Classical Music for Full Orchestra

Mendelssohn's three greatest symphonies — among the most performed and best-loved in the orchestral repertoire — are presented here in one handsome, authoritative volume. This modestly priced

The Czech composer demonstrates his mastery of the orchestral form in these two works: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, with its pronounced Wagnerian influences; and the markedly contrasting Symphony No. 5 in F

While the immense popularity of Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, "From the New World," has somewhat overshadowed his other symphonic works, the two symphonies reprinted here are superb compositions in

Few composers have achieved the widespread and lasting popularity of Antonin Dvorak. He was a master of instrumentation and symphonic form, composing a total of nine symphonies. His most celebrated work,

Beethoven's symphonies are among his greatest works — in the opinion of many, the greatest orchestral compositions in the history of music. Perfect in their fusion of emotion and form, filled with

Often regarded as the last great composer in the Austro-Germanic tradition, Gustave Mahler (1860–1911) exerted a major influence on 20th-century music; his later work in particular affected the

Finland's greatest composer and a major figure in the development of Scandinavian music, Jean Sibelius (1865–1957) is admired for his complete mastery of symphonic form. Of the seven symphonies he

Beethoven's symphonies are among his greatest works — in the opinion of many, the greatest orchestral compositions in the history of music. Perfect in their fusion of emotion and form, filled with

Mozart wrote the 13 symphonies reprinted in this volume in Salzburg and Paris from 1773 to 1780. A number of the earlier works are Italianate in inspiration, in three-movement form, with brisk figures and

Mahler's third and fourth symphonies mark a turning point in his development as a composer. Symphony No. 3 (1896) predominantly follows the musical style of the earlier two symphonies, which tended to

Monumental and inspiring, the nine symphonies of Anton Bruckner (1824–1896) stand as late landmarks in the Austro-Germanic symphonic tradition. Their grandeur, originality, and nobility of vision have

In his Fifth Symphony, Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) moved on from the song-oriented works of his "Wunderhorn" period to take up the challenges of the purely instrumental symphony. It was a move that

Beethoven's symphonies are among this greatest works — in the opinion of many, the greatest orchestral compositions in the history of music. Perfect in their fusion of emotion and form, filled with

With their rich harmonic language and complex polyphony, these works are exemplars of Austro-Germanic Romanticism. Nicknamed "The Philosopher's Symphony," Bruckner's hour-long Sixth Symphony is among his

A masterpiece like this is rarely found at this level! Here is a chance for your orchestra to perform one of the most timeless themes ever written and, thanks to the astute arranging, all sections of the

The heroic finale of the symphony Brahms took over fourteen years to write is an unforgettable masterwork. Give your students the chance to perform this one! Recorded by Michigan State University Orchestra

 Tchaikovsky's Finale from the famous "Little Russian Symphony" can be a dramatic showcase for a developing orchestra.          

These revolutionary works brought a strikingly organic — almost architectural — unity to the symphony that music historians recognized as far in advance of anything in the classical masters.... view details

One of the most beautiful and haunting slow movements ever written is now available for your orchestra. Arranger Vernon Leidig has taken great care to make this as close to the original as possible while