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Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016) was one of the leading international composers of the post-war period as well as one of the most productive.

This book discusses the myriad ways in which Beethoven begins his works and the structural, rhetorical, and emotional implications of these beginnings for listeners.

Shows how the work of orchestral conductors was shaped by and enriched cultural life in Britain from the late Victorian era to World War I.

A major study sure to fascinate musicians, Brahms enthusiasts and those interested in the history of recorded music.

Comprising a brief biography and chapters written by those who worked with him, such as Janet Baker and Alfred Brendel, this is a celebration of an exceptional, creative life.

A guide to the art of conducting in the twenty-first century, by the founder of the RCM's Twentieth Century Ensemble.

Have you ever dreamed of playing lead guitar like John Lee Hooker, Carlos Santana, Jimmy Page, Slash, and Eric Clapton?

A practical but scholarly guide to Japanese instruments by one of the country's leading composers.

In the 21st Century, the guitar, as both a material object and tool for artistic expression, continues to be reimagined and reinvented.

In the 21st Century, the guitar, as both a material object and tool for artistic expression, continues to be reimagined and reinvented.

Timbre is among the most important and the most elusive aspects of music.

Timbre is among the most important and the most elusive aspects of music.

20 original Mixolydian guitar licks in tablature and notation for the progressing guitarist at intermediate to advanced level.

From the New York Times bestselling author of How to Read Literature Like a Professor comes an indispensable analysis of our most celebrated medium, film.

One of the most respected artists in popular music today, Jewel is much more than a music industry success with her debut album selling more than 10 million copies.

This book explores the world in which one of the oddest and most interesting trends in Latin music over the last 30 years has risen, the narcocorrido.

Global iconSix-time Grammy winnerHeadline-makerThe most talented recording artist of her generationMuch has been said about Amy Winehouse since her tragic death aged just 27.

A wartime family saga, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Val Wood Shaftesbury, 1936.

Musical theatre students and performers are frequently asked to learn musical material in a short space of time; sight-read pieces in auditions; collaborate with accompanists; and communicate musically with peers, directors, music directors and choreographers.

Musical theatre students and performers are frequently asked to learn musical material in a short space of time; sight-read pieces in auditions; collaborate with accompanists; and communicate musically with peers, directors, music directors and choreographers.

From the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author, "e;an ideal starting point toward ultimate Beethoven appreciation"e; (Entertainment Weekly).

The popularity of manga (Japanese comics) is growing at a phenomenal rate.

This ebook on landscape painting in watercolour is a no-nonsense guide that really gets down to basics.

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Learn to Paint Abstracts forms part of the best-selling Collins Learn to Paint series, providing a clear and simple introduction to a truly dynamic style of painting that is attracting more and more interest among amateur artists.

A small format gift book which is a reproduction of the popular book '101 Scottish Songs' published by Collins in 1962.

Learn to Paint People is a new ebook title in HarperCollins' successful Learn to Paint series.

Relaunched in paperback, this book assumes no prior experience and is the essential guide to painting in oils for the absolute beginner.

Landscapes are one of the most popular painting subjects among amateur artists and oils is the traditional painting medium.

Learn to Paint Coastal Landscapes is a new title in the best-selling Collins Learn to Paint series.

This clear introduction to meditation shows how it can enhance your life.

The Russian school of violin playing produced many of the twentieth century's leading violinists - from the famed disciples of Leopold Auer such as Jascha Heifetz, Nathan Milstein, and Mischa Elman to masters of the Soviet years such as David Oistrakh and Leonid Kogan.

Heinrich Schenker ranks among the most important figures in the development of western music theory in the twentieth century.

Heinrich Schenker ranks among the most important figures in the development of western music theory in the twentieth century.

Heinrich Schenker ranks among the most important figures in the development of western music theory in the twentieth century.

Heinrich Schenker ranks among the most important figures in the development of western music theory in the twentieth century.

A world-renowned conductor and composer who has lead most of the major orchestras in North America and Europe, a talented musician who has played under the batons of such luminaries as Toscanini and Walter, and an esteemed arranger, scholar, author, and educator, Gunther Schuller is without doubt a major figure in the music world.

How is the Beatles' "e;Help!

In the late 1960s, a new movement emerged championing historically informed 'authentic' approaches to performance.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter taken from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, The Rest is Noise.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

This is a chapter from Alex Ross's groundbreaking history of twentieth-century classical music, 'The Rest is Noise'.

Assessment is central to ensemble music.

Assessment is central to ensemble music.

Arduino, Teensy, and related microcontrollers provide a virtually limitless range of creative opportunities for musicians and hobbyists who are interested in exploring "e;do it yourself"e; technologies.