Tuesday, November 29, 2011

By the Sea. Act III (Arrangement for Voices and Piano), by César Cui

Part 7 - Emma by Jane Austen (Vol 3: Chs 08-13)

Part 7. Classic Literature VideoBook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages. Audio courtesy of Librivox. Read by Moira Fogerty. Playlist for Emma by Jane Austen: youtube.com


By the Sea. Act III (Arrangement for Voices and Piano), by César Cui sheet music is available for downloading in digital format.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Anton Arensky (Sie schwebt’ mir noch kürzlich im Arme, Op.49 No.5)

Chapter 054 - Moby Dick by Herman Melville

Chapter 54. Classic Literature VideoBook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages. Audio courtesy of Librivox. Read by Stewart Wills. Playlist for Moby Dick by Herman Melville: youtube.com


Anton Arensky (Sie schwebt’ mir noch kürzlich im Arme, Op.49 No.5) sheet music is available for downloading in digital format.

Adventure 03 - The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Adventure 03: The Stock-Broker's Clerk.Classic Literature VideoBook with synchronized text, interactive transcript, and closed captions in multiple languages. Audio courtesy of Librivox. Read by Eric Leach.? Playlist for The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: youtube.com

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Concerto in D Minor for Organ, BWV 596 (Johann Sebastian Bach)

Bach: Organ Concerto in d, BWV 596 (Köhler)

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Concerto for two violins in d minor (RV 565) - Op.3 No.11 Arranged for organ BWV 596 JSBach 1685-1750 Johannes-Ernst Köhler (organ, 1972) 0:00 1a.movement - Allegretto 1:32 1b.movement - Fuga. Moderato 4:57 2.movement - Largo 7:36 3.movement - Allo Modo Vivaldi - Concerto for Two Violins in d, RV 565 youtube.com


Downloadable sheet music: Concerto in D Minor for Organ, BWV 596 (Johann Sebastian Bach)

Organ Concerto in D Minor BWV 596 arr. Bach

Originally composed by Antonio Vivaldi for 2 violins and an orchestra, this was arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach for the organ. I LOVE THIS PIECE TO DEATH :) Unfortunately, the performer of this version is unknown.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Three String Quartets (Viola), Op.41 by Robert Schumann

EnAccord Stringquartet Robert Schumann String Quartet opus 41 nr 3 part 2

Robert Schumann (1810-1856) String Quartet opus 41 no. 3 movement 2 EnAccord Stringquartet enaccord.nl Ilka van der Plas - violin Helena Druwé - violin Rosalinde Kluck - viola Mette Seidel - cello


This title is available as instant sheet music download: Three String Quartets (Viola), Op.41 by Robert Schumann

Schumann: String Quartet in A minor, Op.41 No.1 mvt I

See more on plushmusic.tv In 1842 Robert Schumann wrote to Clara complaining about the increasing limitations of the piano as a vessel for his ideas, and the need to attack different instruments and genres. What followed was a spectacular year of inspiration that yielded all of his most famous chamber works including the set of three string quartets, of which the A minor is the first. He had studied the great quartets of Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn in depth, simultaneously building up a well of ideas that exploded onto the page in record time. The A minor took just a week to be sketched and formed, and three months and much rehearsal later, recieved its premiere as a gift to Clara on her 23rd birthday. The Merel Quartet performed this to a sold out crowd on a warm summer evening at the Music at Plush festival.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

One Word with Thee, (Eduard Holst)

Gustav Holst - Two Songs without Words, Op. 22

0:19 to skip intro Title of Composition: Two Songs without Words, Op. 22 Composer: Gustav Holst Created in: 1906 Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia Conductor: Richard Hickox Recorded in: 1993 The CD (or MP3) is available for purchase at either Arkivmusic: arkivmusic.com Or at Amazon: amazon.com The CD/MP3 also includes Double Concerto, St. Paul's Suite, Brook Green Suite, and A Fugal Concerto (all of which are also composed by Holst). The images in this video are not my own. The image at 0:22 can be found here: publicdomainpictures.net The image at 1:33 can be found here: publicdomainpictures.net The image at 3:38 can be found here: publicdomainpictures.net The image at 4:36 can be found here: publicdomainpictures.net The image at 6:50 can be found here: publicdomainpictures.net This recording of Two Songs without Words is owned by Chandos Records Ltd.


Downloadable music scores: One Word with Thee, (Eduard Holst)

Sir Winston Churchill - Funeral (I Vow To Thee)

Spread the word of true greatness. Forward to a friend. Day of Sorrow Sir Winston Churchill 1874 - 1965 I Vow To Thee My Country - Gustav Holst Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS (30 November 1874 -- 24 January 1965) was a British politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. He is widely regarded as one of the great wartime leaders. He served as Prime Minister twice (1940--45 and 1951--55). A noted statesman and orator, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a historian, a writer, and an artist. To date, he is the only British prime minister to have received the Nobel Prize in Literature, and he was the first person to be made an honorary citizen of the United States.[1] Churchill was born into the aristocratic family of the Dukes of Marlborough. His father, Lord Randolph Churchill, was a charismatic politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer; his mother, Jenny Jerome, an American socialite. As a young army officer, he saw action in British India, the Sudan and the Second Boer War. He gained fame as a war correspondent and through books he wrote about his campaigns. At the forefront of politics for fifty years, he held many political and cabinet positions. Before World War I, he served as President of the Board of Trade, Home Secretary and First Lord of the Admiralty as part of the Asquith Liberal government. During the war, he continued as First Lord of the ...

Monday, November 14, 2011

Consolations for Piano, S.172 by Franz Liszt

Franz LISZT Consolation No 2, S 172 - Michel Mananes Live Recording

Michel Mañanes study piano in France, Spain and Austria. With recitals for Europa and Southamerica specially. He won first prize in several young piano competitions. He is Piano Teacher in Madrid and continue to give concerts.Rachmaninov moment musical. classical concert pianist. michelmananes.com Michel Mañanes has obtained, recently, the University Title of "Expert in Pianistic Interpretation", gotten with "Cum Laudae" by Unanimous vote (International University of Andalusia) The Liszt Consolations are fragments of pure Lisztian life and color. Liszt wrote the consolations around 1849-1850. Nobody's quite sure where the title Consolations comes from - the most likely explanation is that Liszt was inspired by some volume of poetry or other. Liszt had actually had brainwaves for the Consolations a lot earlier than the year of publication (1850). One of them even dates all the way back to 1844! There are 6 Consolations. Since they're so small they sound best when played end-to-end (the tempo indications also suggest this is the proper way to play them), although a lot of pianists choose to only perform one or two. Out of all of them, number 6 is the most appropriate for performance as a standalone piece. The key signatures hardly change from piece to piece, and in fact remind me of a kind of ABA structural arc (first section E Major, second section D-Flat Major, third section E Major). Consolation No.2: Un poco piu mosso (E Major) A gentle, floating melody is framed by ...


Consolations for Piano, S.172 by Franz Liszt sheet music is available for immediate download.

Liszt Consolation no. 3 performed on Liszt's 1862 Bechstein Piano

Sandro Russo plays Liszt's Consolation No. 3 on the 1862Bechstein Liszt Piano. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, Bechstein piano serial #576, originally delivered to Franz Liszt on March 17, 1862, has arrived in New York. The piano was on display at the Bechstein America corporate headquarters on 58th Street in Manhattan. Ongoing celebrations of this remarkable piece of music history have so far included performances by renowned artists to a sold-out gala tribute to Liszt at Bechstein Centre. In a personal letter penned to Carl Bechstein, Liszt said... "For 28 years I have now used your pianos, and they have maintained their superiority. In a word, your instruments are perfect." Presentation of this famous instrument gave music historians, Liszt lovers, and pianists of all levels and backgrounds a rare opportunity to see an exquisite representation of German handcraftmanship and offered insights into the manufacturing techniques and technology of 19th century piano building. NAMM Booth 209A

Thursday, November 10, 2011

String Sextet No.1 in B Flat Major, Op.18 by Johannes Brahms

Brahms String Sextet No.1 in B flat, Op.18 - I. Allegro ma non troppo

Berliner Philarmoniker Oktet:


Digital music scores source: String Sextet No.1 in B Flat Major, Op.18 by Johannes Brahms

Brahms String Sextet No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 18 - Mov 1 (2/2)

Pra Catinat, Italy 3 August 2010