(E-Z Play Today). Mozart's musical genius is adapted here in 20 classical favorites presented in our patented E-Z Play Today notation. Includes: Ave Verum Corpus * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik * German Dance in C Major * Minuet * Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major * Queen of the Night's Vengeance Aria * Symphony No. 40 in G Minor * Turkish Rondo * and more.

This sonata for two pianos, four hands was written in 1781 for performance by Mozart and Josephine von Aurnhammer, one of his finest students. The first and third movements are fast and brilliant, contrasted by a gently flowing second movement. This edition includes editorial fingering and performance suggestions.

(Schirmer Performance Editions). This collection of remarkable jewels by Mozart will be invaluable to teachers and students. The book features some of Mozart's earliest works, a few of which were composed when the young Wolfgang was only six years old. Already present are signs of remarkable taste and talent: beautiful melody, impeccable formal construction, and unsurpassed elegance. These pieces are wonderful tools for teaching articulation, independence of the hands, and the classical style. Contents: Air in A-flat major (KV Anh. 109b Nr. 8 15ff ) * Allegro in B-flat major (KV 3) * Allegro in F major (KV 1c) * Andante in C major (KV 1a) * Andante in E-flat major (KV 15mm) * Contradance in G major (KV 15e) * Larghetto in F major * Minuet in B-flat major (KV 15pp) * Minuet in C major (from KV 6) * Minuet in D major (KV 7) * Minuet in D major (KV 94 73h ) * Minuet in E-flat major (KV 15qq) * Minuet in F major (KV 2) * Minuet in G major (KV 1e/1f) * Minuet in G major (KV 15c) * Minuet in G major (KV 15y)

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Following Le nozze di Figaro and Don Giovanni, Così fan tutte was the last of the three operas that Mozart wrote with the librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte. Although well received at its premiere in Vienna in 1790, it was then largely neglected until the mid-20th century. Its comic but deeply felt portrayal of the foibles of young people in love has since become recognized as perhaps the most sophisticated and perfect of all Mozart's operas. This guide contains articles that describe the genesis of the opera and the circumstances surrounding its first performances, a musical commentary which takes the reader through the opera's main themes, and an overview of the ways in which it fell out of favor in the 19th century. A detailed description of its more recent performance history reflects how the work has now established a secure position in the repertory of opera houses throughout the world. The guide also includes a musical thematic guide, the full libretto with English translation, a discography, bibliography, and DVD and website guides.

(Amadeus). Today Mozart's exquisite Le Nozze di Figaro delights and moves audiences everywhere, long after its 1786 birth into tumultuous times. The original Beaumarchais play raised a firestorm in France, then on the brink of revolution, with its dangerous commentary on class relations. However, Lorenzo Da Ponte carefully omitted anything political from his opera libretto; what remained, when joined with Mozart's sublime and penetrating music, was a witty yet profound tale of infatuation, heartache, scheming, and tenderness, where complex emotions are laid bare and everyone, regardless of class, is equally vulnerable to the powers of love. Figaro continues the story of The Barber of Seville several years later, in a single "day of madness." Count Almaviva's love, Rosina, is now his long-suffering countess, and the barber Figaro, now the count's valet, is about to marry Susanna, the countess's maid. But the couple-to-be must first deal with two obstacles: a demand that Figaro pay his debt to an older woman or marry her instead, and the count's determination to bed Susanna on her wedding night. Suspicions fly, plots are hatched, narrow escapes abound, and connivers receive their due. Love and forgiveness finally bring order to the craziness, and a day filled with torment and worry ends in joy.

The Six Easy Pieces arranged by German composer, conductor, and organist Christian Gottlob Neefe (1748--1798) are inspired by the original vocal/orchestral score of The Magic Flute. These pieces are idiomatic piano duets (one piano, four hands) that remain faithful to the original composition. Filled with wit and charm, they contain many of the memorable elements of the opera: Papageno's magic bells, gentle love duets, tenderhearted trios, and lively arias. Based on the 1793 first edition, Neefe's dynamics, articulations, and phrase marks have been preserved. Editorial suggestions have been given in parentheses and footnotes to aid in performance. Titles: No. 1 ('Der Vogelf?nger bin ich ja' / 'Yes, I am the bird catcher') * No. 2 ('Bei M?nnern, welche Liebe f?hlen' / 'In men who know the feeling of love') * No. 3 ('Soll ich dich, Theurer, nicht mehr sehn?' / 'Shall I, dear one, never see you again?') * No. 4 ('Das klinget so herrlich' / 'That sounds so pretty') * No. 5 ('Ein M?dchen oder Weibchen' / 'A sweetheart or a little wife') * No. 6 ('Klinget, Gl?ckchen, klinget!' / 'Ring, little bells, ring!').

(Amadeus). For a long time, Cosi fan tutte was considered scandalous which is not entirely surprising, if you look at its story. After seeing their fiances, Guglielmo and Ferrando, go off to war, two sisters, Fiordiligi and Dorabella, all too rapidly overcome their grief and agree to marry two attractive strangers within the space of just a couple days. Little do the sisters know that the strangers are in fact those same fiances in disguise! The whole thing is a plot masterminded by a cynical old philosopher, Don Alfonso, and a clever maid, Despina. Scandalous or not, Cosi fan tutte has remained one of opera's most contemporary comedies.

(Piano Collection). 12 well-known pieces, including the most often played Sonatas, Rondo in D Major K. 485, Sonatina in C Major, and Twelve Variations on 'Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman.'

(Piano). Includes a composer biography, historical notes on the piece, and color drawings.

Mozart's four sonatas for one piano, four hands, are the first important works in the piano duet literature. This carefully researched edition contains historical information, in-depth notes on performing Mozart's piano music, editorial fingering and metronome marks, as well as realizations of many ornaments. Titles: Sonata in D Major, K. 381 (123a) * Sonata in B-flat Major, K. 358 (186c) * Sonata in F Major, K. 497 * Sonata in C Major, K. 521.

''Ascanio in Alba', al pari di una statuetta di porcellana, è un piccolo gioiello musicale e teatrale, nel quale si intravvedono con chiarezza i sentori di ben altri capolavori del genio mozartiano più maturo, compresa la perfezione timbrica, la scioltezza delle melodie e persino qualche inattesa audacia armonica. Come avviene nei riguardi di Salieri, il giovane Mozart riesce a sopravanzare l'anziano Hasse, il quale sarà costretto a riconoscere che 'questo giovinetto farà dimenticare tutti noi'; e lo stesso genitore Leopoldo si vanterà delle congratulazioni ricevute dai milanesi e delle insistenti richieste di replica: 'Tutti i cavalieri e l'altra gente ci ferma continuamente in istrada per congratularsi con Volfango''. (Dalla prefazione di Carlo Migliaccio)

Le vicissitudini della pubblicazione di queste lettere di Mozart sono state illustrate dalla moglie Constanze: 'Le lettere alla cugina, di gusto certo discutibile, ma molto spiritose, meritano una menzione, ma non devono essere pubblicate'. Anche molti biografi e studiosi di Mozart rinunciarono a una pubblicazione delle 'Lettere' per ragioni di decoro. Per la 'pruderie' dell'Ottocento le 'audaci espressioni' di Mozart non erano ammissibili. Ancora nel 1914 la 'prima completa edizione critica' delle lettere di Mozart e dei suoi familiari espunge le parti incriminate per 'ragioni estetiche'. Dietro il sorriso del genio Mozart, l'eterno fanciullino, si celava l'animo di un giocherellone che non smetteva di inventare scherzi e facezie, con cui intratteneva l'amata cuginetta. Le 'Lettere alla cugina' sono forse uno dei testi più emblematici e intimi per penetrare nella personalità del compositore austriaco, un vero e proprio cavallo di Troia nella sua psicologia, e rappresentano il lato più intimo, folle e trasgressivo della personalità del grande genio salisburghese. Postfazione e note di Juliane Vogel

Collected for the first time in one convenient and inexpensive edition.

Music Sales AmericaEasy piano arrangements of 22 classical favorites by Mozart. Complete with song background notes and playing hints and tips.

Renowned Austrian pianist, composer, and editor Artur Schnabel spent a lifetime performing and interpreting Mozart. This edition features two of Mozart's most popular piano sonatas, K. 331 and K. 457, and includes helpful fingering, dynamic, and performance suggestions by the editor. Ornaments are realized in footnotes.

Three of Mozart's most famous piano concertos available in one value-priced volume. Includes No. 20 in D minor, No. 21 in C Major, and No. 23 in A Major. Need two copies of the book to perform.

Le vicissitudini della pubblicazione di queste lettere di Mozart sono state illustrate dalla moglie Constanze: 'Anche le lettere alla cugina, di gusto certo discutibile, ma molto spiritose, meritano una menzione, ma non devono essere pubblicate'. Anche molti biografi e studiosi di Mozart rinunciarono a una pubblicazione delle 'Lettere' per ragioni di decoro. Per la 'pruderie' dell'Ottocento le 'audaci espressioni' di Mozart non erano ammissibili. Ancora nel 1914 la 'prima completa edizione critica' delle lettere di Mozart e dei suoi familiari espunge le parti incriminate per 'ragioni estetiche' e solo nelle edizioni successive verranno pubblicate, sia pur parzialmente.

The engaging yet simple Viennese sonatinas have been part of standard piano literature since soon after Mozart's death. This new edition provides helpful, practical direction for playing in the Classical style and an excellent recording by the editor. Intermediate Level.

Includes the famous 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star' variations and seven other sets at the intermediate to late intermediate level. Includes historical and performance notes. Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. These editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by experienced artists and master teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists.

The Hal Leonard Classical Play-Along series will help you play great classical pieces. Listen to the full performance tracks to hear how the piece sounds with a professional orchestra, and then play along using the accompaniment tracks. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch.

This classic Schirmer edition has been enhanced with a companion CD. Each of the four movements is recorded three times. First is a full performance for listening, followed by a Primo only recording, and then a Secondo only recording for play-along.