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Why is it that Leonard Cohen receives the sort of reverence we reserve for a precious few living artists? Why are his songs, three or four decades after their original release, suddenly gracing the charts, blockbuster movie sound tracks, and television singing competitions? And...

Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672) was the most important and influential German composer of the seventeenth century. Director of music at the electoral Saxon court in Dresden, he was lauded by his German contemporaries as "the father of our modern music," as "the Orpheus of our...

Classical music shows a close relationship to language, and both musicology and philosophy have tended to approach music from that angle, exploring it in terms of expression, representation, and discourse. This book turns that idea on its head. Focusing on the music of Debussy...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) was an extraordinarily prolific and seminal composer during the Classical era. He displayed astonishing musical ability from a very early age, composing and playing competently when just five years old. During his lifetime, Mozart composed over 600 original...

The national bestseller! "A superb book...[Kaplan is] a master biographer, a dogged researcher and shaper of narrative, and this is his most ambitious book to date." --Los Angeles Times From the author of the definitive biography of Frank Sinatra, the story of how jazz...

"Sixteen Waltzes, Op. 39" is a collection of short waltzes written for the piano by Johannes Brahms in 1865. The pieces were published two years subsequent to their writing and were dedicated to the music critic Eduard Hanslick. Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897) was...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) was an extraordinarily prolific and seminal composer during the Classical era. He displayed astonishing musical ability from a very early age, composing and playing competently when just five years old. During his lifetime, Mozart composed over 600 original...

Discover a comprehensive compilation of 750+ biographies of renowned hymnists, delving into the brilliant minds behind their inspiring lyrics and enchanting melodies, accompanied by a treasure trove of over 1650 listed hymns of merit.Based on passion and in researched facts, author John Duane Perry's...

Think you know everything there is to know about about Ariana Grande? Well, think again. 1000 Ariana Grande Facts contains all you could ever wish to know about this popular singer. Facts about food, music videos, TV shows, veganism, influences, tours, family, concerts, awards,...

Think you know everything there is to know about about Selena Gomez? Well, think again. 1000 Selena Gomez Facts contains all you could ever wish to know about this popular singer and actress. Facts about Wizards of Waverly Place, Disney, songs, albums, fashion, food,...

Think you know everything there is to know about about Billie Eilish? Well, think again. 1000 Billie Eilish Facts contains all you could ever wish to know about this popular singer. Facts about food, music videos, horror films, veganism, influences, tours, family, concerts, awards,...

61 Highways Revisited glimpses back at 61 Dylan albums that have transformed personal lives, revolutionized popular music, and altered world events. A freewheeling voyage chronologically detailing 54 years of Bob Dylan's experimentations in songwriting, musical genres, and laser focus on answering the call of...

This modern, high-quality reproduction is perfect for students and would make for a worthy addition to any music collection. Franz Peter Schubert (1797 - 1828) was a seminal Austrian composer. Even though he died before he was 32, he was extremely prolific during his...

Bob Dylan has constantly reinvented the persona known as "Bob Dylan," renewing the performance possibilities inherent in his songs, from acoustic folk, to electric rock and a late, hybrid style which even hints at so-called world music and Latin American tones. Then in 2016,...

(Piano Collection). Contents: Nocturne No. 1 In E-Flat Major, H. 24 * Nocturne No. 2 In C Minor, H. 25 * Nocturne No. 3 In A-Flat Major, H. 26 * Nocturne No. 4 In A Major, H. 36 * Nocturne No. 5 In B-Flat...

Explore Bob Dylan's (somewhat secret) life and music through 12 periods of artistic evolution.You may think you know Bob Dylan. But this guitarist and American singer songwriter of folk, rock, and other musical genres lived a more fascinating life than you likely know. For...

This volume presents the complete scores for three rond s composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's: "Rond K. 485", "Rond K. 494", and " Rond K. 511". Although Mozart was not the first composer to use the rond , he was arguably the most significant,...

This volume contains the complete scores for three toccatas and fugues for solo organ by Johann Bach. They include: BWV 538, BWV 565, BWV 540. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) was a German musician and composer during the Baroque period. He based his...

Contained within this book are the scores for twenty five folk songs and dances composed for solo piano by Edvard Grieg. This modern reprint of the original scores features clear, large margins, making it ideal for students and musicians alike. Edvard Hagerup Grieg (1843...

Vaughan Williams' setting of four poems from George Herbert's 1633 collection, The Temple: Sacred Poems was done between 1906 and 1911. The premiere was given under the composer's direction on September 14, 1911 at the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester. This large-format score, perfect...

You don't need a drummer anymore Inside this book you will learn how to program realistic sounding drums to any song fast and easy. Learn how to create a variety of grooves, from simple Four to the Floor to raging Blast Beats, and how...

This modern, high-quality reproduction is perfect for students and would make for a worthy addition to any music collection. Franz Peter Schubert (1797 - 1828) was a seminal Austrian composer. Even though he died before he was 32, he was extremely prolific during his...

This modern, high-quality reproduction is perfect for students and would make for a worthy addition to any music collection. Franz Peter Schubert (1797 - 1828) was a seminal Austrian composer. Even though he died before he was 32, he was extremely prolific during his...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) was an extraordinarily prolific and seminal composer during the Classical era. He displayed astonishing musical ability from a very early age, composing and playing competently when just five years old. During his lifetime, Mozart composed over 600 original...

Four contemporary compositions for soprano saxophone on the theme of cold: Frozen, Névé, Iceberg, Shelter.Author: Ivano Vincenzo GranataISBN-10: 8352287958ISBN-13: 9798352287958Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/12/2022Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.05d

"SPACE is a club designed by musicians for musicians, which is why musicians love to play there. It's a warm listening room that makes you feel close to the artists--and Harvey Tillis pulls off that same trick with 10 Years In SPACE. He was...

An erudite catalogue of some of the most peculiar records ever made. We have lined up, described and put into context 500 "albums" in the expectation that those of you who can't help yourselves when it comes to finding and collecting music will benefit...

Expertly arranged Piano music by Ernst Von Dohn nyi from the Kalmus Edition series. These Rhapsodies are from the 20th Century era.Author: Ernst Von Dohn疣yiISBN-10: 0757938140ISBN-13: 9780757938146Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1985Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 11.70h x 8.70w x 0.40d

75 Years on 4 Strings is the authoritative biography of the legendary self-taught double bassist Fran輟is Rabbath. The much-beloved artist-teacher sat for countless hours of interviews and shared candid stories from throughout his illustrious career, from his earliest memories of his childhood in 1930s...

75 Years on 4 Strings is the authoritative biography of the legendary self-taught double bassist Fran輟is Rabbath. The much-beloved artist-teacher sat for countless hours of interviews and shared candid stories from throughout his illustrious career, from his earliest memories of his childhood in 1930s...

This book presents Franz Schubert's "3 Piano Pieces D.946". This modern, high-quality reproduction is perfect for students and would make for a worthy addition to any music collection. Franz Peter Schubert (1797 - 1828) was a seminal Austrian composer. Even though he died before...

This modern, high-quality reproduction is perfect for students and would make for a worthy addition to any music collection. Franz Peter Schubert (1797 - 1828) was a seminal Austrian composer. Even though he died before he was 32, he was extremely prolific during his...

Edvard Hagerup Grieg (1843 - 1907) was a Norwegian pianist and composer. Today, he is generally considered to be one of the leading composers of the Romantic era, his music constituting part of the classical canon worldwide. He famously incorporated and developed Norwegian folk...

This book is dedicated to 20th Century Avant-Garde Composers many names of whom who have been forgotten. For example, Henry Cowell, Barney Childs, I. A. MacKenzie, John Cage, Karlheinz Stockhausen, George Crumb, Lucas Foss, Pauline Oliveros, and many others.Author: David CopeISBN-10: 8419869929ISBN-13: 9798419869929Publisher: Independently...

"3 Romances sans paroles, Op.17" is a trio of solo piano compositions written by Gabriel Faur in 1878. This high-quality reproduction of the original music scores features wide margins and clear note heads, making it ideal for following the music and a fantastic addition...

This volume presents the complete score for Felix Mendelssohn's 1838 piano sonata, "Drei Etudes". Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809 - 1847) was a German pianist, organist, composer, and conductor during the Romantic period. He enjoyed wide acclaim in Germany and much of Europe,...

These two fascinating works are combined into one volume that includes an interesting biography, background information on the writing of the music, indispensable performance suggestions and a listing of recommended readings and recordings. Also included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos label,...

This scholarly edition by Maurice Hinson of Mozart's famous theme and variations on the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" includes historic material, performance suggestions, and other helpful information."Author: Wolfgang Amadeus MozartISBN-10: 0739020323ISBN-13: 9780739020326Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1987Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 11.50h x 8.50w...

Jeff Buckley made only one album, but the one he made has proved to be seminal. Buckley's refined melodies and wide vocal range made him stand apart from his contemporaries. Grace made clear a remarkably talented force had come upon the world, and it...

"Dylan remains the rare singer whose work is worth reading on the page. His words are consistently funny, alive to the sound of language, and of course appealingly cryptic." --The New York Times Book Review A new collection of Bob Dylan's most essential lyrics--one...

For the past half century, Ralph Emery's incredibly popular radio and television programs have allowed millions to tune into the newest hits and savor their old favorites. Now Ralph combines his unique perspective with an encyclopedic wealth of country lore as he examines the...

In 1973, the musical collective 24-Carat Black released an unheralded masterpiece on Stax Records-and then disappeared. Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth, a soul-funk concept album primarily written by the ex-Motown arranger Dale Warren, was too bleak, ambitious, or just outright bizarre to reach mainstream audiences. 24-Carat...

(Schirmer Performance Editions). Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Carl Czerny's (1791-1857) popular set of piano exercises is now available in an easy-to-read edition containing extensive performance and historical notes that guide teachers and...

This volume contains the complete scores for four fantasias and fugues for solo piano by Johann Bach. They include: BWV 904, BWV 944, BWV 906, and BWV 905. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) was a German musician and composer during the Baroque period....

A student of Clementi, the Irish composer John Field was especially known for his nocturnes and the influence of these musical mood pieces on the works of Frederic Chopin. Titles: Nocturne in E-flat Major * Nocturne in C Minor * Nocturne in A-flat Major...

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893) was a Russian composer during the late-Romantic period. Although his music was and remains popular, it originally received a mixed critical reception, with some Russian commentators feeling that it did not represent their native musical values. Conversely, prominent...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A deeply moving and brilliantly idiosyncratic visual book of days by the National Book Award-winning author of Just Kids and M Train, featuring more than 365 images and reflections that chart Smith's singular aesthetic--inspired by her wildly popular Instagram....

Performance notes by the composer and impeccable editing by Dr. Maurice Hinson make these volumes indispensable for every piano student. No interval larger than a fifth is used in these pieces allowing students to keep their eyes on the written music. These excellent studies...

1 Baton, No. 2 Pencil, 88 Keys and Liberace, by Bo Ayars, is a collection of musical memories from his years spent in the entertainment profession. From child prodigy in Bakersfield, California, to conductor for celebrity entertainers in Las Vegas, it's a well-traveled road...

"34 Valses Sentimentales - D.779 (Op.50)" is a collection of solo piano pieces composed by Franz Schubert in 1825. This modern reprint of the original scores features clear, large margins, making it ideal for students and musicians alike. Franz Peter Schubert (1797 - 1828)...