Piano Excerpts

The "Messe solennelle de Sainte Cécile", commonly known as the Cäcilienmesse, is one of Charles Gounod's most popular sacred works. First performed in 1855 in the church of St. Eustache in Paris, the...

Franz Schubert’s celebrated "Deutsche Messe D 872" stands as one of the most beloved and deeply moving treasures of sacred choral repertoire. With its heartfelt, folk-like melodies such as "Wohin soll...

The Missa in c KV 427 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a fascinating work. To speak of "the" mass alone is inaccurate, as it is basically nothing more than a musical torso, full of riddles and problems -...

Experience one of the most thrilling and colorful masterpieces of the 20th century in a captivating chamber music setting: the "Symphonic Metamorphoses on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber" inspires with...

It is a matter of personal taste as to whether Rachmaninoff's second or third piano concerto is his best. But there is no doubt that 'Rach 3', with its abundance of melodic ideas, today numbers among...

As did many piano virtuosi at the time, Robert Schumann also dreamt of presenting himself to the public simultaneously as a pianist and composer with his own piano concerto. He had made several first...

Originally, Lalo was meant to follow an officer's career but his musical talent soon became apparent and so he decided to become a musician. Every cellist is familiar with his Cello Concerto in d mino...

Carl Maria von Weber's Concerto in f minor is among the compositions of first rank for solo clarinet and is permanently established in the world's concert repertoire. For purposes of comparison, Norbe...

The piano reduction for Bach's Concerto for Oboe d'amore in A major is based on the reconstruction of this work as it was published in the context of the New Bach Edition. Based on the autograph score...

Commissioned by the Philharmonic Symphony Society of New York, Inc. World Premiere: November 24, 1989, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York, N.Y. The New York Philharmon...

The 'Liberation of Sisyphus' was composed in spring of 1990. It was commissioned by and written especially for Roger Bobo. The work was premiered, with Roger Bobo as soloist and the Tokyo Bari-Tuba En...

Experience one of the most thrilling and powerful masterpieces in music history: Carl Orff's Carmina Burana ("Cantiones profanae"). With its driving rhythms, archaic sonic landscapes, and timeless tex...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Concerto in G major K. 313 (285c) for Flute and Orchestra is one of the crowning jewels of the classical flute repertoire. With its sheer elegance, sparkling virtuosity, and...

The "Concierto de Aranjuez" for guitar and orchestra is universally celebrated as one of the most famous and moving guitar concertos of all time. With its fiery rhythms, authentic Spanish flair, and t...

Discover a radiant gem of the Classical repertoire: The Concerto in G major for Viola and Orchestra (Murray RWV C15) captivates with its graceful elegance, spirited vitality, and masterly musical craf...

For the first time the series 'Bärenreiter’s Concert Pieces' presents arrangements of concertos for viola and violoncello. The editions are an ideal continuation of the Sassmannshaus string methods bu...

Joseph Haydn's famous Concerto in D major, Hob. VIIb:2 for Violoncello and Orchestra is one of the crowning achievements of the classical cello repertoire. This masterpiece captivates musicians and au...

Immerse yourself in the vibrant musical world of the Spanish master with the celebrated »Concierto pastoral« for flute and orchestra. A true milestone in the flute repertoire, this masterpiece captiva...

Fr. V. Kramar-Krommer wurde vor allem als Komponist von Werken für Blasinstrumente bekannt. Das vorliegende Konzert stammt aus dem Jahr 1803, ist außergewöhnlich gut instrumentiert, formal ausgewogen...

The Clarinet Concerto Op. 31 for clarinet and string orchestra is widely regarded as one of the most expressive 20th-century masterpieces for the instrument. Combining lyrical elegance, profound emoti...

Francesco Antonio Rosetti wurde um 1750 im nordböhmischen Kreis Leitmeritz geboren. Seinen bürgerlichen Namen Franz Anton Rösler hatte er, einer Mode seiner Zeit folgend, veritalienisiert. Von seiner...

This trombone concerto was composed by Launy Grøndahl 1924 during the composer's stay in Italy. The work is thought to have been written in response to the high standard of the trombone section of the...

Joseph Haydn's Concerto in E-flat major, Hob. VIIe:1, is undoubtedly the crowning jewel of the classical trumpet repertoire and an indispensable masterpiece for every brass player. Originally composed...

Discover a captivating work full of brilliance and expressive musical depth: 'Theme and Variations' (originally composed for trumpet and orchestra) unfolds its unmistakable splendor in this meticulous...

Weber wrote Andante e Rondo ungarese per l'Alto Viola Solo with Gran Orchestra for his brother Fritz in Ludwigsburg. At the end of his manuscript there is the remark: 'Completed the 18th of October 18...