The Glass Harmonica

Author : Russell Wangersky
Publisher : Dundurn.com
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780887628177

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The Glass Harmonica by Russell Wangersky Pdf

2010 BMO Winterset Award — Winner When retiree Keith O’Reilly witnesses the murder of his neighbour by a pizza delivery man one night during a snowstorm, a unique series of stories begins to unfold. As the narrative seamlessly moves from neighbour to neighbour, house to house, the reader begins to understand, not only the circumstances that led to the murder, but the private secrets and personal struggles of many of the McKay Street residents. Travelling through the changing viewpoints of a more than a dozen of people in a small residential neighbourhood in St. John’s, Newfoundland, The Glass Harmonica looks at the way common memories and shared experiences bend and warp as individuals recall the events of their lives, and how these distortions influence both the character’s and the reader’s understanding of the truth.

Author : Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135189716

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Truth Commissions and Transitional Societies by Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm Pdf

Despite the increasing frequency of truth commissions, there has been little agreement as to their long-term impact on a state's political and social development. This book uses a multi-method approach to examine the impact of truth commissions on subsequent human rights protection and democratic practice. Providing the first cross-national analysis of the impact of truth commissions and presenting detailed analytical case studies on South Africa, El Salvador, Chile, and Uganda, author Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm examines how truth commission investigations and their final reports have shaped the respective societies. The author demonstrates that in the longer term, truth commissions have often had appreciable effects on human rights, but more limited impact in terms of democratic development. The book concludes by considering how future research can build upon these findings to provide policymakers with strong recommendations on whether and how a truth commission is likely to help fragile post-conflict societies. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of Transition Justice, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict Studies, Democratization Studies, International Law and International Relations.

Author : William Zeitler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Glass as a musical instrument
ISBN : 1940630002

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The Glass Armonica by William Zeitler Pdf

"A history of glass music from the Kama Sutra to modern times, including the glass armonica (also known as the glass harmonica), the musical glasses and the glass harp."

Author : Louise Marley
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2001-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101207901

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The Glass Harmonica by Louise Marley Pdf

Two young women of two different times are bound by a passion for the ethereal music of a glass harmonica in this compelling novel that mixes science fiction, mystery, and romance. Eilish Eam is an orphan, living in 1761, London. She stands on an icy corner and plays her instrument: water-filled glasses. Fingers raw from the cold, her only comfort is the place her music takes her...to visions of a young girl, much her own age, but with odd short hair. Eilish survives on pennies and applause, and nothing more. Until the night Benjamin Franklin stops to listen, awe-struck by her gift—and with plans for her future... Erin Rushton is a musical prodigy, living in Seattle, 2018. She stands in the orchestra, consumed by the music of her own instrument: the glass harmonica. Like a current of electricity, the music moves from her fingers to her lips and hands. And the only thing that alters the rhythm are the visions that haunt her…of an odd old-fashioned girl, much her own age, who needs her help...

Author : Bryna Stevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:82009715

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Ben Franklin's Glass Armonica by Bryna Stevens Pdf

Describes the new musical instrument invented by Ben Franklin for which Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven composed music.

Author : Geoff Bouvier
Publisher : Quale Press
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781935835035

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Glass Harmonica by Geoff Bouvier Pdf

Poetry. When does the song become the singer? Is the instrument the conduit of the song, or of the one who sings? In each of GLASS HARMONICA's rigorous texts, an intense formal density of aural, grammatical, cultural, and structural echoes takes on how the presence of an appreciating but critical "I" can alter the expressive registers of what might be called the "language of information." Prosaically clear and direct, yet also poetically motivated and performed, this verbal music shows us how prose can speak an almost colloquial lyricism, creating imaginative locations where an "I" might reside, make sense, and finally even sing its own individual songs, with the aim of transforming otherwise impersonal codes and signs into the real sights and trued sounds of a more civilized humanity.

Author : Corey Mead
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476783055

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Angelic Music by Corey Mead Pdf

"A jewel of musical history-- the story of Ben Franklin's favorite invention, the glass armonica-- including the composers who wrote for it (Mozart, Beethoven, Handel, among others); Dr. Mesmer who used it to hypnotize; Marie Antoinette and the women who popularized it; its decline and recent comeback"--Amazon.com.

Author : Charles Ferdinand Pohl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1862
Category : Glass harmonica
ISBN : HARVARD:32044041131962

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Cursory Notices of the Origin and History of the Glass Harmonica by Charles Ferdinand Pohl Pdf

Author : Barbara Ninde Byfield
Publisher : Main Street Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0385065914

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The Book of Weird by Barbara Ninde Byfield Pdf

Read "The Book of Weird and enter into the mysterious netherworld of the fantastical. Ever since its original publication over a quarter of a century ago, this book has delighted fans of arcana and the occult. Now, a new package will draw still another generation to its mysterious charms. With the help of this playful sourcebook, you can decide which sounds like the more attractive occupation--witch or sorceress (or warlock or wizard). Using the table of ancient remedies you can learn how to cure common afflictions--from epilepsy to warts--that have plagued human history from the dawn of time. And by reading this book, you will finally know the proper time for matins and vespers, and when to celebrate Candlemas, Beltane, and Michaelmas. "The Book of Weird will take you through each of the deadly sins, and for good measure, each of the splendid virtues. You will learn how to avoid werewolves and vampires, and what to do to get rid of ghosts. It will teach you how to distinguish an incubus from a succubus in order to determine which you'd rather be visited by in the dark of night. Whether you are faced with gnome or dwarf, troll or ogre, elf or fairy, you will know the difference after browsing through this fun-filled, informative treasure chest of hidden knowledge.

Author : Rebecca Dunham
Publisher : Milkweed Editions
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-18
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781571319135

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Glass Armonica by Rebecca Dunham Pdf

The “exquisitely crafted poems” of this prize-winning collection weave together past and present to explore touch, trauma, and the female body (G.C. Waldrep). The eighteenth-century glass armonica, a musical instrument whose sound emits from rotating water-filled vessels, has long held the power to mesmerize with its hauntingly sorrowful tones. Just as its song—which was once thought to induce insanity—wraps itself in and around the mind, Rebecca Dunham probes the depths of human psyche, inhabiting the voices of historical female “hysterics” and inciting in readers a tranquil unease. These are poems spoken through and for the melancholic, the hysteric, the body dysmorphic—from Mary Glover to Lavinia Dickinson to Freud’s famed patient Dora. Dunham offers unsettling depictions of uninvited contact—of hands laid upon the female body, of touch at times unwanted, and ultimately unspeakable from behind the hysteric’s “locked jaws.” Winner of the 2013 Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry

Author : Emily I. Dolan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781107028258

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The Orchestral Revolution by Emily I. Dolan Pdf

This book explores the relationship between the history of orchestration and the development of modern musical aesthetics in the Enlightenment. Using Haydn as a focal point, it examines how the consolidation of the modern orchestra radically altered how people listened to and thought about the expressive capacity of instruments.

Author : Dorothee E. Kocks
Publisher : Beware the Timid Life
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Exiles
ISBN : 0986469416

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The Glass Harmonica by Dorothee E. Kocks Pdf

Young Chjara Vallé, full of irrepressible music and sensuality, is exiled from Corsica, and sold as a servant to an opium addict in Paris. Music paves the way for her to flee with Henry, her love, to New England. There the new freedoms and Puritan vigor vie for ascendancy. What will the Americans make of this throat-singing, glass harmonica-playing exotic who lives to make a virtue of pleasure?

Author : E. Power Biggs
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1999-12-20
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781457465406

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The Biggs Book of Organ Music by E. Power Biggs Pdf

A top-selling organ music book. Edited and arranged by E. Power Biggs (1906-1977). Includes a biographical sketch of the very influential Mr. Biggs. Titles: * Adagio for the Glass Harmonica or Musical Glasses (W.A. Mozart) * All Glory Be To God On High (Festival Prelude for Organ) (J.S. Bach) * Andante from Concerto No. 3 in B-flat * Prelude on Ave Verum Corpus (W.A. Mozart) * A Christmas Pastorale from The Christmas Concerto (G. Valentini) * The Cuckoo (L.C. d’Aquin) * The Emperor’s Fanfare from Sixth Double Concerto (A. Soler) * The Faithful Shepherd (Pastorale) (George Frideric Handel)* The Fifers (F. Dandrieu) * Firework Music (Suite from the Music for the Royal Fireworks) (George Frideric Handel) * Fugue in C Major, The "Fanfare" Fugue (J.S. Bach) * God’s Time is the Best (Sinfonia to Cantata No. 106) (J.S. Bach) * I Stand at the Threshold (Sinfonia to Cantata No. 156) (J.S. Bach) * Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (from Cantata No. 147) (J.S. Bach) * The Musical Clocks (from a Suite of Twelve Pieces) ( F.J. Haydn) * Offertoire for Easter (On the Melody "O Filii et Filiae") (F. Dandrieu) * Sheep May Safely Graze (In G) (From Cantata No. 208 -- The "Birthday Cantata") (J.S. Bach) * The Shepherds At The Manger (From the Piano Suite "The Christmas Tree) (F. Liszt) * Sinfonia, Chorale and Variation (From the Easter Cantata -- No. 4 -- "Christ Lay in Death’s Dark Prison) (J.S. Bach) * Slow Movement from Concerto in D Minor (A. Vivaldi/J.S. Bach) * A Solemn Prelude (From Cantata No. 21 -- "Sighing, Weeping, Sorrow, Need) (J.S. Bach) * The Trophy (F. Couperin)

Author : Winslow Yerxa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781118880791

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Harmonica For Dummies by Winslow Yerxa Pdf

Master the harmonica fast with this fun, easy guide Everybody loves the sound of a harmonica, and the thought of learning to play one is even more appealing. The instrument's portability, versatility, and affordability make it a great choice for those interested in learning how to produce the unmistakable, signature sound found in many styles of American music. With Harmonica For Dummies, you can learn to master the harmonica faster than you ever thought possible, even if you have little to no playing experience. This easy-to-use resource is filled with tips, tools, and instructions that will have you playing in no time. In Harmonica For Dummies, you'll find an accessible format designed to help you access new techniques, songs, and styles of playing. Accompanying digital content and interactive tools will help you learn the nuances of playing harmonica and give you the know-how to use this versatile instrument to its fullest potential. Provides you with a high-quality, comprehensive instructional manual Instructs you with detailed instructions and tips to help you learn to play quickly Written in a clear, easy-to-understand format complete with accompanying audio/video content Helps you improve your playing and embrace the many musical styles that have made the harmonica an iconic instrument The harmonica is a very accessible instrument, but only those with the right instruction and direction will be able to experience the joy of using it for accompaniment and solos. Let Harmonica For Dummies guide you through the learning process and make you a harmonica expert in a flash!

Author : Geoff Bouvier
Publisher : Copper Canyon Press
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Poetry
ISBN : UOM:39015062564144

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Living Room by Geoff Bouvier Pdf

Winner of the APR/Honickman Prize, judged by Heather McHugh. Acoustic and evocative, Bouvier's multi-layered writing unsettles perimeters.