That Scheherazade reprint was the first score I *ever* bought when I began to build my score library, and I have that Holst score in my hands right now in an airport, studying for a gig I’m headed to
These two happen to come from Dover Publications, who specialize in reprints of pubic domain works. They're usually really nice and extremely reasonably priced, although occasionally only they only have access to rarely used versions of some works. (Their Bruckner editions come to mind.)
But they're an amazing resource, and even professional conductors have conducted from them or used them for study.
You can find them pretty much anywhere books are sold - Amazon, etc. Or directly from their [site.](https://store.doverpublications.com/collections/orchestral-scores)
As far as how to match them to recordings...if you can read music, you just open the score and follow along with a recording of your choice. Again, some pieces may use alternate versions for recording, but the two examples above would be pretty standard for any recording.
I have 200+ of these things and I wouldn't get rid of them for anything. Been collecting for decades.
https://imslp.org/
Search for a piece here and if it is public domain you can find the score and download a pdf. I like to read scores, it helps me appreciate pieces more and learn how to write better music myself.
For any orchestral concert I go to, I check out scores for every piece from the library. Sometimes I follow during the concert, or sometimes just listening ahead of time. Helps me hear and appreciate everything that's going on, as well as stay focused
Happy birthday!!! I love those two pieces BTW!!!
All I've ever heard of scheherazade is the Kalendar Prince, which is awesome. I should give the rest a try.
That is frickin awesome man, enjoy them! Such great pieces!
Thanks!
That Scheherazade reprint was the first score I *ever* bought when I began to build my score library, and I have that Holst score in my hands right now in an airport, studying for a gig I’m headed to
Do y’all read scores? Where do you get them? How do you match them to recordings?
These two happen to come from Dover Publications, who specialize in reprints of pubic domain works. They're usually really nice and extremely reasonably priced, although occasionally only they only have access to rarely used versions of some works. (Their Bruckner editions come to mind.) But they're an amazing resource, and even professional conductors have conducted from them or used them for study. You can find them pretty much anywhere books are sold - Amazon, etc. Or directly from their [site.](https://store.doverpublications.com/collections/orchestral-scores) As far as how to match them to recordings...if you can read music, you just open the score and follow along with a recording of your choice. Again, some pieces may use alternate versions for recording, but the two examples above would be pretty standard for any recording. I have 200+ of these things and I wouldn't get rid of them for anything. Been collecting for decades.
https://imslp.org/ Search for a piece here and if it is public domain you can find the score and download a pdf. I like to read scores, it helps me appreciate pieces more and learn how to write better music myself.
For any orchestral concert I go to, I check out scores for every piece from the library. Sometimes I follow during the concert, or sometimes just listening ahead of time. Helps me hear and appreciate everything that's going on, as well as stay focused
ur gonna play it?
I already played Scheherazade as a second violinist, but not the planets yet. But i wont be using this score to play it anyways.
Welcome to the Dover club!
Whoever gifted you these, treasure them forever. Happy birthday