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A Memoir of Music and Transformation

par Vijay Gupta ...

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12 heure 10 min

Violinist Vijay Gupta’s searing memoir of prodigy, ambition, collapse, and renewal reveals how music is not just performance but also survival, a lifeline of human connection—for readers of Jeremy Denk's Every Good Boy Does Fine, Hua Hsu's Stay True, and Patrick Bringley’s All the Beauty in the World.By age twenty-five, Vijay Gupta had lived several lifetimes: he played Carnegie Hall at eight, ... En savoir plus

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Violinist Vijay Gupta’s searing memoir of prodigy, ambition, collapse, and renewal reveals how music is not just performance but also survival, a lifeline of human connection—for readers of Jeremy Denk's Every Good Boy Does Fine, Hua Hsu's Stay True, and Patrick Bringley’s All the Beauty in the World.By age twenty-five, Vijay Gupta had lived several lifetimes: he played Carnegie Hall at eight,
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Life Lessons from Frederic Chopin

Speak Without Words: Let Emotion Flow Through Craft

par Marcus Alden ...

Lu par Digital Voice Walter Pike E ...

Collections Livre audio : 10 - Timeless Wisdom from Artists and Composers
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54 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Speak Without Words and Still Be Understood?In Life Lessons from Frédéric Chopin: Speak Without Words—Let Emotion Flow Through Craft, explore the life of the Romantic composer whose piano works became the language of the heart. Known for his poetic touch and emotional depth, Chopin transformed the piano into a voice capable of expressing the ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Speak Without Words and Still Be Understood?In Life Lessons from Frédéric Chopin: Speak Without Words—Let Emotion Flow Through Craft, explore the life of the Romantic composer whose piano works became the language of the heart. Known for his poetic touch and emotional depth, Chopin transformed the piano into a voice capable of expressing the
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Classical Music: Centuries of Genius, Drama, and Sound

par Clara Lindholm ...

Lu par Clara Lindholm ...

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2 heure 5 min

Uncover the dramatic classical music history of eccentric composers and cultural revolutions that shaped Western art. Whether you are seeking an inspiring commute or winding down with relaxing sounds, this engaging journey brings symphonic genius to life. Step directly into echoing stone churches and glittering courts where ambitious artists wrestled with money, ego, and demanding audiences ... En savoir plus

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Uncover the dramatic classical music history of eccentric composers and cultural revolutions that shaped Western art. Whether you are seeking an inspiring commute or winding down with relaxing sounds, this engaging journey brings symphonic genius to life. Step directly into echoing stone churches and glittering courts where ambitious artists wrestled with money, ego, and demanding audiences
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Simply Beethoven

par Leon Plantinga ...

Lu par Angus Freathy ...

Collections Livre audio : 20 - Great Lives
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6 heure 47 min

Born in Bonn, Germany, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) showed musical talent from an early age and was first taught by his musician father, Johann, an alcoholic who often beat his son. At the age of 21, Beethoven moved to Vienna, where he studied with composer Joseph Haydn and quickly became renowned as a pianist and conductor, as well as a composer. He continued to perform until 1811 when ... En savoir plus

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Born in Bonn, Germany, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) showed musical talent from an early age and was first taught by his musician father, Johann, an alcoholic who often beat his son. At the age of 21, Beethoven moved to Vienna, where he studied with composer Joseph Haydn and quickly became renowned as a pianist and conductor, as well as a composer. He continued to perform until 1811 when
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Beethoven Symphony No. 5 - Music Album and Biography

par Ludwig van Beethoven ...

Lu par MKirkpat ...

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3 heure 24 min

Beethoven: The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own WordsLudwig van BeethovenTranslated by Henry Edward Krehbiel and Friedrich KerstMusic Album and Biography Track List01 Allegro con brio (C minor)02 Andante con moto (A♭ major)03 Scherzo: Allegro (C minor)04 Allegro – Presto (C major)05 Brief Biographical Sketch; Preface06 Concerning Art; Love of Nature07 Concern... ... En savoir plus

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Beethoven: The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own WordsLudwig van BeethovenTranslated by Henry Edward Krehbiel and Friedrich KerstMusic Album and Biography Track List01 Allegro con brio (C minor)02 Andante con moto (A♭ major)03 Scherzo: Allegro (C minor)04 Allegro – Presto (C major)05 Brief Biographical Sketch; Preface06 Concerning Art; Love of Nature07 Concern...
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Michael Rabin - America's Virtuoso Violinist

The First, Authorized Biography Revised and Updated

par Anthony Feinstein ...

Lu par Guy Bannerman ...

Collections series Amadeus
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10 heure

Bloomsbury presents Michael Rabin - America's Virtuoso Violinist by Anthony Feinstein, read by Guy Bannerman.In Michael Rabin: America's Virtuoso Violinist, Anthony Feinstein tells the poignant story of the life and career of one of history's greatest violinists. As a child prodigy, Rabin had the classical music world at his feet. Notable successes included a coveted EMI contract, recording the ... En savoir plus

$22.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Michael Rabin - America's Virtuoso Violinist by Anthony Feinstein, read by Guy Bannerman.In Michael Rabin: America's Virtuoso Violinist, Anthony Feinstein tells the poignant story of the life and career of one of history's greatest violinists. As a child prodigy, Rabin had the classical music world at his feet. Notable successes included a coveted EMI contract, recording the
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The Indispensable Composers

A Personal Guide

par Anthony Tommasini ...

Lu par Mark Bramhall ...

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20 heure 24 min

An exploration into the question of greatness from the Chief Classical Music Critic of the New York TimesWhen he began to listen to the great works of classical music as a child, Anthony Tommasini had many questions. Why did a particular piece move him? How did the music work? Over time, he realized that his passion for this music was not enough. He needed to understand it. Take Bach, for starters ... En savoir plus

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An exploration into the question of greatness from the Chief Classical Music Critic of the New York TimesWhen he began to listen to the great works of classical music as a child, Anthony Tommasini had many questions. Why did a particular piece move him? How did the music work? Over time, he realized that his passion for this music was not enough. He needed to understand it. Take Bach, for starters
... En savoir plus
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All Classical Music Explained & more

A BBC Radio Comedy Collection

par Rainer Hersch ...

Lu par Rainer Hersch ...

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4 heure 56 min

Rainer Hersch gives us his irreverent take on classical music in these BBC Radio shows‘At last a musical comedian with a difference – he is really funny’ Daily TelegraphStand-up comic, musician and conductor Rainer Hersch has performed in comedy clubs worldwide, made numerous appearances at the Edinburgh Festival and put on several comedy-concert series at London’s Southbank Centre. This audio ... En savoir plus

$25.83 CAD

Rainer Hersch gives us his irreverent take on classical music in these BBC Radio shows‘At last a musical comedian with a difference – he is really funny’ Daily TelegraphStand-up comic, musician and conductor Rainer Hersch has performed in comedy clubs worldwide, made numerous appearances at the Edinburgh Festival and put on several comedy-concert series at London’s Southbank Centre. This audio
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Mozart - Symphony No.34, C major - Music Album and Biography

par Various ...

Lu par David Wales ...

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2 heure 30 min

Discover the Genius of Mozart:Unlock the World of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with our exclusive digital audiobook, "Mozart - Symphony No.34, C major - Music Album and Biography." Immerse yourself in the brilliance of one of classical music's most celebrated composers through an exceptional blend of his iconic works and an engaging, in-depth biography.What's Inside:Symphony No.34 in C major:I. Allegro ... En savoir plus

$1.36 CAD

Discover the Genius of Mozart:Unlock the World of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with our exclusive digital audiobook, "Mozart - Symphony No.34, C major - Music Album and Biography." Immerse yourself in the brilliance of one of classical music's most celebrated composers through an exceptional blend of his iconic works and an engaging, in-depth biography.What's Inside:Symphony No.34 in C major:I. Allegro
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Wagner's Ring Motifs

par Sven Friedrich, Dr. Gerhart K. Englert ...

Lu par Sir John Tomlinson ...

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2 heure 32 min

This release lists the leitmotifs in Wagner's "Ring" and explains what they mean with the help of an expert commentary. The motifs are presented in the order in which they appear in the cycle. Wagner's music will be communicated in a simple and intelligible way, helping listeners to decode and understand the musico-dramatic language of the composers's mythical world. ... En savoir plus

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This release lists the leitmotifs in Wagner's "Ring" and explains what they mean with the help of an expert commentary. The motifs are presented in the order in which they appear in the cycle. Wagner's music will be communicated in a simple and intelligible way, helping listeners to decode and understand the musico-dramatic language of the composers's mythical world.
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Reinventing Bach

The Search for Transcendence in Sound

par Paul Elie ...

Lu par Paul Brion ...

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22 heure 8 min

In Reinventing Bach, his remarkable second book, Paul Elie tells the electrifying story of how musicians of genius have made Bach's music new in our time, at once restoring Bach as a universally revered composer and revolutionizing the ways that music figures into our lives.As a musician in eighteenth-century Germany, Bach was on the technological frontier. Two centuries later, pioneering ... En savoir plus

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In Reinventing Bach, his remarkable second book, Paul Elie tells the electrifying story of how musicians of genius have made Bach's music new in our time, at once restoring Bach as a universally revered composer and revolutionizing the ways that music figures into our lives.As a musician in eighteenth-century Germany, Bach was on the technological frontier. Two centuries later, pioneering
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How Four Women Changed The Musical World - 'Magnificent' (Kate Mosse)

par Leah Broad ...

Lu par Leah Broad ...

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13 heure 46 min

*WINNER OF THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY STORYTELLING AWARD*The lives, loves, adventures and trailblazing musical careers of four extraordinary women from a stunning debut biographer.'Magnificent.' Kate Mosse 'Riveting.' Antonia Fraser 'A breath of fresh air.' Kate Molleson 'Fascinating.' Alexandra Harris 'Wonderful.' Claire Tomalin 'Splendid.'</st... ... En savoir plus

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*WINNER OF THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY STORYTELLING AWARD*The lives, loves, adventures and trailblazing musical careers of four extraordinary women from a stunning debut biographer.'Magnificent.' Kate Mosse 'Riveting.' Antonia Fraser 'A breath of fresh air.' Kate Molleson 'Fascinating.' Alexandra Harris 'Wonderful.' Claire Tomalin 'Splendid.'</st...
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Comprendre Wagner

par Dorian Astor, Hermann Grampp ...

Lu par Azeyn ...

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1 heures 31 min

« Wagner résume la modernité. On a beau faire, il faut commencer par être wagnérien. » Nietzsche. Glorifiée en France et en Allemagne au XIXè siècle, l’image de Wagner a été détournée : l’art révolutionnaire de ce proche de Bakounine sera bientôt enrôlé par les nazis au service de leur propagande. Les auteurs reviennent sur la vie de Wagner, sa philosophie et la réception contrastée de son oeuvre. ... En savoir plus

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« Wagner résume la modernité. On a beau faire, il faut commencer par être wagnérien. » Nietzsche. Glorifiée en France et en Allemagne au XIXè siècle, l’image de Wagner a été détournée : l’art révolutionnaire de ce proche de Bakounine sera bientôt enrôlé par les nazis au service de leur propagande. Les auteurs reviennent sur la vie de Wagner, sa philosophie et la réception contrastée de son oeuvre.
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Classical Music 101

A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music

par Fred Plotkin ...

Lu par Fred Plotkin ...

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19 heure 27 min

The author who has taught tens of thousands of people to love opera now introduces readers to the rich and soul-stirring world of classical music.From the author of the bestselling Opera 101 comes a comprehensive and highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music, based on the fundamental principle of developing the skills to truly listen. In clear and entertaining prose, ... En savoir plus

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The author who has taught tens of thousands of people to love opera now introduces readers to the rich and soul-stirring world of classical music.From the author of the bestselling Opera 101 comes a comprehensive and highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music, based on the fundamental principle of developing the skills to truly listen. In clear and entertaining prose,
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Georg Friedrich Händels livsfuga

par Karl Aage Rasmussen ...

Lu par Morten Thunbo ...

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9 heure 38 min

Karl Aage Rasmussen, født 1947, er en af de fremmeste repræsentanter for dansk moderne kompositionsmusik; men han har også fået et anseligt publikum til sine efterhånden mange bøger om klassisk musik gennem flere århundreder. - Nu er turen kommet til Georg Friedrich Händel, hvis liv og værk han i vanlig veloplagt stil beskriver, lige fra Händel i 1685 bliver født i Halle, allerede som syvårig ... En savoir plus

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Karl Aage Rasmussen, født 1947, er en af de fremmeste repræsentanter for dansk moderne kompositionsmusik; men han har også fået et anseligt publikum til sine efterhånden mange bøger om klassisk musik gennem flere århundreder. - Nu er turen kommet til Georg Friedrich Händel, hvis liv og værk han i vanlig veloplagt stil beskriver, lige fra Händel i 1685 bliver født i Halle, allerede som syvårig
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Understanding the Fundamentals of Classical Music

par Richard Freedman ...

Lu par Richard Freedman ...

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7 heure 3 min

This course is not designed as a chronological survey of musical history and its many stylistic periods or moments, nor an exploration of the lives and output of individual composers. Instead, these lectures focus on the development of listening skills. Through this course you will develop new levels of aural awareness that will allow you to better appreciate the richness, complexity and ... En savoir plus

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This course is not designed as a chronological survey of musical history and its many stylistic periods or moments, nor an exploration of the lives and output of individual composers. Instead, these lectures focus on the development of listening skills. Through this course you will develop new levels of aural awareness that will allow you to better appreciate the richness, complexity and
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The Cello Suites

J. S. Bach, Pablo Casals, and the Search for a Baroque Masterpiece

par Eric Siblin ...

Lu par David de Vries ...

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8 heure 10 min

One fateful evening, journalist Eric Siblin attended a recital of Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suites and began an epic quest that would unravel three centuries of intrigue, politics, and passion. Winner of the Mavis Gallant Prize for Nonfiction and the McAuslan First Book Prize, The Cello Suites weaves together three dramatic narratives: the disappearance of Bach's manuscript in the eighteenth ... En savoir plus

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One fateful evening, journalist Eric Siblin attended a recital of Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suites and began an epic quest that would unravel three centuries of intrigue, politics, and passion. Winner of the Mavis Gallant Prize for Nonfiction and the McAuslan First Book Prize, The Cello Suites weaves together three dramatic narratives: the disappearance of Bach's manuscript in the eighteenth
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Brief History of the Orchestra, A: How Many Instruments Became One Voice

par Stephen Calder ...

Lu par Stephen Calder ...

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1 heures 40 min

Embark on an evocative music history journey as scattered instruments unite into a soaring classical symphony. Whether you are navigating a busy daily commute or seeking an immersive mental escape, this vibrant narrative reveals the fascinating evolution of collective sound. From humble church choirs to grand acoustic spaces, witness the chaotic birth of a unified musical voice.Perfect as a ... En savoir plus

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Embark on an evocative music history journey as scattered instruments unite into a soaring classical symphony. Whether you are navigating a busy daily commute or seeking an immersive mental escape, this vibrant narrative reveals the fascinating evolution of collective sound. From humble church choirs to grand acoustic spaces, witness the chaotic birth of a unified musical voice.Perfect as a
... En savoir plus
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Shock and Awe

Glam Rock and Its Legacy, from the Seventies to the Twenty-first Century

par Simon Reynolds ...

Lu par Nicholas Camm ...

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23 heure 22 min

From the acclaimed author of Rip It Up and Start Again and Retromania—“the foremost popular music critic of this era (Times Literary Supplement)—comes the definitive cultural history of glam and glitter rock, celebrating its outlandish fashion and outrageous stars, including David Bowie and Alice Cooper, and tracking its vibrant legacy in contemporary pop.Spearheaded by David Bowie, Alice Cooper, ... En savoir plus

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From the acclaimed author of Rip It Up and Start Again and Retromania—“the foremost popular music critic of this era (Times Literary Supplement)—comes the definitive cultural history of glam and glitter rock, celebrating its outlandish fashion and outrageous stars, including David Bowie and Alice Cooper, and tracking its vibrant legacy in contemporary pop.Spearheaded by David Bowie, Alice Cooper,
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Spelen en leven in het Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest

par Marc Daniel van Biemen ...

Lu par Marc Daniel van Biemen ...

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8 heure 33 min

Spelen in het Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest is voor de meeste musici slechts een droom. Maar Marc Daniel van Biemen lukte het om op vierentwintigjarige leeftijd een plek als eerste violist in een van 's werelds beroemdste orkesten te bemachtigen. In Violist neemt hij de lezer mee in de wereld van de klassieke muziek. Waarom is het strijkkwartet de heilige graal? Wat maakt een dirigent zo goed in ... En savoir plus

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Spelen in het Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest is voor de meeste musici slechts een droom. Maar Marc Daniel van Biemen lukte het om op vierentwintigjarige leeftijd een plek als eerste violist in een van 's werelds beroemdste orkesten te bemachtigen. In Violist neemt hij de lezer mee in de wereld van de klassieke muziek. Waarom is het strijkkwartet de heilige graal? Wat maakt een dirigent zo goed in
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Fryderyk Chopin

A Life and Times

par Dr. Alan Walker ...

Lu par Corrie James ...

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23 heure 28 min

A landmark biography of the Polish composer by a leading authority on Chopin and his time.Based on ten years of research and a vast cache of primary sources located in archives in Warsaw, Paris, London, New York, and Washington, D.C., Alan Walker's monumental Fryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times is the most comprehensive biography of the great Polish composer to appear in English in more than a ... En savoir plus

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A landmark biography of the Polish composer by a leading authority on Chopin and his time.Based on ten years of research and a vast cache of primary sources located in archives in Warsaw, Paris, London, New York, and Washington, D.C., Alan Walker's monumental Fryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times is the most comprehensive biography of the great Polish composer to appear in English in more than a
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For the Love of Music

A Conductor's Guide to the Art of Listening

par John Mauceri ...

Lu par John Mauceri ...

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6 heure 8 min

With a lifetime of experience, profound knowledge and understanding, and heartwarming appreciation, an internationally celebrated conductor and teacher answers the questions: Why should I listen to classical music? How can I get the most from the listening experience?A protégé of Leonard Bernstein--his colleague for eighteen years--and an eminent conductor who has toured and recorded all over the ... En savoir plus

$20.00 CAD

With a lifetime of experience, profound knowledge and understanding, and heartwarming appreciation, an internationally celebrated conductor and teacher answers the questions: Why should I listen to classical music? How can I get the most from the listening experience?A protégé of Leonard Bernstein--his colleague for eighteen years--and an eminent conductor who has toured and recorded all over the
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The Composer's Landscape

The Pianist as Explorer - Interpreting the Scores of Eight Masters

par Carol Montparker ...

Lu par Carol Montparker ...

Collections series Amadeus
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14 heure 20 min

Bloomsbury Presents The Composer's Landscape, written and read by Carol Montparker.Derived from a popular series of lecture-recitals presented by Carol Montparker over the past several years, The Composer's Landscape features eight insightful essays on the piano repertoire. Each chapter focuses on a single composer: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Chopin, and Mendelssohn. ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury Presents The Composer's Landscape, written and read by Carol Montparker.Derived from a popular series of lecture-recitals presented by Carol Montparker over the past several years, The Composer's Landscape features eight insightful essays on the piano repertoire. Each chapter focuses on a single composer: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Chopin, and Mendelssohn.
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Life Lessons from Ludwig van Beethoven

Hear Beyond Silence: Suffering, Genius, and the Music of Defiance

par Marcus Alden ...

Lu par Digital Voice Walter Pike E ...

Collections Livre audio : 6 - Timeless Wisdom from Artists and Composers
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58 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Create Music That Defies Silence?In Life Lessons from Ludwig van Beethoven: Storm and Triumph—Defiance, Passion, and the Will to Create, discover the story of the composer who transformed personal struggle into immortal music. Deafness could have silenced him; instead, Beethoven used it as fuel to push the boundaries of musical expression ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How Do You Create Music That Defies Silence?In Life Lessons from Ludwig van Beethoven: Storm and Triumph—Defiance, Passion, and the Will to Create, discover the story of the composer who transformed personal struggle into immortal music. Deafness could have silenced him; instead, Beethoven used it as fuel to push the boundaries of musical expression
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