Composers and songwriters Books

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John Burton is a co-founding member of the notorious band Doug and The Slugs. Introduced to Doug Bennett by John 'Wally' Watson in the summer of 1977, Doug and the author quickly formed the personal and musical chemistry that led to the meteoric rise of...

Some life stories beggar belief . . . even those of people we may yet to hear of. In this astonishing memoir, author Guy Marchi recounts the truly extraordinary story of his life. Born and raised in small-town British Columbia, Marchi's experiences have...

This book examines the succession of events towards the potential standardization of the music for "The Star-Spangled Banner" from an initial letter to President Roosevelt in 1907 to the 1958 congressional hearings on the National Anthem, and the later...

Eine Biographie des berühmten Komponisten und Pianisten Frédéric Chopin. Dieses Buch bietet Einblicke in sein Leben und Werk und analysiert seine Musik. Ein Muss für jeden Liebhaber von klassischer Musik und Klaviermusik.This work has been selected by...

Eine klassische Biographie von Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, die das Leben des berühmten Komponisten einfühlsam und detailliert darstellt. Dieses Buch ist eine wichtige Quelle für das Verständnis von Mozarts Musik und seiner Zeit.This work has been selected...

Kelly's memoirs provide a vivid glimpse into the world of theater and music in late 18th and early 19th century London. From his humble beginnings as a choir boy to his stardom as a leading singer and actor, Kelly offers a charming and entertaining...

Vita di Vincenzo Bellini Scritta Dall'avvocato Filippo Cicconetti con Ritratto e Facsimile è una biografia del celebre compositore italiano Vincenzo Bellini, scritta dall'avvocato Filippo Cicconetti. In questo libro, Cicconetti ci porta alla scoperta...

Die Briefe aus den Jahren 1830 bis 1847 stellen eine der bedeutendsten Quellen für das Verständnis des Lebens und der Arbeit des Komponisten Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy dar. In diesem zweiten Band finden sich über 300 Briefe, die Einblicke in...

Dieses Buch stellt zwanzig bedeutende Komponisten vor, darunter Bach, Mozart und Beethoven. Es bietet einen Einblick in das Leben und Schaffen dieser Musiker und erklärt, wie sie die Musikgeschichte beeinflusst haben.This work has been selected by...

This German-language biography offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of the composer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. It covers his childhood, his musical upbringing and education, his accomplishments as a performer and composer, and his personal...

Discover the life and works of one of the most celebrated composers of all time - George Frideric Handel. Romain Rolland provides a comprehensive overview of Handel's opus, from his operas to his oratorios, and explores the cultural and historical...

Diese Sammlung enthält alle Schriften des berühmten Komponisten Carl Maria von Weber. Von seinen berühmten Opern, bis hin zu den weniger bekannten Kammermusikstücken, haben diese Schriften für jeden etwas zu bieten. Dies ist ein Muss für alle Fans...

This captivating memoir takes readers on a grand tour through some of Europe's most vibrant and exciting cities. From the romance and beauty of Italy to the grandeur of Russia, the author provides a firsthand account of the people, places, and...

Anton Rubinstein war einer der bedeutendsten Pianisten des 19. Jahrhunderts und gilt als Wegbereiter des modernen Klavierspiels. Seine Erinnerungen geben einen detaillierten Einblick in das Leben eines der wichtigsten Musiker des 19. Jahrhunderts und...

Les souvenirs de Richard Wagner, célèbre compositeur allemand, sont traduits pour la première fois en français par Camille Benoit. Ce livre raconte l'histoire fascinante de la vie de Wagner ainsi que ses réflexions sur l'art et la musique. Un must pour...

Ce livre est une biographie et une analyse des oeuvres musicales de Henri Vieuxtemps, un violoniste belge et compositeur du XIXe siècle. Jean Théodore Radoux, lui-même musicien, explore en détail les œuvres de Vieuxtemps, qui ont été fortement...

Une étude approfondie de la vie et de l'œuvre de Johann Sebastian Bach, l'un des plus grands compositeurs de l'histoire de la musique. Le livre explore la poésie de la musique de Bach et son influence sur la musique classique occidentale.This work has...

Als einer der größten und bekanntesten Komponisten der Geschichte hatte Beethoven viele Frauen in seinem Leben. Aber wer war die Frau, die Beethovens unsterbliche Liebe inspirierte? In diesem Buch untersucht Alfred Christlieb Kalischer die Beweise und...

La Malibran est une biographie de la célèbre soprano Maria Malibran. L'auteur, Clément Lanquine, explore sa vie et sa carrière, mettant en avant ses talents musicaux et son caractère fort. Lanquine explore également la vie de son père, le célèbre...

Haendel biographie critique est un livre de Michel Brenet qui explore la vie et l'œuvre du célèbre compositeur allemand. Ce livre s'intéresse particulièrement à la musique religieuse d'Haendel, et offre une analyse critique de ses oratorios, dont le...

Haydn sa vie et ses œuvres est un livre biographique sur le célèbre compositeur autrichien Joseph Haydn. Hippolyte Barbedette offre une description détaillée de la vie et de l'œuvre du musicien, et explore son influence sur la musique de l'époque. Ce...

Edgar Tinel essai biographique est un livre de J.L.G qui explore la vie et l'œuvre du compositeur belge Edgar Tinel. Cette étude biographique est une analyse minutieuse de l'œuvre du musicien, et offre une perspective unique sur la musique classique...

Cette biographie critique de Carl Maria von Weber explore la vie et l'œuvre du compositeur allemand. Weber était un artiste polyvalent, ayant non seulement créé des opéras, mais également des pièces orchestrales et des arrangements pour des événements...

Découvrez le voyage de Weber à Paris en 1826, raconté par Adolphe Jullien. Cette collection unique de documents offre un aperçu fascinant de la vie musicale et culturelle à Paris au début du 19ème siècle.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This book is a collection of selected letters written by the great German composer, Felix Mendelssohn, to his family and friends, throughout his life. The letters provide an intimate glimpse into Mendelssohn's character, his creative process, and his...

Entwürfe, Gedanken, Fragmente ist eine Sammlung von Aufzeichnungen und Notizen aus dem Nachlass Richard Wagners. Sie gibt Einblick in sein Denken und Schaffen und ist damit von großem Interesse für Wagnerianer und Musikliebhaber.This work has been...

A moving and deeply personal memoir of the author's journey from childhood piano prodigy to professional concert pianist. A tribute to the transformative power of music and the enduring importance of artistic expression.This work has been selected by...

“THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF COUNTRY MUSIC’S GREATEST INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADORS”This book is about two Florida cowboys who journeyed from country poverty to worldwide musical stardom because they had the talent and because it never occurred...

Following his English language literary debut Ernst Jünger - A Portrait, author Lennart Svensson concentrates his focus on another controversial character, Richard Wagner. In Richard Wagner - A Portrait Svensson offers a well-rounded biography of...

 Conversations unfold between cover star Ashton Sanders and director Barry Jenkins (Golden Globe winning film Moonlight), as well as Tribeca winner for best actress Mackenzie Davis and director Sophie Takal (Always Shine). Artist,...

"Josh Alan Friedman has chops like a wolf... This book deserves wide attention."--Jerry Wexler, Atlantic Records co-founder"A can't-put-it-down rock 'n' roll read ... a must for any fan of good music writing and great storytelling."--William Michael...

A fascinating genuine narrative formed in the crucible of Golden Age Hip-Hop mindfulness.Behind the Music Tales is a series which captures the mood and feel of the energy that surged through music in the 90s and 2000s. It presents exclusive...

SONGS OF THE 20TH CENTURYOften we hear songs and are curious to know who wrote them. Thisbook attempts to satisfy that curiosity with a goldmine of information.The main section is devoted to the songs themselves-who wrote them,when and why they were...

The indispensable consumers' guide to the music of Frank Zappa. A thorough analysis of every officially released album by Frank Zappa and The Mothers Of Invention, from the groundbreaking albums of the Sixties through Zappa's experimental, avant-garde...

Witold Lutoslawski is widely regarded as one of the foremost composers of the post-war era and one of the truly great musicians of the 20th century. Charles Bodman Rae's examination of Lutoslawski's life and work draws on wide-ranging and meticulous...

Gail Davies' autobiography contains a wealth of information about the music industry and humorous anecdotes about life on the road. Although best known as the first female record producer in country music, Gail is also a prolific songwriter and the...

Willis Clark Conover Jr. was born on December 18, 1920. Known around the world for his Voice of America radio programs, he also traveled the world as a jazz ambassador. Willis Conover: Broadcasting Jazz To The World recounts the story of his talented...

Before the current re-birth of Shanghai and before the stagnation brought on by China's Cultural Revolution, there was a vibrant European community in Shanghai. An important element of this cultural oasis in China during the first half of the 1900's was...

The Age of Shakespeare is a literary work by Algernon Charles Swinburne, published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in the history of English literature. Swinburne...

The Love Affairs of Lord Byron is a biographical book written by Francis Gribble in 1910. It is a detailed account of the romantic relationships of the famous English poet, George Gordon Byron, also known as Lord Byron. The book explores the poet's...

वि. सं. १९९६ मा सुनसरीमा जन्मेका रिजालले लामो समय निजामती सेवामा बिताए । उनले २०२२ सालमा भूमिसुधार अधिकारीबाट सरकारी कामकाजको यात्रा थाले । सूचना विभागको निर्देशक हुँदै २०४८ सालमा कार्यवाहक सचिवबाट अवकाश लिए । उनको यो जीवनकथा निजी बाटो हुँदै सरकारी...