SKU: HL.14041529

ISBN 9781849388214.

Lord Berners (1883-1950) was one of the most idiosyncratic and fascinating personalities in British music.

He became a pioneer in the avant-garde when he wrote his first music whilst living in Rome as adiplomat during World War 1; Balanchine choreographed his first two ballets and Ashton the next three; in 1931 he had the first exhibition of his paintings; in 1934 he published the first volume of his autobiography, FirstChildhood, and two years later his first novel, The Camel -- and three more novels came out in 1941.

On top of all this during the 1930s, known as 'the versatile peer', he increasingly gained a reputation as an eccentric,which he realised was good for publicity.

A wry humour pervades everything, as in these three sets of piano duets. Berners' songs and piano music, too, are as full of whimsical references as those of Erik Satie -- he hasbeen called the English Satie and the Ronald Firbank of music.

Berners was not prolific but whatever he did was stamped with his own fastidious accomplishment. He may not have been the last eccentric but his music, writingand painting combine to make him one of the most rewarding.

SKU: HL.49000674

ISBN 9790001004930.

(1. Spieler: Vibraphon, Xylophon, Xylomarimba - 2. Spieler: Glockenspiel, Xylomarimba [oder Marimba] - 3. Spieler: Hi-hat, Tempelblock, Congas, Guiro, Snare Drum, Tambourin, Cowbell, Klangstab [oder Marimba oder Pauke], Crotales, Vibraphon - 4. Spieler: Pedal-Tomtom [Pedalpauke], Tempelblock, Bell Tree, Guiro, Tom-Toms, Snare Drum, Tambourin, Cowbell, Kastagnette, Woodblock, Sizzle-Cymbal, China-Cymbal, Klingende Stabe [oder Pauken]) / (1. player: vibraphone, xylophone, Xylomarimba - 2. player: glockenspiel, Xylomarimba [or Marimba] - 3. player: Hi-hat, temple block, congas drums, Guiro, Snare Drum, Tambourin, Cowbell, Klangstab [or Marimba or timpani], Crotales, vibraphone - 4. player: Pedal-tom-tom [Pedaltimpani], temple block, Bell Tree, Guiro, Tom-Toms, Snare Drum, Tambourin, Cowbell, Kastagnette, Woodblock, Sizzle-Cymbal, China-Cymbal, Klingende Stabe [or timpani]).

SKU: CA.611400

ISBN 9790007010690.

SKU: GI.G-CD-830

UPC: 785147083023.

Winner of the Parent's Choice Award 2010! Lomax, The Hound of Music, the acclaimed PBS Kids series based on John M. Feierabend’s First Steps in Music series, breaks new ground with its great songs, engaging stories, and educational content. This CD contains favorite songs from the first season of Lomax—a terrific collection of folk tunes wonderfully performed by the top-tier musicians and characters who appear regularly on the program. Join the music-obsessed pooch Lomax, his feline sidekick Delta, their human companion Amy, and their friends as they crisscross America on their tune-filled steam train, the “Melody Hound Express,” tracking down and performing together the wonderful songs that form the heart of our diverse musical heritage.