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In this, the definitive comprehensive history of Philadelphia, the reader will discover a rich and colorful portrait of one of America's most vital, interesting, and illustrious cities.
Author : Russell Frank Weigley
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 870 pages
File Size : 25,87 MB
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393016109
In this, the definitive comprehensive history of Philadelphia, the reader will discover a rich and colorful portrait of one of America's most vital, interesting, and illustrious cities.
Author : Herbert Kupferberg
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,73 MB
Release : 1969
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Author : Mary H. Wagner
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 15,11 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780810857209
Gustav Mahler and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra Tour America documents Mahler's tours with the orchestra during the 1909 and 1910 seasons, detailing the conditions and preparations for each tour, the outcome of each concert, and the perceptions of audience beyond New York City.
Author : Phyllis Rodriquez-Peralta
Publisher : Temple University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 13,97 MB
Release : 2009-08-21
Category : Music
ISBN : 1592134890
The story of the Philadelphia Orchestra told through three of its greatest conductors.
Author : Roger W. Moss
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,62 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture
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This opulent volume, by the author and photographer of the acclaimed Historic Houses of Philadelphia, will serve as a guide through the architectural and religious traditions of Philadelphia, complete with maps, telephone numbers, and web sites.
Author : Kenneth Morgan
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 26,28 MB
Release : 2010-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 025207730X
"Kenneth Morgan, who began collecting Reiner's recordings while still a schoolboy, has consulted printed and archival resources and undertaken new interviews with Reiner's associates, critics, and family. Fritz Reiner, Maestro and Martinet also offers the first close and systematic look at Reiner's recordings, interpretations, and musicality, vividly characterizing Reiner's distinctive qualities as a conductor."--Jacket.
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Publisher : Wimmer Cookbooks
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,79 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780918544469
Two timeless Philadelphia traditions: a world-class orchestra and a world-class cookbook join for this repertoire of recipes from the musicians and friends of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
Author : D. Kern Holoman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 26,94 MB
Release : 2012-10-25
Category : Music
ISBN : 0199760284
The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. Far from an anachronistic organization that cannot long survive, it is shown to be powerful political and social force, occupying critical positions in cultural diplomacy, national identity, and civic pride.
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Page : 68 pages
File Size : 24,12 MB
Release : 1971-02-06
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In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Author : Carlin Romano
Publisher : Akashic Books
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 23,55 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1936070634
Residents of Philadelphia have been nagging Akashic Books for years to see their own entry in the award-winning Noir series. The time has finally arrived - but the city must beware as there may be no recovery from the tarnishing of this collection of 15 original crime stories. Features brand-new stories by Diane Ayres, Cordelia Frances Biddle, Keith Gilman, Cary Holladay, Solomon Jones, Gerald Kolpan, Aimee LaBrie, Halimah Marcus, Carlin Romano, Asali Solomon, Laura Spagnoli, Duane Swierczynski, Dennis Tafoya and Jim Zervanos.