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BOOKS

HAL LEONARD

2009-2010 CLASSICAL MUSIC CATALOG

627 Composer Biographies,Autobiographies & Essays

632 Musician & Conductor Biographies634 Books About Opera & Art Song637 Books About Piano639 Books About Violin & Strings640 Books About Brass Instruments640 Books About Woodwinds640 Books About Classical Guitar641 Books About Classical Music

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The John Adams ReaderEssential Writings on an American Composerby Thomas MayThe John Adams Reader: Essential Writings on an AmericanComposer gathers a colorful and wide-ranging selection ofpieces from leading musical commentators and critics.Included are revealing interviews with the composer as wellas eloquent essays by Ingram Marshall, Michael Steinberg,Alex Ross, Sarah Cahill, Alan Rich, and many others. EditorThomas May has grouped this collection into four sections:profiles of the artist (including a fascinating memory piece

from Ingram Marshall on Adams’s early San Francisco years), detailed essays onthe major works, interviews with some leading collaborators and interpreters, andcritical reception. This reader should be of use both as an introduction for thegeneral reader to a preeminently significant American artist and as a reference forthe more serious student or scholar.• ______00331693 Amadeus Press...............................................................$27.95

Analyses Des Oeuvres Pour Piano De Maurice Ravelby Oliver Messiaen

______50564547 Durand DF15594 ...........................................................$19.95

Worlds of Johann Sebastian Bachby Raymond EricksonAmadeus PressThis ground-breaking collection of works by leadingwriters offers both traditional and new perspectives on thelife and work of the man who is arguably the central figurein the Western musical tradition.

• ______00331943 Hardcover ......................................................................$34.99

Samuel Barber & Benjamin Britten – A Listener’s GuideTheir Lives and Their MusicParallel Lives Series, No. 2Book/CD Packby Daniel FelsenfeldThe second title in the Amadeus Press Parallel Lives series,this volume examines the lives and work of two giants of20th century music. Both composers influenced countlessothers, and their works are performed often in today’s

concert and opera houses. Felsenfeld gives us a penetrating look into the lives ofthese two extraordinary men, helping us get to know them and therefore betterunderstand their music. In clear, concise language he examines their major works,helping us to understand their genius and power, which is illustrated by theaccompanying full-length CD. The accompanying full-length CD from NaxosRecords includes six complete pieces.

______00331663 Amadeus Press 1574671081 .........................................$22.95

BeethovenThe First Biographyby Johann Aloys SchlosserAvailable for the first time in English, this biography,published in Prague only a few months after the composer’sdeath, provides a contemporary view of the man andmusician. Eminent Beethoven scholar Barry Cooper puts thiscurious work into perspective, clarifying inaccuracies in theoriginal 19th-century text. Hardcover

______00331515 Amadeus Press .............................................................$22.95

Beethoven’s SymphoniesA Guided Tourby John Bell YoungBook/CD PackUnlocking the Masters SeriesThe latest release in this value rich book/CD series brings usthe great German composer who bridged the classical andromantic eras. In Beethoven’s Symphonies – A Guided Tour,readers are treated to a detailed nuts-and-bolts description ineasy-to-understand English of each of the famous nineBeethoven symphonies. This book is perfect for anyone who

wants to read, listen, and learn more about Beethoven (1770-1827), and discoverhow this musical genius changed the face of orchestral music forever.• ______00331951 Amadeus Press...............................................................$22.95

______49016723 Beethoven’s Variations for PianoOp. 34 edited by Thomas Ertelt andConny Restle

This textbook is an in-depth musical analysis ofBeethoven’s work, containing facsimiles of the originalmanuscript, and a CD of music examples and thecomplete recording of the work. Text in German andEnglish.Book/CD Pack Schott ED20016 .............................$49.95

Playing the Beethoven Piano Sonatasby Robert TaubAmadeus PressAcclaimed pianist Robert Taub offers the insights of apassionate musician who performs all 32 of Beethoven’swell-loved piano sonatas in concert worldwide, bringing a"fresh perspective on Beethoven," as the New York Timesput it. In this book, he shares his intimate understanding ofthese works with listeners and players alike.

• ______00332809 .......................................................................................$19.99

Brahms – A Listener’s Guideby John Bell YoungBook/CD PackUnlocking the Masters SeriesIn this survey of Brahm’s music, John Bell Young exploresin depth the composer’s private world of musical intimaciesthat infuriated Wagner, but inspired Schumann, Schoenberg,and millions of music lovers for generations to come. Healso addresses a controversial issue long-neglected bybiographers and critics: Did Brahms sire an illegitimatechild, and in the absence of concrete evidence, did he leave

behind clues in his allusion-rich music? Accompanying the book is a CDfeaturing rare performances of Wilhelm Furtwangler, alongside brand newrecordings of three extraordinary pianists.• ______00331974 Amadeus Press...............................................................$22.95

Anthony Burgess – This Man and MusicAnthony Burgess was the author of over 50 books, includinghis best known novel, “A Clockwork Orange.” But Burgessalways emphasized music as the ruling passion in his creativelife. Largely self-taught in music, Burgess composed his firstsymphony before he was twenty, many years before his firstnovel, and he was the composer of over 65 musical works. Inthese deeply insightful meditations, the renowned writerexplores the meaning of music, the intention of the composerand the process of composition, and the seemingly elusiverelationships between literature and music.

______00314513 Applause Books ............................................................$12.95

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Chopin – A Listener’s Guide to the Master of the Pianoby Victor LedererIncludes Music CDUnlocking the Masters SeriesChopin – A Listener’s Guide to the Master of the Pianotakes a detailed tour through the life and oeuvre of thesovereign master of the keyboard. The composer’smetabolic adaptation of the melodic structures of Italianopera and the folk music of his native Poland for theresources of the piano are examined in detail, as are the

originality and boldness he displayed throughout his tragically short, astonishingcareer. The book is accompanied by a CD containing 15 complete compositions(and one full movement from his Piano Sonata No. 2) performed by pianist IdilBiret, from her complete survey of the composer’s music on the Naxos label.• ______00331699 Amadeus Press...............................................................$22.95

DebussyThe Quiet Revolutionaryby Victor LedererBook/CD PackUnlocking the Masters SeriesVictor Lederer explores the sophistication, refinement andinspirations of Debussy’s music, pointing out subtleties thatotherwise could take years of careful listening to fullyappreciate. Includes a full-length CD of the maestro’smasterworks.

• ______00331743 Amadeus Press...............................................................$22.95

Debussy Rememberedby Roger NicholsAn anthology of vivid and revealing memoirs, Debussy Remembered includesrecollections from a wide range of Debussy’s friends, colleagues, andacquaintances. Hardcover

______00331525 Amadeus Press...............................................................$24.95

A Catalogue of the Compositions of Frederick DeliusSources and Referencesby Robert ThrelfallPublished by the Delius Trust, this resource includes all of his works in classifiedorder. Full information is given, including dates of composition, location ofmanuscripts, details of orchestration, sources of texts (and translations),particulars of publications, arrangements and early performances. Over 30facsimile plates, an appendix in several sections and an alphabetical index add tothe value of a book which should quickly become the standard reference volumeon its subject. Hardcover

______48009090 Boosey & Hawkes M060018152 ..................................$75.00

Delius’ Musical ApprenticeshipA comprehensive volume which looks at Delius’ formative years, concentratingon the surviving note-books used during his studies at Liepzig. This fascinatingvolume includes many quotations of music never previously published and will beof great interest to students and libraries.

______48011597 Boosey & Hawkes M060097508 ..................................$80.00

DvorákUnlocking the Masters Series, No. 5Romantic Music’s Most Versatile GeniusBook/CD Packby David HurwitzThe music of Antonin Dvorák defies fashion. He is one ofthe very few composers whose works entered theinternational mainstream during his own lifetime, and someof them have remained there ever since. The pieces thathistorically define his international reputation, however,

represent only a small fraction of what he actually composed. They comprise justone facet of his complex and remarkably rich artistic personality. This book/2-CDpack invites readers to celebrate his extraordinary achievement and experience thepleasure of getting to know more than 90 of his most important works. The twofull-length CDs from Suprahon Records include 22 works.

______00331662 Amadeus Press 1574671073 .........................................$27.95

______49042976 Index to the Solos Songs of Robert FranzEuropean American Music EA00MIB4.....................$25.00

Gershwin Rememberedby Edward JablonskiThe life and work of Gershwin recalled by friends, colleagues, associates, andpupils, including Koussevitsky, Schoenberg, Richard Rodgers, and his brother Ira.Hardcover

______00331543 Amadeus Press...............................................................$24.95

Goethe and Schubertby Kenneth S. WhittonThe Unseen BondFranz Schubert set 80 of Goethe’s poems to music; theresulting lieder are masterpieces of the song literature.Whitton discusses the cultural background of the era,describing Goethe’s interest in music and musicians, andSchubert’s surprisingly wide knowledge of contemporaryliterature. Each of the songs is treated, with translation anddiscussion of the background of both text and music.Hardcover.

______00331544 Amadeus Press...............................................................$29.95

______49000786 Percy Grainger 1882-1961This booklet was issued in 1982 to mark the Centenary ofthe birth of Percy Grainger. It contains a biographicalnote by John Bird; “Grainger and his Publisher” by AlanWoolgar; together with extracts from Grainger’s letters. Italso includes a catalog of the music especially compiledby David Tall, chairman of the Percy Grainger Society.Schott BN979-03.......................................................$4.95

Exploring HaydnA Listener’s Guide to Music’s Boldest Innovatorby David HurwitzBook/2 CD PackUnlocking the Masters SeriesIn this book, No. 6 in the Amadeus Press Unlocking theMasters series, David Hurwitz acquaints readers withHaydn’s innovative melodic creativity, his revolutionary useof musical form, and important characteristics of hispersonal style, including his genius for writing in minorkeys and creating comedy in his music. In addition to

Haydn’s principal instrumental works, Hurwitz explores Haydn’s vocal music andinstrumental masterpieces that fall outside the mainstream. Four appendixes listall of his symphonies, string quartets, piano sonatas, and piano trios. TwoUniversal Records CDs provide over two and a half hours of music keyed topieces described in the book.• ______00331671 Amadeus Press...............................................................$27.95

______49000698 Haydn Thematic Catalog Volume 1Schott BN1-90..........................................................$180.95



______49000717 Hindemith-Jahrbuch Annales Hindemith 1999 – Volume 28German/French/English Schott BN139 .....................$31.95

______49000719 Hindemith-Jahrbuch Annales Hindemith 2002 – Volume 31German/English Schott BN142..................................$24.95

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______49011115 Paul Hindemith: Life and WorkPaul Hindemith is one if the most important composers ofthe 20th century. This elaborately designed multimediaCD-ROM gives full insight into the fascinating story ofhis life and work against the background of thecontemporary context. Apart from historical audio andfilm material, the user has access to about 1,000 photosand drawings of the veratile composer, sketches andscores, letters, manuscripts as well as numerous musicalexamples and high quality recordings of his works. Alsoincludes historical film clips, 120 minutes of musical andspoken documents, list of works, bibliography, index ofsubjects and people, discography and comprehensive textsection in English and German. This CD was awarded theDIGITA 98 (German Educational Software Award)!CD-ROM Schott MV8020 ......................................$25.95

Arthur Honeggerby Harry HalbreichArthur Honegger (1892—1955), Swiss by nationality,French by education and residence, was a major composer ofthe 20th century. Although he earned popular acclaim earlyin his career, in his later years his consistently tonal musicallanguage was considered outmoded. His most significantworks include five symphonies, a large body of chambermusic, and several large-scale oratorios that combine choraland instrumental writing with declaimed narrative in auniquely effective way.

______00331506 Amadeus Press...............................................................$44.95

Charles Ives and Aaron CoplandParallel Lives Series, No. 1A Listener’s GuideBook/CD Pack by Daniel FelsenfeldCharles Ives and Aaron Copland are two composers whoseworks define what is now considered to be the “Americansound” in classical music. Though they couldn’t have beenmore different in disposition, these two brilliant mindshelped shape the musical consciousness of an entire era.

Copland and Ives: A Listener’s Guide explains – in vivid, picturesque detail –why we still listen with admiration to the work of these men, and how theirpersonalities and the era in which they lived affected their music. Theaccompanying CD includes a sampling of their music from masterworks such asAppalachian Spring and The Unanswered Question to less common gems andincludes guided listenings of exactly how the pieces work.

______00331651 Amadeus Press 1574670980 .........................................$22.95

______49008492 Gunild Keetman A Life Dedicatedto Music and Movement.Memories, Encounters,DocumentationLange-Ronnefeld/Regner

“I owe a great deal to her” – this is what many of thecontributors to this book have said in rememberingGunild Keetmann, her personal kindness and herinspiring work as an educator in music and movement.Gunild Keetmann (1904-1990) was co-author of the“Orff-Schulwerk”, lecturer at the Günther School inMunich and co-founder of the renowned Orff Institute inSalzburg in 1961. This book presents statements fromnotable contemporaries alongside texts, photographs anda wealth of documentation to paint a vivid picture of thelife of the artist and teacher whose internationallyrecognised work still has influence today. To go with thebook there is a DVD with some very interesting soundrecordings and film extracts.DVD Schott ED9691...............................................$49.95

______49016100 Tatjana Komarova Catalog (Biography/List of Works)Schott KAT775-99...........................................................$SI

Jean LanglaisThe Man and His Musicby Ann LabounskyJean Langlais (1907-1991) was among the foremost Frenchmusicians of his time. He was the successor to the musicaltradition established by César Franck and, like him, wasorganist at the church of Sainte Clotilde in Paris. Though blindfrom early childhood, he became one of the most celebratedtouring virtuos of his time, his legendary recitals alwaysconcluding with an improvisation upon a submitted theme.Langlais wrote a body of music for organ second only in

extent to that of Bach, and his compositions for organ remain widely played. Thisbiography by one of his favorite pupils examines both his life and music. Hardcover

______00331559 Amadeus Press...............................................................$34.95

______49016404 By Franz Lehár –- The Complete CosmopolitanGlocken GL00173 ......................................................$29.00

______49043033 Franz Lehár: Thematic IndexGlocken GL00115 ......................................................$59.00

______49043031 Gold and Silver The Life and Times of Franz LehárGlocken GL00110 ......................................................$39.00

______49016090 György Ligeti Published Works up to December 2000Schott KAT55-99.............................................................$SI

______49021519 Mozart’s Don Giovanni translated by Peter GellhornEulenburg BN919-02 .................................................$17.95

Opera’s First MasterThe Musical Dramas of Claudio Monteverdiby Mark RingerBook/CD PackUnlocking the Masters SeriesClaudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) was the first great operacomposer and is often hailed as the creator of modernmusic. His genius was often likened to that of Mozart,Wagner, and Verdi, but in many of the world’s opera houseshis operas often receive an almost chilly respect, farremoved from the nearly universal love aroused by those

later masters. This book, the first layperson’s guide to Monteverdi, seeks tostimulate appreciation for his operas by examining them not as musicologicalrelics but as the vital theatrical experiences they are. Ringer places Monteverdi’soperatic works within the musical and theatrical framework of his era, offering abrief sketch of the composer’s early years and detailing the complex forces thatled to the emergence of opera in late sixteenth-century Florence. Opera’s FirstMaster enables opera lovers to see and hear Monteverdi’s masterpieces anew,while opening new channels of inquiry into how Monteverdean opera "works" inthe theater.• ______00331665 Amadeus Press...............................................................$29.95

Getting the Most Out of Mozart: The Vocal Workby David HurwitzUnlocking the Masters Series, No. 4Book/CD PackMozart was the first composer whose operas have never leftthe international repertoire, and for many he remains one ofthe finest vocal composers who ever lived. In a sense, all ofhis music is vocal music, depending as it does on arresting,singable melodies, but in his great operas, single arias andsacred works, Mozart put his melodic gift to work, revealingthe subtleties and expressive potential of a wide range of texts

in languages ranging from Italian to Latin to German. In every case, he createdmasterpieces, from operas such as The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and TheMagic Flute to the sacred choral motet Ave Verum Corpus and, of course, theunfinished Requiem, his final project. The accompanying CD from Telarc Recordsincludes 14 works.

______00331661 Amadeus Press 1574671065 .........................................$22.95

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Getting the Most out of Mozartby David HurwitzIncludes a Music CDUnlocking the Masters Series, No. 3The Instrumental WorksBook/CD PackIn this book, Hurwitz takes the reader/listener throughMozart’s chamber and orchestral music. This music doesn’tsound like anyone else’s – only Mozart could have written it.What makes it so special and how to enjoy it are explored in

this book. The CD contains excerpts from BMG Classics Recordings.______00331648 Amadeus Press 1574670964 .........................................$22.95

Gustav Mahlerby Constantin FlorosThe SymphoniesMahler’s 10 symphonies and Das Lied von der Erde are intensely personal statementsthat have touched wide audiences. This survey examines each of the works, revealingtheir programmatic and personal aspects, as well as Mahler’s musical techniques.

______00331550 Amadeus Press...............................................................$19.95

The Mahler Symphonies – An Owner’s Manualby David HurwitzIncludes Two Music CDsUnlocking the Masters Series, No. 2Mahler’s Symphonies: An Owner’s Manual is the firstdiscussion of the ten completed symphonies (No. 1-9 plus“The Song of the Earth") to offer music lovers and recordcollectors a comprehensive overview of the music itself,what it sounds like, how it is organized, its form, content,and meaning, as it strikes today’s listeners.

______00331650 Amadeus Press 1574670999 .........................................$22.95

Fanny Mendelssohnby Francoise TillardThis is the first English-language biography of Fanny Mendelssohn, the older sisterof Felix Mendelssohn and a gifted composer and pianist in her own right. Underpressure to neglect her talents in favor of her brother, Fanny stifled her career, andmost of her 400 compositions have only recently become known. Hardcover

______00331531 Amadeus Press...............................................................$39.95

Monteverdi the Dramatistby Mark RingerThis book, the first layperson’s guide to Monteverdi, seeksto stimulate appreciation for his operas by examining themnot as musicological relics but as the vital theatricalexperiences they are. Ringer places Monteverdi’s operaticworks within the musical and theatrical framework of hisera, offering a brief sketch of the composer’s early years anddetailing the complex forces that led to the emergence ofopera in late sixteenth-century Florence. Monteverdi theDramatist enables opera lovers to see and hear Moteverdi’s

masterpieces anew, while opening new channels of inquiry into howMonteverdean opera “works” in the theater. Hardcover

______00331665 Amadeus Press .............................................................$29.95

______49011114 Carl Orff: Life and WorkGerman/English

CD-ROM with 60 minutes of sound examples from CarlOrff’s oeuvre, 20 minutes of video recordings withoriginal recordings of Carl Orff, orchestral rehearsals,excerpts from performances of his works, and more than400 pictures of stage sets, scores, manuscripts andphotographs of Carl Orff. On the occasion of the 100thbirthday of the composer Carl Orff on July 10, 1995,Schott Wergo Music Media has released their first CD-ROM on the new label musicAVision. The composer andthe person Carl Orff is introduced to you by thefascinating means of the multi-media CD-ROMtechnique. You are the one to plan your exploratory tripthrough the life and work of one of the most important,most versatile and most successful composers and musicteachers of the 20th century.CD-ROM Schott MV8010 ......................................$25.95

Astor Piazzolla – A Memoirby Natalio GorinAstor Piazzolla, brilliant, iconoclastic tango musician andcomposer, has become a national hero in Argentina and acult figure for classical and jazz lovers worldwide, but onlyafter a lifetime of controversy and struggle.The outspoken,headstrong Piazzolla told his story to journalist and longtimefan Natalio Gorin in the spring of 1990 in a series of frankinterviews.Among the firsthand observations of others whoknew Piazzolla well are those of his lyricist Horacio Ferrer,his fellow musicians, and his colleagues. Translator

Fernando Gonzalez, an Argentine native and American popular music critic whocovered PiazzollaÆs career in the United States, has annotated the Amadeusedition for the widening audience that is rediscovering Astor Piazzolla. Hardcover

______00331509 Amadeus Press .............................................................$34.95

Puccini – A Listener’s Guideby John Bell YoungBook/CD PackUnlocking the Masters SeriesIn this comprehensive exploration of Puccini’s most belovedoperas, on the 150th anniversary of his birth, John BellYoung celebrates some of the most moving music evercomposed. In clear-cut, concise, but also entertaining prose,the author conveys the poignant stories that inspired thesegreat works, elaborating their musical as well as dramaticcontent. An ideal companion for experienced opera devotees

as well as those who are discovering opera for the first time.• ______00331975 Amadeus Press...............................................................$22.95

Analyses of the Piano Works of Maurice RavelPublished for the first time are Olivier Messiaen’s analyses ofthree important piano works by Maurice Ravel, reconstituted,completed and edited by Yvonne Loriod-Messiaen.In this exceptional study Messiaen invites the reader to sharein a total concentration on “Ma Mère l’Oye,” “Gaspard de laNuit,” and “Le Tombeau de Couperin” that will unfold theharmonic richness, the rhythmic subtlety, the formal inventionand the instrumental creativity of Ravel’s musical thinking.

• ______50564763 Editions Durand.............................................................$19.95

Franz Schubert’s Theatre of Song A Listener’s Guideby Mark RingerUnlocking the Masters SeriesAmadeus Press

Ringer sheds new perspectives on Schubert’s songs, focusingon their incomparable dramatic power, which often exceedsthat of many a full-fledged opera. But Schubert’s "stage" wasnot to be the public theaters of the repressive Metternichregime in Vienna, but the far less censorable "theatre of themind." Schubert’s theatre of song would spring to life in

intimate social gatherings of like-minded friends, wherever a singer and afortepiano were available. They rightfully belong to every music lover. This is thefirst introductory guide for the general reader to appear in many years.

______00331973 .......................................................................................$22.99

American MuseThe Life and Times of William Schumanby Joseph W. PolisiComplex, driven, and filled with a confident optimism thatcharacterized America at the time, Schuman thought ofhimself as “a part of many different worlds.” Those worldsincluded his life as a composer of more than one hundredworks in orchestral, choral, chamber, and operatic settings.His music has been characterized as “full of Americandirectness in its vibrant rhythms and brilliantorchestrations.” This first-ever complete biography of

Schuman brings the many threads of his life together within the context of thepersonalities and events that shaped how we experience the arts in America in thetwenty-first century.• ______00331747 Amadeus Press.............................................................$32.95

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Dmitri ShostakovichAnnotated List of Works and PublicationsThis ultimate reference on the works of Dmitri Shostakovichpresents a chronological list of works, annotated withcommentary and citing available publications. There is alsoa systematic index of works, grouping like compositions byformat (stage works, orchestral works, piano solo, etc.), anindex of opus numbers, an alphabetical index of works, andan alphabetical index of key names of librettists, arrangers,translators, performers, conductors and others associatedwith the music of Shostakovich.

______50485980 Sikorski SIK2400 ..........................................................$25.95

Testimony – The Memoirs of Dmitri Shostakovich edited by Solomon VolkovThis is the powerful memoirs which an ailing DmitriShostakovich dictated to a young Russian musicologist,Solomon Volkov. When it was first published in 1979, itbecame an international bestseller. This 25th anniversaryedition includes a new foreword by Vladimir Ashkenazy, aswell as black-and-white photos.

______00332613 Limelight Editions .........................................................$20.00

Sibelius Orchestral WorksAn Owner’s Manualby David HurwitzBook/2 CD PackUnlocking the Masters SeriesThis book/CD set considers over 80 individual orchestralpieces by Jean Sibelius, Finland’s greatest composer, and oneof the most distinctive and appealing musical voices in the firsthalf of the 20th century. The two CDs offer a rich selection ofSibelius’s music, as well as a representative selection of thebest music by his contemporaries and successors.

• ______00331735 Amadeus Press...............................................................$27.95

TchaikovskyA Listener’s Guideby Daniel FelsenfeldIncludes 2 Music CDsUnlocking the Masters Series, No. 10Composer and author Daniel Felsenfeld takes the reader ona tour of some of the “Little Russian’s” most belovedworks, including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, 1812Overture, Romeo and Juliet, Symphonies Nos. 4 and 6, theSerenade for Strings, and his Violin Concerto. The book is aseries of blow-by-blow listening sections matched to the

music on two accompanying CDs, guiding the reader through these magicalcompositions, illuminating their edges and fine points.• ______00331697 Amadeus Press...............................................................$27.95

______49021537 Music of Angels Essays and Sketchbooks of Michael TippettEulenburg BN960-05 .................................................$23.95

______49014581 Michael Tippett – A Man of Our TimeSchott ED11412 .........................................................$19.95

VerdiHis Music, Life and Timesby George MartinThis book relates the life and experiences of composerGiuseppe Verdi, from his birth in 1813 to his death in 1901.Besides documenting Verdi’s life and the music he created, italso goes further in discussing the times and culture inwhich he was living in 19th century Italy, both socially andpolitically.

______00332664 Limelight Editions ........................................................$22.95

Aspects of Verdiby George MartinThis collection of original essays ranges widely among thecomposer’s interests and achievements: from his religiousviews to his skill as a cook, from the politics that galvanizedhim to the poetry that inspired him, from his earliestcompositions to his final masterwork, Falstaff, completed atthe age of 80. Drawing on original research and scholarship,this book also contains two of Verdi’s early works, neverbefore published in this form; a translated collection of hisletters, also heretofore unpublished; the text of the Requiem

with indications of Verdi’s emphases; and a directory of his operas with sources,casts, theatres, and premiere dates.

______00332427 Limelight Editions .........................................................$15.95

Antonio VivaldiThe Red Priest of VeniceAntonio Vivaldi’s rediscovery after World War II quickly ledhim from obscurity to his present renown as one of the mostpopular 18th-century composers. Heller’s biography presentsthe important facets of his life, his works, and his influenceon music history. Hardcover

______00331505 Amadeus Press...............................................................$34.95

Decoding WagnerAn Invitation to His World of Music Dramaby Thomas MayBook/2-CD PackThis guide aims to unlock the world of Richard Wagner andhis works, his monumental achievements, and, ultimately,the great emotional power inherent in his art. This emotionalpower is double-edged, often serving as a kind of mirror forwhat each listener brings to it. The book challenges theassumptions and stereotypes of the “Wagnerian” idea of art.Decoding Wagner presents a straightforward, fresh overview

of what Wagner attempted to achieve with his “artwork of the future.” Twoaccompanying full-length CDs illustrate and trace his growth as a composer.

______00331649 Amadeus Press 1574670972 .........................................$27.95

Kurt Weill – On StageFrom Berlin to Broadwayby Foster HirschThis biography concentrates on Weill’s career in the UnitedStates, but its aim is to explore the truth in the commentmade by Weill’s wife, the unforgettable Lotte Lenya: “Thereis no American Weill, there is no German Weill. There is nodifference between them. There is only Weill.”


Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Wind Worksby Jon Ceander MitchellThis exciting work, by one of today’s most highly regardedmusic scholars, brings new light to the more than twodozen works by Ralph Vaughan Williams for military band,brass band and wind ensemble. Vaughan Williams’ uniquerelationship with fellow composer Gustav Holst isexamined as well as his relationships with personnel at theRoyal Military School of Music, the BBC and theSalvation Army. There’s much more in this hard-to-put-down volume for conductors, performers, students and

aficionados!• ______00317182 Meredith Music .............................................................$28.95

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Leonard Bernstein – The Joy of MusicForeword by Tim PageThis classic work is perhaps Bernstein’s finest collection ofconversations on the meaning and wonder of music. Thisbook is a must for all music fans who wish to experiencemusic more fully and deeply through one of the mostinspired, and inspiring, music intellects of our time.Employing the creative device of “Imaginary Conversations”in the first section of his book, Bernstein illuminates theimportance of the symphony in America, the greatness of

Beethoven, and the art of composing. The book also includes a photo section anda third section with the transcripts from his televised Omnibus music series,including “Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony,” “The World of Jazz,” “Introduction toModern Music,” and “What Makes Opera Grand.”Also see Young People’s Concerts in the Books About Classical Music Section.

______00331660 Amadeus Press...............................................................$22.95

The Art of Julian Breamby Graham WadeThis is the first book to present a detailed account of themusical achievements of Julian Bream. In a wide-rangingcelebration of his artistry the book offers essentialperspectives on vital elements of twentieth century guitarhistory and reveals how Julian Bream succeeded inestablishing the instrument as a uniquely expressive forceon the contemporary scene. As well as his phenomenalsuccess in inspiring composers such as Britten, Tippett,Walton, Arnold, Berkeley, Henze, Brouwer, Takemitsu, etc.,

to write for the guitar, Bream is also renowned as the twentieth century’s greatestlutenist and a passionate advocate of Elizabethan music.• ______00332747 Ashley Mark Publishing Co. .........................................$39.95

The Canadian Brass BookThe Story of the World’s Favorite Brass Ensembleby Rick WaltersJust how does a brass quintet from Toronto become the mosttraveled classical act on the scene today? The Canadian Brass,called “The Marx Brothers of Brass” by the New York Times,has been cheered in concerts around the world for over 20years. Their nearly 30 albums define them as the mostsuccessful crossover group in history. This fascinating lookinto the makings of a musical institution is a story to beenjoyed by musicians and music lovers. Flavored with the

whimsy that has become the trademark of the group, the book is an amusing rompthrough their career, featuring a revealing look into the recording industry,extensive interviews with each player, dozens of amusing anecdotes, and over ahundred photos.

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A Cellist’s Lifeby Colin HamptonBackstage BooksOne of the 20th century’s most distinguished cellists, ColinHampton is your guide to a bygone world of classical musicand musicians. Wise teacher, musical iconoclast, andnonpareil cellist of the illustrious Griller Quartet, Hamptonhelped to redefine the standards of contemporary chambermusic, founded one of America’s first cello clubs, andinspired generations of students. Through his witty, convivial,

and candid narratives, you’ll also encounter such luminaries as Pablo Casals,Ernest Bloch, Igor Stravinsky, Arturo Toscanini, Béla Bartók, Yehudi Menuhin,and others as never before.

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Conversations with BoulezThoughts on Conductingby Jean VermeilA giant of postwar music and the most powerful figure in the contemporaryFrench music scene, Pierre Boulez talks about his career as one of the world’smost controversial conductors and daring programmers of musical text. Thesecandid interviews give us vintage Boulez: his bold views, enigmatic wit, practicalwisdom, and uncompromising beliefs. Hardcover

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Dietrich Fischer-DieskauA BiographyThe predominant lieder singer of his generation, Fischer-Dieskau also had a distinguished career on the operatic stage.This biography provides a comprehensive and frank accountof his extraordinary career, from his debut in Verdi’s DonCarlos in 1948 to his farewell concert appearance in 1992.Hardcover.

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Tom Heimberg – Making a Musical LifeThe Practice, The Profession, The Joyby Tom HeimbergThis book provides a practical and engaging look at livingthe life of a professional musician. Drawing upon decadesof experience in the orchestra pit and the teaching studio,Tom Heimberg’s advice and insights about both practiceand performance will prove invaluable to the aspiring youngmusician who dreams of making a successful career inmusic. This book will resonate, too, with the experiencedprofessional who revels in the talk of the trade. And for the

music lover in the audience, it will provide unique glimpses at life backstage.Musicians and music lovers of all levels will appreciate the wealth of practicalinformation it provides, interwoven with humorous vignettes about working andplaying with inspired musicians of the 20th century.• ______00331748 String Letter Publishing.................................................$14.95

Evenings with HorowitzA Personal Portraitby David DubalBook/CD PackEvenings with Horowitz details a special friendship betweentwo musicians. The book is a vivid account of their mutualpassion for music and the piano. It reflects the struggles andtriumphs of Vladimir Horowitz, a flaming genius who wasalso insecure and fearful of old age and the loss of hispowers. In his conversations with the author, the Maestro

reveals the agony and the ecstasy of a pianist’s career and his love and awe forthe great composers whose music he played.

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Zubin MehtaA Memoirby Zubin MehtaAmadeus PressZubin Mehta has created a body of work with the world’sgreatest orchestras, including the Vienna, Berlin, LosAngeles, and New York Philharmonics. Zubin Mehta: AMemoir is a frank and direct account of Mehta’s entiremusical life. From his childhood days in Bombay to hisjourney to Vienna to study music at the age of 18, onthrough his entire professional career, he shares with us aninsider’s view.

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Pierre Monteux, Maitreby John Canarinawith a foreword by Sir Neville MarrinerPierre Monteux became famous at the age of 38 forconducting the riotous world premiere of Igor Stravinsky’sRite of Spring in Paris on May 29, 1913. The composer,fearing bodily harm, escaped through a backstage window,while the imperturbable conductor persisted, forever to beidentified with the event. He would also conduct the firstconcert performance and one of the first two recordings of

Stravinsky’s masterpiece, the other one conducted by Stravinsky himself.Canarina, a conductor and teacher of conducting himself, studied with Monteuxfor seven summers and brings great personal warmth and understanding to thiswise, admiring and honest book, the first full-length biography of the man whomso many knew and loved as “Maitre.” Hardcover

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Marcel MoyseVoice of the Fluteby Ann McCutchanDrawing on five years of research and well over 100interviews with students, colleagues and family members offlutist Marcel Moyse, author McCutchan distills a truthful,vital portrait of this charismatic, complex and sometimespuzzling man. Hardcover

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Priest of Music – The Life of Dimitri Mitropoulosby William R. TrotterThe Life of Dimitri MitropoulosImpeccably researched and written with a novelist’s narrative mastery, thisbiography of the great conductor is a modern tragedy. Mitropoulos was apassionate advocate of difficult modern music and an early champion of Mahler;his emotionally charged performances brought the Minneapolis SymphonyOrchestra into the first rank of American orchestras. Generous and self-effacing,he was an innocent in the game of musical politics, unprepared for the intriguesand treachery in store when he became music director of the New YorkPhilharmonic, “the orchestra that took no prisoners.” Hardcover

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Michael RabinAmerica’s Virtuoso Violinistby Anthony FeinsteinThis first, authorized biography of one of the 20th century’sgreatest violinists chronicles the life of Michael Rabin fromhis young boyhood to his premature death at the age of 35.By his teen years in the 1950s, he had already joined theranks of violin greats and he was being compared to Heifetz,Milstein, Stern, and Francescatti. Lovingly detailed, rich inmusic history and drama, this biography documents the many

forces that shaped Rabin’s extraordinary life and career, from his meteoric rise tohis surprising decline. Hardcover

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Alma RoséVienna to Auschwitzby Richard NewmanAlma Rosé’s tragic story, from her birth and youth in theexalted musical circles of Vienna (her father was leader of theVienna Philharmonic, her uncle was Gustav Mahler) to herdeath at Auschwitz, first came to public attention through the1980 film Playing for Time. As leader of the only women’sorchestra in the Nazi camps, by force of her will and spirit,she molded a terrified group of young musicians into anensemble that became their sole hope of survival. And

although Alma herself died of a sudden illness shortly before the liberation of thecamps, she saved the lives of some four dozen members of the orchestra. Intelling her full story for the first time, Richard Newman and Karen Kirtley honorher and the valiant prisoner-musicians for whom music meant life.

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Arturo ToscaniniThe NBC Yearsby Mortimer H. FrankArturo Toscanini: The NBC Years details Toscanini’smagnificent and heroic 17 years (1937-1954) conducting theNBC Symphony Orchestra. The archival broadcast recordingsdocumented and reassessed in this lively account comprise themost complete recorded legacy of Toscanini’s orchestralconducting career. The broadcast recordings include hisreadings of many scores for which he left no approved

recording, and his NBC career included performances of works he never conductedbefore coming to the network. The concerts and the broadcasts were immenselypopular, and for generations Toscanini’s name became synonymous withconducting. His legendary art and fiery personality also engendered controversy thathas yet to subside, but this account takes on the challengers, accepting neither heroworship nor criticism that ignores the evidence. Hardcover

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Efrem Zimbalist: A Lifeby Roy MalanThis definitive biography of the world’s first globe-trottingvirtuoso also includes a discography and a list of Zimbalist’sstudents.

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Callas at JuilliardThe Master Classesby John ArdoinMaria Callas returned to the stage in 1971 to teach masterclasses at Juilliard. This intriguing forum later inspiredTerrence McNally’s acclaimed play Master Class. Outspokenand uncompromising in her artistic beliefs, Callas workedthrough her legendary arias from Mozart, Verdi, Rossini,Puccini, and others. John Ardoin brilliantly captures theinsights of a thoughtful singer who reveals herself to be not

the imperious diva of her reputation, but a supremely self-aware artist concernedwith passing along a great musical tradition.

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In My Own VoiceMemoirsby Christa LudwigOne of the greatest mezzo-sopranos of postwar opera, ChristaLudwig recalls her long and lustrous career singing for twogenerations of adoring audiences, under the batons of suchconductors as Klemperer, Karajan, Solti, and Bernstein, in thegreat opera houses of the world. Her memoirs make clear whyBernstein said of her, “She is simply the best, and the best ofall possible human beings.”


First IntermissionsCommentaries from the Metby M. Owen LeeRevised and Enlarged EditionFor well over twenty years, M. Owen Lee has been offeringintermission talks during the Saturday afternoon TexacoMetropolitan Opera broadcasts, which now reach countries onsix continents. In this book, Father Lee covers various operasof Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Puccini and Richard Strauss, aswell as a selection of French operas, including Faust, Carmen

and Les Contes d’Hoffman. In all, his repertory contains 23 operaticmasterworks, to all of which he brings insight, learning and the most infectiousenthusiasm.


The Fischer-Dieskau Book of Liederby Dietrich Fischer-DieskauThe original texts of over 750 songs in a new translation thatallows the reader to follow line by line, the English directlyopposite the German.“Will no doubt become the standard lieder-resource for theEnglish-speaking world...”– Choice


The Four Voices of Manby Jerome HinesDistinguished Metropolitan Opera basso Jerome Hinesprovides a wealth of information and advice for all those whohave embarked on or plan to embark upon a serious singingcareer. From basic information on how the head and bodycombine to produce vocal sound, he goes on to analyze the“four voices” encompassed by the singer’s one voice, alwaysexplaining how through proper technique and training the voicecan achieve its ultimate in power, grace and beauty. Hardcover


Great Singers on Great SingingA Famous Opera Star Interviews 40 Famous Opera Singers on the Technique of Singingby Jerome HinesJerome Hines has interviewed 40 singers, a speech therapist,and a throat specialist to provide this invaluable collection ofadvice for all singers. This collection includes thecommentary of Licia Albanese, Franco Corelli, PlacidoDomingo, Nicolai Gedda, Marilyn Horne, Sherrill Milnes,Birgit Nilsson, Luciano Pavarotti, Rose Ponselle, BeverlySills, Joan Sutherland and many others.


Herman Klein and The Gramophoneedited by William R. MoranFrom Klein’s comments on early recordings that remainavailable today, the reader can get a glimpse of whatlegendary singers such as Patti and Lind sounded like morethan a century ago. The essays of Herman Klein thatappeared in The Gramophone from 1924 until 1934 areindispensable sources of information on the singers of theGolden Age. Hardcover

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History through the Opera Glassby George JellinekThis first-of-its-kind, highly entertaining, and carefullyresearched account reveals how nearly 200 operas by leadingcomposers and librettists have portrayed the major eventsand personalities of more than 2000 years of history. In acontinuous and absorbing narrative, the book sweeps fromRoman times to 1820, with a cast of characters that includesJulius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Attila, Charlemagne,Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Catherine the Great, Napoleon –

and hundreds more. All are seen as the figures historians generally perceive themto have been and as their on-stage counterparts, created and re-imagined by someof opera’s greatest artists.


Madama Butterfly 1904-2004Opera at an ExhibitionThis imported, premium collector’s book celebrates the100th anniversary of the beloved Puccini opera. It is all atonce an art book, history book, and a book about opera.Includes: more than 100 images, including period photos,scene and costume sketches, period posters and postcards •significant essays about the opera and its history • previouslyunpublished documents concerning the development of the

opera • the complete text of the libretto of the opera, in Italian with Englishtranslation. Hardcover

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On Singers and Singingby Reynaldo HahnAs composer, critic, and music director of the Paris Opera,Reynaldo Hahn embodied the refined taste of la Belleepoque. This book is a series of nine lectures Hahn deliveredin 1913 and 1914, concerned primarily with style and tasterather than technique. Hardcover

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The Opera Companionby George MartinSynopses of 47 of the most frequently performed operas (18composers) are given with key words to clue the listener into the action and musical descriptions designed for thosewho cannot read music. A catalog of major operas listscomposer, librettist, and date and place of first performance.It explains the techniques of opera in chapters on theoverture, melody, aria, and recitative, with a description ofthe human voice as both an artistic and mechanicalinstrument. The book also includes a short history of opera,

told chiefly in terms of the audience and its behavior, and offers a glossary to beread for enjoyment as well as information.• ______00331945 Amadeus Press...............................................................$19.95

Opera in ContextEssays on Historical Staging from the Late Renaissance tothe Time of Pucciniedited by Mark A. RadiceThese essays by respected scholars examine representativeoperatic productions from diverse national schools andperiods, together forming a comprehensive history of thestaging techniques of opera over the centuries. Hardcover

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The Operagoer’s GuideOne Hundred Stories and Commentariesby M. Owen LeeIn this volume, Father M. Owen Lee writes for the 21st-century operagoer, briskly and stylishly telling the stories of100 of the world’s greatest music dramas – from Aïda to DieZauberflöte. The stories told in music by Mozart, Wagner,Verdi, Puccini and Strauss are brought to life here with wit,insight and boundless enthusiasm.

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Pavarotti Up Closeby Leone MagieraRicordiPavarotti Up Close is an unprecedented and affectionateportrait of the greatest tenor of the twentieth century, toldthrough the eyes of his longtime musical coach andaccompanist Leone Magiera. The secrets of the legendaryvoice are revealed for the first time, written by the oneperson who was there throughout the singer’s career andwitnessed it all firsthand, making Pavarotti Up Closedifferent from any other Pavarotti biography. Magiera

discusses Luciano’s humble beginnings, his early years of study, his debut, hisinternational operatic triumphs, the most successful recording career in the historyof opera, the arena concerts, the star’s special relationship with Princess Diana,his personal and medical struggles, and Pavarotti’s status as a cultural iconrecognized around the world.

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Saturday Afternoons at the Old Metby Paul JacksonThe Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts, 1931-1950In this first of two volumes, Paul Jackson begins a rich anddetailed history of the early years of the Metropolitan Operabroadcasts, bringing to life more than 200 recordedbroadcasts. Hardcover

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Singers of the Century, Volume IIby J.B. SteaneThis collection of brief essays covers such performers asBjörling, Callas, Domingo, Pavarotti, Tibbett, Terfel, and teKanawa. Hardcover

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Singers of the Century, Volume IIIby J.B. SteaneThe subjects of this third volume range from survivors of theso-called Golden Age of the 1890s, such as the formidableLotte Lehman, to those whom the 20th century hasbequeathed to the 21st, such as Cecilia Bartoli and IanBostridge. This is a personal selection that includes many ofthe great names, including Melchior, heldentenor of thecentury, and Gigli, the most popular Italian singer of hisgeneration. The entire series (for this is the final volume) ends

with a chapter on Caruso, still widely regarded as the greatest of all.Steane’s criticalessays seek out the special qualities of each singer and relate them to widerconcerns in music and in life. His eloquent descriptions of the nuances of the vocalart are wonderful examples of the best kind of music appreciation. Hardcover

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So When Does the Fat Lady Sing?Questions and Answers about Life, Sex, Love, and – oh, yes – Operaby Michael WalshThink opera’s just about starving artists, vengefulgoddesses, randy noblemen, and adulterous lovers? Thinkagain. In So When Does the Fat Lady Sing?, MichaelWalsh, the former music critic for Time magazine, takesaudiences on a wise and witty dash through 400 years ofoperatic history and culture. More a freewheeling dialoguebetween author and reader than a traditional quiz book, So

When Does the Fat Lady Sing? poses irreverent and impertinent questionsdesigned not so much to test knowledge as to inspire and entertain both expertand novice alike. Curtain up!• ______00331784 Amadeus Press...............................................................$10.95

Valery Gergiev and the KirovA Story of Survivalby John ArdoinAcclaimed music journalist John Ardoin focuses on theinspired directorship of Valery Gergiev in his eloquentcelebration of the Kirov theater and its heroic survival. In the1990s this great artistic institution regained its originalname, the Mariinsky Theater, and thanks to Gergiev’s effortswon back its status as Russia’s premier opera theatre.Hardcover

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Soloist’s Guide to Selecting Sacred Solosby Joan WellesOver 650 sacred solos uniquely indexed for easy access by title, composer,Biblical reference, topic, publisher and range.

______48007792 Boosey & Hawkes M051806706 ..................................$32.00

Robert Taub – Playing the Beethoven Piano SonatasPlease see the Composer section for a complete description.

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Twentieth Century OperaA Guideby George MartinMartin provides a guide to opera that is sweeping in its scope,thorough in its detail, and authoritative in its commentary. Herecalls a century of achievement in an art form that todayenjoys unprecedented popularity and that has been generouslyenriched by challenging works – in many cases yet to be fullyrecognized – of the modern era.


Wagner’s RingTurning the Sky Aroundby M. Owen LeeCommentary on and a concise, lucid interpretation of theopera world’s most complex masterwork, expanded from theauthor’s popular intermission talks during Met Operabroadcasts.“Anyone, whether knowledgeable or not, will profit byreading it...”– Opera Quarterly


The Extraordinary Operatic Adventures of Blanche Arralby Blanche ArralBorn in Belgium as Clara Lardinois, the youngest of 17children, Blanche Arral was destined for a life wilder thanfiction. During her travels, Arral befriended such legendaryfigures as Sarah Bernhardt, Mata Hari, Harry Houdini, VictorHugo, Franz Liszt, Camille Saint-Saëns and Jack London,who based a character on her in his book Smoke Bellew. InRussia she met Rasputin, and in Turkey, the sultan

Abdülhamid II. She describes her recording sessions with Thomas Edison and herrun-ins with the difficult Nellie Melba. Writer and opera fan Ira Glackensdiscovered her living in a small New Jersey apartment and persuaded her torecord her extraordinary stories. More than 60 years later, editor William R.Moran has confirmed the veracity of Arral’s account and annotated thisextraordinary memoir. Hardcover

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Jussiby Anna-Lisa Björling and Andrew FarkasThis is the first English-language biography of the belovedSwedish tenor, incorporating recollections by his widow,information from the family archives, and material fromoperatic archives the world over. A chronology of hisperformances is also included. Hardcover

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Enrico CarusoMy Father and My Familyby Enrico Caruso, Jr. and Andrew FarkasDrawing on the personal recollections of the Caruso brothers,archival material preserved by the family and extensiveresearch, this book is a rare tribute to to the man and hisvocal legacy. This abridged edition includes the full originaltext covering Caruso’s life and death, plus a currentdiscography.

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Franco CorelliPrince of Tenorsby René SeghersNearly a decade in the making, this definitive biography ofthe one-time “world’s greatest tenor” is based on theauthor’s extensive research of theatre archives andinterviews with Corelli’s family, friends and colleagues(Nilsson, Pavarotti, and many others).

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Nicolai GeddaMy Life and ArtThis autobiography is the first full-length book in English onNicolai Gedda. These memoirs, written in collaboration withhis wife, comment frankly on the events of his life and on theinternational music scene, revealing both his serious devotionto his art and his indifference to fame and celebrity.Hardcover

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Herbert Von KarajanA Life in Picturesby Jürgen OttenIn celebration of what would have been his 100thbirthday, this pictorial biography shares the journey ofHerbert von Karajan, the greatest and most flamboyantconductor and musical director of his time, throughover 150 stunningly beautiful photographs.

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Notes of a Moscow Pianistby Dmitry PapernoThe rich musical life of Moscow is displayed in thesememoirs where formidable Russian pianists take the worldby storm, revealing by their virtuosity and musicianship thecontinuation of a great pianistic tradition. Dmitry Papernowas a witness to a golden age of the piano, when thecelebrated schools of Moscow produced a stream of greatpianists – Gilels, Richter, Ashkenazy – and he tells his, andtheir, stories here. Hardcover

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Mario LanzaTenor in Exileby Roland L. BessetteMore than 40 years after his premature death, the mystiqueof Mario Lanza continues. He remains a legendary figure, acrossover icon embraced and remembered by an entiregeneration for bridging the gap between popular and classicalmusic, the acknowledged inspiration of today’s Three Tenors.Bessette tells his story with a novelist’s eye for the inherenttragedy of Lanza’s brief life, the contradictory facets of his

personality, his passion for life, and his self-destructiveness. Hardcover______00331569 Amadeus Press...............................................................$24.95

PapagenoEmanuel Schikaneder: Man of the Theater in Mozart’s Timeby Kurt HonolkaEmanuel Schikaneder (1751—1812) is known today only as the librettist ofMozart’s The Magic Flute, yet he was also the most important theater director ofhis time, an actor, singer, producer, and a prolific dramatist.

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Lily Pons A Centennial Portraitby James A. Drake and Kristin Beall Ludeckeforeword by Beverly SillsThe popular opera star Lily Pons (1898-1976) was thereigning coloratura at the Metropolitan Opera from 1931 to1959, and her career included several Hollywood films. Shewas as beautiful and charming as she was talented – acombination that made her a true celebrity. This collectionbrings together the impressions of colleagues, critics andscholars about this much-beloved diva, with more than 100

rare photographs from Lily Pons’ own archives, largely owned by Ludecke andher family. Hardcover

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Rosa PonselleA Centenary Biographyby James A. DrakePublished in celebration of the 100th anniversary of her birth, this book presents acandid portrait of Ponselle, “the Caruso in petticoats,” contrasting the singer’sown words, from interviews with the author and others, with the recollections offriends, family members and colleagues. Hardcover

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The Sibyl Sanderson StoryRequiem for a Divaby Jack Winsor HansenFor the first time in operatic history, this revealing and long-awaited biography uncovers the tragically short yet elegant lifeand glorious career of the beautiful California soprano SibylSanderson. A great read for opera romantics of all generationsand a true story with all the drama of period fiction, thisbiography is enhanced by Jack Winsor Hansen’s completeaccess to the Sanderson family archives and decades of

dedicated research about her life in Europe and the United States. It includesexclusive, previously unpublished correspondence, diaries, memoirs, and extensiveinterviews with the people who knew Sanderson and those around her. Hardcover

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Elisabeth SchwarzkopfFrom Flower Maiden to Marschallinby Kirsten LiesePhotos by Lillian FayerAs Flower Maiden in Wagner’s Parsifal, she gave heropera debut. As Marschallin in Strauss’s Rosenkavalier,she made history. One of the greatest singers of the lastcentury, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf possessed not only anunmistakable timbre, but also a bewitching beauty. Thispictorial volume contains hundreds of costume andportrait photographs from her private estate, providing a

lasting reflection of her personality and elegance._______00332371 Amadeus Press.................................................................................$27.95

Leonard Warren – American Baritoneby Mary Jane Phillips-Matzforeword by Tony RandallThe great baritone Leonard Warren was history’s mostnotable interpreter of Verdi, making his mark in the title rolesof Rigoletto, Macbeth and Simon Boccanegra. Warren’sdramatic death over 40 years ago is famous: he collapsed anddied onstage at the Met on March 4, 1960 in a performanceas Carlo in La forza del destino. In this definitive biography,Mary Jane Phillips-Matz, author of an acclaimed biographyof Giuseppe Verdi, offers an intimate portrait of a beloved

opera star, based on hundreds of interviews. More than 100 rare photographscapture Warren in his great roles as well as in private moments. Hardcover

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BOOKS ABOUTPIANO/ORGAN

Abby Whiteside on Piano PlayingIndispensables of Piano Playing and Mastering the Chopin Etudes and Other Essaysby Abby WhitesideAbby Whiteside (1881-1956) developed a revolutionaryapproach to piano technique, the idea of a “basic rhythm”involving the entire body that allows students to express theessential emotional rhythm of the music, as well as to playwithout the risk of the injuries that frequently afflict pianists.Her ideas on piano pedagogy remain essential today.

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The Art of the PianoIts Performers, Literature and Recordingsby David DubalRevised & Expanded EditionBook/CD PackThis is the only complete and up-to-date book profilingevery major pianist (thousands) and their essential repertoireand recordings. This third edition is completely revised withhundreds more entries and updated information about

existing entries. The book contains a CD for the first time featuring rareperformances.

______00331644 Amadeus Press...............................................................$34.95

A Bio-Bibliographical Index of Organ Music 1150-2000 by Klaus BeckmannA source of information which will provide a basicworld-wide inventory and a means of orientation withregard to organ music of the past and present, from 1150to 2000.

______49008413 Volume 1 – Organ soloSchott ED9432......................$69.95

______49008414 Volume 2 – Organ plus InstrumentsSchott ED9433......................$29.95

Evenings with HorowitzA Personal Portraitby David DubalBook/CD Pack Evenings with Horowitz details a special friendship betweentwo musicians. The book is a vivid account of their mutualpassion for music and the piano. It reflects the struggles andtriumphs of Vladimir Horowitz, a flaming genius who wasalso insecure and fearful of old age and the loss of hispowers. In his conversations with the author, the Maestro

reveals the agony and the ecstasy of a pianist’s career and his love and awe forthe great composers whose music he played.

______00331093 Amadeus Press .............................................................$24.95

The Composer-PianistsHamelin and The Eightby Robert RimmIn The Composer-Pianists: Hamelin and The Eight, RobertRimm writes about eight legendary, enigmatic, and interrelatedcomposer-pianists of the instrument’s golden age and goes onto consider their present-day advocate and astoundinginterpreter Marc-André Hamelin, whose dynamic playing andengaging personality immediately impressed Rimm upon theirfirst encounter. Rimm portrays The Eight (Alkan, Busoni,Feinberg, Godowsky, Medtner, Rachmaninov, Scriabin, and

Sorabji) as the piano’s aural sensualists and explores the relationships among theirmusic, their music-making, their ideas, and their lives. Hardcover

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88 Keys – The Making of a Steinway Pianoby Miles ChapinIllustrations by Rodica PratoThis special reissue relates the story behind theinstrument’s intricate formation. Readers will learn abouthow the piano gets its trademark curve, the “belly men”who fit the metal harp to the wooden frame, the carverswho shape the piano’s legs and pedal lyre, and the manyother craftspeople.

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French Pianism – Second EditionA Historical Perspectiveby Charles TimbrellThe undisputed preeminence of Paris as a center of the pianoworld dates from the early 19th century, and the rigorousprofessors of the Paris Conservatoire transmitted thecharacteristic French piano style faithfully to each newgeneration for some 150 years. First published to criticalacclaim in 1992, this landmark study, now considerablyexpanded and revised, surveys the historical development,

performance practices and pedagogical philosophies of this vital school. Hardcover______00331539 Amadeus Press 157467045X.........................................$27.95

ImagesThe Piano Music of Claude Debussyby Paul RobertsPaul Roberts probes the sources of Debussy’s artisticinspiration, relating the “impressionist” titles to the artisticand literary ferment of the time. He also draws on his ownperforming experience to touch on all the principal technicalproblems for a performer of Debussy’s piano music. Hismany suggestions about interpreting the music will beparticularly valuable to performers as well as listeners.

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______49007848 Ludi Leonum Studies inCounterpoint, Tonal Organization& Piano Playingby Paul Hindemith

The cycle of fugues is introduced and concluded by aPraeludium and Postludium, the second formed byturning the Praeludium upside down and reading itbackwards. In solving technical problems he posedhimself, Hindemith created not a dry exercise but a workof considerable imagination. Intellectual achievement andsheer delight in playing are shown not to be mutually

exclusive. The Ludus is a graphic example of the composer’s delight in thefantastic, offered to his wife, born under the sign of Leo, as a birthday present. Heillustrated the work with colored pencil, among other things drawing a lion foreach entry of the subject of the fugues and for each of the twelve a different kindof lion, according to the character of the music, originally published in a limitededition but providing an instructive formal analysis of the music. Facsimile -German - English - French - Spanish - Japenese language. Full color.Facsimile Schott ED8200...............................................................................$48.95

Mastering Piano TechniqueA Guide for Students, Teachers and Performersby Semour FinkThis holistic approach to the keyboard, based on a soundunderstanding of the relationship between physical functionand musical purpose, is an invaluable resource for pianists andteachers. Professor Fink explains his ideas and demonstrateshis innovative developmental exercises that set the pianist freeto express the most profound musical ideas. Hardcover

______00331573 Amadeus Press...............................................................$24.95

Music for PianoA Short Historyby F.E. KirbyThis historical survey focuses on music for piano solo but also includes importantcompositions for piano duet and two pianos. Scholarly yet readable, it covers theentire repertoire from the Renaissance to the late 20th century and incorporates anenormous bibliography of 1,100 sources for further study. Hardcover

______00331578 Amadeus Press...............................................................$39.95

People and PianosA Pictorial History of Steinway & Sonsby Theodore E. SteinwayThis is the story of how the Steinway piano came to bethe instrument of choice for the world’s greatest pianists.In 1953, Theodore Steinway wrote this narrative inlonghand on yellow legal pads as a tribute to his fatherand to commemorate the first 100 years of Steinway &Sons. The book was a memento for employees and wasnever released to the public. This revised edition bringsthe history of this remarkable company to the present day

through recollections of Henry E. Steinway, the last family member to remaininvolved with the company, and Peter Goodrich, vice president of concert andartist relations, who has been with the company for 30 years. The Steinway artistroster is a living tribute to the company and its pianos. More than 1300performers have publicly endorsed the Steinway because they believe in thequality of the instrument and will only play and perform on a Steinway.• ______00331667 Amadeus Press...............................................................$30.00

The PianoA Complete Illustrated Guide to the World’s Most Popular Musical Instrumentby Jeremy SiepmannFor more than 200 years, the piano has been an inspirationalforce in the world of music. The Piano shows how thischaracterful instrument has won its place at the center of theaffections of music lovers everywhere. This is the firstpopular book to cover every aspect of the instrument’s

dynamic history, including: origins, technical developments, novelties andexperiments; piano music throughout the centuries; profiles of the instruments’musical giants and analyses of their greatest works; and much more. With over200 photographs and full color throughout, The Piano is a handsome tribute to agreat musical personality.

______00330439 Hal Leonard ...................................................................$19.95

A Pianist’s Landscapeby Carol MontparkerThese intensely personal and perceptive essays explore the author’s life as apianist – practicing, performing, teaching and writing – but they could be thethoughts and reflections of any artist. They recount the challenges, rewards andjoys of her experiences in her chosen profession.

______00331602 Amadeus Press...............................................................$17.95

Playing Bach on the KeyboardA Practical Guideby Richard TroegerIn this concise and accessible volume, a noted keyboard artistand Bach specialist takes a fresh look at the performance ofJ. S. Bach’s keyboard music. Addressing the nonspecialistplayer, Richard Troeger presents a wide range of historicalinformation and discusses its musical applications. Theauthor shares accounts of the musical styles Bach employedand the instruments he knew. In direct and pragmatic terms,he clarifies the importance of notational and style details as

guides to the composer’s intentions, particularly emphasizing changes innotational norms between Bach’s time and the present. Hardcover

______00331640 Amadeus Press...............................................................$24.95

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Polly and the Pianoby Carol MontparkerBook/CD PackBoth a beautifully illustrated four-color children’sstory and a grown-up fantasy, Polly and the Piano isbased upon the true-life loving relationship betweenthe pianist-author and her dog. The book is filledwith Montparker’s affectionate and spontaneouswatercolor sketches of her dog who lived underneath

the piano, greeted piano students, learned to love classical repertoire, and kept herpianist-partner from being lonely during long hours of preparation for a recital atCarnegie Hall. This book will be treasured by pianists, piano teachers, students,children, pet lovers, and by everyone else as well! Hardcover

______00331647 Amadeus Press .............................................................$19.95

A Practical Guide to Solo Piano Musicby Trevor Barnard with Elizabeth GutierrezAn invaluable, quick reference tool for any teacher,performer or student of the piano who desires an extensivelisting of the most significant works composed for solopiano. Accurate, concise and thoroughly researched entriesprovide an at-a-glance overview of a composer’s output,with information on difficulty levels, opus numbers,movement titles, publisher sources and so forth. Whethersearching for new material or refreshing one’s perspective,this portable database of information will prove itself

indispensable for repertoire study and planning. A must-have resource for anypianist’s bookshelf or piano.• ______00317155 Meredith Music .............................................................$19.95

______49012791 The Vienna Urtext Guide to Piano Literature Written bythe Editors of The Vienna Urtext EditionEuropean American Music EA763 ............................$19.95

BOOKS ABOUTVIOLIN & STRINGS

Alternative Strings: The New Curriculumby Julie Lyonn LiebermanWhat is alternative string playing? It the most important andexciting area for string players who want and need to expandtheir horizons beyond classical music by exploring otherstyles and learning varied approaches and techniques offeredby these styles. The string community is in the midst of astylistic metamorphosis. Scores are incorporating scales,rhythms, ornaments and textual ideas from the music of theworld. Over 18 string styles have surged in popularity,

including blues, swing, rock, old time, Celtic, Cajun, Cape Breton, Flamenco,Gypsy and Latin, to name a few.

______00331645 Amadeus Press...............................................................$19.95

The Amadeus Book of the ViolinConstruction, History and Musicby Walter KolnederAvailable for the first time in English, this book has been considered the bestsingle encyclopedia of the violin for 20 years. All aspects of the violin arecovered: construction, history and literature; violin playing and teaching; andviolin virtuosos through the ages. Hardcover

______00331504 Amadeus Press...............................................................$49.95

Making Your Living as a String PlayerCareer Guidance from the Experts at Strings Magazineedited by Greg CahillYou’ve dedicated years of hard work to learning the skills needed to play theviolin, viola, cello or bass. Now what? The talented contributors to Making YourLiving as a String Player come from all walks of life – from symphony membersto street musicians, educators to impresarios. But all share one thing: each hascrafted a successful career as a string player, learning to pay the bills by doingwhat they love the most. And you can learn to do the same. Inside this volume,culled from the pages of the award-winning Strings magazine, you will findpractical tips on writing a résumé, starting a freelance career, getting an edge inthe workplace, creating your own chamber music series, setting up a successfulteaching studio in your home, and much, much more.


The String Teacher’s CookbookCreative Recipes for a Successful Programby Joanne MayMeredith MusicThis valuable collection of deeply insightly strategies is likefinding expert trade secrets all placed together in one easy,quick-to-read source. Contributors to the book were eceneager to get a look at each other’s ideas! With outstandingrecords of performance, workshops, recordings, research,composition, leadership, and teaching, the 57 authors provide

their favorite “recipes” that range from overviews of successful programs tospecific tops that will inspire all levels and types of ensembles and performers. • ______00317173 .........................................................................................$24.95

21st-Century Cellists Strings Backstage SeriesThis collection of interviews sparkles with the individualpersonalities of some of this century’s most gifted cellists.With voices as unique as their instruments’, these musiciansreveal the facets and textures of their professional andpersonal lives. From the intrepid Bion Tsang to the dynamicKenneth Slowik and the charming Yo-Yo Ma, these artistsand many others discuss what it’s like to be a soloist,member of an ensemble, composer, mentor, musical activistand recording artist. How they began, what cultural and

historical forces shaped them, how they practice, and what they aspire to – thisand more are illuminated in this fascinating volume. Artists include: DavidFinckel, Ralph Kirshbaum, Laurence Lesser, Yo-Yo Ma, Kermit Moore, CarlosPrieto, Hai-Ye Ni, Kenneth Slowik, Bion Tsang, Jian Wang and Peter Wispelwey.


21st Century String Quartets – Volume 1by Edith EislerStrings BackstageIn this collection of in-depth interviews, today’s leadingperformers get to the heart of one of the most beloved forms ofclassical music: the string quartet. Representing both younggroups and longstanding favorites, they all have insights intothe joys and hardships of expressing themselves as part of atight-knit ensemble. How they practice, how they come toconsensus, their performance secrets and anxieties, what

moves and inspires them – all this and more comes to life in this series of revealinginterviews with player and charter Strings magazine contributor Edith Eisler.


21st Century Violinists – Volume 1In this collection of in-depth interviews, today’s leadingviolinists discuss making music on one of the world’s mostbeloved instruments. Whether they’re child prodigies justcoming onto the stage or cultural icons whose careers have hada lasting influence on generations of players, they provide arare glimpse into the fascinating life of the classical violinsoloist. How they practice, how they work with othermusicians, their performance secrets and anxieties, what movesand inspires them – all this and more comes to life in this

series of revealing one-on-one conversations. Each of the interviews was conductedby a fellow musician and first published in the pages of Strings magazine, whereboth professionals and dedicated amateurs share their passion for music.


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Violin Owner’s ManualHere’s the book that should have come with your violin! Written by a team ofleading instrument makers, repairers and musicians, this is the one comprehensiveguide to selecting, understanding, preserving and protecting any violin, from amodest fiddle to a priceless Stradivari. Richly illustrated with photographs anddrawings, it covers topics including: selecting the proper instrument and bow,understanding common repairs, finding the right maker, guarding against theft,getting a good setup, protecting your violin, choosing a case, and more.


Violin Virtuosos Strings BackstageAn exceptional variety of dynamic violin soloists are makingtheir mark on the world’s stages at the dawn of this newcentury. Violin Virtuosos takes you into their world. In thesecompelling profiles, each musician reveals the personal,technical and psychological aspects of their lives in music:how they cope with isolation, how they approach and interprettheir repertoire, and what kindles their passions and unitesthem with their audiences. This fascinating companionvolume to 21st-Century Violinists includes profiles of Joshua

Bell, Chee-Yun, Vadim Repin, Kyung-Wha Chung, Hilary Hahn, Viktoria Mullova,Leila Josefowicz, Christian Tetzlaff, Mark Kaplan and other gifted performers.

______00330566 String Letter Publishing ...............................................$12.95

Your Dream InstrumentAn Insider’s Guide to Buying Violins, Violas, Cellos, Basses & Bowsedited by Megan WestbergThis book takes the mystery out of buying your dreamviolin, viola, cello, bass, or bow. Strings magazine hasenlisted the experts to guide you through the toughdecisions players face when purchasing or commissioning anew stringed instrument or bow. If you’re planning to buy anew stringed instrument – from a violin shop, auction house,or online – this clear, concise insider’s guide will help you

get the best value while realizing your dream.• ______00331989 String Letter Publishing.................................................$16.95

BOOKS ABOUT BRASSINSTRUMENTS &

PLAYINGThe Brass Player’s CookbookCreative Recipes for a Successful Performanceby Various AuthorsA stimulating collection of unique concepts on becoming asuccessful performer by 57 of today’s most outstandingbrass professionals. Contains to-the-point, thought-provoking ideas proven successful by master teacher-performers. Problem-solving tips, philosophical conceptsand technique-building skills, all in one easy-to-readcollection. An ideal source of exciting strategies for alllevels of development.

• ______00317161 Meredith Music .............................................................$24.95

BOOKS ABOUTWOODWINDS

The Woodwind Player’s CookbookCreative Recipes for a Successful PerformanceThis valuable collection of quick-to-read yet deeplyinsightful strategies is like finding expert trade secrets allplaced in one convenient source. Contributors to the bookwere even eager to get a look at each other’s ideas! Withoutstanding records of performance, workshop clinics,recordings, research, composition, leadership and teaching,the 57 authors provide their favorite “recipes” that rangefrom overviews of successful programs to specific topicsthat will inspire all levels and types of ensembles and

performers. Sample “recipes” include: Developing Facility on the Bass Clarinet(J. Lawrie Bloom); Breathing Demystified (Leone Buyse); Recipe for PreventingPlay-Related Health Problems (William J. Dawson, M.D.); How Should I Test aSaxophone Mouthpiece? (Eugene Rousseau); and many more.• ______00317179 Meredith Music .............................................................$24.95

BOOKS ABOUTCLASSICAL GUITAR

Acoustic Guitar Owner’s ManualAcoustic guitarists can now better understand theirinstruments, preserve and protect their value, and get thesounds they really want, thanks to this new book from theexperts at Acoustic Guitar magazine. This indispensable guidebegins by acquainting players with their instruments andlaying to rest some pervasive guitar myths, then proceedsthrough various aspects of basic care, setup, common repairs,and pickup installation. Whether it’s cleaning and polishing a

beloved guitar, protecting it from theft or changes in humidity, selecting a case, orperforming diagnostics, readers will become more savvy acoustic guitar owners andrepair-shop customers and can forego dubious advice from well-meaning friendsand anonymous “experts” on the Web. Includes a primer and glossary of terms.


The Classical Guitar: Revised and Expanded Fifth EditionIts Evolution, Players and Personalities Since 1800by Maurice J. Summerfieldforeword by David RussellWe proudly present the fifth edition of Maurice J.Summerfield’s highly acclaimed ultimate reference book on theclassical guitar. This brand new book features all the originalbiographical entries updated with new photographs whereapplicable, plus 100 new biographical entries in the players,composers and makers section – for a total of over 485. This

new edition gives the reader a full and clear picture of the classical guitar’sdevelopment since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Also included areinformative sections on composers, scholars, flamenco guitarists and guitar makers.The book’s collection of several hundred photographs is the most complete to bepublished in one volume.

______00330785 Ashley Mark Publishing Company ...............................$39.95

______49003188 Aural Matters A Student’s Guide to Aural Perception atAdvanced Level (Bowman/Terry)Book/CD package (2 CDs) Schott ED12430.............$52.95

______49014905 Aural Matters in Practice Advanced Tests in AuralPerception based on “The Essential Hyperion”(Bowman/Terry)Schott ED12441 .........................................................$13.95

______49012758 Becoming a Musician Book by Ruth LaredoEuropean American Music EA714 ............................$11.95

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Classical Guitar Answer Bookby Sharon IsbinIn this update of the Acoustic Guitar Answer Book, SharonIsbin, the classical guitar virtuoso who heads the JuilliardSchool Guitar Department, answers 50 essential questionsabout performing, practicing, and choosing and caring foryour guitar. The questions were asked by Acoustic Guitarmagazine readers and answered by Isbin in four years ofMaster Class columns in the magazine. This book collectsall this vital information together in an easy reference format

– an absolute must for every classical guitar player. Includes new appendices ofresources for classical guitarists and students. 88 pages, 9” x 12"


The Classical Guitar BookA Complete Historyedited by John MorrishOffering essays by the world’s top experts in a full-color,coffee-table quality book, this is the first work to tell thecomplete story of the classical guitar and its repertoire,players and makers – from its 19th century European roots tomodern international interpretations. This handsome softcovervolume features lavish photography of classical guitars made

by the best luthiers in the world. Additional essays cover use of the classical guitarin pop music, different playing and teaching techniques, the collectors’ market, andthe science of the guitar. It also features profiles of legendary artists such as AndrésSegovia, Julian Bream and John Williams, plus a full discography, a glossary, anindex, a bibliography, and a guitar measurement chart.

______00330989 Backbeat Books .............................................................$29.95

______49006659 ISME Yearbook V – 1978Schott ED6789 ...........................................................$16.95

______49006581 ISME Yearbook IV – 1977Papers from the International Society of Music Educationseminar at Hannover, 1976.Schott ED6721 ...........................................................$17.95

BOOKS ABOUTCLASSICAL MUSIC

All Music Guide to Classical MusicThe Definitive Guide to Classical MusicThis is the definitive source for composers, compositions,and genres. The book contains over 500 composer and800 performer biographies. Each artist entry includesvital statistics and album recommendations. The bookcovers thousands of compositions, including operas,symphonies, concertos, and ballets, and it includes 23essays devoted to classical music’s major eras, forms, andgenres. Choral works, songs, keyboard works, chambermusic, and film scores receive dedicated sections.

Includes 4,000 descriptions of composers’ works and 12,000 recordingsrecommended by All Music Guide editors.• ______00331337 Backbeat Books .............................................................$34.95

The Artist as Citizenby Joseph PolisiThe Artist as Citizen is a compilation of Joseph W. Polisi’sarticles and speeches from his two-decade tenure aspresident of the Juilliard School. His writings focus on therole of the artist in American society as a leader andcommunicator of human values. The extended prologueincludes Polisi’s recollections of his early days at Juilliardand the selection process that resulted in his appointment asthe school’s sixth president. Also included is a discussion of

the important role that Juilliard plays in the workings of Lincoln Center. Polisimakes a strong point that “there should be no dividing line between artisticexcellence and social consciousness.” He contends that the traditional “self-absorbed artist” is the wrong model for the arts in America in the 21st century.

______00331657 Amadeus Press .............................................................$22.95

Boosey & HawkesThe Publishing Storyby Helen WallaceA rare inside look at the evolution of the world’s leadingclassical publisher and how it works with composers toshape music history. Rather than wage a price war, LeslieBoosey and Ralph Hawkes decided to merge their rivalbusinesses in 1930. Signing Bartók and Strauss andinvesting in talented young composers like Britten andCopland, the company fully came of age with theacquisition of masterpieces by Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff,

and Prokofiev. The 1980s saw a new flowering, with impressive signings inAmerica and Europe, but not without internal struggles. Distinguished journalistand broadcaster Helen Wallace vividly charts the company’s progress throughboom years and unexpected financial threats, and reveals how artistic foresighthas been balanced with commercial reality.• ______48019455 Boosey & Hawkes .........................................................$24.95

Choral Music in the Nineteenth Centuryby Nick StrimpleBy the author of the critically acclaimed Choral Music inthe Twentieth Century, this volume is an indispensableresource for choral conductors, a valuable guide for choralsingers and other music lovers, and an essential text foreducators and their students. As with his first book, NickStrimple reviews 100 years of choral music literature,offering a straightforward text that is gratifying andenlightening. Strimple covers repertory by Beethoven,Brahms, Verdi, Fauré, Mendelssohn, Dvoràk, Bruch,

Mahler, and lesser figures. The text is illustrated with photos and musicalexamples, and appendices include works lists organized by type of chorus andaccompaniment.• ______00331741 Amadeus Press...............................................................$24.95

Classical DestinationsAn Armchair Guide to Classical Musicwith foreword by Simon CallowVia 200+ stunning color photos by Wendy McDougall,this wonderful hardcover takes readers on a tour of thehistory & geography of classical music, examining thelives of the great composers as related to their places ofbirth, education, triumphs, and failures. For today’straveler, the book comes full-circle, describing how,through their achievements, the great composers came toinfluence the places where they lived and performed. This

book makes a perfect gift for any classical music lover, for any occasion!Corresponding DVDs are also available. Please see the DVD section fordescriptions.• ______00331746 Amadeus Press...............................................................$30.00

______49011026 Compositions in the 20th Century Sacher-StiftungEnglish/German/Italian/French Schott KB1001 ........$69.95

A Conductor’s Interpretive Analysis of Masterworks for Bandby Frederick FennellFrederick Fennell, widely acknowledged as the “dean ofAmerican band conductors,” has freely shared what hecalled “long-distilled thoughts” about the world’s greatestmusic for band. In this collection, he covers originalscores by Persichetti, Hanson, Schuman and Chance, aswell as classic works by Wagner and Holst. Fennell’sclear and to-the-point analysis/interpretations are basedon a lifetime of careful research, rehearsals, and

professional performances. In this informative work, you will find inspiration fora truly superior presentation of these masterworks for band. Includes:Divertimento for Band (Persichetti) • Symphony for Band (Persichetti) • Elsa’sProcession to the Cathedral (Wagner) • Chorale and Alleluia (Hanson) • GeorgeWashington Bridge (W. Schuman) • A Moorside Suite (Holst) • Variations on aKorean Folk Song (Chance) • I Really Do Love Marches! (Fennell).• ______00317178 Meredith Music .............................................................$19.95

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Choral Music in the Twentieth Centuryby Nick StrimpleMusical works for chorus are among the great masterpieces of 20th-century art.This guide, the first truly comprehensive volume on the choral music of the lastcentury, covers the spectacular range of music for vocal ensembles, from Saint-Saëns to Tan Dun. The book will be essential to every choral conductor and avaluable resource for choir members, choral societies and choruses. Hardcover

______00331520 Amadeus Press...............................................................$29.95

______49002756 The Craft of Musical CompositionTheoretical Part – Book 1by Paul Hindemith

Originally published in the 1940s, Paul Hindemith’sremakable textbooks are still the outstanding works oftheir kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks writtenby academic musicians, these were produced by a manwho could play every instrument of the orchestra, couldcompose a satisfying piece for almost every kind ofensemble, and who was one of the most stimulatingteachers of his day. It is therefore not surprising thatnearly forty years later these books should remainessential reading for the student and the professionalmusician. Introductory • The Medium • The Nature of theBuilding Stones • Harmony • Melody • AnalysesSchott ED11332 ......................................................$20.95

______49002757 The Craft of Musical Composition Book 2by Paul HindemithSchott ED11333 .........................................................$20.95

The Digital Grove Dictionary, 1911 EditionCD Sheet MusicThis tremendous musical resource is now at your fingertips!A fascinating and historical collection, written by peoplewith a much different and closer perspective to the greatcomposers. For example, the article on Debussy is 1/2column (he has “perpetuated things likely to offendmusicians’ prejudices unnecessarily”), Bruckner rates a fullcolumn (“an inordinate leaning towards the manner ofWagner”), while Louis Spohr (“famous composer”) gets 7-1/2 pages plus a full-page portrait! Includes a helpful index

to get you to the major articles.• ______00220502 2-CD-ROM Set .............................................................$24.95

______49002755 Elementary Training forMusicians by Paul Hindemith

Originally published in the 1940s, Paul Hindemith’sremakable textbooks are still the outstanding works oftheir kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks writtenby academic musicians, these were produced by a manwho could play every instrument of the orchestra, couldcompose a satisfying piece for almost every kind ofensemble, and who was one of the most stimulatingteachers of his day. It is therefore not surprising thatnearly forty years later these books should remainessential reading for the student and the professionalmusician.Schott ED11331 ......................................................$24.95

Classical Musicby Alexander J. MorinThird Ear – The Essential Listening CompanionRanging from Gregorian chant to Philip Glass, this well-balanced guide to historical and contemporary classicalmusic examines major works by 500 composersworldwide. It focuses on exemplary recordings ofsymphonies, operas, concertos, choral pieces, chambermusic, piano pieces and other works performed by aninternational spectrum of premier conductors, musiciansand vocalists. Incisive, often anecdotal critiques define

the distinctive style and interpretation of thousands of selected works andrecordings. Composers profiled and reviewed include: Bach, Beethoven,Bernstein, Brahms, Chopin, Copland, Czerny, Debussy, Gershwin, Gilbert &Sullivan, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Prokofieff, Puccini, Reich, Schubert,Tchaikovsky, Varèse, Wagner and hundreds of others.

______00330771 Backbeat Books .............................................................$29.95

Commonsense Instrument CareHow to Look After Your Violin, Viola or Cello, and Bowby James N. McKeanThis guide is a must-have reference book to help all violin,viola and cello owners care for their instruments and bows.With education and guidance, any player can learn: what isnecessary to get a stringed instrument into top condition foroptimum sound and tone; routine maintenance practices; howto treat an instrument to ensure that it will provide a lifetimeof quality playing and musical enjoyment; and much more.

Includes helpful photos throughout. ______00330444 String Letter Publishing...................................................$9.95

A Composer’s Insight, Volume 1Thoughts, Analysis and Commentary on ContemporaryMasterpieces for Wind Bandedited by Timothy SalzmanA Composer’s Insight, Volume 1 – with a foreword byMichael Colgrass – is the first in a five-volume series onmajor contemporary composers and their works for windband. Included in this initial volume are rare, “behind-the-notes” perspectives acquired from personal interviews with

each composer. An excellent resource for conductors, composers or enthusiastsinterested in acquiring a richer musical understanding of the composers’ training,compositional approach, musical influences and interpretative ideas. Features themusic of: Timothy Broege, Michael Colgrass, Michael Daugherty, DavidGillingham, John Harbison, Karel Husa, Alfred Reed and others.

______00317131 Meredith Music .............................................................$29.95

French Baroque Music from Beaujoyeulx to Rameauby James R. AnthonyRevised & Expanded EditionFirst published in 1974, this landmark work quicklyestablished itself as the definitive study of French music from1581 to 1733, a period that included masters such as MarinMarais, Lully, Couperin, and Rameau. This expanded editionincludes a bibliography of more than 1300 works.

______00331537 Amadeus Press...............................................................$39.95

The Great Instrumental Worksby M. Owen LeeFrom Mozart to Debussy to Olivier Messiaen, the works of50 composers are closely examined in The GreatInstrumental Works. It is a book for anyone who enjoys thelively arts of opera, drama, film, literature, and popular songand who wants to find out what is really going on in thesymphonies of Mozart, the string quartets of Beethoven, theorchestral works of Debussy and Ravel, and thecontemporary pieces of Olivier Messiaen and Arvo Pärt.The author, Father Owen Lee, is an internationally known

commentator on music and the arts, and writes with a style that has been called“rich, dense, and profound” (Citizen’s Weekly), “highly readable” (Choice), and“often irreverently amusing” (Opera News). With Father Lee as a guide, theintricacies of classical forms and key relationships are rendered not onlyintelligible but meaningful, the music itself becomes life-enhancing, and its greatcomposers come vividly to life.• ______00331672 Book/2 CD Pack Amadeus Press ................................$27.95

A Guide to the Harpsichordby Ann BondThis practical guide treats the mechanics and evolution of the instrument andoffers a survey of its literature. The author discusses touch and technique,including articulation and fingering, and the issues involved in historicalperformance practices. She also provides suggestions on selecting andmaintaining a harpsichord.

______00331548 Amadeus Press...............................................................$17.95

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The Hal Leonard Pocket Music DictionaryHere’s the most contemporary music dictionary on themarket! Conveniently divided into three main sections: TheDictionary of Music Terms defines over 2,000 music termsconcisely, including notation and theory terms, instrumentsand terms used in pop music, electronic music and the musicbusiness; The Dictionary of Musicians provides more than400 capsule biographies of composers and other musicians;and Reference Charts give instant, at-a-glance summaries ofthe essentials of music, encompassing instrumental and vocal

ranges, notation signs and symbols, and scales, modes and key signatures.______00183006 Hal Leonard Corporation.................................................$4.95

Hal Leonard Pocket Music TheoryA Comprehensive and Convenient Source for All Musiciansby Keith Wyatt and Carl SchroederFollowing in the footsteps of the popular Hal Leonard PocketMusic Dictionary, this handy pocket-sized book is the mostcontemporary music theory book on the market! A step-by-step guide to harmony and theory for every musician, itincludes thorough, yet to easy-to-understand analysis of:intervals, rhythms, scales, chords, key signatures,transposition, chord inversion, key centers, harmonizing the

major and minor scales, extended chords, modulation and much more.Packed with info from the Harmony & Theory course at Musicians Institute!

______00330968 Hal Leonard Corporation.................................................$4.95

A History of the Concertoby Michael Thomas RoederThis lucid guide traces the concerto’s evolution over the major periods of music-baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century. The compositions of eachimportant composer are discussed in detail, making this a useful companion to theform. Hardcover

______00331553 Amadeus Press...............................................................$39.95

How to Succeed in an EnsembleReflections on a Life in Chamber Musicby Abram LoftPerformer and scholar Abram Loft wants every chambermusician to be a strong, collaborative ensemble voice. Here’shis hard-headed advice on choosing colleagues, rehearsingand performing effectively together, building repertoire,programming, touring and other facets of the art and businessof a chamber music career. Ranging from hilarious tosobering, this is essential reading for music lovers, amateurplayers, students, teachers and today’s many emerging

professional ensembles. Recent events in the field, including some stridentlitigation, highlight the usefulness of this veteran’s realistic counsel. Hardcover

______00331634 Amadeus Press...............................................................$24.95

The Infinite Variety of Musicby Leonard BernsteinWith style, wit, and expertise, Leonard Bernstein shares hislove and appreciation for music in all its varied forms. Thebook also features the reproduction of five television scriptsfrom Bernstein on a variety of musical topics he caredgreatly about.

• ______00331785 Amadeus Press...............................................................$16.95

Irvine’s Writing About Musicby Demar IrvineThird EditionThis thorough revision of a classic handbook is designedprimarily as a guide for students writing papers or theses onmusical subjects, but is useful for anyone writing about musicfor publication. It deals with the mechanics of scholarlywriting, citation and documentation, as well as the nuts andbolts of punctuation and abbreviation. But it is also a sensibleguide to good writing. In this edition, Mark A. Radice has

taken into account all the technological changes that have transformed writingand publishing while preserving Irvine’s voice. He has also added a new sectionon incorporating music examples in a written text.

______00331557 Amadeus Press...............................................................$17.95

Casting Directors’ SecretsInside Tips for Successful Auditions – Revised Editionby Ginger Howard FriedmanIn Casting Directors’ Secrets, casting directors from NewYork, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Vancouver offer insight intheir own words into the do’s and don’ts of the auditionprocess and reveal the three biggest mistakes made by actorsat this crucial stage. .........................................................................................................................................................00332682 Limelight

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______49006659 ISME Yearbook V – 1978Schott ED6789 ...........................................................$16.95

______49006581 ISME Yearbook IV – 1977Papers from the International Society of Music Educationseminar at Hannover, 1976.Schott ED6721 ...........................................................$17.95

Lieder Im VolkstonThe Legacy of German Music Series Volume 105 (Section Early Romantic Volume 4)ed. W. Dürr, S. Steiner• ______51483006 Hardcover Henle..........................................................$213.30

______49014935 Listening Matters Practice Tests for the London AS andA2 Music Listening Papers based on “The EssentialHyperion” (Bowman/Terry)Schott ED12730 .........................................................$27.95

Maestro, Please! Cartoons by Ed FisherHere is a cartoon album sure to bring a smile and abravissimo from classical music buffs and concertgoerseverywhere! Some classic Fisher moments: Mrs. Schubertchides Franz for spending ten years writing “anImpromptu.” A disgruntled king offers an avant-gardeband a few coins: “For minimalist music, minimalistpay!”

______00314007 Applause Books ..............................................................$7.95

Making ChangesA Practical Guide to Vernacular Harmonyby Eric Salzman and Michael SahlCountless musical examples and a running text guide thereader through using chords and changes to create musicalarrangements for folk, rock, pop and jazz. Includesinformation on blues and modal harmony changes, howmelody makes harmony, harmonizing a minor melody, andmuch more.

______50335290 G. Schirmer, Inc. ED3268 .............................................$13.50



Modal CounterpointKrenek

______48007731 Boosey & Hawkes M051800803 ..................................$10.95

______49007980 Music Schools in EuropeHandbook of the European Union of Music Schools.German/French/English Schott ED8402....................$17.95

Of Mozart, Parrots, Cherry Blossoms in the WindA Composer Explores Mysteries of the Musical Mindby Bruce AdolpheThe exhilerating mix of humor, philosophy, fact and whimsythat marks these essays derives from more than 200 lecturesBruce Adolphe has given over most of the past decade, at theChamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and at musicfestivals around the country. The composer of four operas aswell as chamber music, concertos and orchestral works,Adolphe has written for Itzhak Perlman, David Shifrin, Beaux

Arts Trio, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and many other renowned musicians.His essays, however divergent their apparent subjects, all serve a common purpose:to deepen our understanding of how music comes to be and how it may be enjoyed.


______49012166 Musica Activa An Approach toMusic Education

This is an adaption of “Musica Viva 2 • Expressionrhythmique” (first published in French) and focuses onthe element of rhythm within the pedagogical frameworkof the Active Method, based on the principles of CarlOrff. Schott SMC54 .........................................................$29.95

The Musical DialogueThoughts on Monteverdi, Bach and Mozartby Nikolaus HarnoncourtThis collection of lectures, talks and essays focuses on three major composers ofthe 17th and 18th centuries.

______00331582 Amadeus Press...............................................................$14.95

Musical Life in a Changing SocietyAspects of Musical Sociologyby Kurt BlaukopfThe sociology of music is a young discipline, and this book addresses the seminalissues, explaining the role musical activity plays in our social and cultural life. Italso contains practical aspects in how music is structured and tonal material is used.

______00331583 Amadeus Press...............................................................$22.95

Musical ProdigiesPerilous Journeys, Remarkable Livesby Claude KennesonWhat must it be like to start composing music at age two andcreate an opera at age ten as Samuel Barber did? Or to godeaf at age eight and yet become a world-renownedpercussionist as Evelyn Glennie has? This book is acelebration of the remarkable lives of 44 musical prodigiesfrom the 18th century to the present, including the amazingstories of Mozart and Paganini, Andres Segovia and Samuel

Barber, Van Cliburn and Ruggiero Ricci and Jacqueline du Pre and Yo-Yo Ma, toname only a few. The author explores early family life, first teachers, theimportance of peers and the inevitable struggles for independence and acceptanceas an adult musician. Hardcover

______00331584 Amadeus Press...............................................................$29.95

______49012170 Musician’s Guide to Symphonic Music Essays from theEulenburg Scores

These excellent essays on symphonic music wereoriginally printed as introductions to the orchestral scorespublished by Ernst Eulenburg Ltd., London. Collected in‘The Musicians Guide to Symphonic Music’ this treasuryof musical knowledge is now for the first time easilyaccessible for all music lovers.Schott SMC545 .......................................................$35.00

The OrchestraA Collection of 23 Essays on Its Origins andTransformationsed. Joan PeyserThe symphonic orchestra is intriguingly considered inessays by 23 leading music authors and thinkers. Topicsinclude historical beginnings, the role of the conductor, theorchestral audience, the nature of the repertoire, and howrecordings have affected the modern orchestra. With a neweditor’s introduction for this 2006 edition and a glossary ofterms.

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Tim Page on MusicViews and Reviewsby Tim PageIn 65 perceptive pieces, including some of the work thatearned him the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 1997, Pageoffers what he calls “a collection of illumined moments,” nowgathered in a single volume for the wider audience who willtreasure their insights. Hardcover

______00331624 Amadeus Press...............................................................$24.95

______49005062 Partiturspiel Old Clefs (Score Playing)German - English - French.Volume 1 Schott ED4640...........................................$27.95

______49005063 Volume 2 Schott ED4641...........................................$27.95______49005064 Volume 3 Schott ED4642...........................................$27.95______49005065 Volume 4 Schott ED4643...........................................$27.95

The Perfect Wrong NoteLearning to Trust Your Musical Selfby William WestneyIn this groundbreaking book, prize-winning pianist and notededucator William Westney helps readers rediscover their ownpath to the natural, transcendent fulfillment of making music.Teachers, professionals and students of any instrument, aswell as parents and music lovers of all ages, will benefit fromhis unique and inspiring philosophy, expressed with clarityand immediacy. He offers healthy alternatives for lifelong

learning and suggests significant change in the way music is taught. For example,playing a wrong note can be constructive, useful, even enlightening. The energeticcreator of the acclaimed Un-Master Class workshop also explores the specialpotential of group work, outlining the basics of his revelatory workshop that hastransformed the music experience for participants the world over. Hardcover• ______00331733 Amadeus Press Softcover ..............................................$17.95



______49041709 Practical Vocabulary of Music by Roberto Braccini

This four-language (English, German, Italian and French)dictionary of music contains more than 4000 terms and isintended for musicians, teachers, students and amateurswho wish to understand and use specialist foreign terms.The book is not academic in scope; it is based onpractical experience, derived from the examination ofdirections given on a large number of orchestral scores,piano pieces and transcriptions, and instrumental parts. Inorder to complement and clarify this vocabulary,

specialist dictionaries and reference books have been consulted. Contemporarymusical terms taken, for example, from the fields of jazz, pop and electronicmusic, have also been included.Schott SEM8279..............................................................................................$27.95

The Private Voice Studio HandbookA Practical Guide to All Aspects of Teachingby Joan Frey BoytimA nationally recognized expert in teaching private voice, JoanBoytim has compiled some of the most widely used vocalcollections in the US. Her clinics about various aspects ofteaching voice, literature, and running a voice studio havebeen attended by thousands of teachers. Now thatprofessional wisdom has been put into a new bookindispensible for independent instructors, The Private Voice

Studio Handbook. Its chapters address, in practical detail, topics such as: starting aprivate voice studio; equipment and space; recruiting and accepting students; ideasfor the very first lesson with a student; studio policies, guidelines and ethics;teaching music reading; recommended syllable drills and vocalises; lesson plans;practice procedures; choosing repertoire suitable to students’ abilities; findingappropriate sacred solos; accounting and record-keeping; tax, insurance andretirement advice; techniques for teaching voice to children and adults; planningstudio recitals; and many more. An excellent resource for college and universityvoice faculty.

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Round About the Balletby William Cubberley and Joseph CarmanPhotographs by Roy RoundRound About the Ballet profiles the stars of the top NewYork City ballet companies: American Ballet Theatre and theNew York City Ballet. Selected by Roy Round, one of theworld’s leading dance photographers, the dancers profiledrepresent the very best in ballet today. The dancers arebrought to life through stories of their lives, real-life

interviews, and the stunning photgraphs of Roy Round. This book is for balletfans, dance students, collectors of photo books, and people who are curious aboutthe performing arts. This is a book that, once opened, will be hard to put down.Hardcover

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Score ReadingA Key to the Music Experienceby Michael DickreiterScore reading provides insights into the musical structure of a work that aredifficult to obtain from merely listening. Many listeners and amateurs derive greatpleasure from following a performance with score in hand to help them betterunderstand the intricacies of what they are hearing. This guide includes practiceexamples of increasing difficulty taken from scores of well-known works fromvarious periods.

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Shaw on Musicedited by Eric BentleyThis volume contains the best of Shaw’s musical writing,including sections on Glück, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven,Rossini, Verdi, Berlioz, pieces on opera, musical analysis,oratorios, Gilbert and Sullivan, plus a long autobiographicalpreface, one of Shaw’s most self-revealing works. The result isa book of unparalleled brilliance and grace by a writer who,according to W.H. Auden, “was probably the greatest musiccritic who ever lived.” “For all music collections.” – Library Journal

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So I’ve HeardNotes of a Migratory Music Criticby Alan RichWith an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer andWashington Post music critic Tim PagePenned by veteran music writer, critic, and Grammynominee Alan Rich, currently a music critic for thealternative paper LA Weekly, this book is a collection ofmusic criticism gleaned from four decades of concert-going,opera-going, and record-listening on both coasts. PulitzerPrize-winning writer and Washington Post music critic Tim

Page provides the book’s introduction. Included are reviews and essays onmusicians, both well-known and obscure, who have shaped worldwide musicaltastes during those years: conductors including Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta,and Esa-Pekka Salonen; performers Glenn Gould and the overexploited DavidHelfgott; composers both familiar (Baroque masters, Mozart, Schubert) andcontemporary (John Adams and John Cage). Probing essays include livelyinsights on music criticism itself and on where (if anywhere) music may (or maynot) be heading in the new millennium. His writing drew from the formidableVirgil Thomson praise as “the most readable music reviewer ... our bestmuckraker.”• ______00331694 Amadeus Press...............................................................$24.95

SongA Guide to Art Song Style and Literatureby Carol KimballCarol Kimball’s comprehensive survey of art song literaturehas been the principal one-volume American source on thetopic. Now back in print after an absence of several years,this newly revised edition includes biographies anddiscussions of the work of 150 composers of variousnationalities, as well as articles on styles of various schoolsof composition.

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______49003135 Sound Matters An Anthology of Listening Material forGCSE Music Bowman/ColeScore Schott ED12351 ...............................................$20.95

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Start-Up at the New MetThe Metropolitan Opera Broadcasts, 1966-1976by Paul JacksonIn this new work, Paul Jackson expands his survey of thebroadcasts by examining the decade that saw the movefrom the old house uptown to the technological marvel atLincoln Center. There Rudolf Bing’s final six years giveway to four seasons of management turmoil until 1976,when James Levine was named music director and tookhold of the Met’s artistic future. 140 performances,beginning with the controversial opening night premiere of

Barber’s Antony and Cleopatra, are vividly recaptured by Jackson, a musicologistwith an ability to combine narrative history with musical analysis and criticism.Featuring 100 photos (the majority courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera Archives),this book will delight both seasoned devotees of the broadcasts and new listenersalike.• ______00331736 Amadeus Press...............................................................$49.95



The Steinway CollectionPaintings of Great Composerswith essays by James Gibbons Hunekerforeword by David DubalMusic lovers will delight in the beautiful color paintingsand eloquent prose portraits in The Steinway Collection:Paintings of Great Composers. Chopin, Wagner, Liszt,Beethoven, Berlioz, Mozart, Verdi, Mendelssohn, Handel,and Schubert are among the composers celebrated in thishistoric book, which was originally printed in 1919 as anin-house publication of Steinway & Sons but has never

before been released to the public. The paintings by esteemed American artistsand accompanying essays by the brilliant critic James Gibbons Huneker areintended, in Mr. Huneker’s words, to "evoke musical visions; for music isvisionary, notwithstanding its primal appeal to the ear." An introduction byacclaimed broadcaster and writer David Dubal, Juilliard professor of pianoliterature, gives the book historical perspective.• ______00331670 Amadeus Press...............................................................$22.00

TanglewoodA Group Memoirby Peggy DanielForeword by James LevineThe story of Tanglewood – the summer home of theBoston Symphony since 1935 – as told in first-personaccounts by such Tanglewood luminaries as LeonardBernstein, Serge Koussevitzky, Aaron Copland, ErichLeinsdorf, Phyllis Curtin, Seiji Ozawa, Yo-Yo Ma, DawnUpshaw, John Harbison, James Levine, and many of theleading musicians, critics, and music professionals who

consider Tanglewood a second home.A “documentary” coffee-table book including letters, speeches, interviews,vintage newspaper articles, and a treasure trove of photographs from the BSO’sarchvies, woven together by a narrative thread and commented on by the author.• ______00331944 Amadeus Press...............................................................$29.95

______49003200 Targeting Music A Year-by-Year Series for Teachers inPrimary SchoolsKindergarten - English Schott ED12445 ...................$20.95

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Teaching Music with PassionConducting, Rehearsing and Inspiringby Peter Loel BoonshaftTeaching Music with Passion is a one-of-a-kind, collective masterpiece ofthoughts, ideas and suggestions about the noble profession of music education.Both inspirational and instructional, it will surely change the way you teach (andthink) about music. Filled with personal experiences, anecdotes and wonderfulquotations, this book is an easy-to-read, essential treasure!

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Teaching Music with Purposeby Peter Loel BoonshaftLike his first critically acclaimed international bestsellerTeaching Music with Passion, this new book from PeterBoonshaft is even more poignant and powerful. Called one ofthe most exciting and exhilarating voices in music educationtoday, Boonshaft’s latest work is both inspirational andinstructional and will definitely warm your heart andtransform your teaching.

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The Technique of Contemporary Orchestration by Alfredo Casella/Virgilio Mortari English Translation by Thomas FraschilloSecond Revised EditionOriginally published in 1948, this orchestration manual is one of the cornerstonetexts on the topic, but has never before been published in English. Profuselyillustrated with musical examples, this manual gives technical and subjectiveadvice about writing for each of the instruments of the orchestra.

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The String Teacher’s CookbookCreative Recipes for a Successful Programby Joanne MayThis valuable collection of deeply insightful strategies islike finding expert trade secrets all placed together in oneeasy, quick-to-read source. Contributors to the book wereeven eager to get a look at each other’s ideas! Withoutstanding records of performance, workshops,recordings, research, composition, leadership, andteaching, the 57 authors provide their favorite “recipes”that range from overviews of successful programs to

specific topics that will inspire all levels and types of ensembles and performers.• ______00317173 Meredith Music .............................................................$24.95

Tonal Counterpoint KrenekIn the Style of the Eighteenth CenturyContents: Vocabulary • Rhythm • Meter • Melody • Two-Part Counterpoint •Three-Part Counterpoint.

______48007730 Boosey & Hawkes M051800704 ..................................$17.95

______49000469 Traditional Harmony Book 1by Paul HindemithSchott ED11334....................$17.95

______49002758 Traditional Harmony Book 2by Paul HindemithSchott ED11335....................$17.95

An Understandable Approach to Musical Expressionby Kenneth LaudermilchDesigned to enhance the expressive ability of instrumentalists of every age, thisconcise, easy-to-understand guide written by Kenneth Laudermilch presents 22musical concepts that remove the mystery from and provide proficiency in the artof musical expression.

______00317119 Meredith Music .............................................................$12.95

UnsungA History of Women in American Music – Century Editionby Christine AmmerIn this new edition of the classic text in the field, ChristineAmmer surveys a full 200 years of women active in Americanmusic. From the earliest organists to contemporary innovatorsin jazz, succinct biographical sketches show the influences ofand influences on hundreds of musicians. Adding significantlyto the list, Ammer now chronicles important strides womenmusicians have made in the last 20 years.

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What to Listen for in the Worldby Bruce AdolpheWith disciplined lyricism and entirely devoid of technical jargon, BruceAdolphe’s book probes into the heart of such matters as the role of memory andimagination in creative expression, the meaning of inspiration, spirituality inmusic, the challenge of arts education and how music communicates. Hardcover

______00332670 Limelight Editions 0879100850....................................$18.95

The Wind Band Masterworks of Holst, Vaughan Williams and Graingerby Willis M. RappWith this superb text, Dr. Rapp gives the wind band community both a historicaland musical insight into three of its most revered composers. His study of theirband works’ evolvement through traditional folk music will serve as a fascinatingresource, giving both veteran and novice conductors an invaluable understandingof the band repertoire’s formative stages.

______00317147 Meredith Music .............................................................$24.95

______49003213 World Sound Matters An Anthology of Music fromAround the World StockTeacher Edition Schott ED12460...............................$49.95

Young People’s Concertsby Leonard BernsteinOn January 18, 1958, the Columbia Broadcasting Corporationaired the first of Leonard Bernstein’s 53 Young People’sConcerts with the New York Philharmonic. So successful werethese performance lessons that they ran for over a decade ontelevision. This book brings back into print a classic collectionof the best of the best of these Emmy and Peabody Award-winning lectures. A total of 15 lectures are presented here infull. Here is the century’s most unique musician and teacher,

explaining beautifully and clearly the joy of music in a way that grasps the attentionof all. Every aspect of music is so cleverly presented that everyone, regardless ofage, culture, or educational background, will enjoy and understand it.

______00331656 Amadeus Press ...........................................................$22.950



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