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1791 - Landon, H C Robbins
This study presents the facts and reconstructs the story of the last year of mozart's life. the composition of such works as the 'requiem' and 'the magic flute' is discussed in detail , and light is thrown on mozart's relations with the freemasons , with salieri , sussmayr , and others.
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ALKAN - Smith, Ronald
Alkan: lonely 19th century genius , virtuoso pianist and also composer of some of the most difficult and disturbingly powerful piano music. this edition , in two parts , deals first with the man , and second with his music.
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AMERICAN PIONEERS - Rich, Alan
A study of experimental and innovative american music in the 20th century , with biographies , evaluation and discography of its pioneering composers. featured composers include charles ives , henry cowell and john cage.
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ANTONIO DE TORRES, GUITAR MAKER - Romanillos, Jose L
This text is a thorough study on the spanish luthier , antonia de torres (1817-1892) who had a profound influence on the shape of the modern guitar.
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B. B. KING - MCGEE, DAVID
Merging biography with discography , this exciting guide to the life and musical genius of a blues legend begins with king's life as a boy in the mississippi delta and uses interviews with the artist to show how he developed his style and nurtured his career. original.
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BEETHOVEN - ADORNO, THEODOR
This study identifies three periods in beethoven's work , arguing that the thematic unity of the first and second periods begins to break down in the third. throughout his life , theodor adorno wrote extensive notes , essay fragments and aides-memoires on the subject of beethoven's music.
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BEETHOVEN - Jones, Timothy
A comprehensive introduction to beethoven's most popular piano sonata , and opp. 27 and 31.
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BEETHOVEN - Lockwood, Lewis
Written for the general reader , this book reveals how beethoven's great works reflect both his artistic individuality and the deepest philosophical and political currents of his age.
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BEETHOVEN: SYMPHONY NO. 9 - Cook, Nicholas
Nicholas cook's guide charts the dramatic transformation in the reception of symphony no. 9.
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BLOCH, SCHOENBERG AND BERNSTEIN - SCHILLER, DAVID M. (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, USA)
David schiller's study of the jewish music of bloch , schoenberg , and bernstein reveals how , in the mid-20th century , the problem of assimilation was acutely felt as the unfinished business of european jewry , at a time when american jewry was creating its own distinctive culture (albeit with european roots).
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BRITTEN - Matthews, David
This volume forms part of the 'life and times' series of compact and accessible biographies which cover key political , literary and musical figures. this title is about the life and work of british composer benjamin britten.
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BRITTEN AND AUDEN IN THE THIRTIES - Mitchell, Donald
This title examines a crucial year in the britten/auden relationship , which reshaped and redefined artistic direction in the immediate pre-war period.
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BRITTEN, VOICE AND PIANO - Johnson, Graham
This collection of eight 'lectures' by pianist , graham johnson , is based on a series of concert talks given at the guildhall school of music and drama as part of the benjamin britten festival in 2001. the focus of the book is on britten's songs , starting with his earliest compositions in the genre.
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BRUCKNER - Korstvedt, Benjamin M
Explores this many-faceted work from several angles , offering an accessible guide to its musical design.
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CAMBRIDGE COMPANION TO BACH - Butt, John
Benefiting from the research of eminent bach scholars , this companion examines bach's work in the context of his age.
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