These 21 symphonies, composed by Mozart between 1764 and 1771 while he was still a boy, are astonishing displays of his precocious genius. Reproduced from the authoritative Breitkopf and Härtel Complete Works Edition, they abound in the qualities that characterize his finest works: melodic richness, musical invention, and a much-imitated but unsurpassed grace. A splendid way for musicians and music lovers alike to savor and study the composer's youthful development and growing mastery of symphonic form, this new and modestly priced volume completes Dover's three-part cycle of Mozart's symphonic compositions, which include Symphonies Nos. 22–34 and Nos. 35–41. All are among the most performed and recorded works in the orchestral repertoire.

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 drama and great beauty, they are among the best-known and best-loved works in all classical music. This volume contains complete scores for Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21; Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major ("Eroica"), Op. 55; Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Op. 60. Meticulously reproduced from the authoritative Litolff edition, each score features large, clear noteheads and wide margins for ease of use in studying and following the music. Far less expensive than comparable full-score editions, this volume belongs in the library of any music lover who wishes to study the masterly innovation and creativity Beethoven brought to the symphonic form.

Volume I of Beethoven's Symphonies (Nos. 1-5) as transcribed for piano solo by Franz Liszt. Contents: * Opus 21, C Major * Opus 36, D Major * Opus 55, E-Flat Major * Opus 60, B-Flat Major * Opus 67, C Minor

Built on the elegant classic models of Haydn and Mozart, Beethoven's First Symphony, premiered in 1800, did much to spread the composer's fame abroad. While this charming work reflected the character of 18th-century concepts and techniques, it was his Second Symphony in which Beethoven stepped boldly forward into the greater use of development material that was the hallmark of his so-called Second Period. Reprinted here from the authoritative Litolff edition, these works appear in full score, with bar-numbered movements for easy reference. Ideal for study in the classroom, at home, or in concert hall, this affordable, high-quality, conveniently sized volume will be the edition of choice for music students and music lovers alike.