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WADE, Graham
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The Art of Julian Bream
AM4524/£19.99** |
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This is the first book to present a
detailed account of the musical achievements of Julian Bream. In a
wide-ranging celebration of his artistry the book offers essential
perspectives on vital elements of twentieth century guitar history and
reveals how Julian Bream succeeded in establishing the instrument as a
uniquely expressive force on the contemporary scene. As well as his
phenomenal success 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 greatest
lutenist and a passionate advocate of Elizabethan music.
Julian Bream’s influence is apparent in every area of the classical guitar
repertoire. He transcribed Baroque works by Scarlatti, Buxtehude,
Cimarosa, etc., and is acknowledged as one of the great interpreters of
the music of J.S. Bach. He revitalised awareness of the early nineteenth
century works of Sor, Giuliani, and Aguado, while bringing to the public
the music of Spain from the sixteenth century to the present day and
breathing new fire into Latin American music by composers such as
Villa-Lobos, Ponce and Brouwer.
Bream, over the years, revolutionised the guitar concerto, inspiring new
works in this genre at the same time as performing the perennial
favourites. Through concerts with Peter Pears, George Malcolm, Peggy
Ashcroft, John Williams, and the Julian Bream Consort, he demonstrated his
unique versatility, offering new interpretations of both early and
contemporary music.
This broad canvas is represented here in terms of Bream’s concerts,
recordings, and editions. The book also includes many photos, a
comprehensive list of his musical publications, a discography, and a
bibliography. 232pp Softback |
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Joaquin Rodrigo: A Life in Music
Travelling to Aranjuez 1901-1939
GRM006/£34.95*** |
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Rodrigo(1901-1999), the great 20th century Spanish composer whose famous
work, the Concierto de Aranjuez, steadily established his
international reputation from the 1940's onwards. This volume covers the
composer's early years with an account of his time as a student of Paul
Dukas in Paris, his courtship and marriage to Victoria Kamhi and his
travels in France and Germany throughout the 1930's. The relationship of
Rodrigo's life and creative output is closely charted supplemented my more
than one hundred music examples, a comprehensive catalogue of works,
discography, bibliography and many photographs as well as new research
based on original source material from the Rodrigo archives. 528pp.
Hardback |
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A Concise Guide to Understanding Music
MB98416/£12.95 |
This book offers guidance on many aspects of musical form, the
creative concepts of major composers over the centuries, and developments
ranging from early notation to the present day. The book is profusely
illustrated and also contains an extensive bibliography as well as
detailed lists of compositions for the reader to listen to and enjoy. For
those who wish to understand more about all kinds of music, this book will
be of great interest.192pp
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A Concise History of the Classic
Guitar
MB98412/£12.95 |
Examines the history of the guitar from its earliest antecedents to
this new century. Covers all major aspects of its development from its
composers, performers, luthiers etc. An ideal read for both the general
music lover to students of the guitar with copious illustrations,
footnotes and bibliographies for further study. 224pp
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Distant Sarabandes
GRM001/£9.95
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This is the first book to examine
in detail the solo guitar works of Joaquin Rodrigo, composer of the famous
Concierto de Aranjuez, from 1926 to the late 1980's. Includes a discography
and selected bibliography. Second edition(2001)
xi+76pp. |
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John Mills, A Celebration
GRM003/£7.95
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An illustrated appreciation of the popular British
guitarist John Mills on the
occasion of his 50th birthday. 32pp. |
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