Harold Taylor draws on a combination of Alexander Technique and the teaching of pianist Raymond Thiberge to propound a piano method that is all about overall mental and physical coordination rather than analysing different elements of technique.
Esther Salaman's book covers every aspect of voice production in a very simple and easily-accessible way. She discusses her singing experience and comments on the... Læs mere
By the author of "Adorno's Aesthetics of Music". This book consists of four sections: critical theory and music; Adorno's aesthetics of modernism; Adorno, popular music and mass culture; and critical reflections on Adorno.
This work on the art of the French mélodie has become the standard reference for singers, accompanists and concert-goers alike. Texts of nearly 200 songs from 18 different composers are given in French and English with notes on pronunciation.
Pianist Helmut Deutsch relates his journey from unknown repetiteur to one of the most refined and sought-after accompanists of the modern era. In this book, he gives, with... Læs mere
Lionel Tertis was internationally recognised to have been perhaps the greatest viola player of all time. He is the undisputed father of modern viola playing and is largely responsible for the establishment of the viola as a solo instrument.
An invaluable addition to the immensely successful Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides, this book brings exciting new insights into the study and performance of the classical guitar repertoire.
This biography follows Hess's transformation from rebellious young musician to national heroine. With previously unpublished material, it explores her struggles for... Læs mere