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Ravel et nous
By Hélène Jourdan. 1945
The Alan Cross guide to alternative rock
By Alan Cross. 2008
Continuing his definitive history of alternative rock, respected music journalist Alan Cross explores the artists who revolutionized music in the…
1990s. He tells the stories of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, Beastie Boys, The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead and others - groups whose influence is still being felt. Reveals the history behind the music, with band and artist biographies, complete discographies, and trivia. 2008.The Alan Cross guide to alternative rock
By Alan Cross. 2008
Continuing his exploration of alternative music, radio broadcaster Cross moves into the 1980's. Focussing on top performers from that era,…
including Kraftwerk, New Order, U2, The Cure, The Smiths, and R.E.M., Cross reveals the history behind the music, complete with band and artist biographies, discographies and trivia. 2008.Your child and the piano: how to enrich and share in your child's musical experience
By Margaret Grant. 1976
When the fat lady sings: opera history as it ought to be taught
By David W Barber. 1990
"The opera's not over until the fat lady sings," goes the saying. There's a story or two to tell about…
that extraordinary pastime which Samuel Johnson called "an exotick and irrational entertainment" -- the opera. As the great Anna Russell is fond of saying, "I'm not making this up, you know!" 1990.What to listen for in music
By Aaron Copland. 1988
A renowned American composer shows the amateur music lover how to increase enjoyment of music through creative listening. Discusses the…
creative process and elements of musical anatomy, principal musical forms, and the various levels of listening. 1988.The wheel of fortune: the autobiography of Edith Piaf
By Edith Piaf, Peter Trewartha, Andrée Masoin de Virton. 1966
The scent of roses
By Mary O'Hara. 1980
Mary O'Hara, famous for her soprano voice and skill as a harpist, left the entertainment business after the death of…
her husband. After 12 years in a Benedictine monastery, she returned to her career, and success. 1980.The roots of the blues: an African search
By Samuel Barclay Charters. 1981
The author travelled through West Africa on a quest for the origin of the blues. What began as a genealogical…
study became a personal and musical pilgrimage. The account is also a travelogue of the Africa he uncovered. 1981.The great singers: from the dawn of opera to our own time
By Henry Pleasants. 1966
The Beatles: the authorized biography
By Hunter Davies. 1968
Originally published in 1968 at the Beatles' peak in popularity, this authorized biography of the internationally acclaimed musical group includes…
a 1996 update, as well as supplemental information from the 1985 edition. Davies was permitted full access to the group, spending eighteen months with them at home and in the studio. Some strong language. 1996, c1968.Richard Strauss
By Matthew Boyden. 1999
Biography of German composer and conductor Richard Strauss (1864-1949). Examines the cultural background of his formative years, the development of…
his musical career, and his collaboration with Hitler's government. Discusses his achievements including the composition of the operas Salome, Elektra, and Der Rosenkavalier. 1999.Silent night: the song and its story
By Margaret Hodges. 1997
Describes how the well-known Christmas carol was created and how it travelled around the world. First performed in Oberndorf, Austria,…
in 1818, the song quickly spread from town to town, but its creators were forgotten. Thanks to a monk in Salzburg, the original authors are now remembered. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 1997.Principes fondamentaux d'éducation musicale et leur application
By Maurice Martenot. 1970
Les bases psychologiques de l'éducation musicale
By Edgar Willems. 1956
Le rythme musical, rythme, rythmique métrique
By Edgar Willems. 1976
La culture auditive, les intervalles et les accords (L'oreille musicale. #2.)
By Edgar Willems. 1976
La jeune fille et la mort: [théâtre]
By Ariel Dorfman. 1997
En Amérique du Sud un pays passe d'une dictature militaire à un régime démocratique. Un jour, Gérardo ramène Roberto à…
la maison. Sa compagne Miranda croit reconnaître son tortionnaire et, pour dépasser ses tortures, le prend en otage pour obtenir sa confession. Pièce en trois actes créée en novembre 1997. 1997. Titre uniforme: Death and the maiden.The King's Singers: a self-portrait : Nigel Perrin, Alastair Hume, Bill Ives, Anthony Holt, Simon Carrington and Brian Kay
By Nigel Perrin, King'S Singers. 1980
Un jour à la fois
By Les Matins. 1987
Ce livre est un recueil de pensées écrites par les auditeurs de l'émission "Les matins de Jean Cournoyer a CKVL",…
et qui traduit bien leurs préoccupations, leurs croyances, leurs espoirs et leur foi. Ce sont 700 couplets a ajouter a la populaire chanson "Un jour a la fois". 1987.