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The latest release in this value rich book/CD series brings us the great German composer who bridged the Classical and Romantic eras. Â In "Beethoven's Symphonies; A Guided Tour," readers are treated to detailed nuts and bolts descriptions in easily read English of each of the famous nine Beethoven symphonies. Â This book is perfect for anyone who wants to read, listen and learn more about Beethoven (1770-1827), and discover how this musical genius changed the face of orchestral music forever. Â Paper (132 p.) and CD.

Beethoven's Symphonies

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This book offers opera singers a method and the tools that will assist them in developing their roles and the dramatic action of a scene. Â When singers study a libretto for acting clues and the score for musical clues they gain greater insight into their roles and have a better understanding of the music and a finer perception of the dramatic shape of their scenes. Â The techniques offered will give the singer means to examine characters in depth, plot, and the conflicts in any scene. Â Singers who have that foundation are more relaxed, confident, focused - and able to sing better. Â Paperback book, 224 p.

The Empty Voice

Book

In this book, Roberto Poli presents original discoveries that have generated groundbreaking insights based on years of research and performance: long-standing interpretations of commonly encountered musical signs and symbols, from as early as the 1770s, may fail to reveal the composers' intended meanings.  Restoring the original connotation of signs and symbols in the scores can bring us closer to practices that have not gained access to our vocabulary because of decades of misinformed playing and fallacious scholarship.  By bringing us closer to intended practices, the restoration of these meanings can give us greater interpretive insight and freedom.  Paperback, 254 p.

The Secret Life of Musical Notation

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Unlocking the Masters Series, No. 9. An in-depth look at fifteen symphonies and six concertos by Shostakovich. The composer's musical language is discussed through each period of his life. The appendix contains a chronology of works, as well as a summary of individual movement forms. The accompanying BIS Records CD contains a full-length performance of Symphony No. 5, Op. 45. Paper, 222 p.

Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos

Leonard Bernstein's fame as a conductor and general cultural phenomenon has overshadowed his genius as a composer, despite the fact that some of his orchestral music has entered the standard repertoire and achieved a well deserved measure of popularity.  It includes three symphonies, several noteworthy pieces for soloists and orchestra, ballets that are often performed in concert, suites from his various stage works, music for voices and orchestra, and a substantial number of overtures and shorter pieces.  This book, in tandem with the accompanying CD, describes all of his significant concert music in a detailed but approachable way for listeners who want to explore his richly varied and colorful orchestral output in greater depth.

Bernstein's Orchestral Music

Evenings with Horowitz details a special friendship between two musicians. The book is a vivid account of their mutual passion for music and the piano. It reflects the struggles and triumphs of Vladimir Horowitz, a flaming genius who was also insecure and fearful of old age and the loss of his powers. In his conversations with the author, the Maestro reveals the agony and the ecstasy of a pianist's career and his love and awe for the great composers whose music he played. Dubal, broadcaster, concert pianist, and faculty member at Juilliard, draws upon his knowledgeable background to produce a fascinating portrait of the brilliant and electrifying pianist Vladimir Horowitz ... Discussions ensued on repertoire, stylistic interpretations, tastes of audiences, other famous pianists, favored composers, and even such non-musical topics as care of animals, modern-day presidents, and American youth. Dubal provides a rare and intimate glimpse of Horowitz and illustrates the precariousness of accommodating the temperament of a genius. - Library Journal  342 p.

Evening with Horowitz-Book and CD

The complex and diverse plays that make up this collection reflect both personal concerns and social issues. The 2008-2009 edition includes: A Second of Pleasure, by Neil LaBute; St. Francis Preaches to the Birds, by David Ives; The Stormy Waters, The Long Way Home, by Carey Lovelace; Early Morning, by Eric Lane; Sisters, by Adam Kraar, Maria Filimon, and Tasnim Mansur; Little Duck, by Billy Aronson; A Portrait of the Woman as a Young Artist, by Meg Miroshnik; Slapped Actress, by Emily Conbere; The Last Artist in NYC, by Polly Frost and Ray Sawhill; The Lovers and Others of Eugene O'Neill, by Marla Del Collins and more! Paperback, 384 p.

The Best American Short Plays, 2008-2009

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Music by Georges Bizet.  Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy.  Based on the novella by Prosper Merimee.  Includes libretto, background and photos.  Paperback, 151 p.

The Metropolitan Opera Presents: Georges Bizet's Carmen

Opera Libretto

With essays by James Huneker. Â Originally printed as an in-house publication by Steinway &amp; Sons in 1919, this is the first time it has been made available to the public. Â Contains paintings by prominent American artists and essays by the renowned performing arts critic James Huneker, celebrating the lives and work of many great composers. Â Cloth; 50pp.

The Steinway Collection

A scholarly and broad-ranging treatise on more than a century of choral literature, this comprehensive study is the most complete work in one volume on the choral art of the 19th century.  Beginning with Haydn and moving through the great European masters to Dvorak and Mahler, Strimple reviews much of the most beloved music and musicians during the century as well as many lesser-known but important composers.  The final group of appendices lists the repertoire discussed within the book, and simultaneously provides a banquet of literature for any choral singer or music lover.  Enhanced with musical examples, contemporary letters, drawings and photos, this is an indispensable resource for choral educators and their students.

Choral Music in the 19th Century

In "The Real Toscanini," Cesare Civetta presents an intriguing collection of vivid, one-of-a-kind interviews with artists who performed with Toscanini. Â A portrait of the inner workings of the maestro emerges through these extensive conversations conducted by the author over a period of 20 years, together with other firsthand recollections. Â These accounts clarify Toscanini's philosophy, musical style, and techniques. Â They depict a man tormented by inner demons of anger and depression, which were easily triggered by his frustration at being unable to produce the musical ideal in his mind's ear. Â Paperback, 260 p.

The Real Toscanini

Paperback Book

A compendium from the archives of renowned piano maker Steinway &amp; Sons to encompass, for the first time, reference material and details from 16 decades of Steinway piano making in New York. Thirty years of research and compilation by authors Roy F. Kehl and David R. Kirkland bring to light, with thorough precision, the production history of Steinway pianos. A "family tree" of Steinway production history provides in-depth, complete historical listings of every model produced and their characteristic details, with first/last serial numbers and production dates, individual scale studies for major models, highlights of important changes and events in Steinway piano production by serial number and date, gallery of Steinway "decalomania" by years, a table of Steinway patents, and tables of historic Steinway steel wire sizes. The Guide is an indispensable tool for piano technicians and dealers who need to determine the relationship of a particular Steinway piano within the historical framework of the company's overall production, as well as a means to help identify, establish the provenance of, and verify and preserve the originality of any given Steinway piano. Through compilation of pinpoint information, the Guide offers an accurate and fascinating resume of Steinway &amp; Sons' ongoing production history.

Official Guide to Steinway Pianos, The

Hardcover Book

First Edition. Â In this comprehensive exploration of Puccini's most beloved operas, on the 150th anniversary of his birth, John Bell Young celebrates some of the most moving music ever composed. Â In clear-cut, concise, but also entertaining prose, the author conveys the poignant stories that inspired these great works, elaborating their musical as well as dramatic content. Â Paper (224 p.) and CD.

Puccini a Listeners Guide

As Flower Maiden in Wagner's "Parsifal," she gave her opera debut. Â As Marschallin in Strauss's "Rosenkavalier," she made history. Â One of the greatest singers of the last century, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf possessed not only an unmistakable timbre, but also a bewitching beauty. Â This pictorial volume contains hundreds of costume and portrait photographs from her private estate, providing a lasting reflection of her personality and elegance. Â Hardcover, 160 p.

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

This extraordinary collection of photographs and essays chronicles the unparalleled career of Maestro James Levine over four decades at the Metropolitan Opera. Â Many of opera's leading artists such as Pierre Boulez, Placido Domingo, Renee Fleming, Robert Lepage, Leontyne Price, Teresa Stratas, and Franco Zeffirelli provide insight into Levine's remarkable musicianship and singular artistry. Â Joined with critical essays, their colorful commentary will be complemented by Levine's own reflections on his work, his intense artistic collaborations, milestones at the Met, and achievements such as building the renowned Met orchestra and expanding the Met repertory. Â The book is richly illustrated with hundreds of photographs of Met performances, rehearsals, curtain calls, and backstage shots. Â This book explores the legendary conductor's profound body of work over four decades of musical leadership, offering an unusual and personal look at one of history's most influential artistic figures at the helm of the world's greatest opera house. Â Paperback, 230 p.

James Levine

In this lavishly illustrated 75th anniversary volume, created with the participation of the Gershwin estate, opera producer and author Robin Thompson recounts the history of "Porgy and Bess" as he looks at the various interpretations of the work and the many layers of meaning found in the story of the crippled Porgy, the conflicted and vulnerable Bess, the dope peddler Sportin' Life, and the other residents of Catfish Row. Â Packed with unique, rarely seen archival photographs and documents associated with the production, "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" commemorates this uniquely American blending of musical, ethnic, and creative styles and the people, the performers, and the times that produced it. Â Hardcover book, 200 p.

The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

This book explores the mythology, story, music, characters and language of Wagner's monumental work. At its heart is a concordance of the keywords in the four librettos, a powerful reference tool. The volume also includes a brief synopsis of each of the four operas, a presentation of the 145 principal musical motives in order of appearance, and a discussion of the characters and their relationships, listing their appearances and the musical motives associated with them.  440 p.

Wagners Ring

In this award-winning biography, Petsalis-Diomidis closely examines Maria Callas's life in Athens from 1937 to 1945. These years have been largely absent from previous works about Callas, but were crucial to her professional and personal growth. The author examines her professional development, her studies, her concertizing, and her work with the Greek National Opera. He also recounts Callas's daily life, her friendships, her rivalries at the conservatory, and her personal life. Though it is a detailed historical biography, the writing and pace are novelistic. HARDCOVER.

Unknown Callas

Immerse yourself in the rich textures of the Baroque period with "Performing Baroque Music." Expertly crafted by M. Cyr, this scholarly exploration delves deep into historical performance practices, offering insightful analysis and appreciation. A must-have for musicians and enthusiasts eager to authentically engage with early music's complex beauty. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Performing Baroque Music

Available for the first time in English, this book has been considered the best single encyclopedia of the violin for 20 years. All aspects of the violin are covered: construction; history and literature; violin playing; teaching; and violin virtuosos through the ages.

Amadeus Book of the Violin

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