Composers & Musicians 1

Jim Morrisonーthe name still evokes an image of a rough-hewn rock star, absolutely oozing both profound intellectual wisdom as well as an inordinate amount of cool charisma. Few could encapsulate tw……続きを見る

From his birth in Ithaca, NY, to retirement in Louisville, KY, Dave Seely tells the story of his life as a student, teacher, minister, musician, and family man. 続きを見る

An inspiring, revelatory exploration of the genesis and impact of the fabled Elephant 6 collective and the baffling exodus of its larger-than-life luminary, Neutral Milk Hotel frontman Jeff Mangum Y……続きを見る

Anyango could hear Okumu's voice:“Anyango, travel the world and play the nyatiti. Go to the places I could not, and let this music be heard.”This is the incredible story of Eriko Mukoyama, fondly kn……続きを見る

What kind of a man could create the dreaming melodies of the Moonlight Sonata? Give birth to the dramatic voice of the Fifth Symphony? Compose the Ode to Joy? Meet Ludwig van Beethoven, the musical ……続きを見る

Ray Charles was a musical prodigy whose genius transcended genres. With deep roots in gospel, jazz, blues, and country, Charles crafted some of the twentieth century's most innovative and enduring s……続きを見る

James Brown is known as the "Godfather of Soul"ーand for good reason. All you have to do is listen to that signature James Brown sound, and you understand the impact he made on music. Just one lip c……続きを見る

История любит такие совпадения. Фильм Елены Якович "Двое. Рассказ жены Шостаковича" вышел на российском телевидении 5 марта 2022 года ー в день смерти Сталина, Прокофьева и Ахматовой, в годовщину пе……続きを見る

Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924) is the world's most frequently performed operatic composer, yet he is only beginning to receive serious scholarly attention. In Giacomo Puccini and His World, an internat……続きを見る

Sunday Times Classical Music Book of the Year 'Magisterial, warm, and engaging . . . A triumph of scholarship and musical affinity . . . Jan Swafford is to be saluted.' Independent Jan Swafford's b……続きを見る

In "Life of Chopin," Franz Liszt offers a profound and introspective portrait of his contemporaneous musical luminary, Frédéric Chopin. This biographical work intertwines biographical details with m……続きを見る

Horace Petherick's "Antonio Stradivari" is a profound exploration of the life and legacy of the legendary Italian luthier, whose mastery in violin making has left an indelible mark on classical musi……続きを見る

In 'Verdi: Man and Musician,' Frederick James Crowest delivers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most pivotal figures in the history of opera, Giuseppe Verdi. This work is not merely a biogr……続きを見る

In "Life of Mozart," Ludwig Nohl meticulously chronicles the life and artistic journey of the iconic composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Nohl's narrative blends biographical detail with musical analys……続きを見る

Rough Trade Book of the Year Resident Book of the Year A Rolling Stone Book of the Year A Mojo Book of the Year A Sunday Times Book of the Year Formed in 1988, Lush were part of the London gig scene……続きを見る

A memoir from singer-songwriter Madison Beer, chronicling the past decade of her life spent in the spotlightーthe ups, the downs, and the in-betweens that you won’t see on social media. Discovered a……続きを見る

In "The Life of Rossini," H. Sutherland Edwards offers a rich biographical account of the renowned composer Gioachino Rossini, immersing readers in the vibrant world of 19th-century opera. Edwards e……続きを見る

'This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius' - QUESTLOVE Equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and……続きを見る

**From the indie rockstar Japanese Breakfast, an unflinching, deeply moving memoir about growing up dual-heritage, Korean food, losing her Korean mother, and forging her own identity. 'I bawled my e……続きを見る

Among the noise and clamour of the Britpop era, Blur co-founder Graham Coxon managed to carve out a niche to become one of the most innovative and respected guitarists of his generation - but it was……続きを見る

Michael Jackson made music because he wanted to be loved back and that was what drove him to be as good and as perfect a performer as he could be. That someone so talented and loved by millions shou……続きを見る

Alexander Wheelock Thayer's monumental work, 'Ludwig van Beethoven,' is a three-volume biography that delves into the life and work of the legendary composer. Thayer's extensive research and detaile……続きを見る

Rock-and-roll icon and three-time bestselling author Nikki Sixx tells his****origin story: how Frank Feranna became Nikki Sixx, chronicling his fascinating****journey from irrepressible Idaho farmbo……続きを見る

“The Beatles for the 21st Century” – BBC BTS have exploded onto the global music scene with their distinctive brand of music, impressive choreography, and socially conscious lyrics. With multiple ch……続きを見る

The diary and essays of Brian Eno republished twenty-five years on with a new introduction by the artist in a beautiful hardback edition. 'One of the seminal books about music . . . an invaluable ……続きを見る

Gli Emerson, Lake & Palmer sono stati tra gli alfieri del rock d’avanguardia; una band che seppe plasmare uno dei più importanti idiomi musicali degli anni ’70 utilizzando ardite alchimie sonore e d……続きを見る

Bach has remained a figure of continuous fascination and interest to scholars and readers since the original Master Musicians Bach volume's publication in 1983 - even since its revision in 2000, und……続きを見る

In "The Loves of Great Composers," Gustav Kobbé delves into the intricate personal lives of the most celebrated composers of Western music, offering an enthralling exploration of their romantic enta……続きを見る

In "Charles Gounod," the reader is invited into a nuanced exploration of the life and works of one of the most influential composers of the 19th century. This comprehensive volume delves into Gounod……続きを見る

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. He composed over six hundred works, many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, cham……続きを見る