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Six Great Overtures In Full Score (Dover Music Scores)

The six overtures gathered together in this handy volume are among the most recorded, performed, and studied compositions in the orchestral repertoire. They offer musicians and music lovers the opportunity to study the genius of Beethoven in compositions written as preludes to other works, which nevertheless stand on their own as masterpieces.The overtures included in this volume are Overture to Coriolanus, Op. 62; Leonore Overture No. 1, Op. 138; Leonore Overture No. 2, Op. 72; Leonore Overture No. 3, Op. 72; Overture to Fidelio, Op. 72; and Overture to Egmont, Op. 84.Reproduced directly from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition, this inexpensive treasury of scores features large, clear noteheads, wide margins for notes, analyses, etc., and a sturdy, flexible binding.Now you can savor the inventive power, mastery of form, and intensity of feeling that characterized all of Beethoven's music — distilled into the concise and exacting format of the overture. Best of all, you can enjoy all six overtures in one convenient, accurate edition — at a remarkably low price.

Series: Dover Music Scores

Paperback: 288 pages

Publisher: Dover Publications (February 1, 1985)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0486247899

ISBN-13: 978-0486247892

Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.8 x 12 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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This is a great collection of the Beethoven Overtures, there are much better editions out there but for the price these are a good buy!

If this is the kind of thing you can imagine in your Library, you won't be disappointed.

excellent

I added measure numbers and rehearsal letters to this score which were taken from a Luck's Music Library score. Those items increase rehearsal efficiency. Otherwise this score is okay, and the price is right.

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