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134 produkter
The Art of the Piano: Its Performers, Literature and Recordings
Av David Dubal
Häftad, 2005
529 kr
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Papageno
Emanuel Schikaneder: Man of the Theater in Mozart's Time
Av Kurt Honolka
Inbunden, 1990
485 kr
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Emanuel Schikaneder (1751-1812) is known today only as the librettist of Mozart's The Magic Flute, yet he was also the most important theater director of his time, an actor, singer, producer, and a prolific dramatist.
Musical Life in a Changing Society
Aspects of Musical Sociology
Häftad, 1992
384 kr
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The sociology of music is a young discipline, and this book addresses the seminal issues, explaining the role musical activity plays in our social and cultural life. It also contains practical aspects in how music is structured and tonal material is used.
History of the Concerto
Häftad, 2003
558 kr
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This lucid guide traces the concerto's evolution over the major periods of music: baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century. The compositions of each important composer are discussed in detail, making this a useful companion to the form.
Marcel Moyse
Voice of the Flute
Inbunden, 2003
442 kr
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Drawing on five years of research and well over 100 interviews with students, colleagues, and family members of flutist Marcel Moyse, author McCutchan distills a truthful, vital portrait of this charismatic, complex, and sometimes puzzling man.
Priest of Music: The Life of Dimitri Mitropoulos
Inbunden, 2003
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
530 kr
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Music for Piano
A Short History
Av F. E. Kirby
Häftad, 2003
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
558 kr
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This historical survey focuses on music for piano solo but also includes important compositions for piano duet and two pianos. Scholarly yet readable, it covers the entire repertoire from the Renaissance to the late 20th century and incorporates a bibliography of 1 100 sources for further study.
Callas Legacy
The Complete Guide to Her Recordings on Compact Disc
Av John Ardoin
Häftad, 2003
326 kr
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This detailed analysis of every record made by Maria Callas examines the development of her art from her first recordings in 1949 to the last in 1977.
Fanny Mendelssohn
Inbunden, 1996
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
575 kr
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This is the first English-language biography of Fanny Mendelssohn, the older sister of Felix Mendelssohn and a gifted composer and pianist in her own right. Under pressure to neglect her talents in favor of her brother, Fanny stifled her career, and most of her 400 compositions have only recently …
Antonio Vivaldi
The Red Priest of Venice
Av Karl Heller
E-bok, 2003
583 kr
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Antonio Vivaldi''s rediscovery after World War II quickly led him from obscurity to his present renown as one of the most popular 18th-century composers. Heller''s biography presents the important facets of his life, his works, and his influence on music history.
Conducting Business
Unveiling the Mystery Behind the Maestro
E-bok, 2012
497 kr
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Conducting an orchestra is something that is seen as well as heard, but it is quite misunderstood when it comes to knowing what this person actually does for a living. This most mysterious of jobs is brought to life for the music lover as well as for the aspiring maestro in a new book by Leonard …
Don Andres and Paquita
The Life of Segovia in Montevideo
E-bok, 2012
579 kr
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This heartbreaking tale uncovers a mystery in the life of one of the most important personalities of the twentieth century, guitarist Andrés Segovia (1893-1987). He married the widowed Paquita Madriguera (1900-1965), famous child prodigy pianist and prized student of Enrique Granados, in 1935 as …
Music for Piano
A Short History
Av F. E. Kirby
E-bok, 2023
591 kr
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This historical survey focuses on music for piano solo but also includes important compositions for piano duet and two pianos. Scholarly yet readable, it covers the entire repertoire from the Renaissance to the late 20th century and incorporates a bibliography of 1 100 sources for further study.
Amadeus Book of the Violin
Construction, History and Music
E-bok, 2023
803 kr
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Available for the first time in English, this book has been considered the best single encyclopedia of the violin for 20 years. All aspects of the violin are covered: construction, history, and literature; violin playing and teaching; and violin virtuosos through the ages.
Leading Tones
Reflections on Music, Musicians and the Music Industry
Inbunden, 2017
451 kr
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Leading Tones is a glimpse into several aspects of the musical world. There are portions devoted to Leonard Slatkin's life as a musician and conductor, portraits of some of the outstanding artists with whom he has worked, as well as anecdotes and stories both personal and professional. Much of the …
Leading Tones
Reflections on Music, Musicians and the Music Industry
E-bok, 2017
497 kr
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Leading Tones is a glimpse into several aspects of the musical world. There are portions devoted to Leonard Slatkin''s life as a musician and conductor, portraits of some of the outstanding artists with whom he has worked, as well as anecdotes and stories both personal and professional. Much of the …
Flamenco
Gypsy Dance and Music from Andalusia
Häftad, 1996
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
224 kr
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Written by a group of dedicated flamenco enthusiasts, this book traces the history and development of flamenco, the stirring form of folk dance created by the gypsies of the Andalusian region of Spain in the 19th century and still popular today.
Antonio Vivaldi
The Red Priest of Venice
Av Karl Heller
Häftad, 2003
545 kr
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Antonio Vivaldi's rediscovery after World War II quickly led him from obscurity to his present renown as one of the most popular 18th-century composers. Heller's biography presents the important facets of his life, his works, and his influence on music history.
Rosa Ponselle
A Centenary Biography
Inbunden, 1997
575 kr
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Published in celebration of the 100th anniversary of her birth, this book presents a candid portrait of Ponselle, “the Caruso in petticoats ” contrasting the singer's own words, from interviews with the author and others, with the recollections of friends, family members, and colleagues.
Enrico Caruso
My Father and My Family
Häftad, 1997
396 kr
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Drawing on the personal recollections of the Caruso brothers, archival material preserved by the family, and extensive research, this book is a rare tribute to to the man and his vocal legacy. This abridged edition includes the full original text covering Caruso's life and death, plus a current …
Gustav Mahler
The Symphonies
Häftad, 1997
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
384 kr
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Mahler's 10 symphonies and Das Lied von der Erde are intensely personal statements that have touched wide audiences. This survey examines each of the works, revealing their programmatic and personal aspects, as well as Mahler's musical techniques.
Opera in Context
Essays on Historical Staging from the Late Renaissance to the Time of Puccini
Inbunden, 2003
601 kr
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These essays by respected scholars examine representative operatic productions from diverse national schools and periods, together forming a comprehensive history of the staging techniques of opera over the centuries.
