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Author
Publisher
Short Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Nearly all of us have the capacity to enjoy classical music but too often we are put off by not knowing where to look, or what we are actually looking for. We feel the need of a guide to help navigate such vast and varied artistic terrain. With this delightful book, historian Tim Bouverie provides just this. Drawing on his lifelong passion for music, he has created a compilation of 100 classical masterpieces sure to move and be enjoyed by almost anyone....
Author
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
How does music reflect the key moments in our lives? How do we choose the works that inspire, delight, comfort or console? Fiona Maddocks selects 100 classical works from across nine centuries, arguing passionately, persuasively and at times obstinately for their inclusion, putting each work in its cultural and musical context, discussing omissions, suggesting alternatives and always putting the music first.
28) Music is
Author
Publisher
Paula Wiseman Books, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Experience ten different types of music-classical, Latin, jazz, country, heavy metal, hip-hop, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, electronica, pop, and a surprise finale"--
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
For many of us, classical music is something serious-something we study in school, something played by cultivated musicians at fancy gatherings. In Language of the Spirit, renowned music scholar Jan Swafford argues that we have it all wrong: classical music has something for everyone and is accessible to all. Ranging from Gregorian chant to Handel's Messiah, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons to the postmodern work of Philip Glass, Swafford is an affable...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
In these 24 lectures filled with musical excerpts, enjoy a rich and multifaceted exploration of the trailblazing works and outsized life of this historically pivotal composer. Your immersion in Wagner's art includes the following:
32) Mouse music
Author
Publisher
Clavis Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Isabel Mouse plays the violin and loves dreaming about beautiful sounds as she plays. Every day, she takes a walk in the forest, searching for sounds she doesn't know yet. Isabel believes that all new music is special, but her sister and brothers don't agree. Then Isabel meets strange mice from the city. . ."--Back cover.
33) 100 cosas que tienes que saber de la música clásica: una guía infalible para saber cuándo aplaudir
Author
Series
Colección cien x 100 volume 33
Publisher
Lectio Ediciones
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
Este libro explica 100 conceptos de la música clásica, algunos de los cuales nunca imaginaría y otros seguramente ya los conoce. Habla de Bach, Mozart y Pau Casals; las mejores obras de los últimos 500 años; y auditorios, festivales y fabricantes de violines. Al hacerlo, recuerda a los lectores que no es necesario ser un experto para disfrutar de la música clásica y sentirse conmovido por ella. En total, es una discusión sobre música clásica...
Author
Publisher
Secret Mountain
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"The words of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and others are introducted to children through the magical beings from legends and clasic tales--including gnomes, fairies, witches, goblins, elves, and wizards--that inspired the composers."--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In Declassified, Warsaw-Fan Rauch blows through the cobwebs of elitism and exclusion and invites everyone to love and hate this music as much as she does. She offers a backstage tour of the industry and equips you for every listening scenario, covering: the 7 main compositional periods (even the soul-crushingly depressing Medieval period), a breakdown of the instruments and their associated personality types (apologies to violists and conductors),...
Author
Publisher
Lantana Publishing Ltd., distributed by Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
What does nothing sound like? Jacki's mama has a rare condition. She is slowly losing her hearing. Together, they are learning Sign Language so that they'll always be able to tell each other everything. But as Mama's world becomes quieter, Jacki's remains full of sound, especially on Music Appreciation Fridays. How can Jacki enjoy listening to music when her mama can no longer hear it? A heartfelt story, inspired by the author's childhood, about a...
38) Tosca
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Contains the complete text of the libretto with annotations in both English and Italian and a critical historical commentary. The text also includes the background of the composer, biographies of the principal singers and conductor. The two accompanying CDs contain the complete opera sung in Italian.
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