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Music: styles & genres

Hardback. Examines the mechanisms through which 17th-century musicians simulated extreme affective states - desire, divine rapture, and ecstatic pleasure. This book demonstrates how major genres of the period, from opera to religious music to instrumental pieces based on dances, were part of this striving for heightened passions by performers and listeners. Num Pages: 360 pages, 75 music examples. BIC Classification: 3JD; AVGC3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 620.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
360
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520247345
ISBN
9780520247345
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.15
€ 64.45

Paperback. English National Opera Guides are ideal companions to the opera. They provide stimulating introductory articles together with the complete text of each opera in English and the original. Editor(s): Nicholas, John. Translator(s): Kalisch, Alfred. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 214 x 7. Weight in Grams: 190.
Publisher
Oneworld Classics Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Second Edition, Second edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714544120
ISBN
9780714544120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.45

Paperback. "The essential history of this distinctly American genre."-Atlanta Journal-Constitution Num Pages: 464 pages, 38 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSM; AVGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 416.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
482
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
10.3.2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393337501
ISBN
9780393337501
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.46

Hardback. The first detailed study of the vital role that Norway played in the life and work of Frederick Delius Num Pages: 333 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, 49 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 23 x 15 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783271993
ISBN
9781783271993
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.12

Hardback. The first comprehensive study of the music of Frederick Delius (1862-1934), from his earliest works right up to his final works, with background information and a complete list of works. Num Pages: 560 pages, 38 black & white illustrations, 250 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVGC6; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 237 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1394.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843839590
ISBN
9781843839590
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 39.28

Hardback. Updated, expanded and richly detailed this new, text version of The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Opera examines the history and development of opera, from its roots in the theatrical choral dances of Ancient Greece, through the sublime compositions of Handel and Mozart and on to the groundbreaking works of Verdi, Wagner and beyond. Series: Definitive Encyclopedias. Num Pages: 384 pages, 400 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9; GBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153 x 36. .
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
New, Expanded
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783619900
ISBN
9781783619900
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.22

Paperback. Num Pages: 788 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 178 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1240.
Publisher
Music Sales America
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844493050
ISBN
9781844493050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 37.42

Paperback. A Matter Of Fact is the perfect companion to Deep Purple's music. Full of bizarre, obscure and amazing facts from the band's career of over forty years. If you have ever had disagreements with fellow fans about various facts or want to test the biggest fan on just how good their Deep Purple knowledge is, then this is the book for you. Num Pages: 208 pages, monochrome. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 246 x 13. Weight in Grams: 506.
Publisher
Wymer Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908724069
ISBN
9781908724069
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.74

Paperback. James Gavin gives the reader a full account of the dark journey that was trumpet-player Chet Baker's life, from his emergence in the 1950s on the West Coast, to his becoming, virtually overnight, a giant of "cool" jazz, until his mysterious death in Amsterdam in 1988. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGJ; AVGK; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099590514
ISBN
9780099590514
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Paperback. Follows the events leading to the horrible moment when Mark David Chapman - the paunchy, mentally ill Beatles fan - calmly fired his Charter Arms 38 Special into the rock icon, realizing his perverse fantasy of attaining perennial notoriety. This title includes the epilogue examines the aftermath of the killing - the moment. Num Pages: 256 pages, One 8-Page Insert. BIC Classification: 3JJPN; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 369. The Day John Lennon Died. 256 pages, One 8-Page Insert. Follows the events leading to the horrible moment when Mark David Chapman - the paunchy, mentally ill Beatles fan - calmly fired his Charter Arms 38 Special into the rock icon, realizing his perverse fantasy of attaining perennial notoriety. This title includes the epilogue examines the aftermath of the killing - the moment. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 3JJPN; AVGP; AVH; BGF. Dimension: 221 x 145 x 18. Weight: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Backbeat
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617130892
ISBN
9781617130892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.78

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 53 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJ; AVGP; AVX; KNTF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 116 x 194 x 15. Weight in Grams: 206.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750952873
ISBN
9780750952873
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.29

Hardback. Traces the history of the Gregorian revival from its Romantic origins in a community of French monks at Solesmes, whose founder hoped to rebuild the moral foundation of French culture on the ruins of the Benedictine order. Series: California Studies in 19th Century Music. Num Pages: 196 pages, 37 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC; AVGD; HBJD; HBLL; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520210080
ISBN
9780520210080
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.08
€ 45.08

Spiral bound. Designed for easy reading, with fingerings clearly marked, and helpfully grouped by level of difficulty, each book contains pieces to delight lovers of the classical masterpieces, in this case including everything from 'Arabesque No. 1' to 'Clair de Lune'. Series: Sheet Music. Num Pages: 160 pages, 160 printed music items. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; AVRG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 227 x 17. Weight in Grams: 524.
Publisher
Flame Tree Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Spiralbound
Publication date
2013
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857756022
ISBN
9780857756022
Spiralbound
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.21

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253352392
ISBN
9780253352392
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.40

Hardcover. Discusses Debussy's music in the context of pop culture Num Pages: 248 pages, 8 colour plates, 41 music excerpts. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVGC6; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253357168
ISBN
9780253357168
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 38.56

Book. Num Pages: 488 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC; AVRG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 241 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1586.
Publisher
Hal Leonard Corporation
Publication date
2014
Edition
Spi
Condition
New
SKU
V9781480332799
ISBN
9781480332799
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 39.00

Hardback. Nearly one hundred years after the death of its composer, the music of Claude Debussy has lost none of its appeal. In this authoritative biography, author Eric Frederick Jensen brings together the most recent biographical research, including a revised catalogue of Debussy's compositions and the first complete edition of his correspondence. Series: Master Musicians Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, 31 music examples, 15 halftones (gallery). BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 157 x 26. Weight in Grams: 568.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199730056
ISBN
9780199730056
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.73
€ 40.80

Paperback. Series: Leonard Hastings Schoff Lectures. Num Pages: 280 pages, 17. BIC Classification: 2ACG; APFA; AVGC9; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 222 x 19. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231162654
ISBN
9780231162654
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.30

Hardback. Series: Leonard Hastings Schoff Lectures. Num Pages: 280 pages, 17. BIC Classification: 2ACG; AVGC9; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 151 x 22. Weight in Grams: 534.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
first
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231162647
ISBN
9780231162647
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.24

Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, 89 music ex. BIC Classification: AV; AVGC9; HP; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 219 x 15. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199928088
ISBN
9780199928088
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.08

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Cherry Lane Music Co ,U.S. United States
Number of pages
124
Condition
New
SKU
V9781603784207
ISBN
9781603784207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.11

Hardback. A biography of one of the most loved and iconoclastic British bands, Manic Street Preachers. It presents a visual history of the band in their various stages from "Generation Terrorists" through "Holy Bible" and right up to the album, "Postcards from a Young Man". Num Pages: 304 pages, ill. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 256 x 29. Weight in Grams: 2081.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571278527
ISBN
9780571278527
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.01

Paperback. A new edition with a new after word and details of John Entwistle's death and The Who's ongoing career. Num Pages: 632 pages, b&w photos. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1002.
Publisher
Omnibus Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
632
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
3rd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844498079
ISBN
9781844498079
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.01

Paperback. The Grateful Dead are perhaps the most legendary American rock band of all time. For thirty years, beginning in the hippie scene of San Francisco in 1965, they were a musical institution, the original jam band that broke new ground in so many ways. Num Pages: 400 pages, 30 black and white photograph, 16 page colour photograph insert. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 3JJ; AVGP; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 226 x 43. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Griffin Publishing United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781250034007
ISBN
9781250034007
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.53

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