Composers and songwriters

Benefiting from the research of eminent Bach scholars, this 1997 Companion examines Bach''s work in the context of his age.

An authoritative guide to Arvo Pärt, this Companion provides a rounded picture of the man and his music.

This book surveys the life, work, and posthumous reception of nineteenth-century German-Jewish composer Felix Mendelssohn.

An accessible and vivid introduction to life and music of Finland''s greatest composer.

Provides a comprehensive view of Berlioz the man, the composer, the critic and the writer.

A survey of Beethoven''s music and the personal and historical contexts in which it was composed, first published in 2000.

Benefiting from the research of eminent Bach scholars, this 1997 Companion examines Bach''s work in the context of his age.

Susan Rutherford explores Verdi''s operas in the context of women''s social, cultural and political history in nineteenth-century Italy.

This Companion provides a wide ranging and accessible study of one of the most individual composers of the twentieth century.

Stephen Downes examines the work of Britten, Weill and Henze to explore the significance of Gustav Mahler for twentieth-century music.

This collection of essays presents a thorough and systematic study of Bach''s B-minor Mass by leading scholars in the field.

Susan Rutherford explores Verdi''s operas in the context of women''s social, cultural and political history in nineteenth-century Italy.

This Companion provides a wide ranging and accessible study of one of the most individual composers of the twentieth century.

Stephen Downes examines the work of Britten, Weill and Henze to explore the significance of Gustav Mahler for twentieth-century music.

This collection of essays presents a thorough and systematic study of Bach''s B-minor Mass by leading scholars in the field.

Ben Earle''s study explores twentieth-century music and politics in two of their most extreme forms: modernism and fascism.

Ben Earle''s study explores twentieth-century music and politics in two of their most extreme forms: modernism and fascism.

A fresh look at the career of Nadia Boulanger, among the most influential musical figures of the entire twentieth century.

A fresh look at the career of Nadia Boulanger, among the most influential musical figures of the entire twentieth century.

Martin Iddon discusses one of the twentieth century''s most provocative musical collaborations: between composer John Cage and pianist David Tudor.

Martin Iddon discusses one of the twentieth century''s most provocative musical collaborations: between composer John Cage and pianist David Tudor.

An unprecedented exploration of Stravinsky''s use of the piano as the genesis of all his music - Russian, neoclassical and serial.

An unprecedented exploration of Stravinsky''s use of the piano as the genesis of all his music - Russian, neoclassical and serial.

An electrifying new biography about the four Essex lads who became award-winning stadium superstars and champions of synth pop!

The Rival Sirens examines the vital and intertwined roles of singers, audiences and local cultural context in creating eighteenth-century opera.

Wagner''s Melodies places the composer''s ideas about melody in the context of the scientific discourse of his age.

The Rival Sirens examines the vital and intertwined roles of singers, audiences and local cultural context in creating eighteenth-century opera.

Wagner''s Melodies places the composer''s ideas about melody in the context of the scientific discourse of his age.

An intimate memoir of the flamboyant Queen singer by the man who knew him best.

There had once lived a very unique man, whose name, Leonardo da Vinci is known to all.

Une biographie sur Salka Viertel, une actrice juive qui a immigré à Hollywood et qui était connue comme la scénariste de l'actrice suédoise Greta Garbo.

Este livro é uma biografia sobre a vida de Bill Gates e de sua trajetória à frente da Microsoft.

Más historias increíbles desde detrás del lente de la cámara, mientras Lucinda y su "tripulación del arco iris" viajan por Sudáfrica.

Como primera biografía realizada sobre Bill Gates, este libro fue adaptado y publicado en varios países del mundo: EUA, China, Japón, India, Corea del Sur, Israel, Hungría.

ΣΥΝΟΨΗ: "Το σαλόνι των εξόριστων καλλιτεχνών στην Καλιφόρνια" είναι μια βιογραφία της φιγούρας της Σάλκα Βίρτελ, μιας Εβραίας ηθοποιού που μετανάστευσε στο Χόλυγουντ και ήταν γνωστή ως σεναριογράφος της Σουηδέζας ηθοποιού Γκρέτα Γκάρμπο.

Was Einstein Religious or Atheist?

Comece sua Jornada como um produtor musicall em apenas 5 passos.

En el interior del libro Biografías de 6 Hombres de Negocios, usted aprenderá los secretos de los principales hombres de negocios y cómo alcanzaron el éxito.

A incrível história de Han van Meegeren, o pintor holandês que criou falsos Vermeers, enganou os seus pares holandeses, vendeu um quadro a Herman Goering e, finalmente, acabou por confessar as suas falsificações para escapar à pena de morte, quando foi acusado de alta traição.

Elvis Presley, historias y leyendas
Daniel Ichbiah
Si te gusta Elvis, no te pierdas este libro.

The New York Times BestsellerONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, NPR, The RootA moving, unflinching memoir of hard-won success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission to give back.

Musical value has shifted from the staging of works in concert halls to the curatorial composing of public encounters.

Musical value has shifted from the staging of works in concert halls to the curatorial composing of public encounters.