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"Famous Composers and Their Works (Vol. 1&2)" is a comprehensive anthology that delves into the lives and legacies of some of historys most celebrated composers, intertwining biographical narrative with critical analysis of their significant works. Each chapter is meticulously crafted, employing a scholarly yet accessible prose style that allows both novices and seasoned musicologists to appreciate the complex interplay between composer intent and musical innovation. Spanning various historical contexts, the volumes illuminate how the socio-political landscapes influenced the creative processes and aesthetic choices of figures such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, among others. The collection is curated by various contributors, each an expert in the field of musicology or music history, whose collective expertise enhances the richness of the text. Many contributors possess backgrounds in performance, composition, and scholarly research, providing a multifaceted view of each composer and their contributions to Western music. Their collaborative efforts reflect a deep respect for the tradition of classical music while also acknowledging its evolution through time, leading to the creation of these seminal works. Recommended for both enthusiasts and scholars, this anthology offers a profound exploration of the world of classical music, perfect for those seeking to understand not just the notes on the page, but the cultural and historical tapestry in which they were created. "Famous Composers and Their Works (Vol. 1&2)" is an indispensable addition to any library, bridging the gap between historical scholarship and contemporary appreciation.

This biography of Ludwig van Beethoven is the first scholarly biography of Ludwig van Beethoven, covering Beethovens life to 1816. Thayer became aware of many discrepancies in the already existing biographies of Beethoven, so in 1849 he sailed for Europe to undertake his own researches, learning German and collecting information. Still after many updates Thayers biography of Beethoven is regarded as a standard work of reference on the composer.

A AGUARDADA AUTOBIOGRAFIA DO BAIXISTA DO RUSH.Geddy Lee é um dos músicos mais respeitados do rock. Por quase cinco décadas, sua habilidade como baixista, vocalista e tecladista foi parte essencial do sucesso do Rush. Aqui, pela primeira vez, esta o relato de sua vida dentro e fora da banda. Muito antes de o Rush acumular mais discos de ouro e platina consecutivos do que qualquer outra banda de rock, ficando atras somente dos Beatles e dos Rolling Stones, de ser sete vezes indicado ao Grammy ou das inumeras apresentaçes eletrizantes ao redor do mundo, Geddy Lee era Gershon Eliezer Weinrib, batizado em homenagem ao avo, morto no Holocausto. Conforme narra essa transformaço, Lee relembra sua familia, especialmente seus amorosos pais e suas experiencias horriveis como adolescentes durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial; fala abertamente sobre sua infancia e a busca pela musica que o levou a abandonar os estudos; e traça a historia do Rush, que, apos um começo dificil, aconteceu e se tornou uma das bandas mais amadas e influentes de todos os tempos.Tambem compartilha historias de sua amizade de longa data com os companheiros Alex Lifeson e Neil Peart - lamentando profundamente a recente perda do baterista - e revela suas obsesses na musica e alem. Essa mistura rica de honestidade, humor e perda resulta em uma autobiografia como nenhuma outra.

A TERCEIRA - E ÚLTIMA - PARTE DA TRILOGIA DEFINITIVA DO RUSH.Nesta conclusão de sua trilogia de livros oficiais sobre a banda de rock mais amada e bem-sucedida do Canadá, Martin Popoff nos leva por t

A SEGUNDA PARTE DA TRILOGIA DEFINITIVA DO RUSH.Parte dois da biografia definitiva dos reis do rock n roll do Norte - abrangendo os álbuns mais icônicos e populares do Rush, Moving Pictures e Power Wi

A PRIMEIRA PARTE DA TRILOGIA DEFINITIVA DO RUSH.O primeiro dos três volumes de Rush Através das Décadas, Anthem coloca o catálogo da banda, desde sua estreia autointitulada até Hemispheres, de 1978 (

ÁLBUM A ÁLBUM. MÚSICA A MÚSICA. A BIOGRAFIA DEFINITIVA DO RUSH.Com extensas reflexões em primeira mão de Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson e Neil Peart, bem como de familiares, amigos e outros músicos, este li

The long-awaited autobiography by Derek Forbes, the Simple Minds legend known for his iconic spine-rattling bass riffs which we recognise in many Simple Minds songs. This is his story.Derek Forbes started his musical career as a lead guitarist but soon changed to bass guitarist. He wrote and co-wrote many of Simple Minds earliest classics.Derek Forbes won an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection in 2016 for his song writing for Simple Minds, voted best bass player in the World 1982 and best bass player from Scotland in 2010.Derek is also well-known on the international stage as songwriter and bassist for Big Country and Propaganda and has recorded with Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd and Kirsty MacColl. He still lives in Glasgow and is planning his next tour.

I am a composer. A composer of classical music. Quite honestly I am not quite sure how that happened to a girl born in Belize and brought up in Tottenham. .It is clear that composing found me. It crept up on me and wouldnt let me out of its grasp. Now a leading international composer and a singer-songwriter, Errollyn Warren is as much at home in jazz and pop as in the classical world. Part memoir, How to be a composer: A Life in Music offers an intriguing glimpse into the mind and motivation of a composer and covers aspects of Wallens sometimes troubled childhood, and her experiences of growing up as a black composer in the UK. It includes a collection of observations, diaries following the progress of new works, and essays. Aimed at a wide audience the book seeks to shed light on the way a composer sees and hears the world.

Born Richard Wayne Penniman, Little Richard said he invented rock n roll. Spencer Leigh claims he didnt, but the world would have been very different without Tutti Frutti, two minutes of wild exhibitionism, recorded in 1955. It transformed American music and world culture. There still would have been the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Prince without Little Richard but their careers would have been different.Little Richard: Send Me Some Lovin is a fun-packed biography about an influential and charismatic man who lived his life as though he were continually on stage. An influential and charismatic man who lived his life as though he were continually on stage. Page after page, you will be exclaiming Ooh! My Soul. Come and meet Lucille, Long Tall Sally, Jenny Jenny, Miss Ann and Good Golly Miss Molly. Come and enjoy the company.

A Sunday Times, Times, Irish Times and Mojo Book of the YearRough Trade #1 Book of the YearResident Music #1 Book of the YearWere you there? Well this is as close as it gets! Thurston Moores compelling and spirited account of the streets, the songs, the clothes, the clubs and the contenders! A sensitive and authentic testimony to Moores life lived through art and music. Beats with the heart of a true artist and mutineer.Viv AlbertineDowntown scientists rejoice! For Thurston Moore has unearthed the missing links, the sacred texts, the forgotten stories, and the secret maps of the lost golden age. This is history-scuffed, slightly bent, plenty noisy, and indispensable.Colson WhiteheadA music-obsessed retrospective, beginning with his childhood epiphany of rock n roll in the early 1960s into an infatuation with the subversive world of 1970s punk and no wave blasting forth from New York City - where he eventually runs off to join a band in 1978. By 1981 Moore would form the legendary and notorious experimental rock group Sonic Youth, who proceeded to record and tour relentlessly for almost 30 years, always progressing, always exploring.Along the way we meet a constellation of artists and musicians who colluded and collided with Sonic Youth including Velvet Underground, Stooges, Patti Smith, Television, Sex Pistols, Clash, Nirvana, Hole, Beastie Boys, Neil Young and a cavalcade of other musical visionaries, as well as figures from the art world - Jean Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and Gerhard Richter.Simply put, Thurston Moore and Sonic Youth changed the sound of modern alternative rock music and opened the minds of a generation of artists to new possibilities within the form. This is essential reading.I thoroughly enjoyed Thurston Moores trip down the gauntlet of memory lane, dodging beer bottles and pools of blood as he balances the demands of art and survival. Plus Im a sucker for anyone who name-checks Saccharine Trust. A raw, rollicking document.Nell Zink

Em Meia-lua inteira, Julius Wiedemann desvela a caleidoscópica biografia de uma figura fundamental da música popular brasileira, da infância humilde na Bahia à consagração internacional "Sua obra vai

Na comemoração dos 50 anos do lançamento do seu primeiro álbum, a biografia completa do Secos & Molhados ganha uma edição ampliada e atualizada, que mostra como o grupo se tornou um marco da MPB

O VOLUME FINAL DA BIOGRAFIA DEFINITIVA DE ELVIS PRESLEY!Um drama de tirar o folego que revela detalhes impressionantes da vida de Elvis depois do serviço militar e o relacionamento com o Coronel Tom Parker."Uma obra-prima." The Wall Street Journal"Nada escrito sobre Elvis Presley chega perto dos detalhes, autoridade e objetividade desta biografia. Hipnotico." Andy Seiler, USA TodayEste e o segundo e ultimo volume da biografia mais importante ja escrita sobre Elvis Presley, aclamada pelo New York Times como "um triunfo da arte biografica". Elvis Presley: amor descuidado relata a segunda metade da vida de Elvis em detalhes ricos e inimaginaveis, pelo olhar de um dos maiores biografos do nosso tempo.Começando com o serviço militar de Elvis na Alemanha, em 1958, e terminando com sua morte em Memphis em 1977, esta obra narra o desenrolar do sonho que uma vez brilhou to intensamente, concentrando-se no complexo desenrolar do relacionamento de Elvis com seu empresario, o Coronel Tom Parker. E um drama revelador de tirar o folego que pela primeira vez coloca os eventos de um conto muitas vezes confundido em um contexto novo, crivel e compreensivel.As mudanças de Elvis durante esses anos formam um misterio tragico que este volume final revela pela primeira vez. Esta e a historia americana por excelencia, abrangendo elementos de raça, classe, riqueza, sexo, musica, religio e transformaço pessoal. Escrito com graça, sensibilidade e paixo, e uma contribuiço unica para a compreenso da cultura popular americana e da natureza do sucesso, dando-nos finalmente uma viso verdadeira de uma das figuras publicas mais incompreendidas de todos os tempos.

PRIMEIRO LIVRO OFICIALPublicado em comemoração ao aniversário de 10 anos do BTS. Histórias que vão além do que você já sabe sobre o BTS, incluindo fotos inéditas, QR codes dos vídeos e todas as infor

Arthur Bliss (18911975) was one of the most important British musicians of his age. Born into a family where music played a highly significant role, his talent emerged early. He served with distinction in the Great War, in which he was both injured and gassed. After the War he set the musical world alight with ultra-modern works, earning himself the soubriquet enfant terrible and leading to his first major work, the Colour Symphony. His dual American/British birthright led to a close connection with the USA and marriage to an American girl, Trudy Hoffman, who would be a mainstay of his life. Before long he became the most performed British composer abroad and his portfolio of works included ballet, film (H.G. Wellss Things to Come remains one of the finest film scores), opera, orchestral, chamber, choral works and song. He was a diplomat, a skill that was recognized in many appointments from the Government to travel using music as soft power, notably to Russia in 1956. He served as Director of Music at the BBC from 19424, was knighted and soon after appointed Master of the Queens Music. Bliss was a private figure who stated that the only way to get to know him was through his music. Paul Spicer takes this as his starting point for this pioneering biography, which underlines the timely importance of a complete reappraisal of this important composers music.

In 1940 Sergei Rachmaninoff, living in exile in America, broke his creative silence and composed a swan song to his Russian homeland. What happened in those final haunted years and how did he come to write his farewell masterpiece, the Symphonic Dances? Rachmaninoff left Petrograd in 1917 in the throes of the Russian Revolution. He was 44 years old, at the peak of his powers as composer-conductor-performer, moving in elite Tsarist circles, as well as running the family estate, his refuge and solace. He had already written the music which, today, has made him one of the most popular composers of all time: the second and third Piano Concertos and two symphonies. The story of his years in exile in America and Switzerland, has only been told in passing. Reeling from the trauma of a life in upheaval, he wrote almost no music and quickly had to reinvent himself as a feted virtuoso pianist, building up untold wealth and meeting the stars- from Walt Disney and Charlie Chaplin to his Russian contemporaries and polar opposites, Prokofiev and Stravinsky. Yet the melancholy of leaving his homeland never lifted. Using a wide range of sources, including important newly translated texts, Maddocks immensely readable book conjures impressions of this enigmatic figure, his friends and the world he encountered. It explores his life as an emigre artist and how he clung to an Old Russia which no longer existed. That forging of past and present meets in his Symphonic Dances (1940), his last composition, written on Long Island shortly before his death in Beverly Hills, surrounded by a close-knit circle of Russian exiles.

A VERDADEIRA FACE DO NIRVANA NA MAIS IMPORTANTE BIOGRAFIA DA BANDA"Esqueça os Diários, esqueça todas as outras biografias. Este é o livro tão aguardado por todos aqueles que foram impactados pela mús

ESTE É UM RESUMO DA OBRA ELVIS PRESLEY - ÚLTIMO TREM PRA MEMPHIS, DE PETER GURALNICK. PARA SE APRODUNDAR, LEIA A OBRA COMPLETAA história que mostra o homem por trás do mito.O mundo em que Elvis Presley cresceu, o mundo que o moldou e o mundo que ele, quase sem perceber, moldou para si proprio.Ultimo trem para Memphis conta de forma vivida os primeiros 24 anos da vida de Elvis. A infancia, os primeiros sucessos, a carreira no cinema, a relaço particularmente intima com os pais e tambem com namoradas, colegas, mentores e fs. Tudo isso narrado com toda a graça e a singeleza da vida cotidiana, numa epoca de sonhos e de uma industria musical que ainda no tinha se definido, e embasado por centenas de entrevistas e anos de pesquisa.A energia dele era feroz; o espirito competitivo parecia tomar conta do garoto timido e educado que existia la no fundo; cada minuto que ficava no palco era como uma exploso incendiaria.

Nome de proa entre os maiores artistas brasileiros, Gilberto Gil criou álbuns que se tornaram clássicos. Entre eles, se destacam os que formam aquela que ficou conhecida como a trilogia "Re": "Refazenda", "Refavela" e "Realce", com um quarto capitulo no meio deles: "Refestança", parceria com Rita Lee. A jornalista Chris Fuscaldo investiga aqui vida e obra de Gil com foco no album que inauguraria esta sua (ali ainda imprevista) inspirada trilogia: "Refazenda", de 1975. Como escreve Chris Fuscaldo: "O antes e o depois do exilio e o feito do Refazenda de ter sido o primeiro trabalho a de fato lhe dar autonomia transformaram a vida de Gil". Como conta ele em entrevista no livro "[A trilogia Re] foi uma ideia que veio depois. Quando eu fiz o Refazenda, me dedicando aos aspectos da renovaço, da reconstituiço de um universo etc., aquilo tudo me inspirou nesse sentido de revisita a certos recantos do meu territorio. Quando eu tive que pensar num movimento seguinte ao Refazenda, ai ento esse sentido de revolvimento do terreno me veio a mente. Dai a ideia de revisitar o mundo negro [em Refavela]. A viagem a Nigeria foi extraordinariamente inspiradora, convidativa nesse sentido... E, la, mais adiante, tambem teve o Realce, com o Refestança no meio, meu disco com a Rita... Todo esse mundo Re foi forjado ali no Refazenda". Alem de entrevistas com Gil e outros musicos e produtores, a jornalista Chris Fuscaldo reune pesquisa de folego por todo material ja publicado sobre o autor de "Lamento sertanejo" para recontar aqui historias, memorias e experiencias vividas na invenço do album.