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This oratorio by a youthful Camille Saint-Saens was first performed by soloists, chorus and small string orchestra for the 1858 Christmas service at the Eglise de la Madeleine in Paris. The composer''s colleague Eugene Gigout arranged the vocal score, which is presented here in a digitally-enhanced reprint of the one issued by G. Schirmer early in the 20th century. As with the other titles in this series, measure numbers have been added and rehearsal systems have been checked for compliance with the widely available orchestral parts on IMSLP and elsewhere. The large A4 size is quite convenient for soloists, choruses, and directors alike.
Prelude (dans de style de Seb. Bach)
Recit et Choeur
Air
Air et Choeur
Duo (Benedictus)
Choeur
Trio
Quatuor
Quintette et Choeur
Choeur
SMzATB soli, SATB chorus / Piano ; ISMN: 979-0-800001-73-4.

Though originally composed for piano four-hands, Satie was persuaded to orchestrate these pieces for a concert staged by Jean Cocteau presented on 21 February 1920 featuring works by Milhaud, Poulenc, and Auric. This digitally-enhanced study score is an unabridged reprint of the first edition issued in 1921 by Editions de la Sirene, Paris. In contrast so many of the on-demand scores now available, this one comes with all the pages and the images have been thoroughly checked to make sure it is readable, is beautifully printed on off-white stock with a quality cover.
De l'enfance de Pantagruel (Rêverie)
Marche de Cocagne (Démarche)
Jeux de Gargantua (Coin de polka)
Orchestra
1, 1, 1, 1 - 1, 2, 1, 0, perc, strs

Erik Satie's "drame symphonique" was composed on a commission from the Princess Edmond de Polignac. Satie based his text on selections from the Plato works Symposium, Phaedrus, and Phaedo which mention the Greek philospher in the French translation by Victor Cousin. The work was first performed at the salon of Pricess de Polignac in April of 1918 with soprano Jane Bathori singing all four roles and the composer at the piano. This new vocal score, produced in an easy-to-read format, is a digitally enhanced reprint of the one first issued in 1919 by Editions de la Sirene in Paris. Also included is an English translation of the relevant sections from Plato prepared by Benjamin Jowett.
Portrait de Socrate
Les bords de l'Ilissus
Mort de Socrate

Now available for the first time in a reasonably priced study score, Sibelius' two suites enttitled Scenes Historiques. With origins all the way back to 1899, the composer put together two suites of three numbers each in 1911-1912. Each was given its premiere with the composer directing the Helsinki Philharmonic and subsequently published with widely-spaced opus numbers (in 1912 and 1913). These digitally-enhanced reprints will be a favorite of Sibelius fans along with anyone who likes to view Finnish composer's superb orchestration skills in action.
All' Overtura
Scena
Festivo
La Chasse - Ouverture
Chant d'amour
Pres du pont-levis
Orchestra
2+1, 2, 2, 2 - 4, 3, 3, 0, timp, perc, hp, strs

The second in Smetana's "Ma Vlast" a six-part series of tone poems inspired by his Czech homeland, Vltava (Die Moldau in German) is named for the river that flows through the heart of Prague. This new study score is a digitally-enhanced reprint of the large score issued in Leipzig by Breitkopf und Hartel as part of their Orchester-Bibliothek series early in the 20th century - now in a very readable, convenient size.

The cheerful and often melancholic melodies of Ireland lend themselves well for easy string quartet or ensemble repertoire. Wonderful tunes such as "A Lovely Lass" and "The Foggy Dew" have been arranged by Speckert for two violins, viola and cello. In all pieces the viola can be replaced by a third violin. "Fiddle Tunes" forms part of the "Easy String Ensemble" series.
A Lovely Lass
Nothing can Sadden Us
Quiet Sailing Waters
The Green Glen
The Foggy Dew
With Spirit
2 violins, viola (3rd violin), cello, bass plus score ; ISMN: 979-0-006-56915-1

This is a new, digitally enhanced reissue of the score originally issued in 1936 by Edition Suecia. Stenhammar began work on what many consider to be his finest orchestral work while on vacationing in Italy in 1911. The Serenade was completed two years later and given its premiere under the composer's baton in Stockholm in January 1914. Revisions were made a few years later and the final version was premiered in Gothenburg in 1920. While unmistakably Scandinavian, Stenhammar's music often takes a more lyrical and classical approach than his fellow Scandinavians Sibelius and Nielsen. The Serenade is widely considered to be the finest example of the Swedish composer's style.
Overtura
Canzonetta
Scherzo
Notturno
Finale

Pohadka Leta (A Sumer Tale) was composed at a particularly dark time in the composer's life, just after the deaths of both his wife and father in law - the composer Antonin Dvorak. A remarkable work, with many shfting moods and brilliant orchestration, ending with a wistful nocturne. Available for the first time as a digitally-enhanced reprint of the score originally issued in 1910 by Universal Edition, Vienna.
Hlasi Zivota a Utechy (Voices of Life and Consolation)
Poledne (Mid-day)
Intermezzo - Slepi Hudci (Intermezzo - Blind Musicians)
V Moci Preludu (In the Power of Phantoms)
Noc (Night)
Orchestra
3d1, 2d1+eh, 3d1, 2+1 - 6, 3, 3, 1, timp, perc, 2hp, cel, org, pf, strs

Composed in 1903, Josef Suk's pasionate symphonic scherzo is presented for the first time in a moderately priced, authoratative score that will be a welcome addition to the libraries of performers and music enthusiasts everywhere. Unabridged digitally enhanced reprint of the score first issued by Breitkopf & Hartel, Leipzig in 1905.