Sextet in B-flat Major, Op. 18

SKU: HL.51481082

ISBN 9790201810829. UPC: 888680907808. 9.0x12.0x0.292 inches.

The Sextet in B-flat major was already judged to be “one of the most beautiful works by this young composer” after its initial performances in early 1861. It was popular with both public and press, and has retained this status to the present day. The publisher Simrock was so impressed by it that he accepted Brahms's suggestion that he should publish a score of it alongside the individual parts - something that was by no means usual at the time. The numerous differences between these two first editions of 1861 continue to present problems to Brahms researchers today. Brahms specialist Katrin Eich has already taken on the task of editing the work for the Brahms Complete Edition, and this new Urtext edition provides the best possible musical text for performance. Naturally, it is available in both score and parts.

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SKU: BA.BA08809

ISBN 9790006568970. 31 x 24.3 cm inches. Key: B-flat major. Preface: Gudula Schutz.

Mozart composed his two �??Lodron Serenades�?� for open-air performances on the name day of Countess Antonia Lodron in June 1776 and 1777. Their bright �??al fresco�?� character is immediately recognisable. Alfred Einstein considered these two divertimentos to be �??among the purest, gayest, most satisfying, and most perfect that ever assumed musical form�?�.

For both works Mozart chose an ensemble of two horns, two violins, viola and bass instruments. However, the second Lodron Serenade, the Divertimento in B-flat major K. 287, stands out from this sextet format by assigning a remarkably virtuosic solo role to the first violin, from the richly diverse opening movement to the finale with its almost ironic recitative and an exhilarating passage on the folk song �??D�??Bäurin hat d�??Katz verlorn�?�. Mozart himself played first violin in the 1777 performance. Later he wrote, �??They all opened their eyes! I played as though I were the finest fiddler in all Europe�?�.

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- A reliable musical text based on all available sources
- A description of the sources
- Information on the genesis and history of the work
- Valuable notes on performance practice
- Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions

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- Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them
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SKU: UT.PEB-39

ISBN 9790215323629. 9 x 12 inches.