Das vielgelobte Standardwerk auf dem neuesten StandDer Beitrag des Saxophonisten John Coltrane zur Entwicklung des Jazz war der bislang letzte Riesenschritt in der Jazzgeschichte – die (Über-)Dehnung der Funktionsharmonik und deren Überwindung.
Die vielgelobte Autobiographie des Deutschrock-StarsHeinz Rudolf Kunze erinnert sich an sein Leben und seine Musik, an seine Familie und seine Weggefahrten.
A musician, documentarian, scholar, and one of the founding members of the influential folk revival group the New Lost City Ramblers, Mike Seeger (19332009) spent more than fifty years collecting, performing, and commemorating the culture and folk music of white and black southerners, which he called music from the true vine.
A musician, documentarian, scholar, and one of the founding members of the influential folk revival group the New Lost City Ramblers, Mike Seeger (19332009) spent more than fifty years collecting, performing, and commemorating the culture and folk music of white and black southerners, which he called music from the true vine.
A Waterstones Best Book of 2024'Marriage to Mike Leigh, the minutiae of working on Gavin and Stacey: it's a tribute to her range that there's something here to interest everybody' TelegraphThe first memoir from the national treasure, critically acclaimed actress and much-loved Gavin and Stacey star.
The present study examines various ways in which Bakhtin's literary thought might be applied to Shostakovich's music, addressing a range of established music-theoretical methodologies located within the broader context of Bakhtinian narrative theory.
The present study examines various ways in which Bakhtin's literary thought might be applied to Shostakovich's music, addressing a range of established music-theoretical methodologies located within the broader context of Bakhtinian narrative theory.
'Fab-u-lous' Craig Revel Horwood'Uplifting' Fleur East'Brilliant' Sara Davies'Feel-good' Gemma AtkinsonChange your life for the better, starting today, with this primer on positivity from Strictly star and It Takes Two host, Janette Manrara.
The explosive new book from Britain's leading investigative biographer, Tom BowerAs one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status.
Michael Jackson's former bodyguards reveal the amazing truths of the late superstar's last years - his life with his children, his financial crises, and the weeks leading up to his shocking death.
Pioneering metal writer Keith Kahn-Harris presents a moving, visionary exploration of Ozzy Osbourne, and of metal music and culture: the potent legacy Ozzy left us.
A must-have for every New Kids fan, this beautifully designed volume traces 40 years of the groundbreaking boy band through photos, interviews, and all the fascinating facts.
'Fascinating and authoritative' The Daily ExpressSunday Times bestselling author Sean Smith tells the extraordinary story of a modern cultural icon: Harry Styles.
50 Jahre U2 – eine einzigartige Karriere»U2 waren, sind und bleiben das schlagende Herz der Rockmusik – wild klopfend, alarmiert pumpend oder sanft pochend.
Mario Puzo and Carol Gino-Beyond the Shadows of The Godfather, there was the Light of a Love StoryNew York Times bestselling author Carol Gino, offers her intimate memoir about love and creative collaboration with acclaimed writer, Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather.
This innovative volume explores the potential of alternative seating practices (ASP) to revolutionize orchestral music teaching in US schools and beyond by improving musicians' social and musical experiences, including peer mentorship.
This innovative volume explores the potential of alternative seating practices (ASP) to revolutionize orchestral music teaching in US schools and beyond by improving musicians' social and musical experiences, including peer mentorship.
AN OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK 2026Discover the beautiful and uplifting novel about a musical prodigy and his mother forced to spend years searching for each other, the perfect holiday read for fans of Delia Owens s Where the Crawdads Sing, Kristen Hannah and Clare Leslie Hall.
In this provocative account Tia DeNora reconceptualizes the notion of genius by placing the life and career of Ludwig van Beethoven in its social context.
This book provides an account of the differing theologies and compositional approaches of three current composers-James MacMillan, Arvo Part, and John Adams.
This book provides an account of the differing theologies and compositional approaches of three current composers-James MacMillan, Arvo Part, and John Adams.
In this provocative account Tia DeNora reconceptualizes the notion of genius by placing the life and career of Ludwig van Beethoven in its social context.
Kirill Kondrashin is regarded as one of the most brilliant Russian conductors of the 20th century and a great interpreter of Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, and Mahler.
Maestros in America: Conductors in the 21st Century provides short biographical and critical essays of over 100 American conductors-and conductors in America-in the twenty-first century.
Maestros in America: Conductors in the 21st Century provides short biographical and critical essays of over 100 American conductors-and conductors in America-in the twenty-first century.
Kirill Kondrashin is regarded as one of the most brilliant Russian conductors of the 20th century and a great interpreter of Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, and Mahler.
In this electrifying autobiography, Rik stands naked in front of his vast legions of fans and disciples and invites them to take communion with the blood he has spilled for them during his thirty year war on show business.
The Stig gets his kit off and reveals how he came to be Top Gear's iconic racing driver and so much more - including what it's like to thrash an Aston Martin DBS, train for the Army and face the terror of Jeremy Clarkson's underwear.
'If you have yet to explore her cosmic music, begin, as Andy Beta did, with Journey in Satchidananda, then open this detailed and illuminating biography.
