One-hundred audio sessions on 50 CDs. This remarkable collection consists of "100 audio biographies" of the greatest personalities of world history. A Treasury of CD Biographies detailing the life, times, achievements and impact of 100 of history's greatest people including 1) Philosophers, 2) Explorers, 3) Inventors, 4) Scientists, 5) Writers, 6) Artists, 7) Composers, 8. Religious, 9) Political and 10) Military Leaders.
This reference provides in-depth explanations and examples of more than 3000 musical terms and topics, including biographies of composers. Spanning early history to the present day the dictionary contains explanations of terms, illustrations of instruments, repertory for the various instruments, pronunciations of foreign terms and composers and inclusion of charts presenting additional information on principal ballets, operas and symphonies.
This fabulous fake book includes nearly every famous classical theme ever written! It's a virtual encyclopedia of classical music, in one complete volume. Features: over 165 classical composers; over 600 classical themes in their original keys; lyrics in their original language; a timeline of major classical composers; categorical listings; more.
With more than 800 entries written by a team of 67 specialists from around the world, the Companion offers an illuminating look at the classic tales themselves, both ancient and modern, from Jack and Jill and Cinderella to Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of Oz. The contributors also profile the writers who wrote or reworked these luminous tales, as well as the illustrators, film-makers, choreographers, and composers who have been involved with creating or interpreting them. The Companion also covers such related topics as film, art, opera, ballet, music, even advertising.
