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Music and Philosophy Volume One

Legend of a Musical City, Schoenberg and His School, and Shostakovich

By: Max Graf,René Leibowitz,Ivan Martynov

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Music and Philosophy Volume One

Legend of a Musical City, Schoenberg and His School, and Shostakovich

By: Max Graf,René Leibowitz,Ivan Martynov

These three essential volumes on classical music theory and history explore the lives and contributions of some of music’s greatest minds. In Legend of a Musical City: The Story of Vienna, renowned Austrian music critic Max Graf shares his recollections of life with Anton Bruckner, Gustav Mahler, Johannes Brahms, Richard Strauss, Arnold Schoenberg, and other immortals of the music world. Bringing to life several iconic composers as well as the city of Vienna itself, Graf recounts a charming, personal, and highly educational story of Austria’s musical legacy. In Schoenberg and His School, noted composer, conductor, and music theorist René Leibowitz offers an authoritative analysis of Schoenberg’s groundbreaking contributions to composition theory and Western polyphony. In addition to detailing his subject’s major works, Leibowitz also explores Schoenberg’s impact on the works of his two great disciples, Alban Berg and Anton Webern. In Shostakovich: The Man and His Work, Ivan Martynov presents a compelling and intimate biography of this pioneering legend. Martynov draws on extensive research, including interviews and conversations with Shostakovich himself, as well as his own expertise in the field of musicology.

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882

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Open Road Media

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1504064526

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9781504064521

A Year of Movies

365 Films to Watch on the Date They Happened

By: Ivan Walters

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A Year of Movies

365 Films to Watch on the Date They Happened

By: Ivan Walters

While watching a movie, how many viewers notice some of the finer details of the film, such as the time of day during a scene—or even the date itself? For instance, does anyone remember what day detention is served by the high schoolers in The Breakfast Club or can guess when aliens first make their presence known in Independence Day? And perhaps only history buffs or fanatics of Leonardo DiCaprio can cite the exact date the Titanic sunk. In A Year of Movies: 365 Films to Watch on the Date They Happened Ivan Walters provides a selection for every day on the calendar in which at least some of the events in the film take place. For some films, the entire drama occurs on a very specific day. For other films, such as The Right Stuff, the date in question is represented in a key scene or two or even for just a few pivotal seconds. Certain films, to be sure, are obvious candidates for inclusion in this book. What other movie would make sense to watch on February 2nd than Groundhog Day? Is there a more appropriate film to consider for June 6th than The Longest Day? Representing a variety of genres—from comedies and dramas to westerns and film noir—these films offer fans a unique viewing opportunity. While helping viewers decide what to watch on a given day, this book will also introduce readers to films they may not have otherwise considered. Aimed at film buffs and casuals viewers alike, A Year of Movies is also an ideal resource for librarians who want to offer creative programming for their patrons.

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455

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442245603

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9781442245600

The New Penguin Guide to Compact Discs and Cassettes

By: Edward Greenfield,Robert Layton,Ivan March

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The New Penguin Guide to Compact Discs and Cassettes

By: Edward Greenfield,Robert Layton,Ivan March

Covers the huge expansion of the compact disc market over the past two years, assessing each CD released since The Penguin Guide to Compact discs, Cassettes, and LPs, as well as all the noteworthy CDs from that edition.

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1396

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Penguin Group

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0140468293

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9780140468298

The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings

The Must-Have CDs and DVDs

By: Edward Greenfield,Ivan March,Paul Czajkowski,Robert Layton

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The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings

The Must-Have CDs and DVDs

By: Edward Greenfield,Ivan March,Paul Czajkowski,Robert Layton

INDEPENDENT BOOKS OF THE YEAR This completely new edition of the Penguin Guide reviews the 1000 best classical albums issued and reissued over the past five decades, many of which dominate the catalogue because of their sheer excellence, irrespective of recording dates. More comprehensive than ever before, it indicates key recordings on CD, DVD and enhanced SACD, including those in surround sound. If you want the finest available version of any major classical album you will find it listed and assessed in these pages. Ranging from long-established albums to the newest releases, the latest edition represents the cream of the international repertoire and has all the information you need to select the finest classical music available.

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921

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Penguin UK

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0141399767

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9780141399768

The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs 2000/2001

By: Ivan March,Edward Greenfield,Robert Layton

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The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs 2000/2001

By: Ivan March,Edward Greenfield,Robert Layton

More than an essential companion to the complete "Penguin Guide to Compact Discs" (1999), the "Yearbook 2000/1" reviews hundreds of brand new CDs and takes a closer look at some of the more unusual areas of the classical-music repertoire.

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