The Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 : Music, Context, Performance
by Jeffrey Kurtzman
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Publication date: June 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Subjects: Monteverdi, Claudio,; 1567-1643; Vespro della Beata Vergine
ISBN: 0198164092
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Heart to Heart : Expressive Singing in England 1780-1830 (Oxford Early
Music
Series)
by Robert Toft
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Publication date: June 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Subjects: Singing; Instruction and study; England
ISBN: 0198166621
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Music, Culture and Society : A Reader
by Derek B. Scott(Editor)
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Publication date: June 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Subjects: Music; Social Aspects Of Music; History & Criticism
ISBN: 0198790112
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Music, Culture, and Society : A Reader
by Derek B. Scott(Editor)
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Publication date: June 2000
Binding: Paperback
Subjects: Music; History & Criticism
ISBN: 0198790120
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Alternative Rock : Third Ear - The Essential Listening Companion
by Dave Thompson
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Publication date: June 2000
Binding: Paperback
Subjects: Alternative rock music; History and criticism; Discography
ISBN: 0879306076
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Bebop : Third Ear - The Essential Listening Companion
by Scott Yanow
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Publication date: June 2000
Binding: Paperback
Subjects: Bop (Music); History and criticism; Jazz musicians
ISBN: 0879306084
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Sevcik School of Technique for Violin, Op. 1 : Part 1-Exercises in the
First
Position (Carl Fischer Music Library-L282)
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Publication date: June 2000
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ISBN: 9995066114
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Tristan und Isolde on Record: A Comprehensive Discography of Wagner's
Music
Drama with a Critical Introduction to the Recordings (Discographies)
by Jonathan Brown
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Publication date: June 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Subjects: Wagner, Richard,; 1813-1883; Discography
ISBN: 0313314896
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Music of Mali & Senegal
by Rough Guides(Editor)
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Publication date: June 2000
Binding: Paperback
Subjects: Music; World Beat
ISBN: 1858286247
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Piano Music
by Jean Sibelius
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Publication date: June 2000
Binding: Paperback
Subjects: Music; Musical Instruments - Piano
ISBN: 0486411621
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"The Essential Bach Choir"
by Andrew Parrott
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It's probably the bitterest argument ever fought within the
period-instrument movement--and arguably the one with the
highest stakes: did Bach compose his great sacred works for
a small choir ensemble of 12 to 16 voices or a consort of
only 4 or 5 soloists? In "The Essential Bach Choir,"
conductor and musicologist Andrew Parrott gathers all the
available evidence into one volume for the first time. His
conclusions may surprise, delight, or infuriate, but they'll
surely fascinate anyone who cares about Bach's music.
"Opera on Screen"
by Marcia J. Citron
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With the rapidly increasing popularity of DVD technology and
the barrage of opera productions now accessible through
video media in general, opera and theater lovers have a rich
new dimension in which to ramble and explore their
passion. Musicologist Marcia J. Citron considers a striking
variety of screen interpretations--from Hans-Jurgen
Syberberg's "Parsifal" to Peter Sellars's notorious Mozart
operas and Francesco Rosi's "Georges Bizet's Carmen."
Especially fascinating is the light Citron sheds on how
directors co-opt the new technologies to reconceive the
possibilities of opera.
"Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau: A Biography"
by Hans A. Neunzig; translated by Kenneth S. Whitton
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Deutsche Grammophon has recently issued a superb
Fischer-Dieskau edition to celebrate the legendary singer's
75th birthday, including a number of recordings previously
unreleased on CD. For further perspective on
Fischer-Dieskau, one recent biography to consider is this
one by Hans Neunzig. Although written from the point of view
of an enthusiastic admirer, Neunzig's book conveys the
singer's artistic compulsions and includes lists of his
writings and almost endless CD catalog, as well as excellent
photographs.
"Musical Prodigies: Perilous Journeys, Remarkable Lives"
by Claude Kenneson
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The concept of the prodigy remains as ambiguous as its
etymological connotation, originally meaning either a marvel
or a monstrosity. Cellist and teacher Claude Kenneson traces
the stories of a large variety of musical prodigies over the
last three centuries, trying to tease out the mysterious
intangibles of inborn talent, early nurture, and public
reception.
"Jean Langlais: The Man and His Music"
by Ann Labounsky
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If you've heard about the new grand concert pipe organ
unveiled in Seattle's Benaroya Hall--or are simply a fan of
music for the instrument--you'll want to take note of Ann
Labounsky's forthcoming biography of one of French music's
great treasures, virtuoso organist and scholar Jean
Langlais.
J.S. BACH CENTRAL STATION
The year 2000 seems to be the time to plunge into
J.S. Bach--if you haven't already become an addict--as the
music world commemorates the 250th anniversary of Bach's
death. The actual date, July 28, has been anticipated with
concerts, festivals, and a tsunami of releases. Visit our
Grand Central Station of articles and recommended discs and
books celebrating this supreme genius in Amazon.com's Bach
Store.
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GO ORGANIC
Since antiquity, the organ has exerted a powerful
fascination, serving as muse, liturgical inspiration, and
even one-man orchestra in the days before radio and
recordings. This summer, Seattle's Benaroya Hall has become
an international magnet for lovers of the "king of
instruments." In early July, the Seattle Symphony unveiled
its new Watjen concert organ, the latest masterpiece of the
C.B. Fisk organ-building firm, illustrating the tremendous
versatility of the instrument--and its continuing capacity
to inspire composers. Check out our list of great organ
music, from the Everest of Bach to avant-garde trends in
usage of the instrument.
Seattle Symphony Organ!
EARLY TO RISE: INTERVIEW WITH JORDI SAVALL
Jordi Savall is a legendary figure in the early-music
movement, as well as an extraordinarily versatile performer:
master of the viola da gamba and conductor of a number of
ensembles that he has created, included the renowned
Hesperion XX (now renamed Hesperion XXI for the new
century). As an educator and researcher, Savall has been
responsible for unearthing fascinating but little-known
repertory from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Savall
discusses what makes for good early-music performance and
the subtle differences found among Baroque compositions in
this interview.
Saval Interview!
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