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Wassail songs are part of Welsh folk culture, but what exactly are they? When are they sung? Why? And where do stars and pretty ribbons fit in? This study addresses these questions, identifying and ……続きを見る

From National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author Sam Quinones, the story of a demanding instrument, the determined people who play it, and the hope they offer a fractured nation. The tuba's so……続きを見る

A reflection on the idea of the "composer" in the medieval period, including a study of the individuals and groups active in the creation of medieval music. The modern concept of the individual comp……続きを見る

Nostalgia for the Future is the first collection in English of the writings and interviews of Luigi Nono (1924–1990). One of the most prominent figures in the development of new music after World Wa……続きを見る

The articles here deal with liturgical music. Two topics receive special attention: the curiously negative role that musical instruments play in ancient cult music and the development of ecclesiasti……続きを見る

While many books have been published about courtroom fiction in film and on television, the topic of stage courtrooms has been largely ignored. This endeavor aims to fill the void. More than fifty p……続きを見る

Volume 2 concentrates on trial plays mounted in the twentieth century. The first decade featured notable dramas by Leo Tolstoy (The Living Corpse, Russia, 1900), Alexander Bisson (Madame X, France, ……続きを見る

In "The Power of Music," the Anonymous author masterfully explores the profound impact music has on human experience and emotion. Through a blend of lyrical prose and analytical insights, the book d……続きを見る

This text mediates between visual and performance studies, incorporating political, aesthetic and social discourses. This book uses case studies and contemporary methodologies to give insight into e……続きを見る

,,Recunosc că-mi plac regizorii care păstrează intact miezul poveștii, și mai puțin cei dispuși să sacrifice narațiunea de dragul experimentului; îmi doresc să ies din sala de spectacol cu povestea ……続きを見る

The oral history of Disney's Hocus Pocus, one of the most beloved Halloween movies of all time.In July 1993, Disney's Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, did ……続きを見る

Nostalgia for the Future is the first collection in English of the writings and interviews of Luigi Nono (1924–1990). One of the most prominent figures in the development of new music after World Wa……続きを見る

The most influential compositional movement of the past fifty years, spectralism was informed by digital technology but also extended the aesthetics of pianist-composers such as Franz Liszt, Alexand……続きを見る

Can the concert hall be as erotic as the bedroom? Many Victorian writers believed so. In the mid-nineteenth century, acoustical scientists such as Hermann von Helmholtz and John Tyndall described mu……続きを見る

From Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of the award–winning hip-hop group the Roots, comes this vibrant book commemorating the legacy of television’s Soul Train. Foreword by Gladys Knight Preface by Nick C……続きを見る

Stories of desert landscapes, cutting-edge production facilities, and lavish festivals often dominate narratives about film and digital media on the Arabian Peninsula. However, there is a more compl……続きを見る

“Creativity” is a word that excites and dazzles us. It promises brilliance and achievement, a shield against conformity, a channel for innovation across the arts, sciences, technology, and education……続きを見る

This book presents interdisciplinary perspectives on Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, situating the series within contemporary discourses of genre, form, historical place, ideology, and aes……続きを見る

Are you ready to take a deep dive into the world of cinema during the late 1990s? Look no further than "The Artistic Revolution - The Auteur Directors of the Late 90s". In this book, you'll explore ……続きを見る

Unleashing Global Cinema 1980-2000 takes you on a journey through the world of cinema in the late 20th century, a period of unprecedented change and creativity. From Hollywood blockbusters to emergi……続きを見る

How female directors, producers, and writers navigate the challenges and barriers facing female-driven projects at each stage of filmmaking in contemporary Hollywood. Conversations about gender equi……続きを見る

Get ready to dive into the world of cinema in the 1980s, as "The Movie Renaissance: A Look into the 80s Film Industry" takes you on a thrilling journey through the era that revolutionized the way we……続きを見る

Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane to the golden age of blockbuster movies? Popcorn Movies - The Blockbuster Boom of the Early 90s takes you on a journey through the most exciting period ……続きを見る

'[An] extraordinary and exciting book' - John Simpson Beethoven's string quartets have long been held up as the pinnacle of chamber music: their fertility, complexity, depth and range mark them out ……続きを見る

There are numerous publications about the horror genre in film and television, but none that provide information about horror on a legitimate stage until now. This book highlights the most terrifyin……続きを見る

Dreamscapes in Italian Cinema explores different representations of dreams, visions, hallucinations, and hypnagogic states in Italian film culture, covering the works of some of the most significant……続きを見る

In this book the author reveals how medicine shows, both ancient and modern, galvanized Jonathan Swift’s imagination and inspired his wittiest satiric voices. Swift dubbed these multifaceted traveli……続きを見る

'A beautiful and important book' - Marina Mahler Gustav Mahler wrote some of the most challenging and cherished music of all time: eleven extraordinary symphonies that continue to fascinate, intrigu……続きを見る

On a filmé les coulisses du cinéma ! À la fin des années 1920, Antoine de Rouvre, riche héritier d'une fortune constituée dans le sucre, la finance et l'immobilier, passionné d'aventures et de ciném……続きを見る

El libro viene a cubrir un vacío de información documental que existe sobre esta época crucial, que ayudará a comprender mejor los procesos que dieron lugar a los estilos de cante, toque y baile fla……続きを見る