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Paperback. Reassesses the legacy of one of America's best-loved composers at a pivotal moment. This collection of essays explores the stages of cultural change on which Aaron Copland's long life (1900 to 1990) unfolded. It critiques Copland's work in these shifting contexts. Editor(s): Oja, Carol J.; Tick, Judith. Series: Bard Music Festival. Num Pages: 568 pages, 54 line art . 25 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVH; BGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691124704
- ISBN
- 9780691124704
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 38.56
€ 53.99
€ 38.56
The Metropolitan Opera Presents: Georges Bizets Carmen: Libretto, Back...
Meilhac, Henri, Halevy, Ludovic
Paperback. A riveting story of fatal attraction between a beguiling, strong-willed gypsy and a naive but passionate soldier who falls under her spell, Georges Bizet's Carmen pulses with seduction, obsession, and deadly betrayal. Series: The Metropolitan Opera Presents. Num Pages: 208 pages, 2-colour photo inserts. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH; AVQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 159 x 11. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Amadeus Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574674620
- ISBN
- 9781574674620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.41
€ 31.41
Paperback. A practitioner of sacred drumming for almost his entire life, Felipe practiced his trade in Cuba both before and after the Revolution and brought it with him to New York. This book focuses on three periods of Felipe's life, each marked by changes in his personal life and by important historical events. Series: Studies in Latin American and Caribbean Music Series. Num Pages: 210 pages, 1 figure, 27 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KJC; 3JJ; AVGD; AVGE; AVH; BGF; JFC; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 151 x 15. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566397315
- ISBN
- 9781566397315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 32.17
€ 35.99
€ 32.17
hardcover. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- PARKWEST PUBLICATIONS United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955788826
- ISBN
- 9780955788826
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.17
€ 26.99
€ 23.17
Paperback. In 1948, at the age of 15, Manu Dibango left Africa for France, bearing three kilos of coffee for his adopted family and little else. This autobiography chronicles his life, from his birth in Cameroon to his achievements as a composer, producer, performer, film-score writer and humanitarian. Translator(s): Raps, Beth G. Num Pages: 158 pages, 44 halftones. BIC Classification: AVGH; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 278 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 283.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226144900
- ISBN
- 9780226144900
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 22.56
€ 27.99
€ 22.56
hardcover. Series: Routledge Revivals. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVGC4; AVH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781138642461
- ISBN
- 9781138642461
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.98
€ 163.98
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: APB; AVH; BGF; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 16. Weight in Grams: 294. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- HarperPB
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KJE0003174
- ISBN
- 9780062476784
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Robert Schumann (1810-56) is one of the most important and representative composers of the Romantic era. Born in Zwickau, Germany, he began piano instruction at age seven and immediately developed a passion for music. This book tells the story of this multifaceted genius, set in the context of the political and social revolutions of his time. Translator(s): Spencer, Mr. Stewart. Num Pages: 280 pages, 23 halftones, 8 line drawings. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226284699
- ISBN
- 9780226284699
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.73
€ 40.99
€ 31.73
Paperback. The inspiring and life-enhancing memoir of the nineteen-year-old cystic fibrosis sufferer who was the subject of two highly-praised Channel 4 documentaries: A Boy Called Alex in 2008 and A Passion for Life in 2009. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: AVH; BGFA; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 230 x 18. Weight in Grams: 174.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340978535
- ISBN
- 9780340978535
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.82
€ 13.99
€ 10.82
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810884182
- ISBN
- 9780810884182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.82
€ 127.82
Paperback. Metallica formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California, their original line-up consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, lead guitarist Dave Mustaine, and bassist Ron McGovney. They had sold over 100 million records worldwide by the time their album, "Death Magnetic", was released in 2008. Num Pages: 192 pages, 100 colour/bw photographs. BIC Classification: AVGT; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344. The Stories Behind the Biggest Songs. Series: Stories Behind Every Song S. 192 pages, 100 colour/bw photographs. Metallica formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California, their original line-up consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, lead guitarist Dave Mustaine, and bassist Ron McGovney. They had sold over 100 million records worldwide by the time their album, "Death Magnetic", was released in 2008. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGT; AVH. Dimension: 195 x 150 x 14. Weight: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Carlton Books
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847323392
- ISBN
- 9781847323392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.83
€ 13.99
€ 10.83
Paperback. Since 1973, KISS has recorded over 20 studio albums that been recognised as an innovator in rock presentations, witnessed a firestorm of rumors and controversies, remain a thorn in critics' sides, and continues to surprise its massive fan-following, the KISS Army, with various career twists and turns. This book tells their story. Series: FAQ. Num Pages: 400 pages, Black and White Images Throughout. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 622. Series: FAQ. 400 pages, Black and White Images Throughout. Since 1973, KISS has recorded over 20 studio albums that been recognised as an innovator in rock presentations, witnessed a firestorm of rumors and controversies, remain a thorn in critics' sides, and continues to surprise its massive fan-following, the KISS Army, with various career twists and turns. This book tells their story. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Dimension: 227 x 158 x 26. Weight: 616.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Backbeat
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617130915
- ISBN
- 9781617130915
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.26
€ 26.99
€ 25.26
Hardcover. Hot new boy band JLS welcome you to their world Num Pages: 224 pages, 100 b/w, 25 col illus. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 199 x 20. Weight in Grams: 926. Clean copy
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KEX0201444
- ISBN
- 9780007328635
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Hardback. Radie Britain (1899-1994) was a famous twentieth-century composer whose orchestral compositions have been performed by leading orchestras around the world and one composition, 'A String Quartet,' was performed at the White House. Includes a chronology of events and awards and a chronological list of her works. Series: Composers of North America. Num Pages: 444 pages, music, ports. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3JJ; AVGC6; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 149 x 29. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810827332
- ISBN
- 9780810827332
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.87
€ 195.87
Paperback. Editor(s): Opienski, Henryk. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVH; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486255644
- ISBN
- 9780486255644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.62
€ 18.99
€ 17.62
Paperback. Blind Tom was the stage name of Thomas Greene Wiggins, a blind black pianist born into slavery in 1849. In this focused, consequential study, Southall reformulates the debate surrounding Blind Tom and expands its dimensions significantly. Num Pages: 224 pages, 4 b&w photographs, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; AVH; BGF; HBTB; JFFJ; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 159 x 12. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810845459
- ISBN
- 9780810845459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.42
€ 57.42
Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVH; GBCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810851405
- ISBN
- 9780810851405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.34
€ 110.34
hardcover. As the only encyclopedia of Richard Wagner available, this comprehensive reference work is an essential resource for enthusiasts and academics. Editor(s): Vazsonyi, Nicholas. Num Pages: 897 pages, 8 tables 48 music examples. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 162 x 235 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 825
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107004252
- ISBN
- 9781107004252
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.72€ 125.41
€ 130.72
€ 125.41
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Random House Australia Australia
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857986573
- ISBN
- 9780857986573
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 30.55
€ 34.99
€ 30.55
Hardcover. A revelatory history of the operatic masterpiece that both made and destroyed Rouben Mamoulian, its director and unsung hero. Num Pages: 304 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393240139
- ISBN
- 9780393240139
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.10
€ 27.99
€ 24.10
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, Color photos throughout. BIC Classification: AJC; AVGP; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 231 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1238.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Running Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762451487
- ISBN
- 9780762451487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.06
€ 28.06
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 12. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJPG; AVH; HBJD; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801444111
- ISBN
- 9780801444111
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.47
€ 101.47
Hardcover. Award-winning saxophonist and writer Simon Spillett, widely regarded as the world's leading authority on Hayes and his work, painstakingly outlines a career which alternated professional success and personal downfall. Series: Popular Music History. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40 photos. BIC Classification: AVGJ; AVH; AVRN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 241 x 30. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781791738
- ISBN
- 9781781791738
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.31
€ 49.31
Hardcover. Examines the decline and resurgence of Haydn's reputation in an effort to better understand the forces that shape critical reception on a broad scale. Series: Eastman Studies in Music. Num Pages: 300 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, 32 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Rochester Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781580465120
- ISBN
- 9781580465120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.94
€ 116.94