Intermediate Classical Music of the Modern Age Sheet Music

As a composer Lehár started with contributions to the opera-genre but the great triumph of his first operetta 'Die lustige Witwe', (The merry widow), in 1905 made him clear that he had to give his tal...

As a composer Lehár started with contributions to the opera-genre but the great triumph of his first operetta 'Die lustige Witwe', (The merry widow), in 1905 made him clear that he had to give his tal...

As a composer Lehár started with contributions to the opera-genre but the great triumph of his first operetta 'Die lustige Witwe', (The merry widow), in 1905 made him clear that he had to give his tal...

In 1934 Sergei Prokofjew composed 'Lieutenant Kijé'. It is a symphonic suite originally written as a film score for Alexander Fayntsimmer's film adaptation of the novella 'Poruchik Kizje' ('Lieutenant...

In 1934 Sergei Prokofjew composed 'Lieutenant Kijé'. It is a symphonic suite originally written as a film score for Alexander Fayntsimmer's film adaptation of the novella 'Poruchik Kizje' ('Lieutenant...

In 1934 Sergei Prokofjew composed 'Lieutenant Kijé'. It is a symphonic suite originally written as a film score for Alexander Fayntsimmer's film adaptation of the novella 'Poruchik Kizje' ('Lieutenant...

In 1934 Sergei Prokofjew composed 'Lieutenant Kijé'. It is a symphonic suite originally written as a film score for Alexander Fayntsimmer's film adaptation of the novella 'Poruchik Kizje' ('Lieutenant...

Charles Ives's 'Symphony No. 1 in D minor', written between 1898 and 1902, is an example of how Ives synthesized ideas from composers who came before him. Many of his later symphonies relied on Protes...

Charles Ives's 'Symphony No. 1 in D minor', written between 1898 and 1902, is an example of how Ives synthesized ideas from composers who came before him. Many of his later symphonies relied on Protes...

Charles Ives's 'Symphony No. 1 in D minor', written between 1898 and 1902, is an example of how Ives synthesized ideas from composers who came before him. Many of his later symphonies relied on Protes...

Charles Ives's 'Symphony No. 1 in D minor', written between 1898 and 1902, is an example of how Ives synthesized ideas from composers who came before him. Many of his later symphonies relied on Protes...

In 1932, Richard Strauss was approached by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to compose an anthem for the 1936 Summer Olympics to be held in Berlin. Early in 1933, Strauss agreed to compose an...

In 1932, Richard Strauss was approached by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to compose an anthem for the 1936 Summer Olympics to be held in Berlin. Early in 1933, Strauss agreed to compose an...

In 1932, Richard Strauss was approached by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to compose an anthem for the 1936 Summer Olympics to be held in Berlin. Early in 1933, Strauss agreed to compose an...

In 1932, Richard Strauss was approached by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to compose an anthem for the 1936 Summer Olympics to be held in Berlin. Early in 1933, Strauss agreed to compose an...

Most of the music which Shostakovich used for his Ballet Suites was composed for the silent films in the early 30ies or was re-used from early opera's and ballets. The Dutch composer/arranger Christia...

Respighi's Three Botticelli Pictures (1927) is a three-movement suite based on famous paintings by the Renaissance master Botticelli. It's fully as colorful and beguiling as the fulsome and flashy Pin...

Respighi's Gli Uccelli (the Birds) is a suite in five movements for small orchestra. Each movement is based themes by 17th and 18th century composers.

Lars-Erik Vilner Larsson (1908-1986) was a notable Swedish composer of the 20th century. The gentle piece En Vintersaga is work in four movements in a pastoral mood and was written during an early pha...

In 1919, Spanish composer Reveriano Soutullo began his famous musical partnership with Juan Vert, which continued until the latter's early death in 1931. The Zarzuela La leyenda del beso (1924) is one...

In 1919, Spanish composer Reveriano Soutullo began his famous musical partnership with Juan Vert, which continued until the latter's early death in 1931. The Zarzuela La leyenda del beso (1924) is one...

Chaminade's Concertino for Flute in D major, Op. 107 was composed in 1902 for flute and orchestra and was later arranged for flute and piano. Scholarship indicates that the Concertino was commissioned...

The Limpid Stream was by far the most popular of Shostakovich ballets. Its deliberately simple-minded melodies, banal harmonies, straightforward rhythms, and garish colors had the work playing success...

In 1933 Revueltas composed his brief symphonic poem "Janitzio" named after an island in Lake Patzcuaro, in the state of Michoacán, west of Mexico City, whose population had derived its income largely...

The diptych "Estampes Simfòniques" (Symphonic Images) by the Spanish (Catalan) composer Joaquim Serra (1907-1957) would not be a unique piece in its production if it wasn't because in this occasion th...