Mendelssohn: Chamber Music Works
Leipzig Edition - Series III - Volume 8
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- Composer: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
- Editor: Clemens Harasim
- Format: Full Score
- Instrumentation: Piano, Violin, Clarinet, Flute, Viola, Harp, Basset Horn
- Binding: Hardcover
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- Size: 9.1 x 12.0 inches
- Pages: 240
- Urtext / Critical Edition
Description
With the exception of the works for violin or cello and piano, to each of which a separate volume is devoted, all of Mendelssohn's other works for one or two instruments with piano are collected in this volume. Mendelssohn did not have any of these works printed. They are the viola sonata MWV Q 14, composed between November 1823 and February 1824, the clarinet sonata MWV Q 15, composed in the immediate proximity of time, and the two concert pieces for clarinet and basset horn MWV Q 23 and Q 24, accompagnied by the piano and each described by Mendelssohn as a "large duet for Dampfnudel or Rahmstrudel[,] Clarinett ud. Bassethorn" and dedicated to the Munich clarinet virtuosos Carl and Heinrich Bärmann, who obviously also wielded the wooden spoon with virtuosity.
Also included are the early trio MWV Q 3 for violin and viola with piano, The Shepherd's Song MWV R 24, Mendelssohn's only work for solo flute, and the duo for harp and piano entitled The Evening Bell MWV Q 20. This work is dedicated to Thomas Attwood and his daughter, who played the harp, its title and recurring repeated notes alluding to the repeated ringing of the doorbell, by which the coachman urged Mendelssohn to set out for the visit to the Attwoods in Norwood Surrey.
Works:
- Piano Trio in C Minor, MWV Q 3
- Viola Sonata in C Minor, MWV Q 14
- Clarinet Sonata in B-flat Major, MWV Q 15
- The Evening Bell in B-flat, MWV Q 20
- Concert Piece No. 1 in F Minor, MWV Q 23, Op. 113
- Concert Piece No. 2 in D Minor, MWV Q 24, Op. 114
- The Shepherd's Song in G Minor, MWV R 24
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Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Mendelssohn: Chamber Music Works
