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Pressburger Tänze für Jugendorchester Ungarische

The composer wrote the Dances of Pozsony, for junior string orchestra, in 1980. This 3-movement work consists of arrangements of dance tunes from 18th-century Pozsony manuscripts.

Sonata for Solo Violin (1947) : First edition

András Sz ll sy (1921-2007) was one of the most significant Hungarian composers of the second half of the 20th century, yet his oeuvre has not become as well-known as that of György Ligeti, two years his junior, or of György Kurtág, five years his junior. Sz ll sy did not compose many works and he was strict about which of them he would allow to go public. As a younger colleague of his once remarked: "He only composed his good works." Sz ll sy's Sonata for Solo Violin, which was written at the age of 26 and was publicly performed only in 2006, almost 60 years after its composition, fell victim to his self-criticism. Although the model of Bartók's Sonata for Solo Violin ofjust three years earlier was obviously on the young composer's mind, he was no epigone of the great master.

Vierzehn leichte Stücke für Kinderstreichorchester : Partitur und Stimmen

The latest volume in this popular series contains little character pieces and dances (Heroic ballad, Lullaby, Peasant song, Religious song, The Suitor's song, Solveig's song, Peasant dance, etc.), most of which are transcriptions of piano pieces. As in the case of the other volumes in the Leggierissimo series, these works scored for a junior orchestra consisting of 1st, 2nd and 3rd violin and cello can be played in the first position.

Chaconne per archi : for junior string orchestra or two violins and violoncello or violin, viola and violoncello

Kocsár composed the Chaconne for three-part string ensemble in 1996. Originally a popular Baroque musical form, the chaconne is characterized by a set of ground-bass variations. In Kocsár's piece the 23-bar theme is followed by nine variations of diverse characters. The composition lasts about nine minutes and is rounded off with a recapitulation of the theme and a coda.

6 Moments Musicaux für Streichquartett op.44

Begun in 1999, the work, which is Kurtág’s fourth string quartet, had been completed in 2005. In this suite of 6 movements Kurtág reuses music from other compositions, most often from his long-running Játékok for piano. 6 Moments musicaux was dedicated to György Kurtág junior, the first entire performance of the work took place by the Keller Quartet in February 2006 during the five-day 80th birthday celebration for Kurtág in Bordeaux.

Petite Suite pour violoncelle seul

The 20th-century Hungarian composer and music historian was a pupil of Zoltán Kodály. In the most important period of his creative activity he kept in contact with the constructivist movement of the international avantgarde, but later evolved an individual, traditionalist style. His solo cello piece entitled Petite suite was written in 1947 and reflects the latter style. Playable even in the junior classes of music schools, the composition consists of four movements: I. Prélude, II. Fantaisie, III. Jeu. Scherzo, IV. Ronde.

Die Entführung aus dem Serail - Ausschnitte für

The editor of the new series introduced under the title "Opera Hits" has come up with a new idea: from operas an orchestra - in this case, a junior or non-professional string orchestra - should have a chance to play not only the overture or the orchestral interludes, but also the vocal numbers (arias, duets, etc.). The popular, well-known opera excerpts transcribed by András Soós should serve as attractive additions to the repertoire and be successful programme items for such ensembles.

Danse macabre op. 40

40 Elementaretüden op. 54

Zwölf leichte kleine Stücke : für Flöte mit Klavierbegleitung

The works of István Szelényi (1904-1972) have become increasingly well known worldwide in recent decades. Particularly popular are his pedagogical works issued by EMB and major West European publishers: works for junior orchestra and pieces for beginners, for violin and for piano, some of the latter for four hands. This volume offers pieces for beginners on the flute: a colourful collection of little character pieces with piano accompaniment, originally written for the violin. (The piano accompaniment may be played by the teacher, or by a student from a more advanced class.)

40 kleine Klavierstücke : für Anfänger

Die Zauberflöte

The present volume now appearing in the series contains the following excerpts from Mozart's The Magic Flute, transcribed for junior string orchestra - Aria (Papageno, 1. act, Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja), Duet (Pamina, Papageno, 1. act, Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen), Scene (the three boys and Tamino, 1. act, Zum Ziele führt dich diese Bahn), Choir and duet (rabszolgák, Pamina, Papageno, 1. act, Komm, du schönes Glockenspiel), March of priests (2. act), Air with choir (Sarastro, 2. act, O Isis und Osiris), Trio (the three boys, 2. act, Bald prangt, den Morgen zu verkünden), Aria (Papageno, 2. act, Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen).

Quartetto per archi No. 3 op. 40

'Bozay's new quartet is an imposingly splendid work. Its slow second movement reaches almost Bartókian depths. The final rondeau is of elemental force. Each movement is characterized by lucid structure. The aleatoric sections fit perfectly the ones fixed precisely by notation. The tone is controlled and lucid to an utmost degree throughout. The thematic materials are characteristic, their combination is logical, but not commonplace… it is a work written with amazing skill of the craft.' (Porrectus, Muzsika, March 1999). The fourmovement work composed in 1996-1997 was first performed with great success by the String Quartet Somogyi at the 1999 Mini-Festival in Budapest.

40 kleine Klavierstücke I für Anfänger : für Anfänger

Fünfzehn leichte Stücke für Kinderstreichorchester

András Soós, who arranged and edited this volume, has selected from the composer's popular harpsichord suites, concerti grossi, operas and his Water Music movements and arias that are relatively simple both technically and in terms of musical expression, and suitable for performance by a junior orchestra. Thus from quite an early age, by interpreting the most demanding musical material students can become familiar with the language of the Baroque style and its mode of performance. The selection includes not only the well known Hornpipe and also a minuet from the Water Music, but also the famous aria from Rinaldo beginning 'Lascia ch'io pianga…'. (Any teacher or student who isinterested can find the source of each piece in the list of contents.)

Barockmusik für Kinderstreichorchester (erste Lage : für Kinderstreichorchester

Following the Renaissance volume, this time it is Baroque works (more precisely, transcriptions of Baroque vocal and instrumental works) that are presented in the Leggierissimo series, extending the repertoire of junior string orchestras. Roughly half of the selection consists of well-known pieces by the greatest composers of the period (Purcell: Dido and Aeneas, Rameau: Pi ces de clavecin, Händel: Water Music, Music for the Royal Fireworks, J.S. Bach: B major partita, C major orchestral suite), but works by composers less well known nowadays (for example, G. Böhm and J. C. F. Fischer) are also included, together with such unusual items as Polish, German and Hungarian dancesfrom 17th- and 18th-century Hungarian manuscripts: the Kájoni and Vietórisz codexes, and Eleonóra Lányi’s music book.

Little Suite : Score for Symphonic Band

This work was written in 2005, prompted by the composer's determination that young members of junior, music school and conservatoire wind ensembles should not be limited to transcriptions for lack of original compositions, especially contemporary ones. The new devices used in the Little Suite are suitable for student players to try out. Indeed, they enjoy them - for instance, purring or whistling into the instrument. Each of the three-or-four-minute movements of this four-movement work can also be performed separately. The titles of the movements are the following: 1. In cheerful mood, 2. Song, 3. Joke, 4. March. This music in modern idiom, full ofinteresting new effects, offers young players an opportunity for enjoyable music-making together, and at the same time prepares them for playing more difficult contemporary works.

Little Suite : Score and parts for Symphonic Band

This work was written in 2005, prompted by the composer's determination that young members of junior, music school and conservatoire wind ensembles should not be limited to transcriptions for lack of original compositions, especially contemporary ones. The new devices used in the Little Suite are suitable for student players to try out. Indeed, they enjoy them - for instance, purring or whistling into the instrument. Each of the three-or-four-minute movements of this four-movement work can also be performed separately. The titles of the movements are the following: 1. In cheerful mood, 2. Song, 3. Joke, 4. March. This music in modern idiom, full ofinteresting new effects, offers young players an opportunity for enjoyable music-making together, and at the same time prepares them for playing more difficult contemporary works.

Ungarischer Tanz (Werbungstanz aus Pereg) op. 40 : für Violine oder Viola oder Klarinette mit Klavierbegleitung

ABRSM Clarinet syllabus piece

Sonata in mi minore : per violoncello e chitarra RV 40 (F.XIV. No. 5, P.V. S. 4-9)

Fingerübungen op. 16

József Bloch (1862-1922) was an outstanding figure in violin pedagogy in Hungary. With his violin method entitled A heged játék és tan tási módszere (Violin Playing and How to Teach it) he provided sound theoretical knowledge for future teachers. In addition, his books of scales, violin tutors, and finger exercises contributed to the success of teaching in practice. Bloch placed great emphasis on laying a foundation for instrumental technique and raising it to an artistic level. The present volume contains 40 exercises to help gradually develop finger technique step by step by practising stopping, changing strings, and rapid fingering. The pieces also deal specifically with someproblems of left-hand technique.

Mikrokosmos for piano Volume 1-2, BB 105 : Urtext (1932-1939)

Bartók's Mikrokosmos has been one of the milestones in pedagogical piano repertoire for 80 years - and yet it is also far more than a "classical" piano primer. These 153 piano pieces, organized in ascending order of difficulty,engage not only with technical aspects of piano playing but also with the fundamentals of composition - from "Imitation and Inversion," "Ostinato," and "Free Variations," concerning compositional technique, to mood pieces andpieces with programmatic ideas such as "Notturno," "Boating," "From the Diary of a Fly," or the famous "Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm." Mikrokosmos first appeared in 1940 in six volumes. Based on volume 40 of the Bartók CompleteEdition published in 2020, the present Urtext edition offers the series gathered in three volumes. This edition includes Bartók's preface, exercises, and notes written for the first edition. Furthermore, it also features a prefaceand comments by the editor, which not only discuss the genesis and the compositional sources but also provide performers, teachers and pupils alike, with authentic and detailed information about Bartók's notation and the specificperforming problems of Mikrokosmos.

Mikrokosmos for piano Volume 3-4, BB 105 : Urtext (1932-1939)

Bartók's Mikrokosmos has been one of the milestones in pedagogical piano repertoire for 80 years - and yet it is also far more than a "classical" piano primer. These 153 piano pieces, organized in ascending order of difficulty,engage not only with technical aspects of piano playing but also with the fundamentals of composition - from "Imitation and Inversion," "Ostinato," and "Free Variations," concerning compositional technique, to mood pieces andpieces with programmatic ideas such as "Notturno," "Boating," "From the Diary of a Fly," or the famous "Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm." Mikrokosmos first appeared in 1940 in six volumes. Based on volume 40 of the Bartók CompleteEdition published in 2020, the present Urtext edition offers the series gathered in three volumes. This edition includes Bartók's preface, exercises, and notes written for the first edition. Furthermore, it also features a prefaceand comments by the editor, which not only discuss the genesis and the compositional sources but also provide performers, teachers and pupils alike, with authentic and detailed information about Bartók's notation and the specificperforming problems of Mikrokosmos.

Mikrokosmos for piano Volume 5-6, BB 105 : Urtext (1932-1939)

Bartók's Mikrokosmos has been one of the milestones in pedagogical piano repertoire for 80 years - and yet it is also far more than a "classical" piano primer. These 153 piano pieces, organized in ascending order of difficulty,engage not only with technical aspects of piano playing but also with the fundamentals of composition - from "Imitation and Inversion," "Ostinato," and "Free Variations," concerning compositional technique, to mood pieces andpieces with programmatic ideas such as "Notturno," "Boating," "From the Diary of a Fly," or the famous "Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm." Mikrokosmos first appeared in 1940 in six volumes. Based on volume 40 of the Bartók CompleteEdition published in 2020, the present Urtext edition offers the series gathered in three volumes. This edition includes Bartók's preface, exercises, and notes written for the first edition. Furthermore, it also features a prefaceand comments by the editor, which not only discuss the genesis and the compositional sources but also provide performers, teachers and pupils alike, with authentic and detailed information about Bartók's notation and the specificperforming problems of Mikrokosmos.