One of the most popular of all violin concerti, this baroque masterpiece of "program" music was composed as a musical illustration of four sonnets. Painstakingly researched by baroque authority Dr. Eleanor Selfridge-Field, this miniature score edition offers a modern, authoritative, and up-to-date edition that incorporates Vivaldi's Italian descriptive notes directly in the music.
The Four Orchestral Suites by Johann Sebastian Bach Suite No. 1 in C Major, Suite No. 2 in B Minor, Suite No. 3 in D Major, and Suite No. 4 in D Major. Bach-Gesellschaft edition. Instrumentation. Notes.
Nocturnes for Orchestra in Full Score by Claude Debussy Described by Debussy as a "study in gray painting," this three-movement work embodies the composer's characteristic aural impressionism with three scenes —Nuages, Fétes, and Sirèns — colored by his unique orchestral palette.
Marche Slave by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky The Slavonic March was published in 1880, the same year as Symphony No. 4 and Capriccio Italien. This Russian warhorse more than holds its own in such attractive company, boasting numerous current recordings.
Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98 by Johannes Brahms Powerful harmonies and gripping rhythms characterize Brahms' Fourth Symphony, one of the most original of his symphonic works. This miniature score version is a handy and inexpensive resource for use in the concert hall or classroom.
