Composers and songwriters Books

Adrian Rollini (1903-1956), an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, played the bass saxophone, piano, vibraphone, and an array of other instruments. He even introduced some, such as the harmonica-like cuesnophone, called Goofus, never before wielded in...

Hawick Songs And Song Writers is a book written by Robert Murray and published in 1897. The book is a collection of songs and poems written by various songwriters from the town of Hawick in the Scottish Borders region. The songs and poems in the book...

Giacomo Puccini (1906) is a book written by Dry and Wakeling that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of the renowned Italian composer, Giacomo Puccini. The book delves into Puccini's early life and education, his rise to fame as a...

Exercises in Elementary Counterpoint is a music theory book written by Percy Goetschius and first published in 1910. The book is intended for students of music who are interested in learning the principles of counterpoint, which is the art of combining...

Essays on French Novelists is a collection of critical essays written by George Saintsbury, a renowned literary critic and historian. The book was first published in 1891 and features essays on some of the most prominent French novelists of the 19th...

U2itude is the first book of its kind - the only book in the world thatlets you rate, rank and list the songs of the greatest rock band onplanet earth - U2!Elevate your U2 listening pleasure - U2itude will light your way!Which are the perfect U2 dance...

An obscure John Alvin Ray, a small town hopeful from Dallas, Oregon became an international singing star in 1952 after changing his name and becoming the bridge between the mellow big band singers and today's rock and roll performers. Johnnie Ray...

The first comprehensive look at the famous Asbury Park music scene from Bruce Springsteen to the artists of tomorrow. Featuring over 70 rare photographs and interviews with over 40 artists.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, ...

Au Pays Des Maronites est un livre de la Vicomtesse D'Aviau De Piolant, publi����� en 1882. Ce livre d�����crit les voyages de l'auteur dans la r�����gion du Mont-Liban, o����� elle a rencontr����� les Maronites, une communaut����� chr�����tienne...

""Anleitung zum Vortrag Beethovenscher Klavierwerke"" ist ein Buch von Adolf Bernhard Marx, das im Jahr 1875 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Buch gibt eine detaillierte Anleitung zum Vortrag von Klavierwerken von Ludwig van Beethoven. Marx beschreibt die...

Alcune Fonti Provenzali Della Vita Nuova Di Dante: E La Morte Di Beatrice (1889) di Scherillo, Michele ����� un saggio che esplora le fonti provenzali della Vita Nuova di Dante e la morte di Beatrice. L'autore analizza le opere di trovatori provenzali...

Etudes Musicales: Et Nouvelles Silhouettes De Musiciens (1898) est un livre �����crit par Camille Bellaigue. Ce livre est une collection d'�����tudes et de portraits de musiciens c�����l�����bres de l'�����poque, tels que Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart et...

Urteile Ber�����hmter Dichter, Philosophen und Musiker �����ber Mozart (1885) von Prieger, Karl ist eine Sammlung von Zitaten und Meinungen bekannter Pers������nlichkeiten �����ber den ber�����hmten Komponisten Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Das Buch...

Une Histoire Invraisemblable V1-2 (1844) est un roman �����crit par Alphonse Karr. L'histoire suit les aventures d'un jeune homme nomm����� Jacques qui tombe amoureux d'une femme myst�����rieuse et s�����duisante nomm�����e Rosette. Cependant, leur amour...

Il libro ""Translazione Delle Ceneri Di Vincenzo Bellini (1877)"" scritto da Francesco Florimo, descrive il trasferimento delle ceneri del celebre compositore italiano Vincenzo Bellini dalla tomba originale a Parigi alla sua citt������ natale, Catania...

""Spedizione Dei Monti Parioli: 23 Ottobre 1867"" ����� un libro scritto da Giovanni Cairoli e pubblicato nel 1878. Il libro racconta la spedizione dei Monti Parioli, avvenuta il 23 ottobre 1867, durante la quale un gruppo di patrioti italiani cerc������...

""Storia della Letteratura, Parte 1-2"" (1841) di Marmier, Xavier, ����� un'opera che tratta della storia della letteratura europea, dalla sua origine fino al XIX secolo. Il libro ����� diviso in due parti, la prima delle quali si concentra sulla...

""Storia Del Parlamento Subalpino V2: Iniziatore Dell������� Unita Italiana (1866)"" di Angelo Brofferio ����� un libro che narra la storia del Parlamento Subalpino, organo legislativo del Regno di Sardegna, che ha svolto un ruolo fondamentale...

Souvenirs sur Richard Wagner est un livre �����crit par Edouard Schure et publi����� en 1900. Il s'agit d'une collection de souvenirs personnels de l'auteur sur le c�����l�����bre compositeur allemand Richard Wagner. Schure a eu l'occasion de rencontrer...

""Solita Storia"" ����� un romanzo scritto nel 1875 da Giuseppe Costetti. La storia segue le vicende di un giovane artista, Carlo, che si innamora di una ballerina, Stella. Tuttavia, la loro relazione ����� ostacolata dal padre di Carlo, che vuole che il...

San-Koue-Tchy Ilan Kouroun-I Pithe Histoire Des Trois Royaumes V1 (1845) est un livre �����crit par Theodore Pavie. Il s'agit d'un r�����cit historique qui raconte l'histoire des trois royaumes de Chine pendant la p�����riode des Trois Royaumes. Le livre...

""Plut�����t la mort que le d�����shonneur"" est un roman historique de l'�����crivain fran�����ais Eug�����ne Michaud, publi����� en 1872. L'histoire se d�����roule pendant la R�����volution fran�����aise et suit le personnage principal, le chevalier de...

""Opowiadania i Roztrzasania Historyczne Pisane W Latach, 1875-1880"" (1882) to zbi������r opowiada����� i analiz historycznych autorstwa J������zefa Szujskiego. Ksi���������ka zawiera 14 opowiada�����, kt������re opisuj���� wydarzenia historyczne z...

Stillpoint: Reflections From A Year On The Cliff is the third book of short stories from Grammy-winning producer and award-winning writer, Barrett Martin. Building on his previous books, The Singing Earth (2017) and The Way Of The Zen...

Cette sonate pour violoncelle et piano est une œuvre remarquable. Écrite par le compositeur italien Pietro Nardini, elle est interprétée par de nombreux musiciens de renom à travers le monde. La mélodie est puissante et émouvante, et l'harmonisation avec...

This book is a biography of famous hymn writers. It provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the lives of these writers, including their works, influences, and legacies. The text is written in German and includes numerous illustrations and...

Few realize how important Kanye West has been to the last 5 years of hip-hop, well before he became a solo phenomenon, when he was still a fledgling producer working on Jay Z's The Blueprint, arguably the first 5 MICs-worthy album of the Millennium, and...

In terms of keeping it real both with his own child and with his fans, 50 makes no apologies, and offers only honesty about what he did to reach the remarkable pinnacle he has attained at 28 years of age, almost a decade removed from his prison sentence...

Focuses exclusively on the studio craft of the late rap legend, Featuring exclusive interviews with many of his producers, including a lengthy, multi-chapter interview with Shakur's closest musical collaborator, Johnny J, among others, offering fans...

While many considered Biggie ahead of his time, author Jake Brown clearly cites why it was his time. He didn't live in or up to the moment, he actually created it. Biggie controlled his time, by the very nature of what he achieved in it. When his time...

In Jay Z and the Roc-A-Fella Dynasty, author Jake Brown has chronicled the Hip Hop icon's legacy. As Hip Hop's prodigal son, Jay Z is truly the pinnacle of where Hip Hop has come in its short but extraordinary life time. Among the detailed and explicit...

Uncover the many sources of Bob Dylan's lyrical inspiration. Discover the hitherto unrecognised depressive episode behind the seven year lapse in his recording of original material. Learn the over-riding message of this longest-serving recording artist,...

The reigning "Queen of Gospel" introduces each chapter of "The Lady, the Melody, and the Word" with lyrics to her inspiring songs, the Scriptures that have inspired her, and the inspiring story of her own life.

What was it like to play music in a teenage rock and roll band in the era of 45-RPM records, dances in the school cafeteria, and the Beatles on AM radio?Band Boys reveals the inner workings of the lives of the Blue Beats - six teenage boys mastering...

Thomas Hastings (1784-1872) is generally remembered as a compiler and composer of hymn tunes and anthems, but rarely is he spoken of as a prolific writer of hymn texts. Nor do many people refer to Hastings as an author, even though he penned several...

One of Lawrence Welk's most beloved entertainers, an Emmy Award winner and a Las Vegas headliner, Roberta Linn captured the hearts of fans nationwide. Her inspiring story unfolds in the pages of Not Now, Lord, I've Got Too Much to Do.Born in a small Iowa...

Chris LeDoux was a rodeo icon, known for his ability to ride bareback horses and a world championship. But Chris also had a talent with a guitar and an ability to put the life and thoughts of a rodeo cowboy into song. With the help of his family Chris...

Stenhammar began work on what many consider to be his finest orchestral work in 1907-08. He completed the first version following his return from vacationing in Italy (1912-13). Dedicated to his wife Helga Marcia, the Serenade was given...

Pohadka Leta (A Sumer Tale) was composed at a particularly dark time in the composer's life, just after the death of both his wife and father in law - the composer Antonin Dvorak. A remarkable work, with many shfting moods and brilliant orchestration,...

Vivaldi's Magnificat probably dates from shortly after the 1726 death of composer C.P. Grua, which resulted in his having to provide sacred music for the Venetian orphanage and convent he enjoyed a long-standing relation with: the Ospedale della Pietà...

The most famous of three settings of the Gloria text by Vivaldi, this one (RV 589) most likely dates from about the same time as its predecessor, during the composer's tenure at the Ospedale della Pietà convent in Venice (1713-40). It's also notable for...

For the Credo in E minor, RV 591, Vivaldi borrows some material he composed for his Magnificat, which places it later - probably after 1727. This completely choral work has much in common stylistically with the very famous Gloria (RV 589) and with...