, we have expressly experienced a revival of baroque music. Similarly, we have especially seen a pique of interest in historically informed musical performances. Since his death in 1779, interest in Handel's music has all in all, expanded.  Vivaldi: Sonata No. 5 for English Horn & Piano
Vivaldi: Sonata No. 5 for English Horn & Piano # English horn, Piano # INTERMEDIATE # Classical # Antonio Vivaldi # James M # Vivaldi: Sonata No. 5 for Engl # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
English Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550501 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Christmas,Easter...(+)
English Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550501 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Standards. Score and part. 21 pages. Jmsgu3 #4715765. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550501). Sonata da Chiesa No. 5 in E Minor for English Horn & Piano by Antonio Vivaldi in Four movements. Duration: ca. 12:16. Score: 15 pages.Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian composer and violinist in the Baroque period, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time. He was a major influence on many other composers of the Baroque era, and his influence can still be felt in music today.Vivaldi's most important contribution to music history was his development of the sonata da chiesa, or church sonata. This form of composition was a variation on the Baroque sonata, and was used primarily in sacred music. It was characterized by a more lyrical approach to composition, with a focus on melody and harmonic structure. Vivaldi was one of the first composers to make use of this form, and his works set the standard for future composers. His church sonatas were written in a wide variety of keys and styles, and their influence can be heard in the works of later composers, such as J.S. Bach and Handel.Vivaldi's influence on music history is far-reaching, and his contributions to the development of the sonata da chiesa are among his most important. His compositions are still widely performed and appreciated today, and his legacy continues to shape the music of the modern era. Vivaldi: Sonata No. 2 for English Horn & Piano
Vivaldi: Sonata No. 2 for English Horn & Piano # English horn, Piano # INTERMEDIATE # Classical # Antonio Vivaldi # James M # Vivaldi: Sonata No. 2 for Engl # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
English Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550424 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Standa...(+)
English Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550424 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Standards. Score and part. 30 pages. Jmsgu3 #4632903. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550424). Sonata No. 2 by Antonio Vivaldi - a four-movement Sonata da Chiesa. Duration: ca. 12:00, Score: 12 pages.Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian composer and violinist in the Baroque period, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time. He was a major influence on many other composers of the Baroque era, and his influence can still be felt in music today.Vivaldi's most important contribution to music history was his development of the sonata da chiesa, or church sonata. This form of composition was a variation on the Baroque sonata, and was used primarily in sacred music. It was characterized by a more lyrical approach to composition, with a focus on melody and harmonic structure. Vivaldi was one of the first composers to make use of this form, and his works set the standard for future composers. His church sonatas were written in a wide variety of keys and styles, and their influence can be heard in the works of later composers, such as J.S. Bach and Handel.Vivaldi's influence on music history is far-reaching, and his contributions to the development of the sonata da chiesa are among his most important. His compositions are still widely performed and appreciated today, and his legacy continues to shape the music of the modern era. Vivaldi: Sonata No. 3 for English Horn & Piano
Vivaldi: Sonata No. 3 for English Horn & Piano # English horn, Piano # INTERMEDIATE # Classical # Antonio Vivaldi # James M # Vivaldi: Sonata No. 3 for Engl # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
English Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550450 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Christmas,Easter...(+)
English Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550450 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Standards. Score and part. 21 pages. Jmsgu3 #4635261. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550450). Sonata da Chiesa No. 3 in A Minor for English Horn & Piano by Antonio Vivaldi in Four movements. Duration: ca. 15:38. Score: 15 pages. 206 measures.Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian composer and violinist in the Baroque period, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time. He was a major influence on many other composers of the Baroque era, and his influence can still be felt in music today.Vivaldi's most important contribution to music history was his development of the sonata da chiesa, or church sonata. This form of composition was a variation on the Baroque sonata, and was used primarily in sacred music. It was characterized by a more lyrical approach to composition, with a focus on melody and harmonic structure. Vivaldi was one of the first composers to make use of this form, and his works set the standard for future composers. His church sonatas were written in a wide variety of keys and styles, and their influence can be heard in the works of later composers, such as J.S. Bach and Handel.Vivaldi's influence on music history is far-reaching, and his contributions to the development of the sonata da chiesa are among his most important. His compositions are still widely performed and appreciated today, and his legacy continues to shape the music of the modern era. Prelude in Bb minor - BWV 999 - English Horn
Prelude in Bb minor - BWV 999 - English Horn # English Horn # ADVANCED # Classical # Johann Sebastian Bach # Ygor Nunes # Prelude in Bb minor - BWV 999 # Ygor Nunes # SheetMusicPlus
English Horn Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1386042 By Johann Sebastian Bach. By Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ygor Nunes. Baroque,Classi...(+)
English Horn Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1386042 By Johann Sebastian Bach. By Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ygor Nunes. Baroque,Classical. Individual part. 4 pages. Ygor Nunes #969988. Published by Ygor Nunes (A0.1386042). BWV 999, Johann Sebastian Bach's Prelude in C minor, is a solo keyboard piece characterized by its intricate polyphony, Baroque style, and moderate tempo. Keywords: Bach, Prelude, Bb minor, solo keyboard, Baroque, polyphony, moderate tempo. Prelude in Bb minor - BWV 999 - English Horn
Prelude in Bb minor - BWV 999 - English Horn # English horn, Piano # ADVANCED # Classical # Johann Sebastian Bach # Ygor Nunes # Prelude in Bb minor - BWV 999 # Ygor Nunes # SheetMusicPlus
English Horn,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1386048 By Johann Sebastian Bach. By Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ygor Nunes. Baroque,Class...(+)
English Horn,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1386048 By Johann Sebastian Bach. By Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ygor Nunes. Baroque,Classical. Score and part. 11 pages. Ygor Nunes #969994. Published by Ygor Nunes (A0.1386048). BWV 999, Johann Sebastian Bach's Prelude in C minor, is a solo keyboard piece characterized by its intricate polyphony, Baroque style, and moderate tempo. Keywords: Bach, Prelude, D minor, solo keyboard, Baroque, polyphony, moderate tempo. Loeillet: Six Sonatas Op. 5 No. 2 Complete for English Horn Duo
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Instrumental Duet English Horn,Instrumental Duet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.612807 Composed by Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghent (1688 – 1...(+)
Instrumental Duet English Horn,Instrumental Duet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.612807 Composed by Jean Baptiste Loeillet of Ghent (1688 – 1720). Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Contest,Festival,Standards,Traditional,Wedding. Score and parts. 59 pages. Jmsgu3 #222001. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.612807). John Baptist Loeillet, a Flemish Baroque composer, wrote six sonatas for flute and basso continuo in his Op. 5 No. 2. This work is widely considered to be some of his most significant compositions, and they are still performed today.The sonatas are divided into three movements each, with two slow movements and one faster one. The flute part is very demanding, as Loeillet often wrote in the high register, and the accompanying basso continuo part provides a solid foundation for the piece. The music has an emotional intensity that was characteristic of the Baroque era, and it features various ornamentations, like trills and mordents. The influence of Corelli can be heard in the contrapuntal textures, and the melodic lines are often based on the scales and modes of the period.Loeillet's Op. 5 No. 2 is a beautiful and captivating work, and its timelessness is a testament to its quality. It has been transcribed and adapted for other instruments, and it remains a popular choice for many classical musicians.Contents:Sonata No. 1 Duration: 9:45 Score: 8 pages 1. Vivace 2. Affetuoso e Poco Vivace 3. Allegro 4. Largo 5. AllegroSonata No. 2 Duration: 16:00, Score: 12 pages 1. La¬rgo 2. Allegro 3. Largo 4. Vivace 5. Vivace 6. Largo 7. GigaSonata No. 3 Duration: 19:20, Score: 14 pages 1. Vivace 2. Largo 3. Gavotto – Allegro 4. Sarabanda 5. Allegro 6. Largo 7. Menuet 8. Giga - AllegroSonata No. 4 Duration: 11:08, Score: 10 pages 1. Vivace 2. Gavott 3. Largo 4. Allegro 5. Sarabanda - Largo 6. AllegroSonata No. 5 Duration: 7:49, Score: 7 pages 1. Largo 2. Allegro 3. Largo 4. GavottSonata No. 6 Duration: 9:42, Score: 8 pages 1. Andante 2. Adagio 3. Allegro 1 4. Allegro 2. Sammartini: Sonata Op. 1 No. 1 for English Horn Duo
Sammartini: Sonata Op. 1 No. 1 for English Horn Duo # 2 English horns and Pianoforte # EASY # Giuseppe Sammartini # James M # Sammartini: Sonata Op. 1 No. 1 # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
Instrumental Duet English Horn,Instrumental Duet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1083418 Composed by Giuseppe Sammartini (1695-1750). Arranged by Ja...(+)
Instrumental Duet English Horn,Instrumental Duet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1083418 Composed by Giuseppe Sammartini (1695-1750). Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Classical,Contest,Festival,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 18 pages. Jmsgu3 #687612. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1083418). Sammartini Op. 1 No. 1 Sonata. Score: 10 pages. Duration: 8:43 I. Andante II. Allegro III. AllegroGiuseppe Sammartini was an Italian composer, oboist, and organist who lived during the Baroque era. He is credited with helping to establish the form of the modern concerto grosso, which would become an important part of the development of classical chamber music. Sammartini wrote many solo and chamber pieces, including sonatas, trios, and concertos. His style is considered to be very graceful and expressive, and his works often contain virtuosic passages.Sammartini's influence on the history of classical chamber music is significant. His compositions demonstrate the shift from the Baroque to the Classical style, and his works served as a bridge between the two periods. His chamber music was often praised by his contemporaries, and he was one of the first composers to use a modern concerto grosso form. Sammartini's influence is also evident in the works of later composers such as Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven. His legacy can be seen in the music of many contemporary classical chamber music ensembles. Concerto for English horn in G Minor, Op. 9 No. 8
Concerto for English horn in G Minor, Op. 9 No. 8 # English Horn # INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED # Tomaso Albinoni # Don Werdick (1946 - ) # Concerto for English horn in G # Chamber Ensemble of Minnesota, Inc. # SheetMusicPlus
English Horn Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.955161 Composed by Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751). Arranged by Don Werdick (1946 - ). Baroque. Indivi...(+)
English Horn Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.955161 Composed by Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751). Arranged by Don Werdick (1946 - ). Baroque. Individual part. 7 pages. Chamber Ensemble of Minnesota, Inc. #5869913. Published by Chamber Ensemble of Minnesota, Inc. (A0.955161). English horn solo part of the Concerto for Oboe in G Minor, Op. 9, No. 8 and String Orchestra, composed in 1722 by T. Albinoni, arranged for English horn by D Werdick. Movements: 1. Allegro 2. Adagio 3. Allegro Time: 10 minutes, 12 seconds During the Baroque period (c. 1600 to 1750) music written in the Italian style, and German music to a lesser degree, scores and solo parts contain little (if any) information about elements like articulation, ornamentation or dynamics, so the soloists and ensemble players needed to make their own informed choices before each performance. This arrangement for English horn offers dynamics, articulations, ornamentation and nuances of tone color as to how to effectively present the composition and can help the performer to build on these ideas to effectively communicate the sense of the music ... 2020 Chamber Ensemble of Minnesota, Inc. Concerto for English horn in Bb Major, Op. 9 No. 11
Concerto for English horn in Bb Major, Op. 9 No. 11 # English horn, Piano # ADVANCED # Tomaso Albinoni # Don Werdick (1946 - ) # Concerto for English horn in B # Chamber Ensemble of Minnesota, Inc. # SheetMusicPlus
English Horn,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.955167 Composed by Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751). Arranged by Don Werdick (1946 - ). Baroque. Score...(+)
English Horn,Piano - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.955167 Composed by Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751). Arranged by Don Werdick (1946 - ). Baroque. Score and part. 38 pages. Chamber Ensemble of Minnesota, Inc. #6039001. Published by Chamber Ensemble of Minnesota, Inc. (A0.955167). English horn solo, Piano accompaniment/score of the Concerto for Oboe in Bb Major, Op. 9, No. 11 and String Orchestra, composed in 1722 by T. Albinoni, arranged by D Werdick. Movements: 1. Allegro 2. Adagio 3. Allegro Time: 10 minutes, 50 seconds During the Baroque period (c. 1600 to 1750) music written in the Italian style, and German music to a lesser degree, scores and solo parts contain little (if any) information about elements like articulation, ornamentation or dynamics, so the soloists and ensemble players needed to make their own informed choices before each performance. This English horn arrangement offers dynamics, articulations, ornamentation and nuances of tone color as to how to effectively present the composition and can help the performer to build on these ideas to effectively communicate the sense of the music ... 2020 Chamber Ensemble of Minnesota, Inc. Publishing. Adagio (BWV 974) - English Horn and Piano (Full Score and Parts)
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English Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1279668 Composed by Allesandro Marcello and Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by César Madeira. ...(+)
English Horn,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1279668 Composed by Allesandro Marcello and Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by César Madeira. Baroque,Children,Early Music,Lent,Multicultural,World. Score and part. 10 pages. Sheet Music To Play Editions #871135. Published by Sheet Music To Play Editions (A0.1279668). Adagio in D minor (BWV 974) by Bach and adapted by Marcello. Arrangement for English Horn and Piano. With Full Score and Individual Parts. Enjoy it!Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He is known for instrumental compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos and the Goldberg Variations, and for vocal music such as the St Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor. Since the 19th-century Bach Revival, he has been generally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time.For Tutorials, Play Alongs or request New Arrangements, visit the YouTube Channel: Sheet Music To Play English horn Sonata in Bb Major
English horn Sonata in Bb Major # English horn, Piano # INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED # Classical # Paolo G # Don Werdick (1946 - ) # English horn Sonata in Bb Majo # Chamber Ensemble of Minnesota, Inc. # SheetMusicPlus
English Horn,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.955184 Composed by Paolo G. Besozzi (1704-1778). Arranged by Don Werdick (1946 - ). Baroque. Scor...(+)
English Horn,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.955184 Composed by Paolo G. Besozzi (1704-1778). Arranged by Don Werdick (1946 - ). Baroque. Score and part. 28 pages. Chamber Ensemble of Minnesota, Inc. #6474619. Published by Chamber Ensemble of Minnesota, Inc. (A0.955184). English horn solo part, Piano accompaniment plus Eng. horn-Piano score of the Bassoon Sonata in Bb Major and String Ensemble, composed in 1735 by P. Besozzi, arranged for English horn by D Werdick. Movements: 1. Allegro 2. Adagio 3. Allegro Time: 10 minutes, 0 seconds During the Baroque period (c. 1600 to 1750) music written in the Italian style, and German music to a lesser degree, scores and solo parts contain little (if any) information about elements like articulation, ornamentation or dynamics, so the soloists and ensemble players needed to make their own informed choices before each performance. This arrangement offers dynamics, articulations, ornamentation and nuances of tone color as to how to effectively present the composition and can help the performer to build on these ideas to effectively communicate the sense of the music ... 2021 Chamber Ensemble of Minnesota, Inc. Publishing. Pachelbel: Canon in D for English Horn & Harp
Pachelbel: Canon in D for English Horn & Harp # English horn, Harp (duet) # EASY # Classical # Johann Pachelbel # James M # Pachelbel: Canon in D for Engl # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
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