Advanced Sheet Music from Universal Edition

In 1915, when Kodály wrote a substantial Sonata for Solo Cello, Bartók commented: This is not a mere imitation of Bach's polyphonic style. That was praise in several ways. His friend's sonata had noth...

With "Souvenir", the renowned Universal Edition presents an expressive, evocative piece for violin and piano. True to its title, the work offers a musical journey rich in emotion, elegance, and nostal...

Immerse yourself in the powerful soundscapes of orchestral music – right at your own piano! With this high-quality sheet music edition of the "1st Symphony for Orchestra" from the renowned Universal E...

Alban Berg's Sonata Opus 1 for Piano has often been termed as a milestone in early 20th century music. The sonata clearly stems from the Romantic period, but the 'modern' harmonies and complex themati...

Like so many famous virtuosic works, Bartók’s Sonata for Solo Violin was said, by its commissioner, Yehudi Menuhin, at first sight, to be unplayable! Of course, Menuhin soon changed his opinion, later...

Discover an evocative masterpiece for the viola: This impressive "Concerto" unfolds the full expressive power and tonal depth of the solo instrument in this edition for viola and piano. Published by t...

Immerse yourself in the fiery charm and timeless elegance of the Iberian musical tradition: The "Sonata in the Old Spanish Style" (Sonata nello stile antico spagnuolo) carries musicians and audiences...

This Toccata for cello and piano by Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) was arranged by Gaspar Cassadó (1897-1966), a spanish cellist and composer. It is suitable for advanced players and professionals.

Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing soundscape: With "Patterns in a Chromatic Field", the renowned publisher Universal Edition presents a masterful chamber work for cello and piano. The piece unfolds wi...

In an all-new set of German art songs, Rihm uses 13 poems of Goethe as the basis for his varied vocal compositions. The set is published in two versions, for tenor and for baritone, and is part of UE'...

Experience a captivating pianistic dialogue with the "Concertante Variations on a Theme by Beethoven" for two pianos. This impressive work unfolds a masterful symbiosis of classical inspiration and vi...

Luciano Berio dedicated his Sequenza VII, which was composed in 1969, to the oboist Heinz Holliger. The version of this piece published here was arranged for one soprano saxophone by Claude Delangle i...

Immerse yourself in a captivating world of pianistic expression: "8 Klavierstücke op. 3" offers an exquisite collection of evocative character pieces for solo piano. Each of the eight movements reveal...

Immerse yourself in an expressive 20th-century masterpiece: The Suite for solo violoncello, published by the renowned Universal Edition, is a true gem of the solo cello repertoire. Composed in 1926 an...

Either of these pieces, for advanced players, would make an exceptionally unusual and entertaining concert item. The writers, Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo, have stunned audiences, critics and fe...

Nine composers are represented here in one volume in celebration of the art song and its place in the extraordinary surge of musical creativity in Vienna at the beginning of the 20th century and which...

The composition of the Princess Songs marked the beginning of a particularly productive phase for Karol Szymanowski. Based on a series of poems by his sister Zofia, Szymanowski composed this colorful...

Richard Strauss's Song Album was published in four volumes altogether. This volume contains a selection of the most beautiful and popular songs, for example Tomorrow!, Devotion, Night and Pride of my...

Martins Originalkomposition für Gitarre solo zählt wohl zu den schönsten und wichtigsten Werken der UE-Gitarrenliteratur des 20. Jahrhunderts. Die Ausgabe gibt das Werk in der Form des endgültigen Man...

Schönbergs Klavierzyklus op. 19 fällt in seine atonale Schaffensperiode. Der Sprung in die Atonalität geschah aus Zwang zum Ausdruck. Die vielschichtigen Klangfarben der Gitarre drängen sich geradezu...

Sotelo seeks to reinvent the approach to guitar playing, or to learn anew in performance of his Como llora el agua. . . New tunings, new techniques, and a new intellect ask the guitarist to stretch th...