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Many classical compositions belong to a numbered series of works of a similar type by the same composer. For example, Beethoven wrote 9 symphonies, 10 violin sonatas, 32 piano sonatas, 5 piano concertos, 16 string quartets, 7 piano trios and other works, all of which are numbered sequentially within their genres and generally referred to by their sequence numbers, keys and opus numbers.
Oratorio – Large composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, typically based on a religious theme. Part song – Secular choral work, typically a cappella. Glee – English part song of respectable and artistic character and often composed for male voices only. Partita – Suite of instrumental or vocal pieces, often consisting of dance ...
The music of Liszt. London: Williams & Norgate. pp. 155–195. S Searle's catalogue, published in 1954 as The Music of Liszt, built upon the 1931 catalogue devised by Peter Raabe: Winklhofer, Sharon (2004). Ferenc Liszt (1811–1886): list of works : comprehensively expanded from the catalogue of Humphrey Searle as revised by Sharon Winklhofer ...
Since the invention of sound recording, a classical piece or popular song may exist as a recording.If music is composed before being performed, music can be performed from memory (the norm for instrumental soloists in concerto performances and singers in opera shows and art song recitals), by reading written musical notation (the norm in large ensembles, such as orchestras, concert bands and ...
Originally associated with the Suite de pièce in F-sharp minor, Vol. 1 No. 6 (HWV 431) 571 Prelude and Capriccio G major c. 1703–1706 Two movements 572 Prelude G minor c. 1710–1717 Originally associated with the Suite de pièce in G minor, Vol. 1 No. 7 (HWV 432) 573 Prelude (Harpeggio) G minor c. 1705 574 Prelude and Allegro (Sonata) G minor
An oratorio (Italian pronunciation: [oraˈtɔːrjo]) is a musical composition with dramatic or narrative text for choir, soloists and orchestra or other ensemble. [1]Like most operas, an oratorio includes the use of a choir, soloists, an instrumental ensemble, various distinguishable characters (e.g. soloists), and arias.
Category: Musical compositions. 63 languages. ... Composition competitions (19 P) Compositions in just intonation (8 P) Compositions that use extended techniques (79 P)
A Directory of Composers for Organ by Dr. John Henderson, Hon. Librarian to the Royal School of Church Music 2005 3rd edition ISBN 0-9528050-2-2 References [ edit ]