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Classical Composers: Lives and Legacies

Author : Harry Tekell

Publisher : Richards Education

Page : 143 pages

File Size : 47,68 MB

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Category : Music

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Classical Composers: Lives and Legacies is an expansive journey through the lives and works of the most influential figures in classical music history. From the Baroque masters like Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel, through the revolutionary works of Ludwig van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, to the modern innovations of Philip Glass and Arvo Pärt, this book delves into the fascinating stories and enduring legacies of these musical giants. Each chapter offers insights into different eras and styles, examining the social, cultural, and technological contexts that shaped their compositions. Perfect for both classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of the art form that has profoundly influenced our world.



Beethoven, A Life

Author : Jan Caeyers

Publisher : Univ of California Press

Page : 656 pages

File Size : 36,26 MB

Release : 2022-05-03

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0520390210

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"With unprecedented access to the archives at the Beethoven House in Bonn, ... Beethoven conductor and scholar Jan Caeyers ... weaves together a deeply human and complex image of Beethoven--his troubled youth, his unpredictable mood swings, his desires, relationships, and conflicts with family and friends, the mysteries surrounding his affair with the 'immortal beloved, ' and the dramatic tale of his deafness. Caeyers also offers new insights into Beethoven's music and its gradual transformation from the work of a skilled craftsman into that of a consummate artist"--Publisher marketing.



Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers

Author : Patrick Kavanaugh

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 260 pages

File Size : 12,81 MB

Release : 1996

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0310208068

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This is a compelling and inspiring look at spiritual beliefs that influenced some of the world's greatest composers, now revised and expanded with eight additional composers.



The Life & Legacy of Johannes Brahms

Author : Florence May

Publisher : e-artnow

Page : 595 pages

File Size : 15,52 MB

Release : 2020-12-17

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN :

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The Life & Legacy of Johannes Brahms in two volumes is a well researched biography of famous composer, written by his student Florence May. The biographical materials have been gathered chiefly in the course of several Continental journeys the author undertook with Brahms. The goal of the work was to present the biographical account of composer's life, and to help the regular music-lover to get acquainted with Brahms' life, not getting into technical analysis of his compositions.



Life and Legacy of B.B. King, The: A Mississippi Blues Icon

Author : Diane Williams

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 47,15 MB

Release : 2019

Category : History

ISBN : 1467142409

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Blues legend B.B. King spent his life sharing the music of his soul, which shone relentlessly through hardship and triumph alike. Born on a cotton plantation in 1925, the man born Riley B. King would grow up to be one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, being crowned The King of the Blues. He never wavered from his vocation, even as he gathered up other musicians in his wake and melded them into the harmony of his animating passion. In this intimate portrait of King, author Diane Williams offers a brief account of the monumental blues man's life before settling in for a series of interviews with his bandmates and beloved family members, offering readers an invaluable opportunity to feel like they know King too.



The Life and Legacy of Tipu Sultan

Author : Aishik Dutta

Publisher :

Page : 383 pages

File Size : 34,21 MB

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Category : History

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"The Life and Legacy of Tipu Sultan" is a comprehensive exploration of one of India’s most dynamic and complex leaders. This meticulously crafted book traces Tipu Sultan’s journey from his early years under the guidance of his father, Sultan Hyder Ali, to his rise as the ruler of Mysore and his relentless fight against British colonial forces. Organized into 20 insightful chapters, it covers every aspect of Tipu Sultan's life, from his military genius and innovative governance to his cultural patronage and ideological legacy. Readers are taken through the intense Anglo-Mysore Wars, where Tipu’s strategic acumen and pioneering use of rocketry left an indelible mark on global warfare. The book delves deeply into his revolutionary policies that advanced Mysore’s economy, technology, and trade, showing how his modern vision set the groundwork for a thriving independent kingdom. It also examines the personal side of Tipu Sultan, shedding light on his family, faith, and the resilience that defined him as a leader. Beyond Tipu’s military and political endeavors, this book paints a rich portrait of his cultural contributions, his advocacy for social reform, and the symbolic power he holds in India’s collective memory. From historians to anyone interested in India's pre-colonial struggle for autonomy, The Life and Legacy of Tipu Sultan offers an essential, multi-faceted look at a hero of resistance and a visionary who continues to inspire. This definitive account is not only a biography but also a powerful narrative of a nation's fight for identity and independence.



Composers

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 1059 pages

File Size : 34,74 MB

Release : 2020-09-15

Category : Music

ISBN : 0744036852

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“The only love affair I have ever had was with music.” Maurice Ravel A compelling celebration of more than 90 of the world’s most influential composers from the medieval period to the present day, Composers reveals the fascinating stories of their lives, loves, and works. Biographical entries – introduced with a stunning portrait of each featured composer – trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired each musical genius. Profiles offer revealing insights into what drove each individual to create the musical masterpieces – symphonies, concertos, and operatic scores – that changed the direction of classical music and are still celebrated and treasured today. Lavishly illustrated with paintings or photographs of each composer, alongside original musical scores and personal correspondence, images of their homes and where they worked, and personal effects and other important artifacts, the book introduces the key influences, themes, and working methods of each individual, setting their works within a wider historical and cultural context. Charting the development of classical music and music movements across the centuries, Composers provides a compelling glimpse into the personal lives, loves, and influences of the giants of the classical music canon.



The Life & Legacy of the Most Influential Women in History

Author : Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Publisher : e-artnow

Page : 4407 pages

File Size : 49,66 MB

Release : 2021-05-07

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN :

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Musaicum Books presents to you memoirs, biographies and stories about the most incredible women in history, their lives and their legacies: Eighty Years and More by Elizabeth Cady Stanton Helen Keller: The Story of My Life Harriet Tubman, the Moses of Her People Reminiscences by Julia Ward Howe My Own Story by Emmeline Pankhurst The Autobiography of Mother Jones Sweeper in the Sky: The Life of Maria Mitchell Margaret Sanger: An Autobiography The Life of Florence Nightingale The Grimké Sisters Roswitha the Nun Marie de France Mechthild of Magdeburg Countess of Artois Christine de Pisan Agnes Sorel Alcestis Antigone Iphigenia Paula Catherine Douglas Lady Jane Grey Flora Macdonald Madame Roland Grace Darling Sister Dora Florence Nightingale Lucretia Sappho Aspasia of Pericles Xantippe Aspasia of Cyrus Cornelia, the Mother of the Gracchi Portia Octavia Cleopatra Mariamne Julia Domna Zenobia Valeria Eudocia Hypatia The Wife of Maximus The Lady Rowena Olga The Lady Elfrida The Countess of Tripoli Jane, Countess of Mountfort Laura de Sade The Countess of Richmond Elizabeth Woodville Jane Shore Catharine of Arragon Augustina Saragoza Charlotte Brontë… Marie Antoinette Sarah Siddons Mrs Grant Elizabeth Inchbald Elizabeth Hamilton Countess de Vemieiro Joanna Baillie Josephine Anne Radcliffe Miss Edgeworth Charlotte Corday Madame de Stael Madame de la Rochejaquelein Madame Recamier Mary Brunton Felicia Hemans Augustina Saragoza Charlotte Bronte Queen Anne Esther Johnson Esther Vanhomrigh Mary Astell Madame des Ursins Lady Grizel Jerviswoode Madame de Pontchartrain Elizabeth Halkett Lady Mary Wortley Montagu Madame du Deffand Phœbe Bentley Marquise du Chatelet Lady Huntingdon Flora Macdonald Madame Roland Grace Darling Sister Dora Maria Theresa Meta Moller Elizabeth Blackwell Lætitia Barbauld Hannah More Anna Seward Catherine Cockburn Elizabeth Berkeleigh...



Fifty Famous Composers, For Kids Of All Ages

Author : Carolyn Waters Broe

Publisher :

Page : 264 pages

File Size : 27,82 MB

Release : 2021-06-08

Category : Art

ISBN : 9780578846620

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Fifty Famous Composers for Kids of All Ages is a book of biographies about the lives of famous classical composers. You will discover how each of these composers grew up and what motivated them to become composers. This book explores the stories of these musicians and how they came to be famous. You will learn about composers who were child prodigies, won competitions, got into duels, got arrested, died young, and composed great masterworks of music. Fifty Famous Composers includes twenty-five famous male composers and twenty-five famous female composers. Many of these composers will be familiar such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven. You will also meet brilliant composers who are not as well know such as Élisabeth-Claude Jacquet de La Guerre, Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint Georges, Francesca Caccini, Florence Price, and Alma Deutscher. This book was written to help both young and adult readers to enjoy classical music. It is perfect for music teachers and music lovers. Fifty Famous Composers for Kids of All Ages makes a great gift for your children and your grandchildren.