The BBC Proms is the world's biggest and longest-running classical music festival and one of the jewels in the crown for the BBC. Held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London and across the UK, it is one of the strongest brand names in the music world and attracts a glittering array of artists and orchestras from the UK and around the world. Whether you're a first-time visitor or an experienced Prommer, watching at home or listening on radio or online, the BBC Proms Guide is an excellent companion to the festival, which you can treasure and return to in years to come. Filled with concert listings and articles by leading writers, the BBC Proms Guide offers an insight into the performers and repertoire, as well as thought-provoking opinion pieces about music, musicians and music-making. Read more

'Sheku believes that the future of classical music is bright, and in the hands of young musicians like him, it certainly is’ John SuchetMusic is what makes us alive, mindful and connected to each other. Music is what makes us human. This is the power of music.Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason knows and feels the transformative power of music as much as any musician alive. From winning the prestigious BBC Young Musician Award to performing at Harry and Meghan’s wedding; from Bach’s solo suites to Bob Marley’s reggae; his ferocious passion shines through in every single performance, whether in a packed-out concert hall or on record.But how was it that someone like him – a person of colour, from a state school in Nottingham – rose to the upper echelons of the classical music world? What were the obstacles that he had to overcome, what did he learn along the way, and how could a young person follow in his footsteps today?In The Power of Music, Sheku explores the experiences and values that led him here, from a childhood of football practice and family music sessions, to his work today in the world’s finest concert halls and in the less privileged communities that surround them. As his star continues to rise, he shows us the darker side of an industry ruled by exclusivity and stubborn adherence to tradition.With its power to transform our mental and physical health, to effect social change, and to make a house a home, Sheku shows us that classical music is for everyone, not just an elite few. The Power of Music is a celebration of music of all sorts and those who make it, and a rallying call to change.‘A heartfelt plea for the importance of excellence in music performance and education, from one of the leading role models of our time' Sir Nicholas Kenyon, former director of the BBC Proms and Barbican Centre'Powerful and inspiring' Sir Stephen Hough Read more

It's never too late to play piano is perfect for those who wished they'd learnt to play the piano when they were younger, or those who wish they hadn't given up. At last, a truly grown-up approach to learning the piano!Pam Wedgwood, author of many popular piano series, takes you through the rudiments of piano technique and music theory in her own friendly style that's guaranteed to get results. The book is organized into clearly structured progressive units with a fabulous array of music to get you playing straight away, including Pam's own jazzy pieces, plenty of well-known classics and a smattering of pop and show tunes.Help and information is included at every step with top playing tips, technical boxes, fact files, general advice noticeboards, crosswords, recommended listening and boxes of fascinating musical history. The downloadable online audio includes full performance play-along tracks as well as interactive activities to help you practise. Free teacher's accompaniments are available to download online.The ground-breaking It's never too late... series gives adults the opportunity to learn the piano with a method devised especially for them alongside a selection of exciting supplementary repertoire books. Read more

(Piano Solo Personality). This piano sheet music folio matches the album that, for the first time, compiled all of Einaudi's best-known music in a single collection. The Islands music book for piano also includes the new tracks “The Earth Prelude” and “High Heels” as well as two new remixes of “Lady Labyrinth” and “Eros,” plus tracks from critically acclaimed albums including Le Onde and I Giorni. Let the music of modern genius touch your soul and heart with his gentle and deeply emotional music with piano classics sheet music book. Read more

Easy Piano arrangements of fifty pieces, from pop songs to classical themes, complete with song background notes and playing hints and tips. Read more

If you have just started reading sheet music you probably noticed that there are not many options for adult piano beginners besides children music or songs that just are not so inspiring to play.If you are just starting out at the piano and want toplay easy songs that sound sophisticated, then this is the perfect book for you.In this book you will find a wonderful and diverse selection of many evergreen pieces in simplified versions, along with corresponding fingerings.In this book will get:55 EASILY ARRANGED PIANO PIECES — All songs have been specifically arranged for learners. This means that all complex chords and rhythms have been simplified. In addition, all the pieces are kept relatively short, only one or two pages long. This will allow you to play otherwise complicated but beautiful melodies without any trouble.BEAUTIFUL MELODIES – Most pieces for beginners often sound quite boring. However, in this book you will find compositions that are both easy to play and sound sophisticated and rich. This will allow you to express your feelings brilliantly without growing tired of the song.DIVERSE COLLECTION – You will get a very varied selection of songs, from classics and famous English evergreens to international folk songs. This diverse selection of sheet music will fuel your enjoyment when practicing the piano.INCREASING LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY – This collection of sheet music contains pieces that vary in difficulty. At the beginning, the pieces are much easier and gradually become more challenging as the book progresses. This will keep you motivated constantly and enable you to accelerate your progress.FREE DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO FILES – Do you want to get an idea of what a piece should sound like? If you are unsure how to play a piece, our audio files will help you get a feel for the melody.If you finally want to play the piano with soul and expression, buy this book NOW to facilitate your way into the magic world of piano playing.This book is also a perfect gift idea, birthday gift or Christmas present!Songs in this book include:Ode to Joy (Anthem of Europe)Brother John (Frère Jacques)Amazing GraceAuld Lang SyneWhat Shall We Do with the Drunken SailorFor He's a Jolly Good FellowI Saw Three ShipsKum Ba YahLa donna è mobile (Rigoletto)Minuet in G majorMy Bonnie Lies Over the OceanO sole mioOh, My Darling, ClementineOh, Susanna!She'll Be Coming 'Round the MountainSpringToreador Song (Carmen)When the Saints Go Marching InHappy BirthdayAllegro in F major, K.1cCan CanEine kleine Nachtmusik (Serenade #13)Für EliseHabanera (Carmen)Scarborough FairSwan LakeThe Blue DanubeThe EntertainerTurkish March (Turkish Rondo)Die Gedanken sind freiSleeping Beauty WaltzWedding MarchTheme from Le CygneTheme from the New World SymphonyWer ein Liebchen hat gefundenMarch (The Nutcracker)Minuet in D MinorAdagio cantabile (Sonata Pathétique)Der Hölle Rache (The Magic Flute)Symphony No. 40 (Great G minor)Caprice No. 24Hungarian Dance No. 5The Oak and the AshWild RoverGreensleevesAura LeeBanks of the OhioTarantella NapoletanaThis Land Is Your LandBella CiaoAmerica The BeautifulTumbalalaikaScotland The BraveThe Star-Spangled Banner (Anthem)God Save The Queen (Anthem)Good luck and enjoy practicing! Read more

'A magnificent treasury . . . a fascinating tour de force.' Observer'Year of Wonder is an absolute treat - the most enlightening way to be guided through the year.' Eddie RedmayneClassical music for everyone - an inspirational piece of music for every day of the year, celebrating composers from the medieval era to the present day, written by award-winning violinist and BBC Radio 3 presenter Clemency Burton-Hill.Have you ever heard a piece of music so beautiful it stops you in your tracks? Or wanted to discover more about classical music but had no idea where to begin? Year of Wonder is a unique celebration of classical music by an author who wants to share its diverse wonders with others and to encourage a love for this genre in all readers, whether complete novices or lifetime enthusiasts. Clemency chooses one piece of music for each day of the year, with a short explanation about the composer to put it into context, and brings the music alive in a modern and playful way, while also extolling the positive mindfulness element of giving yourself some time every day to listen to something uplifting or beautiful. Thoughtfully curated and expertly researched, this is a book of classical music to keep you company: whoever you are, wherever you're from.'The only requirements for enjoying classical music are open ears and an open mind.' Clemency Burton-HillPlaylists are available on most streaming music platforms including Apple Music and Spotify. Read more

61 Hit Songs For Super Easy Piano🎵 Let It Go * Do-Re-Mi * Heart And Soul * Happy Birthday To You * Over The Rainbow * Three Little Birds * All Of Me * Riptide * Roar * Lost Boy * Hey, Soul Sister * 7 Years * A Sky Full Of Stars * A Thousand Years * See You Again * Can You Feel The Love Tonight * Blackbird * Yesterday * Let It Be * Hey Jude * Here Comes The Sun * Beauty And The Beast * Hakuna Matata (from The Lion King) * A Whole New World * Under The Sea * Mary, Did You Know * All I Want For Christmas Is You * Jingle Bell Rock * Last Christmas * Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer * My Heart Will Go On * Feliz Navidad * Fly Me To The Moon * You Raise Me Up * Lean On Me * Imagine * Hallelujah * City Of Stars * Ghostbusters * What A Wonderful World * Silent Night * Jingle Bells * O Holy Night * Perfect * Bohemian Rhapsody * Your Song * I'm Still Standing * Despacito * Old Town Road * Happier * Someone You Loved * A Million Dreams * Havana * Shallow * Sunflower * What A Beautiful Name * Don't Stop Believin' * Piano Man * Fur Elise * Easy On Me * Dance Monkey Read more

(Music Sales America). This exclusive folio presents 20 of Ludovico Einaudi's most popular piano works in special arrangements matched to the grade criteria of the major examination boards. Designed as a progressive course for beginner players, Einaudi's pieces have been adapted to make them accessible to students, while retaining their unique beauty. Each piece is preceded by companion exercises which focus on specific techniques or musical ideas, and this book is further augmented by SoundCheck* software which provides digital support, accessible on any device, to enhance your practice. With a specially written Preface by the composer, this inspirational collection brings the joy of playing Einaudi's music to beginner pianists. *SoundCheck is powered by Match My Sound Read more

'Clemency Burton-Hill makes classical music absolutely accessible, magical and medicinal. Another Year of Wonder is, indeed, another wonder.' Dolly Alderton, broadcaster, writer and bestselling author'Clemmie's recommendations have broadened my mind, sharpened my imagination, tugged on my heartstrings and given me a song for every mood. Read this book and let yourself float away for a moment or two. What a gift.' Emma Gannon, bestselling author and host of the Ctrl Alt Delete podcastANOTHER YEAR OF WONDER IS A CAREFULLY CURATED COLLECTION OF CLASSICAL MUSIC OFFERING ONE PIECE TO LISTEN TO EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR.WITH A FOREWORD BY ELIZABETH DAYIn this follow-up to her much-loved Year of Wonder, award-winning broadcaster, journalist and violinist Clemency Burton-Hill continues her mission to demystify and open up the world of classical music to everyone, offering up one extraordinary piece of music to listen to every day of the year.'There is no algorithm to this book: it is a thoughtfully curated selection given from one human to another. It is not a history book, or a formal 'guide to classical music'. It is simply from my heart to yours. I have chosen pieces I love, or think historically interesting, or which have some resonance for me personally or in the world. But what matters is what you think; how they make you feel as you listen. I hope that you will fall in love with most of them, or at least be fascinated by their historical context, or find them curious in other ways, because then you are already in a relationship with classical music. This is your book, as much it is mine.'Another Year of Wonder shows that, whoever you are and wherever you come from, classical music can be a soundtrack for your everyday life and a reminder that finding a space to sit and listen to a piece of music every day can be a singular gift. Read more

This anthology of famous classical piano solos contains some of the most influential and popular works by the great composers of western music: Corelli, Scarlatti, Handel, Bach, Clementi, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Burgmuller, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, MacDowell, Grieg, Debussy, Joplin and Satie. Includes pieces appropriate for all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.Mozart's Rondo Alla Turca, Bach's Prelude in C Major, Clair de Lune, Fur Elise, and much more!Corelli: Gavotte in FScarlatti: Sonata in A, Sonata in G, Sonata in D minor, Sonata in CHandel: Gigue in D minorBach: Prelude in C minor, Prelude in C, Minuet in G, Invention Nos 4, 8, 13Clementi: Sonatina Op 36 No 1 and No 2Haydn: Minuet in CMozart: Sonata in C, Fantasie in D minor, Minuet in G, Minuet in F KV 2, Minuet in F KV 5, Minuet in C, Allegro in B flat, Rondo Alla TurkaBeethoven: Sonatina in G, German Dance WoO 13 No. 9, Bagatelle Op 119 No. 1, Fur Elise, Sonatina in F, Rondo from Sonatina in F, Menuet WoO 10 No 2, Adagio Sostenuto from Moonlight Sonata, Adagio Cantabile from Sonata No. 8 Op 13Schubert: Moments Musical in F minorSchumann: The Wild HorsemanBurgmiller: Tarantella Etude, Ballade, ArabesqueMendelssohn: Song Without Words Op 30 No 3 and No 6 and Op 19 No 6Brahms: Intermezzo Op. 118 No. 2, Waltz Op 39 No 15Tchaikovsky: The Sick Doll, The Doll's Funeral, The New Doll, Old French SongChopin: Nocturne Op 20, Prelude in E Minor, Prelude in B Minor, Prelude in C Minor, Waltz in A Minor, Waltz in A flat, Waltz in B minorMacdowell: To a Wild RoseGrieg: Elfin Dance, Waltz Op 12 No. 2, Norwegian Melody, Arietta Op 12 No 1Debussy: La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin, Clair de Lune, Doll's Cakewalk, ArabesqueJoplin: Maple Leaf Rag, The EntertainerSatie: Gnossienne No 1, Gymnopedie No. 1 Read more

Looking for your favorite piano pieces? In this classical music piano book, you will find piano sheet music for 60 different piano masterpieces. These classical piano music sheets range from intermediate piano music to advanced. If you’ve mastered simple classical piano pieces and you’re ready for that next step, this book will be the perfect fit for you. Unlike other piano books, you will find classical piano music from over 30 different composers:Carl Philipp Emanuel BachMarch in D Major (BWV Anh. 122)March in G Major (BWV Anh. 124)Polonaise in G Minor (BWV Anh. 125)Johann Sebastian BachMinuet in D Minor (BWV Anh. 132)Minuet in G Major (BWV Anh. 114)Minuet in G Major (BWV Anh. 116)Minuet in G Minor (BWV Anh. 115)Musette in D Major (BWV Anh. 126)Prelude No. 1 in C Major (BWV 846)Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (BWV 565)Ludwig van BeethovenFur Elise (WoO 59)Moonlight Sonata (Op. 27, No. 2, First Movement)Pathetique (Sonata No. 8, Op. 13)Sonatina in G Major (Anh. 5, No. 1, First Movement)The Tempest (Sonata No. 17, Op. 31, No. 2, First Movement)Johannes BrahmsHungarian Dance (No. 5)Waltz in A flat (Op. 39, No. 15)Johann Friedrich Franz BurgmüllerBallade (Op. 100, No. 15)L’arabesque (Op. 100, No. 2)Frédéric ChopinFantasie-Impromptu (Op. 66)Minute Waltz (Op. 64, No. 1)Nocturne (Op. 9, No. 2)Prelude in Em (Op. 28, No. 4)Raindrop Prelude (Op. 28, No. 15)Muzio ClementiSonatina (Op. 36, No. 1, First Movement, Spiritoso)Claude DebussyClair De LuneRêverieAntonín DvořákHumoresque (Op. 101, No. 7)Albert EllmenreichSpinning SongEdvard GriegArietta (Op. 12, No. 1)George Frideric HandelLargo (From Xerxes)Joseph HaydnAllegro in F MajorGypsy RondoMinuet in F Major (No. 12)Stephen HellerA Curious StoryScott JoplinThe Maple Leaf RagSolaceThe EntertainerHeinrich LichnerSonatina (Op. 49, No. 1)Franz LisztLiebestraume (No. 3)Edward MacDowellTo a Wild Rose (Op. 51, No. 1)Felix MendelssohnVenetian Boat Song (Op. 19, No. 1)Wolfgang Amadeus MozartRondo Alla Turca (From Sonata K. 331)Rondo in D (K. 485)Sonata in C Major (No. 16, K. 545, Allegro)Johann PachelbelCannon in DSergei RachmaninoffPrelude (Op. 23, No. 4)Jean-Philippe RameauLa TambourinErik SatieGymnopédie (No. 1)Domenico ScarlattiSonata in C Major (K. 159)Franz SchubertImpromptus (Op. 90, First Movement)Moment Musical (Op. 94, No. 3)Robert SchumannThe Happy Farmer (From Album for the Young)Melody (Op. 68, No. 1, Album for the Young)Traumerei (Op. 15, No. 7, Scenes From Childhood)The Wild Horseman (Op. 68, No. 8)Alexander ScriabinEtude (Op. 2, No. 1)Johann Strauss IIThe Blue Danube (First Movement)Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyItalian Song (Op. 39, No. 15)Antonio VivaldiSpring (From Four Seasons)This piano classics song book includes a wide variety of piano music for intermediate adults, so you won’t need as many music books for piano. We’ve included classic piano music from Beethoven piano sonatas, Mozart piano music, Cannon in D piano sheet music, sheet music Claire De Lune, and much more sheet music for piano. You will be able to find so many piano sheet music popular songs, you won’t be looking for more sheet music classical. We’ve compiled all your household favorites from piano books popular songs lists. Piano music books popular songs can sometimes be scattered between different books, but you’ll find all 60 of the most popular classical piano pieces in this piano classic sheet music book. Read more

Meet the most musically gifted family in the world‘I was entranced... Beautifully written and hugely enjoyable.’ Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, OtherSeven brothers and sisters. All of them classically trained musicians. One was Young Musician of the Year and performed for the royal family. The eldest has released her first album, showcasing the works of Clara Schumann. These siblings don’t come from the rarefied environment of elite music schools, but from a state comprehensive in Nottingham. How did they do it?Their mother, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, opens up about what it takes to raise a musical family in a Britain divided by class and race. What comes out is a beautiful and heartrending memoir of the power of determination, camaraderie and a lot of hard work. The Kanneh-Masons are a remarkable family. But what truly sparkles in this eloquent memoir is the joyous affirmation that children are a gift and we must do all we can to nurture them.***WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARD 2022 FOR NON-FICTIONWINNER OF THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY STORYTELLING AWARD 2021‘Riveting, taking in prejudice as well as sacrifice. There are 4.30am starts, lost instruments, fractured wrists, all captured with vivid flourishes. A paean to camaraderie.’ Observer‘An amazing, compelling, moving, unforgettable story...’ Lady Antonia Fraser‘[Kadiatu’s] frank memoir reveals the eye-watering level of practical, emotional, intellectual and financial commitment required to raise seven outstanding classical musicians… Her beautiful, wise writing is its own music.’ Daily Mail Read more

Drown out petty complaints with Tiny Violin! This kit includes everything you need to quell those crocodile tears:Plays music: plays a sad tune when the strings button is pressed downViolin replica: Includes a 3 4/5" replica of a real violin with mini bow and chinrestDisplay stand: An elegant vinyl stand included to store and display your violinIllustrated mini book: Includes a 32-page mini book about the origins of "tiniest violin" Perfect gift: humorous gag gift or stocking stuffer Read more

Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmuller (1806-1874) was a popular Parisian pianist, skilled improviser and prolific composer. These varied studies will help develop technique and are also enjoyable to play in their own right. Read more

The book that changed Metal forever!The 2003 edition of LORDS OF CHAOS is revised and expanded, adding fifty new pages, detailing outbreaks of Black Metal crime in Finland, Germany and the United States; and includes the secret history of occult Rock, a new section on Varg Vikernes' promulgation of bizarre Aryan UFO theories, and material on the career of Hendrik Mobus, an international neo-Nazi fugitive. This award-winning exposé features hundreds of rare photos and exclusive interrogations with priests, police officers, Satanists, and leaders of demonic bands who believe the greater evil spawns the greatest glory."An intense, scary book about an intense, scary scene: black metal, which in the 1990s took heavy metal's obsession with darkness and evil to its logical conclusion. Moynihan and Soderlind chronicle a world of murder, hatred and madness; even if you don't have any interest in the bands (or in the 2018 Jonas Åkerlund film based on this book), you may come away with a new appreciation for what it means for music to be truly extreme." Kelefa Sannah, The New Yorker Read more

(Music Sales America). Edward Elgar's The Dream Of Gerontius is a splendid oratorio for Mezzo-soprano, Tenor and Bass with Chorus and Orchestra. It is based on the epic poem, The Dream of Gerontius by John Henry Newman written in 1865. The original vocal score of Gerontius was actually printed before Elgar's had even finalised or completed his final orchestration and as such it was printed without many of the markings that were added in the later full score. This new edition brings vocal and full scores into agreement for the first time having been authentically and effectively edited by Hywel Davies and Bruce Wood, and also includes helpful notes on the background to the work as well as an outline of the editorial procedure and list of sources. This New Novello Choral Edition of the vocal score with piano reduction of the orchestral material includes a detailed foreword listing history, sources and editorial proceedure. Read more

(Music Sales America). This exclusive folio presents 20 of Ludovico Einaudi's most popular piano works in special arrangements matched to the grade criteria of the major examination boards. Designed as a progressive course for intermediate players, Einaudi's pieces have been adapted to make them accessible to students, while retaining their unique beauty. Each piece is preceded by companion exercises which focus on specific techniques or musical ideas, and this book is further augmented by online audio which provides digital support, accessible on any device, to enhance your practice. With a specially written preface by the composer, this inspirational collection brings the joy of playing Einaudi's music to pianists of Grade 3-5 level. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Read more

Duets with a Difference is an imaginative collection of duets to enjoy with a teacher or friend. Here are classical and popular duets, and pieces in jazz and folk styles, all playable by pupils around the level of Piano Time 2. With superb illustrations, fun listening games, and even the opportunity to make up your own duets, Duets with a Difference is a great introduction to the joy of making music together. Read more

The Rest is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century [Paperback] Ross, Alex Read more