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Paperback. Richard Wagner (1813-1883) aimed to be more than just a composer. He set out to redefine opera as a 'total work of art' combining the highest aspirations of drama, poetry, the symphony, the visual arts, even religion and philosophy. This book examines his works. Editor(s): Grey, Thomas S. Series: The Bard Music Festival. Num Pages: 560 pages, 24 halftones. 50 musical examples. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 824.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691143668
ISBN
9780691143668
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 31.01

Paperback. The contradictions between Wagner's antipathy toward the amorphous entity "The Jews" and his genuine friendships with individual Jews, are the subject of this book. Drawing on sources, including his autobiography and the diaries of his second wife, this book places Wagner's anti - Semitism in perspective with his life and work. Num Pages: 200 pages, photographs, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
McFarland
Condition
New
SKU
V9780786423705
ISBN
9780786423705
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.24

Paperback. Explores the relationship between aesthetics and anti-Semitism in two controversial landmarks in German culture. This book argues that Richard Wagner's opera cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen" and Fritz Lang's 1920s film "Die Nibelungen" exploits contrasts between good and bad aesthetics to address the question of what is German and what is not. Series: Princeton Studies in Opera. Num Pages: 224 pages, 13 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DFG; APFA; AVGC9; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691049717
ISBN
9780691049717
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 37.89

Hardback. Indispensable reading for historians and musicologists as well as those interested in Wagner's philosophy and the aesthetics of music. Num Pages: 230 pages, 2 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVGC5; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 242 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Edition
annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843839583
ISBN
9781843839583
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.93

Hardcover. Num Pages: 176 pages, 85 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; 3JJ; AJC; AVGU; HBJD1; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 305 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1328.
Publisher
Damiani
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9788862085106
ISBN
9788862085106
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.37

Paperback. The definitive biography of the late T-Rex front man Marc Bolan. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 X 8pp colour. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 26. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444758795
ISBN
9781444758795
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. "The most imposing figure in jazz writing today" (JazzTimes) on artists from Duke Ellington to Elvis Presley to Irving Berlin--all with that pervasive "blue note" of jazz in common. Num Pages: 336 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306809248
ISBN
9780306809248
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.34

Paperback.
Publisher
Oneworld Classics Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
80
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714544182
ISBN
9780714544182
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.45

Paperback. Series: Overture Opera Guides. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
Overture Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847496263
ISBN
9781847496263
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.52

Paperback. Displays dedication to Wagner's musical requirements and to putting into practice his own belief that a stereo recording could create a 'theatre of the mind. This book tells the story of how the recording evolved, and how it frequently almost came to grief. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 25. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845951948
ISBN
9781845951948
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.70

Paperback. A startling evocation of the social and artistic revolution that took place in Los Angeles in 1965-66 and gave birth to The Byrds, Love, The Doors, and more Num Pages: 400 pages, 50 black and white and colour in plate section. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 215 x 35. Weight in Grams: 828.
Publisher
Jawbone Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908279903
ISBN
9781908279903
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.79

Paperback. Taking a big-picture view of the post-punk period, this book recreates a time of tremendous urgency and idealism in pop music. It presents many anecdotes and insights, and features the likes of Joy Division, The Fall, Pere Ubu, PiL and Talking Heads. It is of interest to fans of post-punk music. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; 3JJPN; AVGC6; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 34. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571215706
ISBN
9780571215706
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.55

Paperback. This volume explores the everyday lives of Nazarite women - part of one of the most popular indigenous religious communities in South Africa - through their songs and dances, dream narratives and fertility rituals, which come to life both musically and visually on CD-ROM. Series: Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology. Num Pages: 272 pages, 12 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1HFM; AVA; AVGD; HRK; HRLF; JFSJ1; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226548203
ISBN
9780226548203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 41.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: AVGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 163 x 8. Weight in Grams: 168.
Publisher
Theatre Communications Group Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781559363419
ISBN
9781559363419
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 14.32

Book. Num Pages: 144 pages, colour illustrations,strationsstrations. BIC Classification: AVGM; AVQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 232 x 12. Weight in Grams: 502.
Publisher
Omnibus Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780387772
ISBN
9781780387772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.53

Paperback. Num Pages: 116 pages, col. ports. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 302 x 229 x 9. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Music Sales Ltd United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780711938427
ISBN
9780711938427
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.74

Paperback. Offers a combination of photographs and text covering Robbie Williams' 2001 UK and European tour. This work provides a portrait of Robbie's life - the backstage dramas, the writing sessions, the exhaustion of touring, the bonding with the band, the meat-hungry press packs, the times with friends, the moments alone.. away from the crowds. Num Pages: 320 pages, 32. BIC Classification: AVGP; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 268. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear and some wear to the cover.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Ebury Press
Edition
Updated ed.
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KTG0011090
ISBN
9780091884734
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The biography of a giant in the history of blues music Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 176 pages, 10 photos. BIC Classification: AVGK; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5334 x 3556 x 330. Weight in Grams: 210.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252075285
ISBN
9780252075285
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.40

paperback. Robert Plant is one of the few genuine living rock legends. Frontman of Led Zeppelin, musical innovator and seller of millions of records, Plant has had a profound influence on music for over four decades. But the full account of his life has barely been told .. until now. Num Pages: 400 pages, (2x8pp plates). BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 28. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Harpercollins
Condition
New
SKU
9780007514892
ISBN
9780007514892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.99

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

€ 41.99
€ 32.46

Hardback. This work focuses on the work of the romantic composer Robert Schumann. Num Pages: 624 pages, frontispiece, halftones, music examples. BIC Classification: AVGC5; AVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 160 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1052.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
618
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195091809
ISBN
9780195091809
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.19

Paperback. A biography that offers a fresh account of Robert Schumann's life. It confronts the traditional perception of the doom-laden Romantic, forced by depression into a life of helpless, poignant sadness. It frees Schumann from one hundred and fifty years of myth-making and unjustified psychological speculation. Num Pages: 496 pages, 30 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; AVGC5; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 40. Weight in Grams: 812.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300163988
ISBN
9780300163988
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.82

Hardback. Arguably no other 19th-century German composer was as literate or as finely attuned to setting verse as Robert Schumann. This book challenges assumptions about Schumann's Lieder, engaging traditionally held interpretations and argues against the belief that the "Year of Song" simply reflects Schumann's personal life. Num Pages: 336 pages, 72 musical examples; 4 tables. BIC Classification: AVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 634.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674026292
ISBN
9780674026292
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.02
€ 70.98

Paperback. .
Publisher
Faber Music Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571539086
ISBN
9780571539086
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.41

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