'Altogether a sensitive and tasteful document.' ??? Library JournalA series of themed essays rather than a traditional biography this profile of the Polish composer and virtuoso pianist is the work of a legendaryconductor and performer. Alfred Cortot taught at the Paris Conservatory of Music co-founded the ??cole Normale de Musique de Paris and produced printed versions of the complete works of Chopin Schumann and Debussy. In theserevealing chronicles Cortot focuses on Chopin's compositions as well as his performances and personal relationships.Beginning with an account of the composer's physical characteristics the book examines Chopin's role asa teacher; his works as reflected by his correspondence; his identity as a Polish nationalist and his attitude toward France; and his concert performances. It further explores his friendships with Liszt and Delacroix and hisromance with George Sand as well as the composer's chronic illness and the expression of his tormented sensitive nature in his music.Reprint of the Peter Nevill Limited London 1951 edition.

Pat Metheny is one of the most critically acclaimed commercially successful and musically significant artists of the last 50 years. He has not only revolutionized his instrument but also changed the face of jazz itself.In 2007 composer arranger and performer Richard Niles wrote and produced a three-part series of in-depth interviews for the BBC titled Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life. This book is comprised of these never-before-printed interviews and discussions with Metheny whom Niles has known and worked with since 1974. In this series of intimate in-depth interviews Methenyreveals why he was driven toward music with astratospheric drive and dedicationuncovers the inner workings of his creative mind showing step by step how he set and achieved each of his own demanding goalsdescribes his methodology as a guitarist improviser and composerdemonstrates his concepts and methodologies on the guitar. Niles has transcribed these unique musical performances for the book.Some of Metheny's closest colleagues including Lyle Mays Gary Burton Jack DeJohnette John Patitucci Metheny's brother Mike and the late Michael Brecker have contributed to the book which also includes numerous photographs and a discography.

The Wild and Raucous Story of Johnny Winter-Author Mary Lou Sullivan sat with Johnny Winter for hours of exclusive no-holds-barred interviews covering the guitar slinger's entire career. From toughing it out in Texas to his appearance at Woodstock his affair with Janis Joplin his stadium-filling tours and washing out on drugs and the temptations of the road before finally fulfilling his dream of becoming a 100-percent pure bluesman resurrecting the career of Muddy Waters and winning a Grammy Award for his effort this is a raucous roller coaster of story.Rolling Stone magazine has called Johnny Winter one of the greatest Guitar players of all time. Ripped off and beaten down by unscrupulous managers strungout living the extreme highs and extreme lows of an uncompromising musician Johnny is a true rock 'n' roll survivor. Signing with Columbia in 1969 for the largest advance ever paid a musician (which led to his appearance at Woodstock recently reissued in the deluxe Woodstock Experience box set) he has jammed with Guitar heavies Hendrix Clapton and the Allman Brothers. He is a legend and an icon paving the way for fellow Texas superstars Stevie Ray Vaughan and ZZ Top. Along the way he has gone from boom to bust and back again but has never lost his lust for his own brand of blues. Still on the road playing hundreds of gigs a year to his devoted adoring fans Johnny like this book is the real deal.

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of one of Britainâ??s greatest composers Sir Edward Elgar renowned Elgar scholar J.P.E. Harper-Scott casts new and frequently surprising light on Elgar chronicling his rise to the forefront of early twentieth-century modernism in this concise and absorbing volume. Hailed by the June 2007 BBC Music Magazine as 'possibly the best first stop for learning about Elgar's life ' this fascinating and accessible history is suitable for both students and Elgar enthusiasts alike. J.P.E. Harper-Scott takes a combative swipe at many of the critical myths and prejudices that have attached themselves to the figure of Elgar revealingboth a surprisingly elusive personality and a deeper often darker message within his works. Questions answered include How did the son of a provincial piano tuner rise to international fame? Was the English countryside the principle inspiration for Elgar's music? Was this moustachioed red-blooded imperialist all that he seemed? And more!

Par HALBREICH HARRY. LA MUSIQUE CHEZ FAYARD BIBLIOTHEQUE DES GRANDS MUSICIENSAlkan par Brigitte François-SappeyBach (T. 1 et 2) par Alberto BassoBeethoven par Jean et Brigitte MassinBellini par Pierre BrunelBerlioz par Henry BarraudBrahms par Claude RostandM. A. Charpentier par Catherine CessacCouperin par Philippe BeaussantDebussy par Edward Lockspeiser et Harry HalbreichGluck par Jacques-Gabriel Prod'hommeGrieg par John HortonHaydn par Marc VignalMahler (T. 1, 2 et 3) par Henry-Louis de La GrangeMarais par Jérôme de La Gorce et Sylvette MilliotMozart par Jean et Brigitte MassinOffenbach par David RissinPaganini par Edward NeillPoulenc par Henri HellRavel par Marcel MarnatSchubert par Brigitte MassinSchütz par Martin Gregor-DellinStravinsky par André BoucourechlievWagner par Martin Gregor-DellinWeber par John WarrackCOLLECTIONMUSICIENS D'AUJOURD'HUIdirigée par Brigitte MassinPierre Boulez par Dominique JameuxPierre Henry par Michel ChionOlivier Messiaen par Harry HalbreichIannis Xenakis par Nouritza MatossianCOLLECTIONLES INDISPENSABLES DE LA MUSIQUEGuide de la musique symphoniqueGuide de l'opéraGuide de la musique de piano et de clavecinGuide de la musique de chambreGuide de la musique d'orgueGuide de la musique sacréeGuide illustré de la musique (T. 1 et 2)Guide des opéras de WagnerGuide des opéras de VerdiGuide des opéras de MozartHistoire de la musique occidentale / / Date parution : 1992-03-11/ Livre / Livres

Par PROD'HOMME J-G.. BIBLIOTHEQUE DES GRANDS MUSICIENSBach par Alberto BassoBeethoven par Jean et Brigitte MassinBellini par Pierre BrunelBerlioz par Henry BarraudBrahms par Claude RostandCouperin par Philippe BeaussantDebussy par Edward Lockspeiser et Harry HalbreichMahler (T. 1, 2 et 3) par Henry-Louis de La GrangeMozart par Jean et Brigitte MassinOffenbach par David RissinPoulenc par Henri HellSchubert par Brigitte MassinStravinsky par André BoucourechlievWagner par Martin Gregor-DellinCOLLECTION MUSICIENS D'AUJOURD'HUIdirigée par Brigitte MassinPierre Boulez par Dominique JameuxPierre Henry par Michel ChionOlivier Messiaen par Harry HalbreichIannis Xenakis par Nouritza MatossianAUTRES LIVRES DE MUSIQUELe dernier puritain (Ecrits I)par Glenn GouldGlenn Gould, un homme du futurpar Geoffrey PaysantLes grands interprêtes romantiquespar Claude NanquetteHistoire concise de la musique modernepar Paul GriffithsLes grands Opéras du Répertoirepar Alexis PayneHistoire de la Musique par Emile VuillermozLe chant retrouvé par André TubeufRuggero Raimondi par Sergio SegaliniTeresa Berganza par Sergio SegaliniElisabeth Schwarzkopf par Sergio SegaliniLa vie et l'amour d'une femmepar Régine CrespinMaria Callas, par-delà  sa légendepar Ariana StassinopoulosLavelli, opéra et mise à  mortpar J. Lavelli et A. SatgeLe Ring à  Bayreuthpar Elisabeth BouillonUn thétre pour la vie par Giorgio StrehlerUne histoire du jazz par J. Ernst Berendt / / Date parution : 1985-04-17/ Livre / Livres