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Music: styles & genres

Paperback. Serving as a guide to the 175 most popular operas, this book consists of entries that set each opera within the context of its composer's career, outline the plot, discuss the music, and give relevant background information on the libretto, the staging, and the most famous and influential interpreters of the principal roles. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 153 x 37. Weight in Grams: 982.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
640
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300123739
ISBN
9780300123739
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 21.75

Paperback. Film technology in the early 20th century opened up a new world for the motion picture industry. Opera, relying on melodramatic storylines and pantomime acting, was an ideal subject for early silents. This book examines the relationship between the established operatic stars of the late 19th century and the newly developing motion picture industry. Num Pages: 312 pages, photographs, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: APF; AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 180 x 19. Weight in Grams: 717.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
McFarland & Company
Condition
New
SKU
V9780786420650
ISBN
9780786420650
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 106.53

Paperback. Series: Harvard Publications in Music. Num Pages: 153 pages, musical illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 310 x 240 x 12. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1979
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
153
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674640313
ISBN
9780674640313
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 44.05

Paperback. Num Pages: 178 pages, musical illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 310 x 240 x 16. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1982
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
178
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674640337
ISBN
9780674640337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.65
€ 55.03

Paperback. Num Pages: 276 pages, musical illustration. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 318 x 240 x 21. Weight in Grams: 908.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1983
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674640344
ISBN
9780674640344
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.24
€ 58.11

Paperback. Num Pages: 209 pages, musical illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 318 x 240 x 17. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1985
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
209
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674640351
ISBN
9780674640351
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.69
€ 62.02

Paperback. In its analytical sophistication, its critical insights and in the implications which it has for our understanding not only of Alban Berg but of a whole body of post-diatonic music, this title presents us with a sophisticated musical analysis of the composer. Num Pages: 352 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 513.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520066168
ISBN
9780520066168
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.12

Paperback. Focuses on the two operas of Alban Berg. If you have ever had any questions about Berg's opera Wozzeck, this book answers them for you. Each paragraph, each quoted music example, each analysis moves the argument forward in a clear incisive manner. Num Pages: 268 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AGB; AVGC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 467.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520066175
ISBN
9780520066175
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.12

Paperback. Examines ways in which Britten's operas explored and articulated the inherent ambiguity and latent sexuality of music, particularly song, and suggests that they may illustrate his search for a public 'voice' which would embody, communicate, and perhaps resolve his private beliefs and anxieties. Num Pages: 370 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 28. Weight in Grams: 562. Expression and Evasion. 370 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. Examines ways in which Britten's operas explored and articulated the inherent ambiguity and latent sexuality of music, particularly song, and suggests that they may illustrate his search for a public 'voice' which would embody, communicate, and perhaps resolve his private beliefs and anxieties. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 28. Weight: 570.
Publisher
BOYE6
Number of pages
370
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843833147
ISBN
9781843833147
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.00
€ 28.60

Hardcover. Offers a study of Verdi's operas in Florence in 1859, in the middle of the composer's career. This title features a systematic examination of Verdi's operas, it covered the twenty works produced between 1842 and 1857 - from Nabucco and Macbeth to Il trovatore, La traviata, and Aroldo. Editor(s): Castelvecchi, Stefano. Translator(s): Schneider, Edward; Castelvecchi, Stefano. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 568.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226094915
ISBN
9780226094915
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.56
€ 50.17

Paperback. Editor(s): Nicholas, John. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 9. Weight in Grams: 206.
Publisher
Oneworld Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714544304
ISBN
9780714544304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.19

Paperback. Editor(s): Nicholas, John. Translator(s): Ridler, Anne. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 144 x 12. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Oneworld Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714544465
ISBN
9780714544465
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.19

Hardcover. This handy reference guide from Classic FM takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the greatest orchestras at home and abroad, stopping off to explore the world of orchestral instruments, as well as making plenty of musical recommendations along the way. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC; AVRB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 110 x 12. Weight in Grams: 182.
Publisher
Elliott & Thompson
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909653627
ISBN
9781909653627
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.42

Paperback. A classic study of Bach's organ works, fully revised in 2003 to take account of recent scholarship. Num Pages: 638 pages, 297 music examples. BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVH; AVRG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 176 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1002. 638 pages, 297 music examples. A classic study of Bach's organ works, fully revised in 2003 to take account of recent scholarship. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVH; AVRG. Dimension: 245 x 176 x 32. Weight: 1022.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
638
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521891158
ISBN
9780521891158
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.00

Hardback. The Other Classical Musics offers challenging new perspectives on classical music by presenting the history of fifteen parallel traditions. Editor(s): Church, Michael. Num Pages: 426 pages, 45 black & white illustrations, 130 colour illustrations, 24 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: AVGE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 181 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1288.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843837268
ISBN
9781843837268
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 43.00

Sheet music. A firm favourite with choirs for many years, this is a classic collection of traditional carols. Editor(s): Dearmer, Percy; Vaughan Williams, Ralph; Shaw, Martin. Num Pages: 480 pages, music. BIC Classification: AVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 27. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1984
Edition
Music Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780193533158
ISBN
9780193533158
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 33.59

Spiral bound. This collection caters for church choirs of all types and sizes and presents flexibility of scoring in a constructive and realistic way, with particular provision for unison or two-part singing and a focus on ease of learning and performance. With complete coverage of the Church's year, this is a vital resource for all church choirs. Editor(s): Bullard, Alan. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC8; AVGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 196 x 252 x 21. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Spiralbound
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780193413269
ISBN
9780193413269
Spiralbound
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.90

Sheet music. Designed to complement The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems, this collection enables church choirs of all types and sizes to have at their fingertips easy music for every occasion. Flexibility of scoring is presented in a constructive and realistic way, with particular provision for unison or two-part singing and a focus on ease of learning. Editor(s): Bullard, Alan. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC8; AVGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 176 x 249 x 19. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780193413252
ISBN
9780193413252
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.09

Sheet music. This book presents 60 of the very best madrigals for SATB, chosen from the many hundreds of possible candidates. The major composers of the genre are each represented by several madrigals and the lesser figures by one or more. Editor(s): Ledger, Philip. Num Pages: 408 pages, Music throughout. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; AVGC2; AVGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 150 x 50. Weight in Grams: 620.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
406
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1978
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780193436640
ISBN
9780193436640
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 28.71

Paperback. The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems is the perfect resource for church choirs of all types and sizes. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With complete coverage of the Church's year, this is a must-have collection for all church choirs. Editor(s): Bullard, Alan. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC8; AVQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 175 x 16. Weight in Grams: 598.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780193358959
ISBN
9780193358959
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.06

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