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Classical eBooks

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  • Sonata for a Scoundrel

    by Anthea Lawson ...
    Series Book 1 - Music of the Heart Historical Romance
    Secrets and passion will bring them to their knees... ~ RITA Finalist, Best Historical Romance ~Clara Becker is a supremely gifted composer--a talent of little to use to a woman in 1830s Europe. Her compositions only have worth when they are published under her brother's name, yet this deception barely enables them to scrape out a living in the poorest quarter of London.Darien Reynard, the most ... Read more

    R66,99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Seven Deadly Sins

    by Corey Taylor ...
    'I was 22 years old, a hard-on with a pulse: wretched, vice-ridden, too much to burn and not enough minutes in a hour to do so'The action begins in West Des Moines, Iowa, where Corey Taylor, frontman of heavy metal bands Slipknot and Stone Sour, systematically set about committing each of the Seven Deadly Sins. He has picked fights with douche bags openly brandishing guns. He has set himself on ... Read more

    R276,22

  • Time to Say Hello

    My Autobiography

    by Katherine Jenkins ...
    The UK's biggest-selling classical artist reveals how her angelic voice has shot her to superstardom...Katherine Jenkins is an international singing superstar who has redefined a music genre: she has brought classical music to the masses and inspired young and old with her incredible voice, her glamorous looks and, above all, her love for music, her country and her fans.Born in Neath, South Wales, ... Read more

    R201,70

  • Beethoven: a Character Study, Together with Wagner's Indebtedness to Beethoven

    by George Alexander Fischer ...
    First published in 1905, the book begins: "As life broadens with advancing culture, and people are able to appropriate to themselves more of the various forms of art, the artist himself attains to greater power, his abilities increase in direct ratio with the progress in culture made by the people and their ability to comprehend him. When one side or phase of an art comes to be received, new and ... Read more

    R18,08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Beethoven: The Music and the Life

    The Music and the Life

    by Lewis Lockwood ...
    An authoritative work offering a fresh look at Beethoven’s life, career, and milieu. “Magisterial” —New York Review of Books.This brilliant portrayal weaves Beethoven's musical and biographical stories into their historical and artistic contexts. Lewis Lockwood sketches the turbulent personal, historical, political, and cultural frameworks in which Beethoven worked and examines their effects on ... Read more

    R346,37

  • The Red Hot Chili Peppers

    An Oral/Visual History

    by The Red Hot Chili Peppers ...
    This is the book fans have been waiting for since Mother’s Milk and Blood Sugar Sex Magik first hit the charts: The first (and only!) official Red Hot Chili Peppers story—an oral and visual autobiography from one of the world’s greatest rock groups. Together, Anthony Kiedis, John Frusciante, Flea, and Chad Smith tell the 61-million-album selling band’s rollercoaster story, with anecdotes of their ... Read more

    R310,72

  • Classical Guitar Lessons for Beginners

    Teach Yourself How to Play Guitar (Free Video Available)

    by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Brett Duncan ...
    Series series Progressive Beginner
    Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy classical guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free guitar videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Best teacher on paper! I’ve always wanted to learn how to play a guitar. It amazes ... Read more

    R155,12

  • The Classical Music Book

    Big Ideas Simply Explained

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Big Ideas
    Learn about the world's greatest classical compositions and musical traditions in The Classical Music Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Classic Music in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The ... Read more

    Was R423,65 Now R368,45

  • George Gershwin: His Life & Music

    by Ean Wood ...
    "In the summer of 1937 George Gershwin died suddenly from a brain tumour at the age of 38. His tragically early death stunned the world. A composer of classical and popular music, he had summed up the unique qualities of what is meant by ""American music"". This book sheds fresh light on the man and includes exclusive interviews with musicians who knew him, material from the Gershwin family ... Read more

    R175,25

  • Get Started In Classical Music

    Audio eBook

    by Stephen Collins ...
    Get Started in Classical Music is a clear, concise yet comprehensive introduction to the world of classical music for the newcomer. It takes your listening experience as the starting point and fills in factual details along the way.New topics are introduced step by step and are always presented from the listener's point of view.These topics include:- Listening to music: developing skills- What is ... Read more

    R248,27

  • 101 Quirky Observations on Classical Music

    by Maggie Cotton ...
    Are you a fan of classical music? Can you name all the well-known composers, conductors and the compositions they are associated with? Or perhaps, you would like to learn more about them? If so, you are certain to enjoy the quotes and musical miscellany in 101 Quirky Observations on Classical Music. Who defined music as ‘a science that would have us laugh and sing and dance’? Which composer said, ... Read more

    R57,37 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Beethoven

    A Life in Nine Pieces

    by Laura Tunbridge ...
    **WINNER of Presto Books' Best Composer Biography**NINE WORKS OF BEETHOVEN, NINE WINDOWS INTO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF A MUSICAL GENIUS.'We are doubly blessed that Beethoven should have led such an extraordinary life. Laura has combined the two - the genius of his music and the richness of his experiences - to shine a revealing light on our greatest composer' John Humphrys________________________ ... Read more

    R202,62

  • Haydn

    by J. Cuthbert Hadden ...
    This edition features a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSPREFACECHAPTER I. BIRTH—ANCESTRY—EARLY YEARSCHAPTER II. VIENNA—1750-1760CHAPTER III. EISENSTADT—1761-1766CHAPTER IV. ESTERHAZ—1766-1790CHAPTER V. FIRST LONDON VISIT—1791-1792CHAPTER VI. SECOND LONDON VISIT—1794-1795CHAPTER VII. "THE CREATION" AND "THE SEASONS"CHAPTER VIII. LAST YEARSCHAPTER IX. HAYDN: THE MANCHAPTER X. HAYDN: THE ... Read more

    R67,40

  • Royal March of the Lion Carnival of the Animals Easy Piano Sheet Music with Colored Notes

    by Camille Saint Saens ...
    From Saint Saens "Carnival of the Animals" for Easy PianoA SilverTonalities Arrangement!With Colored Notation to enable Beginner Pianists to read Music quickly and accurately! ... Read more

    R67,15

  • Clair de Lune Easy Elementary Piano Sheet Music

    by Claude Debussy ...
    From Debussy's famous "Suite Bergamasque for Easy / Novice PianoEasy Note Style Sheet MusicLetter Names of Notes embedded in each Notehead!Quality Custom Made Original Sheet Music Arrangements ... Read more

    R53,70

  • Discover Music of the Baroque Era

    by Clive Unger-Hamilton ...
    Grandiose and glamorous, Baroque music stands alone, written to glorify the finest courts of Europe, in Italy, France, Germany, England, Austria and even far flung Spain. Its greatest composers, such as Vivaldi, Handel and Bach, head a fascinating cast of musical magicians, including Albinoni, Pachelbel and Scarlatti. Their lives are as intriguing as their music: we find virtuoso performers who ... Read more

    R108,55

  • F. Chopin, a biography in French

    by Franz Liszt ...
    According to Wikipedia: "Frédéric Chopin (1 March 1810[1] 17 October 1849) was a composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period. He is widely regarded as the greatest Polish composer, and one of music's greatest tone poets." ... Read more

    R18,08 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Classical Music

    The 50 Greatest Composers and Their 1,000 Greatest Works

    by Phil G. Goulding ...
    MAKE A SOUND INVESTMENT IN CLASSICAL MUSICWho are the ten most important classical composers? Who in the world was Palestrina? Why did Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" cause a riot? Which five of each important composer's works should you buy? What is a concerto and how does it differ from a sonata?Maybe you don't know the answers to these questions; author Phil Goulding certainly didn't. When ... Read more

    R274,15

  • Quartet

    How Four Women Changed The Musical World - 'Magnificent' (Kate Mosse)

    by Leah Broad ...
    *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.'Fabulous.' Sunday Times ' A rare gift.' Financial Times 'Passionate ... Vivid ... Timely.' Telegraph 'Readable and inspiring.' Guardian 'Com... ... Read more

    R272,77

  • Juan Serrano - Flamenco Guitar Solos

    by Juan Serrano ...
    This is a superb collection of 8 original flamenco concert guitar solos and two exciting guitar quartets. The selections feature Juan Serrano's usual technical brilliance and capture the vitality, fire, and haunting Moorish moods characteristic of flamenco music. All solos are in notation and tablature. Selections include: Ensueno (Petenera for Four Guitars); Flamenco Dance (Sevillanas for Four ... Read more

    R419,92

  • Every Good Boy Does Fine

    A Love Story, in Music Lessons

    by Jeremy Denk ...
    **THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A virtuosic memoir . . . elegant, frank and well-structured, that entirely resists cliche . . . readable for both diehard classical music fans and complete newcomers alike . . . A rare feat.' - The Guardian**A uniquely illuminating memoir of the making of a musician, in which renowned pianist Jeremy Denk explores what he learned from his teachers about classical ... Read more

    R232,98

  • Solo Pieces for the Advanced Treble/Alto Recorder

    by Costel Puscoiu ...
    A collection of repertoire adapted and composed for the more advanced musician. All pieces are arranged for treble/alto recorder with piano accompaniment. Selections include works by Brahms, Schubert, Ravel, Grieg, Massenet and more. ... Read more

    R273,80

  • Francisco Tárrega: The Story of Capricho Árabe

    by Thanh Pham ...
    Francisco Tárrega: The Story of Capricho Árabe, is a brief look into guitarist/composer Francisco Tárrega and a study of performance practice of the piece, "Capricho Árabe". This essay uses life of the composer and historical events to shape an approach to this staple of the guitar repertoire. ... Read more

    Free

  • Mendelssohn: His Life and Music

    by Neil Wenborn ...
    Mendelssohn is one of the worlds best-loved composers. His greatest music The Hebrides, the Violin Concerto, the Italian Symphony is a cornerstone of the classical repertoire, while the Wedding March from his incidental music to A Midsummer Nights Dream has been the soundtrack to the happiest moments of millions of lives. The most astonishing child genius in the history of music, Mendelssohn was ... Read more

    R155,12