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Anthony Burgess
Music in Literature and Literature in Music
This book offers a new insight into the relationship between literature and music through the works of Anthony Burgess. International scholars explore the musicality of literature and the literary aspects of music, referencing artists from Mozart to Joyce.
This book offers a new insight into the relationship between literature and music through the works of Anthony Burgess. International scholars explore the musicality of literature and the literary aspects of music, referencing artists from Mozart to Joyce.
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This collection reviews new developments in Georgian ethnomusicology and presents a tribute to Anzor Erkomaishvili, a pivotal figure in Georgian traditional music. The increasing popularity of Georgian choral singing provides an urgent need for this essential volume.
This collection reviews new developments in Georgian ethnomusicology and presents a tribute to Anzor Erkomaishvili, a pivotal figure in Georgian traditional music. The increasing popularity of Georgian choral singing provides an urgent need for this essential volume.
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Applied Ethnomusicology
Historical and Contemporary Approaches
Applied ethnomusicology is an approach guided by social responsibility toward solving concrete problems. This volume brings together diverse perspectives on its potential in contributing to sustainable music cultures and the use of music in conflict resolution.
Applied ethnomusicology is an approach guided by social responsibility toward solving concrete problems. This volume brings together diverse perspectives on its potential in contributing to sustainable music cultures and the use of music in conflict resolution.
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Wright assesses the relevance of aural in a university music degree and as a preparation for a classical musician’s career. The main areas investigated are the relationship between aural ability and success in a music degree, and views about aural and its career relevance.
Wright assesses the relevance of aural in a university music degree and as a preparation for a classical musician’s career. The main areas investigated are the relationship between aural ability and success in a music degree, and views about aural and its career relevance.
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In the postmodern ironic music of composer Bojidar Spassov, old and new times, and cultural traditions emerge like carnival masks. This book is the first monograph on this paradoxical multicultural artist and the first attempt to shed light on the contemporary music of Bulgaria.
In the postmodern ironic music of composer Bojidar Spassov, old and new times, and cultural traditions emerge like carnival masks. This book is the first monograph on this paradoxical multicultural artist and the first attempt to shed light on the contemporary music of Bulgaria.
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Bruce Springsteen’s America
A Dream Deferred
Moving from jargon-free critical analysis to a fan’s passionate participatory research, this book places work and class at the centre of Bruce Springsteen’s oeuvre. It presents him as the bard of the downtrodden and is testament to the life-giving power of rock and roll.
Moving from jargon-free critical analysis to a fan’s passionate participatory research, this book places work and class at the centre of Bruce Springsteen’s oeuvre. It presents him as the bard of the downtrodden and is testament to the life-giving power of rock and roll.
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Carols of Birds, Bells, and Sacred Hymns from Ukraine
An Anthology and Cultural Companion
This anthology of Ukrainian carols is a prism through which Ukraine’s history, culture, and vibrant spirit are revealed. It includes the original “Carol of the Bells,” music scores, translations, and the gripping narratives of choral activism that helped a nation survive.
This anthology of Ukrainian carols is a prism through which Ukraine’s history, culture, and vibrant spirit are revealed. It includes the original “Carol of the Bells,” music scores, translations, and the gripping narratives of choral activism that helped a nation survive.
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Cesare Pugni
KONIOK GORBUNOK, ILI TSAR-DEVITSA Le Petit Cheval bossu, ou La Tsar-Demoiselle The Little Humpbacked Horse, or The Tsar-Maiden
Based on a popular Russian fairy-tale, The Little Humpbacked Horse tells of the spectacular deeds of Ivanushka with the help of a magical horse. Created by Arthur Saint-Léon with music by Cesare Pugni, it was the first ballet based on Russian folklore.
Based on a popular Russian fairy-tale, The Little Humpbacked Horse tells of the spectacular deeds of Ivanushka with the help of a magical horse. Created by Arthur Saint-Léon with music by Cesare Pugni, it was the first ballet based on Russian folklore.
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Cesare Pugni
Esmeralda and Le Violon du diable
Prolific 19th-century composer Cesare Pugni worked with the era’s greatest choreographers to create renowned ballets. His works include Esmeralda, based on Hugo’s Notre-Dame de Paris, and Le Violon du diable, a tale of a violinist given irresistible power.
Prolific 19th-century composer Cesare Pugni worked with the era’s greatest choreographers to create renowned ballets. His works include Esmeralda, based on Hugo’s Notre-Dame de Paris, and Le Violon du diable, a tale of a violinist given irresistible power.
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Cesare Pugni
Music from Five Ballets Ondine Esmeralda Pas de Quatre Catarina, ou La Fille du bandit Théolinda, ou Le Lutin de la vallée
Cesare Pugni (1802–70) worked with choreographers Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa in Paris, London, and St Petersburg, creating renowned 19th-century ballets. Extremely prolific, he composed over 300 works, delighting audiences with his attractive melodies.
Cesare Pugni (1802–70) worked with choreographers Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa in Paris, London, and St Petersburg, creating renowned 19th-century ballets. Extremely prolific, he composed over 300 works, delighting audiences with his attractive melodies.
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Cesare Pugni
DOCH’ FARAONA La Fille du Pharaon/Pharaoh’s Daughter
An opium dream in an ancient tomb hurls an English Lord into the past. He must save the Pharaoh’s daughter from a rival king and journey through a land of myth and wonder. But can their love survive the harsh light of dawn?
An opium dream in an ancient tomb hurls an English Lord into the past. He must save the Pharaoh’s daughter from a rival king and journey through a land of myth and wonder. But can their love survive the harsh light of dawn?
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Despite being involved in opera since it began, the contribution of children was overlooked for centuries. This book uncovers the changing attitudes of composers and society towards them, tracing the fundamental evolution of their role from the 17th to the 21st century.
Despite being involved in opera since it began, the contribution of children was overlooked for centuries. This book uncovers the changing attitudes of composers and society towards them, tracing the fundamental evolution of their role from the 17th to the 21st century.
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First appearing in 1903, this is a well-balanced account of Chopin as a man and composer. Full of vigour and passion, it reveals a more honest perception of his effect on audiences than many modern accounts. A must for enthusiasts and a great way for newcomers.
First appearing in 1903, this is a well-balanced account of Chopin as a man and composer. Full of vigour and passion, it reveals a more honest perception of his effect on audiences than many modern accounts. A must for enthusiasts and a great way for newcomers.
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Choral Singing
Histories and Practices
What role does choral activity play in the construction of social and musical meaning? This anthology addresses questions like these from a wide range of disciplines, contributing to a transdisciplinary discussion about the origins, functions, and meanings of choral singing.
What role does choral activity play in the construction of social and musical meaning? This anthology addresses questions like these from a wide range of disciplines, contributing to a transdisciplinary discussion about the origins, functions, and meanings of choral singing.
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Cinematic Schooling
Popular Learning at the Movies
Combs uses the metaphor of schooling to highlight the conviction that the widespread attention given to moving pictures in their various venues is not only diverting and entertaining, but also educative, although subtle and suggestive rather than explicit and didactic.
Combs uses the metaphor of schooling to highlight the conviction that the widespread attention given to moving pictures in their various venues is not only diverting and entertaining, but also educative, although subtle and suggestive rather than explicit and didactic.
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These essays provide a snapshot of the collaborative and distributed processes employed by today’s contemporary music practitioners. The volume reveals the varied nature of creative approaches in composition, performance, and improvisation.
These essays provide a snapshot of the collaborative and distributed processes employed by today’s contemporary music practitioners. The volume reveals the varied nature of creative approaches in composition, performance, and improvisation.
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Commitment to Musical Excellence
The 75 Year History of the Gustavus Choir
For 75 years, the internationally recognized Gustavus Choir has built a heritage of choral music rooted in the a cappella tradition. This book chronicles the ensemble’s history, the legacy of its six conductors, and its unwavering commitment to musical excellence.
For 75 years, the internationally recognized Gustavus Choir has built a heritage of choral music rooted in the a cappella tradition. This book chronicles the ensemble’s history, the legacy of its six conductors, and its unwavering commitment to musical excellence.
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This volume presents the libretto for Meyerbeer’s final grand opéra, L’Africaine. A fictional treatment of Vasco da Gama's voyage, it is a mixture of history and fairytale. In this edition, the original text and its English translation are on facing pages.
This volume presents the libretto for Meyerbeer’s final grand opéra, L’Africaine. A fictional treatment of Vasco da Gama’s voyage, it is a mixture of history and fairytale. In this edition, the original text and its English translation are on facing pages.
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Contemporary Piano Music
Performance and Creativity
This collection addresses performance and musical creation in contemporary piano music. It examines the aesthetic and technical aspects of the 20th century and reflects on 21st-century artistic practices that are redefining the contemporary performative field.
This collection addresses performance and musical creation in contemporary piano music. It examines the aesthetic and technical aspects of the 20th century and reflects on 21st-century artistic practices that are redefining the contemporary performative field.
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This book bridges the gap between theory and creativity in musicianship. It moves beyond the idea of theory as rigid and creativity as wild, providing a discussion of the creative drive in theory and how these ideas shape performance through illuminating examples.
This book bridges the gap between theory and creativity in musicianship. It moves beyond the idea of theory as rigid and creativity as wild, providing a discussion of the creative drive in theory and how these ideas shape performance through illuminating examples.
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