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Arising triumphantly from the ashes of its predecessor, the phoenix has been an enduring symbol of resilience and renewal for thousands of years. But how did this mythical bird become so famous that it has played a part in cultures around the world and throughout human history? How much of its story...

This book presents critical studies of modern reconfigurations of conceptions of the past, of the 'classical', and of national heritage. Its scope is global (China, India, Egypt, Iran, Judaism, the Greco-Roman world) and inter-disciplinary (textual philology, history of art and architecture, philosophy,...

Tracing the interrelationship among play, poetic imitation, and power to the Hellenic world, Mihai I. Spariosu provides a revisionist model of cultural change in Greek antiquity. Challenging the traditional and static distinction made between archaic and later Greek culture, Spariosu’s perspective...

Classic guitarist Andrew York of the renowned Los Angeles Guitar Quartet displays his extra- ordinary compositional skills in these three reflective solo guitar pieces entitled Wish; Into Dark; and Higher Ground. Written in standard notation only.

The sketches of composers contained in this volume may seem arbitrary in the space allotted to them. The special attention given to certain names has been prompted as much by their association with great art-epochs as by the consideration of their absolute rank as composers.

Ho scelto a sottotitolo di questo mio studio sulla figura di Gustav Mahler la straordinaria epigrafe di questo lied mahleriano, certo fra i più belli scritti dal grande maestro. La vetta di tutta la raccolta dei meravigliosi Rückertlieder. Il suo testo descrive in sunto assai bene anche...

Original Musicscores (Flute, Oboe, Klarinet, Strings, Harp, Piano, Bass) of the Soundtrack "Homer's Epic Odyssey I", Music by Klaus Bruengel. The label "Scores &Parts" produces eBooks containing musical scores and parts. The eBooks can be effectively used on stage, with an iPad or Kindle, to read music...

This collection represents some of the finest composers of late-16th to early-17th Century England. Compositions range in character from forlorn to whimsical and are filled with the spirit of Renaissance England. In notation and tablature. All songs from the book are included on the online audio.

Volume II of two-volume set of excellent Breitkopf & Hartel edition includes Hoboken Nos. 30-52, arranged in a chronological sequence based on recent scholarship. Features Sonata No. 30 in A Major (ca. 1774-76) culminating with Sonata No. 52 in E-flat Major (1794). Extremely clear and readable with ample space for notes.

In The Beat Stops Here: Lessons on and off the Podium for Today's Conductor, master conductor Mark Gibson addresses the technique of conducting as an extension of intimate knowledge of the score to the hands and arms. He employs a variety of everyday activities and motions (brushing the dog, Tinkerbelle,...

This collection includes both didactic compositions of J.S. Bach as well as easy arrangements of several of his most popular works. The book begins with easier arrangements and progresses in its level of difficulty. All pieces are played in first position. Most of the piano parts double the cello to aid in performance. Titles include: 'Bouree I' from French Overture; and other favorites.

This collection includes both didactic compositions of J.S. Bach as well as arrangements of several of his most popular works. All of the pieces are in easy keys with few accidentals and are played in first position. Most of the piano accompaniments double the violin to aid in performance.

In questo libro, pubblicato nel 1943, Gerald Moore presentava al mondo per la prima volta la figura, sino a quel momento trascurata, del pianista accompagnatore, usando provocatoriamente il termine “Unashamed”, ovvero “sfacciato, privo di vergogna”. Una rivendicazione, per una volta senza...

Volume 2 of famous early 17th-century collection of keyboard music. Features 300 works by Morley, Byrd, Bull, Gibbons, etc. Modern notation.