Results for: books tagged ‘Orchestras’
Orchestral Performance: Christopher Adey
In some ways it is easy to conduct a professional orchestra. If your technique is ropey or your ear less than acute, the players can usually make up for it ... More
The Letters of Arturo Toscanini: Harvey Sachs
Toscanini (1867-1957) was one of the most celebrated conductors in musical history. With his photographic memory and amazing ear he raised the standards of orchestras and opera ensembles to previously ... More
The BBC Proms Guide to Great Symphonies: Nicholas Kenyon
The BBC Proms Guides provide all the background and information you need about some of the most popular works in the repertory. As one of the world's leading music festivals, ... More
The BBC Proms Guide to Great Concertos: Nicholas Kenyon
The BBC Proms Guides provide all the background and information you need about some of the most exciting works in the repertory. As one of the world's leading music festivals, ... More
The BBC Proms Guide to Great Orchestral Works: Nicholas Kenyon
The BBC Proms Guides provide all the background and information you need about some of the most popular works in the repertory. As one of the world's leading music festivals, ... More
The BBC Proms Guide to Great Choral Works: Nicholas Kenyon
The BBC Proms Guides provide all the background and information you need about some of the most popular works in the repertory. As one of the world's leading music festivals, ... More
Orchestra: Richard Morrison
In 2004 the London Symphony Orchestra celebrates its hundredth birthday. The centenary finds the orchestra acclaimed as one of the best in the world, making music with the most charismatic ... More
Adrian Boult: Michael Kennedy
Sir Adrian Boult (1889-1983) was one of the greatest English conductors. He had a long association with the BBC, as director of music, and, more famously, as the permanent conductor ... More
Gustav Holst: Imogen Holst
Gustav Holst wrote music of startling originality in many forms, drawing inspiration from sources as varied as English folksong, oriental melody, the Apocrypha and Sanskrit literature ... More
Hallelujah Junction: John Adams
'Adams is that rare thing, a living classical composer who cuts a big figure outside the small world of contemporary music.' Daily Telegraph More
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