Ricordi is proud to present the first titles in their new series of orchestral scores featuring engaging images (from Casa Ricordi's historical archives) and synopses in Italian, English, French and G...
One of the greatest figures of late Russian Romanticism, Rachmaninoff exhibited his mature style in this work, written during 1906 - 7 and first performed at the Leeds Festival in 1910, where it was c...
This highly recognizable work is a sure bet for success, especially for beginning players' first experience with the textures of a full orchestra. Audiences will love hearing the 'Masterpiece' theme b...
One of Brahms' most performed works, this 'very boisterous potpourri of student songs' (J. Brahms) is now playable by strings, or strings with any combination of wind/percussion instruments (up to ful...
Gesang und Orchester / Streicher / Oboe und Orchester
Adapted for full orchestra by Merle Isaac, this second set of well-known music from the Tschaikowsky ballet is cheerful, jaunty, and lively with rhythm. Excellent music for holiday concerts. Featuring...
The music of Grieg is expressed very well in this two-part suite for full orchestra. The melodies are familiar, and Merle Isaac's fine arrangement is an excellent choice for either concert or contest...
One of the most memorable and beautiful melodies ever written by Tschaikowsky has now been arranged for school groups by Merle Isaac. A medium-advanced work, of course, but well worth the necessary pr...
This must be the most famous choral work of the 20th century. Totally original and still fresh, Carmina Burana has been endlessly admired and copied, and is one of the very few classical works that an...
Madama Butterfly took wing under turbulent circumstances. The premiere (Milan, Teatro alla Scala, 17 February 1904) was a disaster, while a second production only months later (Brescia, Teatro Grande,...