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Paperback. Why is Mozart the best known and most popular of all the great Western classical composers? More than 250 years after his birth, his reputation stands higher than ever before. With recommendations of good recordings, the author shows how Mozart's music has communicated with unique power across many generations. Series: Faber Pocket Guides. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC4; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 110 x 22. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
Faber & Faber United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571273720
ISBN
9780571273720
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.50

Paperback. Editor(s): Haigh, Chris. Series: Schott World Music. Num Pages: 84 pages. BIC Classification: AVGH; AVRL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 301 x 229 x 11. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
Schott Music Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847614186
ISBN
9781847614186
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.08

Paperback. One of the twentieth century's greatest composers, Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) virtually stopped writing music during the last thirty years of his life. Focusing on different parts of Sibelius' life, the author explores the composer's formative experiences as a Russian subject and a member of the Swedish-speaking Finnish minority. Num Pages: 549 pages, 12 colour plates, 36 halftones, 47 musical examples. BIC Classification: 1DNF; AVGC6; AVH; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 178 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1230.
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Number of pages
549
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226005478
ISBN
9780226005478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 37.34

Hardback. Norman Granz, who died in 2001, was iconoclastic, independent, influential, often thoroughly unpleasant - and one of jazz's true giants. This biography recounts Granz's story: creator of the legendary jam session concerts known as Jazz at the Philharmonic; founder of the Verve record label; and manager and recording producer for numerous stars. Num Pages: 488 pages, 24 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: AVGJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 163 x 35. Weight in Grams: 836. The Man Who Used Jazz for Justice. 488 pages, Illustrations. Norman Granz, who died in 2001, was iconoclastic, independent, influential, often thoroughly unpleasant - and one of jazz's true giants. This biography recounts Granz's story: creator of the legendary jam session concerts known as Jazz at the Philharmonic; founder of the Verve record label; and manager and recording producer for numerous stars. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGJ. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 35. Weight: 840.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
488
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520267824
ISBN
9780520267824
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Paperback. A brilliant study of the creation, impact, and legacy of one of rock's great albums, and a hymn to the nature of teenage fandom. Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 144 pages, 1 bw illustration. BIC Classification: AVGT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 121 x 10. Weight in Grams: 132.
Publisher
Continuum Publishing Corporation
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441190284
ISBN
9781441190284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.72

Hardback. A full account of the making, during1909-10, of Der Rosenkavalier, with emphasis on its derivation from a French operette of 1907, L'Ingenu libertin. Num Pages: 264 pages, 63 black & white illustrations, 15 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJC; AVGC6; AVGC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 714.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783270491
ISBN
9781783270491
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.41

Paperback. Looks at the actual contribution of Jewish composers in Germany and Austria before 1933, at their increasingly precarious position between then and 1939, at the forced emigration of composers and performers before and during the war, and at the emaciated post-war musical life of Germany and Austria. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJG; 3JJH; AVGC6; JFSR1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 141 x 217 x 30. Weight in Grams: 478.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300205350
ISBN
9780300205350
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.51

Paperback. Editor(s): Preston, Nik. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 306 x 9. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Rockschool Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908920713
ISBN
9781908920713
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.17

Hardcover. Examines the history, performance and practice of Irish Rock Music from the 1960s to the present. Using theoretical perspectives drawn from Irish cultural criticism and Rock Music Studies the author shows how Irish rock music has engaged with issues of national identity at every level, from music to performance to distribution. Num Pages: 260 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; AVGP; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 452.
Publisher
Cork University Press Cork
Number of pages
260
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859183878
ISBN
9781859183878
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.71

Paperback. Editor(s): Butt, Gavin. Num Pages: 198 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; 3JJPN; AB; ACXJ; AVGU; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 126 x 23. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Repeater
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910924266
ISBN
9781910924266
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.50

Hardback. Rich with the voices of musicians, producers, promoters, and others on the scene during the decades following World War II, this book views jazz's evolution through the prism of technological advances, social transformations, changes in the law, economic trends, and more. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: AVGJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512. 266 pages. Rich with the voices of musicians, producers, promoters, and others on the scene during the decades following World War II, this book views jazz's evolution through the prism of technological advances, social transformations, changes in the law, economic trends, and more. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AVGJ. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 23. Weight: 510.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
266
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
F First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520268784
ISBN
9780520268784
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.27

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, portraits (black and white). BIC Classification: AVGK; AVRL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 229 x 8. Weight in Grams: 458.
Publisher
Hal Leonard Europe Limited
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Pap/Psc
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783052486
ISBN
9781783052486
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.34

Paperback. Editor(s): Edwards, Meinir Wyn. Num Pages: 192 pages, music. BIC Classification: AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 196 x 17. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Y Lolfa United Kingdom
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847712417
ISBN
9781847712417
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.40

Paperback. Intends to make sense of 21st Century pop. Pulling together parallel threads from music, fashion, art, and new media, this title confronts a central paradox of our era: from iPods to YouTube, we're empowered by mind-blowing technology, but too often it's used as a time machine or as a tool to shuffle and rearrange music from yesterday. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 33. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571232093
ISBN
9780571232093
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.67

Paperback. One of the most important British bands, the Arctic Monkeys follow up their first two phenomenally successful albums with "Humbug". Influenced by Cream and Jimi Hendrix, "Humbug" features some of frontman Alex Turner's most innovative and profound lyrics yet, whilst also maintaining the Arctic's core sound. Num Pages: 100 pages, Includes 4 pages of colour photographs. BIC Classification: AVGP; AVH; AVQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 229 x 8. Weight in Grams: 352.
Publisher
Faber Music Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
100
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571533886
ISBN
9780571533886
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.72

Hardcover. Blending dynamic live shots with intimate portraits and candids, Dancehall Days is a collection of over 300 stunning black-and-white photographs drawn from Michael O'Reilly's personal archive. Num Pages: 320 pages, 300. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; AJB; AJC; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 301 x 298 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2562.
Publisher
Gill & Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780717164608
ISBN
9780717164608
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 24.85

Paperback. From original Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler comes a tale of sex, drugs, excess, hairspray and and intense 20-year struggle with addiction. Num Pages: 304 pages, (2x8pp plates). BIC Classification: AVGT; AVH; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007368488
ISBN
9780007368488
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.70

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVGC8; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300217209
ISBN
9780300217209
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 27.17

Paperback. Provides sound advice on the issues raised when performing music of the past. Series: Cambridge Handbooks to the Historical Performance of Music. Num Pages: 200 pages, 10 b/w illus. 64 music examples. BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVRN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 312. A Practical Guide. Series: Cambridge Handbooks to the Historical Performance of Music. 200 pages, 10 b/w illus. 64 music examples. Provides sound advice on the issues raised when performing music of the past. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: AVGC3; AVRN. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 13. Weight: 324.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521890809
ISBN
9780521890809
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.22

Paperback. Series: 33 1/3. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGP; AVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 124 x 9. Weight in Grams: 142.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781623562588
ISBN
9781623562588
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.65

Paperback. Editor(s): Stockman, Doris; Koudal, Jens Henrik; Stockmann, Doris. Num Pages: 264 pages, sheet music & photos. BIC Classification: AVGH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 250 x 175 x 14. Weight in Grams: 674.
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772894416
ISBN
9788772894416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 34.40

Paperback. An outrageously fun musical set in an all-girls school in the 60s, from the team behind Bad Girls: The Musical. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: AVGM; AVQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 154.
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848425583
ISBN
9781848425583
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.43

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. The man known simply as 'Enge' by his millions of fans worldwide has sold over 150 million records and is in the "Guinness Book of Records" for achieving 56 consecutive weeks in the chart with "Release Me". In this title, he shares his life story with openness, humour and honesty. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AVG; BGFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 121 x 17. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753541104
ISBN
9780753541104
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.63

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