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Benjamin Britten was one of the outstanding British composers of the 20th century. He shot to international fame with his operas, performed by his own English Opera Group, and a series of extraordinary instrumental works ... Matthews brings to this biography his special insight …
"Benjamin Britten was one of the outstanding British composers of the 20th century. He shot to international fame with his operas, performed by his own English Opera Group, and a series of extraordinary instrumental works ... Matthews brings to this biography his special insight…
A uniquely personal and centenary-year biography by fellow composer, former assistant, and lifelong friend of Benjamin Britten, David Matthews.
"Benjamin Britten was one of the outstanding British composers of the 20th century. He shot to international fame with his operas, performed by his own English Opera Group, and a series of extraordinary instrumental works ... Matthews brings to this biography his special insight…
This book is an addition to the British music culture, as it traces the life and work of a renowned Brass Band composer, Eric Ball, during the twentieth century. He takes his place among the great figures in the Brass Band Movement. The book includes a survey of his music, along…
Bound for America: three British composers
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Bound for America: three British composers
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Bound for America: three British composers
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Type: Book
"In Bound for America, Nicholas Temperley documents the lives, careers, and music of three British composers who emigrated from England in mid-career and became leaders in the musical life of the American Federal era." "William Selby (1738-98) moved to Boston, Rayner Taylor (174…
Bound for America: three British composers
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Type: Book
"In Bound for America, Nicholas Temperley documents the lives, careers, and music of three British composers who emigrated from England in mid-career and became leaders in the musical life of the American Federal era." "William Selby (1738-98) moved to Boston, Rayner Taylor (174…
Andrew Lloyd Webber dominated musical theater in the 1970s and 80s. His hit shows included Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and most recently, School of Rock. Now the composer takes stock of his achievements, the twists of fate and circumstance that…
"Published to coincide with his seventieth birthday, UNMASKED is a candid memoir by the legendary composer of some of the most recognized musicals in history: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boul…
Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016) was one of the leading international composers of the post-war period as well as one of the most productive.
"Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016) was one of the leading international composers of the post-war period as well as one of the most productive. This book provides a global view of his music, integrating a number of resonant themes in the composer's work while covering a represent…
