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Delius: A Critical Biography by Arthur Hutchings is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and work of the English composer Frederick Delius. The book traces Delius's life from his birth in Bradford, England in 1862 to his death in France in 1934,...

""Georges Bizet: His Life and Works"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous French composer Georges Bizet, written by D.C. Parker. The book delves into the life of Bizet, from his childhood and early musical training to his rise to fame as one of...

Charting the history of the blues from its rural roots in the American South and focusing on the key musicians and singers who brought it recognition worldwide, The Blues: A Visual History is a unique and fully illustrated account of the development of the...

From rock and roll historian Ed Ward comes a comprehensive, authoritative, and enthralling cultural history of one of rock's most exciting eras. It's February 1964 and The Beatles just landed in New York City, where the NYPD, swarms of fans, and a crowd of...

Based upon work and materials compiled for the acclaimed and now much sought after 2007 Cramps biography A Short History of Rock'n'Roll Psychosis, Journey To The Centre Of The Cramps goes far beyond being a revised and updated edition: Completely overhauled, rewritten and vastly...

"My dad and I decided to make an electric guitar. I designed an instrument from scratch, with the intention that it would have a capability beyond anything that was out there, more tunable, with a greater range of pitches and sounds, with a better...

What you don't know about goths could fill a book! An artistic culture that revels in the Victorian romantic movement, The goth Bible brings to light the traditions and history of all that is goth. The goth culture has been one of the most...

This new, revised edition of Hot Wired Guitar brings Beck's story bang up to date, from his adventures at The White House in December 2012 with Mick Jagger and US President Barack Obama, to touring the world with Beach Boy Brian Wilson and the...

"Part memoir, part discourse on the art of music. . . . This is an intelligent, thoughtful look into the mind of an artist."--New York Times Book Review Since the release of his first best-selling album Look Sharp in 1979, Joe Jackson has forged...

Here is the complete, no-holds-barred biography of the late, great self-made Essex lad himself! The abrasive Dury always met life head on, in his relationships and in his music, and this acclaimed biography does not shrink from chronicling some his darker moments as well...

The first-ever authorized biography of international music legend A.R. Rahman Who really is A.R. Rahman? We know the music. But do we know the man? For the first time, a nation's pride--winner of National Film awards, Oscars, Grammys and hearts--opens up about his philosophies:...

Dylan Jones' luminous excavation of Jimmy Webb's song 'Wichita Lineman' offers a portal into a defining moment of American cultural history. The sound of Wichita Lineman was the sound of ecstatic solitude - but then its hero was the quintessential loner. What a great...

Along with the Stooges, the Velvet Underground, and the New York Dolls, the MC5 are recognized in music circles as one of the bands that paved the way for punk rock. While the group did not reach the heights of national celebrity or financial...

Music of Yes examines the work of one of the most creative groups from the progressive rock period, Yes.Unlike most books on rock music, Music of Yes does not focus on personalities, but instead on musical structures, lyrical vision, and cultural and historical context....

"" Sergei Rachmaninoff: A Lifetime In Music"" is a comprehensive biography of the renowned Russian composer, pianist, and conductor, Sergei Rachmaninoff. Written by Rachmaninoff's friend and collaborator, Sergei Bertensson, the book traces the musician's life from his childhood in Russia to his success as...

""Life and Liszt: The Recollections of a Concert Pianist"" is a memoir written by Arthur Friedheim, a renowned concert pianist who was a student and friend of Franz Liszt. The book is a fascinating account of Friedheim's life and career as a pianist, as...

In his life and in his music, Cole Porter was the top--the pinnacle of wit and sophistication. From the 1910s through the '50s, from Yale pep rallies through the Broadway triumphs of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, he delighted audiences with a glittering...

To millions of fans AC/DC will always be the greatest hard rock band of them all. From their formation in Sydney, Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, AC/DC have made the most visceral and single-minded rock, and inspired generations of rock...

CLAUDE DEBUSSY- HIS LIFE AND WORKS Translated from the French by MAIRE and GRACE O BRIEN. Originally published in 1933. PREFACE: IN this book on Claude Debussy I have avoided all biographical details the publication of which, might be deemed premature and indiscreet. The...

JEAN SIBELIUS - His Life and Personality by EDWARD BIRSE. Originally published in 1935. FOREWORD: THERE have been biographies of Sibelius before this of Karl Ekmans, but his is the first to pre sent us with something like the essentials of the portrait of...

These intimate memoirs of one of the greatest composers of classical music, Ethel Smyth, are first-hand accounts of the remarkable woman's life in music and in the suffragette movement. Ethel Smyth (1858-1944) was an English composer and the first woman in her field to...

The book ""Theodor Leschetizky"" by Annette Hullah was published in 1906 and is a biography of the renowned Austrian pianist and pedagogue Theodor Leschetizky. The book provides a detailed account of Leschetizky's life, including his early years in Poland, his studies with Carl Czerny...

Paderewski: The Story Of A Modern Immortal is a biography written by Charles Phillips that tells the story of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, a renowned Polish pianist and composer. The book chronicles Paderewski's life, from his humble beginnings in Poland to his rise to international...

""Claude Debussy: Master of Dreams"" is a biography of the French composer Claude Debussy, written by Maurice Dumesnil. The book delves into Debussy's life, from his childhood in Paris to his rise as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. Dumesnil...

""Music Is My Faith: An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by David Mannes, an American violinist and conductor. The book chronicles Mannes' life from his early years as a child prodigy to his successful career as a musician and educator. Mannes shares his experiences...

Dive into the captivating world of music with Dan Ouellette's remarkable collection, The Landfill Chronicles: Unearthing Legends of Modern Music.For over four decades, Dan Ouellette has been at the forefront of music journalism, chronicling the lives and careers of the legends who shape modern...

The Alexander Scriabin Compendium offers a modern perspective on the history, reception, interpretation, and performance of Scriabin's music. It offers complete overviews of his music, performance suggestions for pianists, and critical commentary on four controversial subjects in his critical reception.Author: Lincoln Ballard, Matthew BengtsonISBN-10:...

A critical biography of the twentieth-century Russian composer and pianist. This wide-ranging and incisive biography unfolds the life and work of the much-loved twentieth-century composer Sergei Prokofiev. In it, Christina Guillaumier reveals Prokofiev's surprisingly optimistic spirit amidst a tumultuous backdrop of geopolitical chaos and...

This chronological Index covers every issue of the English Harpsichord Magazine andHarpsichord & fortepiano, vols. i-xxviii, and includes all of the content apart from reports, reviews and advertisements. For a Subject Index (including Interviews and Obituaries)and for an Author Index of articles, see below....

Author: Benedict TaylorISBN-10: 1108970532ISBN-13: 9781108970532Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 313Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.11lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.66d

The author is a fierce critic of the current narrow empirical approach to the study of Messiaen's music which he considers ignores the value of its original meaning and philosophical significance for us today. This exciting, wide-ranging exploration of Messiaen's Tristan trilogy is characterized...

The book is an intriguing look into the 50 years spent by a famous, well known drummer traveling through the country. He has some very interesting stories developed from his travels. They involve some fascinating gig stories and band insights. It is also about...

This is the first major set of essays on the Czech composer Leos Janá Dvcek, widely considered one of the most important composers of the early twentieth century. The essays deal with a range of subjects relating to opera, symphonic poem, instrumental music, cultural...

Arlo Guthrie, the son of America's legendary dust bowl troubadour Woody Guthrie and Martha Graham dancer Marjorie Mazia Guthrie, was reared in the rarefied atmosphere of New York City's remnant Old Left culture, a period that brought together art, political action, and folk music....

The goal of this series is to introduce students to the rhythms, harmonies and other unique characteristics of jazz. Students will be motivated by the variety of styles and sounds that have that special Dennis Alexander sound. From lyrical melodies to infectious rhythms and...

Counting Crows are one of the most successful bands of the past three decades, selling more than 20 million albums and touring the globe every summer. Fronted by charismatic vocalist and songwriter Adam Duritz, the Crows are renowned for infectious hits such as "Mr....

Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928-2016) has been called Finland's most notable musical export after Sibelius. His prolific output includes eleven operas; eight symphonies; eleven concertos; choral works for the Orthodox, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic churches; secular choral works; chamber music; vocal solos; and keyboard works. Many...

This value-priced reissue of Bowie at 75 (2022) celebrates the beloved rock star with expert commentary, hundreds of images, and an illustrated gatefold timeline. Hendrix, Joplin, Mercury...few rock artists garner as much adulation after passing as they did in life. In David Bowie, veteran...

"I'm a Barbie Girl, in a Barbie world," the ubiquitous refrain that dominated the airwaves in summer 1997. Aqua's single from their debut album Aquarium spread like wildfire, topping charts across the globe. With their erotically charged lyrics and dance beats, Aqua moved beyond...

This book is the first study of John Zorn's 'file card' works, with special focus made on the pieces Godard (1985), Spillane (1986), Interzone (2010), and Liber Novus (2010). It explains the unique creative process behind these compositions, contextualizing them in relation to the...

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Debussy orchestrated two of the three Gymnopedies composed by his friend Erik Satie after giving an impromptu performance of the piano originals at the home of conductor Gustave Doret, who was so taken with them that he commissioned Debussy to prepare an orchestral setting...

Classical guitarists, both students and professional performers, require the same high-quality editions that their pianist colleagues have come to expect from Alfred Music. Our Classical Guitar Masterwork Editions continue the Alfred tradition of providing carefully edited, beautifully presented music for practice and performance. This...

William Byrde (1540--1623), an English composer of the Renaissance era, wrote various types of sacred and secular polyphony, keyboard, and consort music. This collection contains several of Byrde's popular works for keyboard. 24 pages.Author: William ByrdISBN-10: 0757921698ISBN-13: 9780757921698Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1985Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight:...

This book is a sequel to Frederick Neumann's Ornamentation in Baroque and Post-Baroque Music, With Special Emphasis on J.S. Bach (Princeton, 1978). In the present volume, the first work on this subject for Mozart's music, the author continues his important contributions to the search...

Valses Po騁icos (Poetic Waltzes) is a collection of seven short Waltzes. One of Granado's most enduring works, this collection of intriguing compositions was intended to be performed as a suite; however, the waltzes can be performed individually or in groups.Author: Enrique GranadosISBN-10: 156939119XISBN-13: 9781569391198Publisher:...

This book charts the emergence of Kate Bush in the early-to-mid-1980s as a courageous experimentalist, a singularly expressive recording artist and a visionary music producer. Hounds Of Love invites you to not only listen, but to cross the boundaries of sensory experience into the...

This collection of letters by and to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, compiled by Emily Anderson, offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of music's greatest geniuses. Volume III contains letters from the final years of his life, including those to his...

Featuring a wealth of previously unpublished letters and documents, this authoritative collection offers readers a unique glimpse into the private life and creative process of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his family. With insightful commentary and detailed annotations by the editor, this book is an...

Described as one of Franck's "tightest and most finished works", the Variations symphoniques of 1885 nevertheless got off to a slow start. The premiere, given in Paris on May 1, 1886 with the famous pianist Louis Di駑er as soloist and the composer at the...