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Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672) was the most important and influential German composer of the seventeenth century. Director of music at the electoral Saxon court in Dresden, he was lauded by his German contemporaries as "the father of our modern music", as "the Orpheus of our time." Yet despitethe esteem in which his music is still held today, Schutz h …

In A Whale of a Tale . . . With Hooks, Lines and Singers, members of the Five Island Rug Hooking Group have combined their expertise in design, colour, texture and rug hooking techniques with the power of song. This potent combination of creativity has resulted in thirty-five pieces of textile art that have been inspired by the sounds of music, the …

The story of how Electronica brought an entire generation together in peace and revolutionized the entertainment business, all without ever waking up before noon. Through hundreds of personal interviews and thousands of hours of research, James Cummins has put together a snap-shot of a culture representing millions around the world.Ambrosia: About …

Opera has fascinated and intrigued audiences for four hundred years. Its popularity in the late seventeenth century can only be compared to that of the modern cinema, and it has never lost its extraordinary hold on those who come under its spell. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in opera, especially in Canada and the United S …

Analytical and Cross-Cultural Studies in World Music presents intriguing explanations of extraordinary musical creations from diverse cultures across the world. All the authors are experts, deeply engaged in the traditions they describe. They recount the contexts in which the music is createdand performed, and then hone in on elucidating how the mu …

Analyzing Classical Form builds upon the foundations of the author's critically acclaimed Classical Form by offering an approach to the analysis of musical form that is especially suited for classroom use. Providing ample material for study in both undergraduate and graduate courses, AnalyzingClassical Form presents the most up-to-date version of t …

For anyone who has worked in the theatre as a performer, a musician or in backstage magic, this book will bring back memories of your own relationship with the stage. For those who enjoy live theatre, this is a real look behind the scenes. With Don Harron's gifts and guidance, Anne of Green Gables became a hit musical production and like Don himsel …