Composers On Music

Author : Josiah Fisk,Jeff Nichols
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1997-01-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 1555532799

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Composers On Music by Josiah Fisk,Jeff Nichols Pdf

This volume is a greatly expanded version of the classic 1956 anthology by Sam Morgenstern. The editor has added 30 composers to the roster, mostly in the pre-Baroque and contemporary eras, and has taken advantage of recent scholarship to prune and update the entries. The result is a glimpse into the writings of 103 major composers, from Marchetto of Paduo (14th century) on the definition of musician, to the contemporary British composer Oliver Knussen on much the same topic, and Bach's famous memorandum to the Town Council of Leipzig, as well as new discoveries, such as the elegant, cryptic prose of Toru Takemitsu.

Author : Maurice Hinson,June C. Montgomery
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 0739012797

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Stories of the Great Composers: Book & CD by Maurice Hinson,June C. Montgomery Pdf

It is important that young students learn about the lives of the great composers who have enriched our lives with beautiful music. The 12 units in Stories of the Great Composers give elementary students a glimpse into each composer's life, character and music. Includes a CD recording of the suggested listening, featuring one composition by each composer.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1059 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780744036855

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Composers by DK Pdf

“The only love affair I have ever had was with music.” Maurice Ravel A compelling celebration of more than 90 of the world’s most influential composers from the medieval period to the present day, Composers reveals the fascinating stories of their lives, loves, and works. Biographical entries – introduced with a stunning portrait of each featured composer – trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired each musical genius. Profiles offer revealing insights into what drove each individual to create the musical masterpieces – symphonies, concertos, and operatic scores – that changed the direction of classical music and are still celebrated and treasured today. Lavishly illustrated with paintings or photographs of each composer, alongside original musical scores and personal correspondence, images of their homes and where they worked, and personal effects and other important artifacts, the book introduces the key influences, themes, and working methods of each individual, setting their works within a wider historical and cultural context. Charting the development of classical music and music movements across the centuries, Composers provides a compelling glimpse into the personal lives, loves, and influences of the giants of the classical music canon.

Author : Sam Morgenstern
Publisher : London : Faber and Faber
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Music
ISBN : OCLC:1055651871

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Composers on Music by Sam Morgenstern Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Lunday
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781594747465

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Secret Lives of Great Composers by Elizabeth Lunday Pdf

Discover little-known stories from music history—including murder, riots, and heartbreak—in this entertaining tour through the fascinating (and surprising) lives of classical music masters With outrageous anecdotes about everyone from Gioachino Rossini (draft-dodging womanizer) to Johann Sebastian Bach (jailbird) to Richard Wagner (alleged cross-dresser), Secret Lives of Great Composers recounts the seamy, steamy, and gritty history behind the great masters of international music. Here, you’ll learn that Edward Elgar dabbled with explosives; that John Cage was obsessed with fungus; that Berlioz plotted murder; and that Giacomo Puccini stole his church’s organ pipes and sold them as scrap metal so he could buy cigarettes. This is one music history lesson you’ll never forget!

Author : Jane Stuart Smith,Betty Carlson
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 089107869X

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The Gift of Music by Jane Stuart Smith,Betty Carlson Pdf

Fascinating descriptions of forty leading composers whose faith, or lack of it, had an influence on Western civilization. Indexed. Great for all students of music.

Author : Phil G. Goulding
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-16
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780307760463

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Classical Music by Phil G. Goulding Pdf

MAKE A SOUND INVESTMENT IN CLASSICAL MUSIC Who are the ten most important classical composers? Who in the world was Palestrina? Why did Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" cause a riot? Which five of each important composer's works should you buy? What is a concerto and how does it differ from a sonata? Maybe you don't know the answers to these questions; author Phil Goulding certainly didn't. When Goulding first tried to learn about classical music, he found himself buried in an avalanche of technical terms and complicated jargon--so he decided to write the book he couldn't find. The result is a complete classical music education in one volume. Comprehensive, discriminating, and delightfully irreverent, Classical Music provides such essential information as: * Rankings of the top 50 composers (Bach is #1. Borodin is #50) * A detailed and anecdotal look at each composer's life and work * The five primary works of each composer and specific recommended CDs for each. * Further great works of each composer--if you really like him * Concise explanations of musical terminology, forms, and periods * A guide to the parts and history of the symphony orchestra "This book uses every conceivable gimmick to immerse readers in the richness of classical music: lists, rankings, sidebars devoted to lively anecdotes, and catchy leads." --The Washington Post "One terrific music appreciation book...The information is surprisingly detailed but concisely presented. Goulding's writing style is breezy yet mature....[He] has raised music appreciation from a racket to a service." --The Arizona Daily Star

Author : Martin Bookspan
Publisher : Main Street Books
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Composers
ISBN : UOM:39076005138628

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101 Masterpieces of Music and Their Composers by Martin Bookspan Pdf

Author : Simon D.I. Fleming,Martin Perkins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781000519983

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Music by Subscription by Simon D.I. Fleming,Martin Perkins Pdf

This book breaks new ground in the social and cultural history of eighteenth-century music in Britain through the study of a hitherto neglected resource, the lists of subscribers that were attached to a wide variety of publications, including musical works. These lists shed considerable light on the nature of those who subscribed to music, including their social status, place of employment, residence, and musical interests. Through broad analysis of subscription data, the contributors reveal insights into social and economic changes during the period, and the types of music favoured by groups like music clubs, the aristocracy, the clergy, and by men and women. With chapters on female composers and listeners, music and the slave economy, musical patronage, the print trade, and nationality, this book provides innovative perspectives that enhance our understanding of music’s social spheres, the emergence of music publishing, and the potential of digital musicology research.

Author : Christian DesJardins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:39015064213419

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Inside Film Music by Christian DesJardins Pdf

Designed to speak clearly and intelligently to non-musicians and musicians alike, "Inside Film Music" is a must for every film music fan. Through its forty-plus lively, insightful interviews, it delves deeply into the creative process, the basics of musical thought, filmmaking's collaborative nature, and the individual psyches of its participating composers. It covers every current style of film music, the essence of what it means to write a score for motion pictures ... and much more. Composers featured included Academy Award Winners John Barry (Dances with Wolves, Out of Africa, Goldfinger); Rachel Portman (Mona Lisa Smile, The Cider House Rules, Chocolat); Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in Love); and Gabriel Yared (Cold Mountain, The Talented Mr. Ripley, City of Angels, The English Patient). Also interviewed are Academy Award Nominees John Debney (Sin City, The Passion of the Christ, Bruce Almighty, Spy Kids); Philip Glass (The Hours, Kundun); Mark Isham (Freedom Writers, The Black Dahlia, Home for the Holidays, Quiz Show); Marc Shaiman (How Harry Met Sally, Ghosts of Mississippi, A Few Good Men, City Slickers, Misery); and Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, The Polar Express). Additionally there is commentary from Marco Beltrami (Hellboy,The Terminator 3); Mychael Danna (Little Miss Sunshine, Capote); Cliff Martinez (Wonderland, Traffic, Sex, Lies and Videotape); and Jeff Rona (TV series: Homicide, Chicago Hope, Profiler).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2001-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0739016830

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Accent on Composers by Anonim Pdf

A complete music appreciation course in one, 120-page, reproducible book/CD package. For each of the 22 featured composers there is a bio (focusing on his or her personal life), a portrait, a listing of the types of music he or she composed, composer factoids, and a timeline. The CD contains a listening example for each composer. The reproducible listening guide includes information about each listening example and a second by second what to listen for in the music." Also included are reviews (assessments) for each composer, plus more than two dozen pages of supplementary material. And it's all reproducible! Composers: Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Copland, Debussy, Dvorák, Elgar, Handel, Haydn, Hensel, Hildegard, Ives, Joplin, Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn, Mozart, Schubert, Sousa, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Vivaldi, and Wagner. Reproducible PDFs included on the Enhanced CD, or purchase the Digital Download option to get a full PDF immediately. Great activities for remote teaching or distance learning!"

Author : Bálint András Varga
Publisher : University Rochester Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781580463799

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Three Questions for Sixty-five Composers by Bálint András Varga Pdf

Do today's composers draw inspiration from life experiences? What has influenced recent composers? How essential is it for a composer to develop a personal style? This book reveals the spontaneous thoughts of some of the most famous composers from around the world about their own development as composers and their reactions to the outside world.

Author : Eric Gilder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:692262368

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The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music by Eric Gilder Pdf

Author : Pfiffikus
Publisher : Traudl Whlke
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1683775937

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Famous Composers in History for Kids! from Beethoven to Bach by Pfiffikus Pdf

Let's get to know the brilliant composers who composed the most beautiful pieces of music that we hear today! This educational resource is perfect for little musicians who are looking for inspirations. Read on to find out how musicians of the past discovered their passion and what they did about it. Secure a copy now!

Author : Bryan R. Simms
Publisher : Schirmer G Books
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:49015002515451

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Composers on Modern Musical Culture by Bryan R. Simms Pdf

Composers on Modern Musical Culture focuses on issues of composition and style through a collection of original writings by major 20th century composers. Students are engaged by the wide spectrum of issues and composers that are represented.