In the history of the piano, the brief appearance of the mechanical piano's most sophisticated manifestation, the reproducing piano (not to be confused with the pianola) is of special interest and importance.

This detailed compilation of Columbia recordings gathers information about every Columbia disc record made between 1901 and 1934 and designed for American use. The third volume covers the Principal U.S. Matrix Series spanning the years 1924 to 1934.

This six-volume discography lists full available details (dates, titles, personnel) on all recording sessions made between 1934 and 1973 by the Decca label, as well as its subsidiary labels, Brunswick, Coral, and Vocalion.

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With the resurgence of vinyl going from strength to strength, album cover art is as important as it's ever been. This sumptuous book brings together 250 of the greatest album covers of all time and is arranged chronologically, beginning in 1956.This fascinating book forms a wonderful visual record of this popular art form.

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An authoritative history of the world's most famous, and most influential, music magazine the fights, the bands, the brawls, the haircuts, the egos and much more. This is the definitive and first book about the infamous NME.

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Franz Liszt is most well-known for his compositions for piano and orchestra, but his influence is also strong in chamber music, choral music and orchestral transcriptions. This new collection of essays presents a scholarly overview of all the composer's work.

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Everything you want to know about the fabulousness that is Eurovision!

Mercury Records was founded in 1945 and soon became a major force in jazz and blues, classical, rock, and country recording. This five-volume discography is designed for those who seek information on the music and artists recorded in the second half of the 20th century.

This complete discographical compilation lists all the recordings issued by the MGM Record Company throughout its long and illustrious recording history from 1946 to 1982.

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The Militant Song Movement in Latin America examines the history of the militant song movement in Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina, considering their different political stances and musical deportments.

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Wonderful we need music in our lives now more than ever HERBIE HANCOCK Joan Koenig is on a wonderful mission to enrich childrens lives through music DR GUY DEUTSCHER

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The definitive book on the world's most beloved musical, The Sound of Music Companion charts the incredible and enduring story of Maria von Trapp and her story over the last hundred years from Maria's birth in Vienna in 1905 to the 50th anniversary of the film's release in 2015.

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Following the successful The Sound of Music Companion, comes The South Pacific Companion, the essential guide and history for the discerning musical lover and SP fanatic. 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of this wonderful film.This fascinating book covers the history of the stage show and its historical context.

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Featuring an introduction Bill Curbishley and further contributions from friends, colleagues and family, this book celebrates 50 years of anthemic, era-defining music and an extraordinary career.

This wide-ranging, two-volume encyclopedia of musicals old and new will captivate young fans-and prove invaluable to those contemplating staging a musical production.

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This comprehensive inventory is the result of a study of all performances of plays and operas announced in two Parisian newspapers during the decade of the French Revolution.

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Part Two, The Discourses of Theomusicology, illustrates how theomusicology can, and at its best does, involve dialogue with different disciplines as well as a gamut of historical epochs and movements.

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Theory and Method in Historical Ethnomusicology demonstrates various ways that new approaches to historiographyand the related application of new technologiesimpact the work of ethnomusicologists who seek to meaningfully represent music traditions across barriers of both time and space.

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Written in a style that is clear, simple, and informal writing style, Davidian artfully mixes the history of counterpoint with an outline of its structure, placing musical examples from J. S. Bach side by side with those from The Beatles to illustrate the universality and currency of counterpoint in music analysis and composition.

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In Try Whistling This , join a perceptive critic on a pleasurable journey through music and musicians, ideas and history. Andrew Ford traces the concept of dirty dancing back to 1610, marvels at the weirdness of Percy Grainger and considers the decision of Wilhelm Furtwangler to keep conducting under the Nazis.

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A quirky, fun and practical guide containing all you need to learn about the ukulele, from history to chords.

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Genuinely popular theatre at its best.--The Sunday Times