Jean-Baptiste Bréval (1753 1823) was a member of the orchestra at the Paris Opéra and also a prolific composer. His works include concertos for cello string quartets comic operas and a violoncello tutor.However he is best-known for the Sonata in C major which has become a standard work for teaching purposes even in arrangements for other instruments. The two movements (Allegro and Rondo Grazioso) can also be performed independently from one another. This sonata belongs to the basic repertoire of every young cellist.Ideal for the first proper recitalOf moderate technical difficulty but with brilliant impactDuration: approx. 8 minutes
SKU: FH.VC5
ISBN 978-1-55440-541-1.
This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.Concertos, Sonatas, and Suites:Concerto in D Major, op. 213 - Mendelssohn, Ludwig- First Movement: Allegro moderatoConcertino No. 1 in F Major - Breval, Jean-Baptiste arr. L.-R. Feuillard- First Movement: AllegroSuite in G Major - Matz, Rudolf- Fourth Movement- Fifth MovementSonata in G Major - Bach, Johann Christoph Friedrich arr. Hugo Ruf- First Movement: AllegrettoSonata in C Major - De Fesch, Willem arr. Jason Noble- First Movement: Largo- Second Movement: VivaceSonata - Marcello, Benedetto arr. Alfred Piatti- First Movement: Largo- Second Movement: AllegroSonata in F Major, RV 41 - Vivaldi, Antonio arr. Kathleen Wood- First Movement: Largo- Second Movement: AllegroConcert Repertoire:O Canto Do Cysne Negro - Villa-Lobos, HeitorFrogs Dancing on Water Lilies - Mustonen, OlliLangsam, op. 102, no. 2 - Schumann, RobertWhen Music Sounds - Coulthard, JeanWie einst in schoener'n Tagen, op. 64, no. 1 - Popper, DavidBourree, op. 24 - Squire, William HenryNotturno, op. 59, no. 1 - Goltermann, GeorgScherzo and Trio - Reger, MaxLamento - Faure, GabrielLied - Rachmaninoff, SergeiUnaccompanied Repertoire:Capriccio No. 5 - Matz, RudolfRicercar No. 3 - Gabrielli, DomenicoSuite in C Major - Matz, Rudolf- Fourth Movement: Sarabande- Seventh Movement: GigueSuite No. 1 in G Major - Bach, Johann Sebastian- Third Movement: Courante.
SKU: FH.VC4
ISBN 978-1-55440-540-4.
This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.Concertos, Sonatas, and Suites:Sonata in D Major - Caldara, Antonio arr. Gyoergy Orban- First Movement: Adagio- Second Movement: AllegroSonatina in D Minor, WoO 43a - Beethoven, Ludwig vanSonatina in G Minor - Matz, Rudolf- Second MovementSonata in F Major, op. 1, no. 1 - Marcello, Benedetto- Third Movement: Largo- Fourth Movement: AllegroConcertino No. 3 in A Major - Breval, Jean-Baptiste arr. L.-R. FeuillardConcert Repertoire:The Easy Winners - Joplin, Scott arr. Forrest KinneyOrientale, op. 50, no. 9 - Cui, CesarBonjour tristesse - Hart, PaulHip Hip Bourree - Jacobson, JulianElfentanz - Jenkinson, Ezra arr. Carey CheneyChanson de matin, op. 15, no. 2 - Elgar, EdwardCello Sonata in G Minor, op. 65 - Chopin, Frederic- Third Movement: LargoThe Swan Sees his Reflection - Forsyth, MalcolmSpanish Dance - Adorian, AndrewBaby Blackbird, Fly Now - Silverman, Adam B.Unaccompanied Repertoire:Suite for Violoncello (Lights and Shadows) - Matz, Rudolf- Second Movement: Cantabile- Eighth Movement: Finale giocosoRicercar No. 1 - Gabrielli, DomenicoSuite NO. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 - Bach, Johann Sebastian- Seventh Movement: Gigue.
SKU: FH.VA3
ISBN 978-1-55440-565-7.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Concertinos, Airs Varies, and Divertimentos:Divertimento in D Major - Haydn, Franz Joseph arr. Gregor Piatigorsky- Third MovementAir varie (Air with Variations), op 23, no. 3 - Rieding, OskarConcertino NO. 5 in D Major -Breval, Jean-Baptiste arr. Pierre Ruyssen- First MovementSonatas:Sonata in D Minor, op. 5, no. 8 - Corelli, Arcangelo arr. Jason Noble- First Movement: Prelude- Second Movement: AllemandaSonata in A Major, TWV 41:E1 - Telemann, Georg Philipp arr. Kathleen Wood- First Movement- Fourth MovementConcert Repertoire:Three Miniatures (complete) - Miller, MichaelWaltz, op. 12, no. 2 - Grieg, EdvardToy Soldiers' March - Kreisler, FritzAbracadabra - Duke, DavidMusette and Air de ballet - Gluck, Christoph Willibald arr. Kathleen WoodBoston Fancy - American folk dance arr. Harold BirstonAve Verum Corpus, K 618 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason GrayConte serieux (Solemn Story), op. 62, no. 6 - Mendelssohn, LudwigAlla Greco - Baxter, Timothy.
SKU: FH.VC3
ISBN 978-1-55440-539-8.
This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.Baroque and Classical Repertoire:Trio Sonata in D Minor (La Follia), RV 63 - Vivaldi, Antonio arr. arpad PejtsikSonata in F Major, TWV 41:F2 - Telemann, Georg Philipp arr. Kathleen Wood- First MovementSonata in D Major, HWV 371 - Handel, George Frideric- Third MovementSuite No. 3 - Caix d'Hervelois, Louis de arr. L.-R. Feuillard- Eleventh Movement: Musette (La Brantes)Ave Verum Corpus (Hail, True Body), K 618 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason GrayConcertino No. 5 in D Major - Breval, Jean-Baptiste arr. Pierre Ruyssen- First MovementTraditional and Romantic Repertoire:Norweigian Dance, op. 35, no. 2 - Grieg, Edvard arr. Christine DonkinPrelude in B Minor, op. 28, no. 6 - Chopin, Frederic arr. Jason NobleEl cant dels ocells (Song of the Birds) - Catalan Christmas carol arr. Jason GrayOn Wings of Song, op. 34, no. 2 - Mendelssohn, FelixL'elephant (The Elephant) - Saint-Saens, CamilleStandchen (Serenade), D 957, no. 4 - Schubert, FranzRepertoire Composed After ca 1930My Blue 'Cello - Gout, AlanRondo - Matz, RudolfJust Passing By - Wedgwood, PamFuego Espanol! (Spanish Fire!) - Birston, HaroldMinuet, op. 19, no. 3 - Squire, William HenryLangsam (Slowly) - Hindemith, Paul.
