Manuel María Ponce

Manuel María Ponce

Author: Jorge Barrón Corvera

Publisher: Greenwood

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13:

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Students and scholars alike need look no further than this book for a thorough examination of the life and works of Mexican composer Manuel M. Ponce. It is the first major Bio-Bibliographic work on Ponce with cross-references carefully placed throughout to provide ease in navigation and research. All information is carefully and clearly documented to accurately represent Ponce's vast body of work. Whether interest lies in the man behind the music or the music itself, the book gives readers everything needed to go deeper into studying and understanding this prolific composer. Opening with a concise, yet full biography of Ponce, this work contains bibliographic information on most writings by and about the composer. A complete works catalogue is included along with a comprehensive discography of commercially produced recordings. Old and rare material noted here will be of particular interest to musicians and scholars of Mexican music.


A New Look at Segovia, His Life, His Music, Volume 2

A New Look at Segovia, His Life, His Music, Volume 2

Author: Graham Wade

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2018-09-26

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 1619115883

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This second comprehensive and scholarly volume of over 500 pages on the life and work of Andres Segovia contains a biography of the years 1958-1987 and focuses on Segovia's rendition of Spanish/Romantic and Contemporary/Neo-Classical masterpieces by Tárrega, Albeniz, Granados, Llobet and Ponce. A special appendix in each volume presents the original scores for the Segovia editions discussed in the text, some of which have never been published, as well as modern editions of these pieces. Includes access to an online audio recording by Gerard Garno.


Selections from Porgy and Bess (Songbook)

Selections from Porgy and Bess (Songbook)

Author: Jascha Heifitz

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1990-03-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1476857172

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(Fretted). Long out of print, these virtuoso transcriptions by the legendary violinist Jascha Heifetz date from 1947, and have previously been available only separately. These showpieces capture the excitement of Gershwin's score in a unique and fascinating way. Includes: It Ain't Necessarily So * Summertime * A Woman Is a Sometime Thing * I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' * Bess, You Is My Woman * Tempo Di Blues.


The Classical Guitar

The Classical Guitar

Author: Maurice J. Summerfield

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 968

ISBN-13: 1476851654

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(Book). We proudly present the fifth edition of Maurice J. Summerfield's highly acclaimed ultimate reference book on the classical guitar. This brand new book features all the original biographical entries updated with new photographs where applicable, plus 100 new biographical entries in the players, composers and makers section for a total of over 485. This new edition gives the reader a full and clear picture of the classical guitar's development since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Also included are informative sections on composers, scholars, flamenco guitarists and guitar makers. The book's collection of several hundred photographs is the most complete to be published in one volume. There are extensive listings of the most important classical guitar recordings. The final section, Sources of Supply, guides readers to where they can obtain the books, recordings, music and magazines listed in the book. Without a doubt, this new edition will be the essential work of reference on the subject of classical guitar for years to come! "My sincere congratulations to Maurice Summerfield." Andres Segovia


Introduction to the Lute

Introduction to the Lute

Author: Rob MacKillop

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-11-29

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 1619116731

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This book is aimed at beginner lute and guitar players interested in playing Renaissance lute music on either instrument. Lute and guitar tablature are included, along with notes on technique, biographies of lute composers from the 16th century, and general advice on buying, stringing and tuning a lute. The book starts with single-line melodies, before progressing to two-part and full repertoire pieces. Selections include works by great Renaissance composers such as John Dowland, Francesco da Milano, Alonso Mudarra, Francesco Spinacino and others, with music from England, Scotland, Italy, France and Germany. A useful chord chart is also included. Every piece in the book has been recorded for download by Rob MacKillop--in itself, an album worth owning. Includes access to online audio.


La Catedral

La Catedral

Author: Agustín Barrios Mangoré

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 9781457494871

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A three-movement work. The greatest Barrios composition for solo guitar.


Forbidden Childhood

Forbidden Childhood

Author: Ruth Slenczynska

Publisher: Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday

Published: 1957

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13:

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The "story of a child prodigy caught in a grotesque pattern of exploitaiton and abuse, her oppressor, her father, whose controlling passion was money, not music. After fleeing from her father and growing up in unhappy obscurity, Ruth Slenczynska has become again a remarkable and now mature pianist." Pub W.