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Author : Hubert James Foss
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book London Symphony, Portrait of an Orchestra, 1904-1954 written by Hubert James Foss and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ian Falconer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1442427353
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (424 download)
Download or read book Olivia Forms a Band written by Ian Falconer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-11-16 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone's favorite Caldecott Honor-winning porcine diva is back, and with fanfare! There are going to be fireworks tonight, and Olivia can hardly wait to hear the band. But when she finds out that there isn't going to be a band, she can't understand why not. How can there be fireworks without a band?! And so Olivia sets to putting a band together herself...all by herself. Using pots, pans, her brother's toys, and even her father's suspenders, Olivia forms a band spectacular enough to startle any audience. Lavishly brought to life in Ian Falconer's signature style, and introducing an eye-catching shade of blue, here is Olivia doing what Olivia does best -- making noise. Now available as an eBook with audio!
Author : Andrew Patner
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022660991X
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (266 download)
Download or read book A Portrait in Four Movements written by Andrew Patner and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2019-04-19 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Playing in an orchestra in an intelligent way is the best school for democracy.”—Daniel Barenboim The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has been led by a storied group of conductors. And from 1994 to 2015, through the best work of Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez, Bernard Haitink, and Riccardo Muti, Andrew Patner was right there. As a classical music critic for the Chicago Sun-Times and WFMT radio, Patner was able to trace the arc of the CSO’s changing repertories, all while cultivating a deep rapport with its four principal conductors. This book assembles Patner’s reviews of the concerts given by the CSO during this time, as well as transcripts of his remarkable radio interviews with these colossal figures. These pages hold tidbits for the curious, such as Patner’s “driving survey” that playfully ranks the Maestri he knew on a scale of “total comfort” to “fright level five,” and the observation that Muti appears to be a southpaw on the baseball field. Moving easily between registers, they also open revealing windows onto the sometimes difficult pasts that brought these conductors to music in the first place, including Boulez’s and Haitink’s heartbreaking experiences of Nazi occupation in their native countries as children. Throughout, these reviews and interviews are threaded together with insights about the power of music and the techniques behind it—from the conductors’ varied approaches to research, preparing scores, and interacting with other musicians, to how the sound and personality of the orchestra evolved over time, to the ways that we can all learn to listen better and hear more in the music we love. Featuring a foreword by fellow critic Alex Ross on the ethos and humor that informed Patner’s writing, as well as an introduction and extensive historical commentary by musicologist Douglas W. Shadle, this book offers a rich portrait of the musical life of Chicago through the eyes and ears of one of its most beloved critics.
Author : Mary Auld
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781526309846
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (98 download)
Download or read book How to Build an Orchestra written by Mary Auld and published by . This book was released on 2025-02-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Colin James Lawson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521001328
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (13 download)
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Orchestra written by Colin James Lawson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-04-24 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to the orchestra and orchestral life is unique in its breadth of coverage. It combinesorchestral history and repertory with a practical bias offering critical thought about the past, present and future of the orchestra. Including topics such as the art of orchestration, scorereading, conducting, international orchestras, recording, as well as consideration of what it means to be an orchestral musician, an educator, or an informed listener, it will be of interest to a wideranging readership of music historians and professional or amateur performers.
Author : Ari L. Goldman
Publisher : Algonquin Books
ISBN 13 : 1616204001
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (162 download)
Download or read book The Late Starters Orchestra written by Ari L. Goldman and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a cluttered room in an abandoned coat factory in lower Manhattan, a group of musicians comes together each week to make music. Some are old, some are young, all have come late to music or come back to it after a long absence. This is the Late Starters Orchestra--the bona fide amateur string orchestra where Ari Goldman pursues his lifelong dream of playing the cello. Goldman hadn’t seriously picked up his cello in twenty-five years, but the Late Starters (its motto, If you think you can play, you can) seemed just the right orchestra for this music lover whose busy life had always gotten in the way of its pursuit. In The Late Starters Orchestra, Goldman takes us along to LSO rehearsals and lets us sit in on his son’s Suzuki lessons, where we find out that children do indeed learn differently from adults. He explores history’s greatest cellists and also attempts to understand what motivates his fellow late starters, amateurs all, whose quest is for joy, not greatness. And when Goldman commits to playing at his upcoming birthday party we wonder with him whether he’ll be good enough to perform in public. To the rescue comes the ghost of Goldman’s first cello teacher, the wise and eccentric Mr. J, who continues to inspire and guide him--about music and more--through this well-tuned journey. With enchanting illustrations by Eric Hanson, The Late Starters Orchestra is about teachers and students, fathers and sons, courage and creativity, individual perseverance and the power of community. And Ari Goldman has a message for anyone who has ever had a dream deferred: it’s never too late to find happiness on one’s own terms.
Author : Benjamin Britten
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780851620961
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (29 download)
Download or read book Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Hps) written by Benjamin Britten and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Marie-Louise Jennings
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1838716300
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (387 download)
Download or read book Humphrey Jennings written by Marie-Louise Jennings and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humphrey Jennings was one of Britain's greatest documentary film-makers, described by Lindsay Anderson in 1954 as 'the only real poet the British cinema has yet produced'. A member of the GPO Film Unit and director of wartime canonical classics such as Listen to Britain (1942) and A Diary for Timothy (1945), he was also an acclaimed writer, painter, photographer and poet. This seminal collection of critical essays, first published in 1982 and here reissued with a new introduction, traces Jennings's fascinating career in all its aspects with the aid of documents from the Jennings family archive. Situating Jennings's work in the world of his contemporaries, and illuminating the qualities by which his films are now recognised, Humphrey Jennings: Film-Maker, Painter, Poet explores the many insights and cultural contributions of this truly remarkable artist.
Author : Ryan Ross
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317646150
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)
Download or read book Ralph Vaughan Williams written by Ryan Ross and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ralph Vaughan Williams: A Research and Information Guide presents the most extensive annotated bibliography of its subject yet produced. It offers comprehensive coverage of the English composer's prose works and accounts for over 1,000 secondary sources from all critical and scholarly eras. A single-numbering format and substantial indexes facilitate efficient searches of what is the most complete bibliography of Ralph Vaughan Williams since Neil Butterworth's guide to research was published by Garland in 1990.
Author : John Lithgow
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 144244245X
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (424 download)
Download or read book The Remarkable Farkle McBride written by John Lithgow and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his first book, actor and musician John Lithgow introduces a memorable character, a fickle yet lovable child prodigy who brings the sounds and rhythms of an orchestra to sprawling visual life. With a double gatefold showing the entire orchestra, this is the ultimate book for the music lover in all of us.
Author : Stephen Lloyd
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 9780851158037
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (58 download)
Download or read book William Walton written by Stephen Lloyd and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2001 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Using first-hand accounts, including contemporary correspondence, articles and interviews, this account of Walton's life also draws on material newly available relating to his friends and associates. The reception of Facade and Walton's work in both films and radio are fully explored."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : John Miller
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1783277343
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (832 download)
Download or read book The Modern Brass Ensemble in Twentieth-Century Britain written by John Miller and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first study of the performance practice, repertoire and context of the modern 'brass ensemble' in the musical world.
Author : Ralph Vaughan Williams
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195182391
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)
Download or read book Vaughan Williams on Music written by Ralph Vaughan Williams and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concert audiences have an enduring affection for the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams; a composer of dance, symphony, opera, song, hymnody, and film music, serious scholarship on his music is currently enjoying a revival. 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of Vaughan Williams passing. This collection brings together a host of lively writings, some for the first time, and many for the first time since their initial publication by one of the most articulate, beloved and engaging English composers. Making available essays, articles, broadcasts, and speech transcripts from 1901-1958, Vaughan Williams on Music exemplifies the multi-faceted nature of his contributions: active supporter of amateur music and English music, a leader in the folksong revival, educator, performer, and polemicist. Vaughan Williams was one of the cultural giants of his day, a figure of iconic stature whose influence stretched far beyond musical circles; his friendships with Bertrand Russell and G. M. Trevelyan, and his tireless work on behalf of a variety of organizations and causes, from Jewish refugees to the Third Programme, gave him a unique place in British national life. He also had a powerful influence in the United States, at a time when the international relationship was approaching its zenith. Through all these perspectives, the words are unmistakably those of a practicing composer; a young composer at the turn of the last century, trying to find his own musical voice amid widely diverse stylistic influences of the dominant and successful figures of Brahms, Strauss, and Tchaikovsky, and a mature composer in the mid-century, having found that glorious voice which continues to resound across the globe. The volume will be an important contribution to the literature not only on British music, but also on nineteenth- and twentieth-century British cultural and intellectual life as a whole, placing Vaughan Williams' political and aesthetic thought in a broader cultural perspective.
Author : Nigel Simeone
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1783277297
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (832 download)
Download or read book Ralph Vaughan Williams and Adrian Boult written by Nigel Simeone and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first detailed study of the working relationship and productive friendship between Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) and Adrian Boult (1889-1983).
Author : Steven C. Smith
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520910447
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (14 download)
Download or read book A Heart at Fire's Center written by Steven C. Smith and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1991-06-03 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No composer contributed more to film than Bernard Herrmann, who in over 40 scores enriched the work of such directors as Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, François Truffaut, and Martin Scorsese. In this first major biography of the composer, Steven C. Smith explores the interrelationships between Herrmann's music and his turbulent personal life, using much previously unpublished information to illustrate Herrmann's often outrageous behavior, his working methods, and why his music has had such lasting impact. From his first film (Citizen Kane) to his last (Taxi Driver), Herrmann was a master of evoking psychological nuance and dramatic tension through music, often using unheard-of instrumental combinations to suit the dramatic needs of a film. His scores are among the most distinguished ever written, ranging from the fantastic (Fahrenheit 451, The Day the Earth Stood Still) to the romantic (Obsession, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir) to the terrifying (Psycho). Film was not the only medium in which Herrmann made a powerful mark. His radio broadcasts included Orson Welles's Mercury Theatre of the Air and The War of the Worlds. His concert music was commissioned and performed by the New York Philharmonic, and he was chief conductor of the CBS Symphony. Almost as celebrated as these achievements are the enduring legends of Herrmann's combativeness and volatility. Smith separates myth from fact and draws upon heretofore unpublished material to illuminate Herrmann's life and influence. Herrmann remains as complex as any character in the films he scored—a creative genius, an indefatigable musicologist, an explosive bully, a generous and compassionate man who desperately sought friendship and love.
Author : Prof. Chris Piorkowski
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 183763842X
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (376 download)
Download or read book Scoring to Picture in Logic Pro written by Prof. Chris Piorkowski and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn from a seasoned Hollywood film composer the intricacies of synchronizing music to picture in Logic Pro 10.6 and later versions, and apply these lessons to elevate your own projects in this part-color guide Key Features Learn essential film music terminologies and practices used in Hollywood with this illustrated guide Explore crucial synchronization techniques using a hands-on example of writing music to picture Prepare yourself for a real gig as a film, TV, and multimedia composer Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThis book will help you leverage the Logic Pro digital audio workstation (DAW) for scoring to picture. With the help of expert insights from a Hollywood film composer, you'll understand how the film music industry works and be ready to meet the demands of film directors or producers, exploring common scenarios and the process of post-production and final film score delivery. Packed with all the technical and practical skills needed when scoring to picture in Logic Pro, along with insights into real film scoring tasks, this book will prepare you for success in the industry. You’ll start by getting acquainted with film scoring terminology and then advance to working with QuickTime video and its components, getting an overview of how to set up and sync a movie file in Logic Pro. You’ll see the different methods of creating tempo maps, find a suitable tempo for a film scene using hit points and scene markers, and work with time signature and beat mapping functions. You’ll also work with a pre-composed score of a Mercedes commercial that you can analyze and emulate in your own Logic Pro session. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained new skills and the knowledge of commonly used industry scenarios to help you enter the professional market of scoring to picture.What you will learn Master film and multimedia tasks as a film composer Use QuickTime video in Logic Pro Create tempo maps and calculate the best tempos for film cues Understand advanced concepts to deal with timing in film music Acquire essential skills to thrive in the competitive film music industry Gain the knowledge necessary to communicate confidently with film industry professionals Develop the technical skills of scoring to picture Who this book is for This book is for aspiring multimedia composers and musicians as well as advanced film, TV, and game music composers. Music supervisors, editors, and orchestrators will also find this book useful. Basic knowledge of Logic Pro, music theory, composition, and film scoring is expected.
Author : Stephen Lloyd
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1843838982
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (438 download)
Download or read book Constant Lambert written by Stephen Lloyd and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 2014 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To the economist and ballet enthusiast John Maynard Keynes he was potentially the most brilliant man he'd ever met; to Dame Ninette de Valois he was the greatest ballet conductor and advisor this country has ever had; to the composer Denis ApIvor he was the greatest, mostr lovable, and most entertaining personality of the musical world; whilst to the dance critic Clement Crisp he was quite simply a musician of genius. Yet sixty years after his ... death Constant Lambert is little known today. As a composer he is remembered for his jazz-inspired The Rio Grande but little more, and for a man who ... devoted the graeter part of his life to the establishment of English ballet his work is largely unrecognized today. [This book] looks not only at his music but at his journalism, his talks for the BBC, his championing of jazz (in particular, Duke Ellington), and, more privately - his longstanding affair with Margot Fonteyn. ..."--Book jacket.
