Author: Sir Humphrey Burton
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571337694
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Since 2000, when this biography was first published, Menuhin's name has not faded from public attention, as often happens in the decades after the death of a popular performing artist. Far from it: the centenary of his birth, April 22, 1916, is being marked by celebrations around the world.Yehudi Menuhin was born in New York of Russian Jewish immigrants. Prodigiously gifted, the 'Miracle Boy' gave his first solo recital aged eight and within five years was world-famous. Menuhin was a visionary individualist, who didn't mind shocking the establishment. His post-war support for the conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler, and his determination to build bridges with the defeated German nation, brought him into sharp conflict with the Jewish establishment and DPs in Berlin. Later he spoke out against apartheid in South Africa and denounced the Soviet Union's oppressive policy towards writers and dissidents.Drawing on contemporary sources, unpublished family correspondence and radio interviews, Burton creates a compelling portrait of an extraordinary human being - one of the best-loved classical musicians of the twentieth century.
Menuhin
Author: Sir Humphrey Burton
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571337694
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Since 2000, when this biography was first published, Menuhin's name has not faded from public attention, as often happens in the decades after the death of a popular performing artist. Far from it: the centenary of his birth, April 22, 1916, is being marked by celebrations around the world.Yehudi Menuhin was born in New York of Russian Jewish immigrants. Prodigiously gifted, the 'Miracle Boy' gave his first solo recital aged eight and within five years was world-famous. Menuhin was a visionary individualist, who didn't mind shocking the establishment. His post-war support for the conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler, and his determination to build bridges with the defeated German nation, brought him into sharp conflict with the Jewish establishment and DPs in Berlin. Later he spoke out against apartheid in South Africa and denounced the Soviet Union's oppressive policy towards writers and dissidents.Drawing on contemporary sources, unpublished family correspondence and radio interviews, Burton creates a compelling portrait of an extraordinary human being - one of the best-loved classical musicians of the twentieth century.
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571337694
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Since 2000, when this biography was first published, Menuhin's name has not faded from public attention, as often happens in the decades after the death of a popular performing artist. Far from it: the centenary of his birth, April 22, 1916, is being marked by celebrations around the world.Yehudi Menuhin was born in New York of Russian Jewish immigrants. Prodigiously gifted, the 'Miracle Boy' gave his first solo recital aged eight and within five years was world-famous. Menuhin was a visionary individualist, who didn't mind shocking the establishment. His post-war support for the conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler, and his determination to build bridges with the defeated German nation, brought him into sharp conflict with the Jewish establishment and DPs in Berlin. Later he spoke out against apartheid in South Africa and denounced the Soviet Union's oppressive policy towards writers and dissidents.Drawing on contemporary sources, unpublished family correspondence and radio interviews, Burton creates a compelling portrait of an extraordinary human being - one of the best-loved classical musicians of the twentieth century.
The Power of Reinforcement
Author: Stephen Ray Flora
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 0791485986
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
2004 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title According to Stephen Ray Flora, reinforcement is a very powerful tool for improving the human condition despite often being dismissed as regarding people as less than human and as "overly simplistic." This book addresses and defends the use of reinforcement principles against a wide variety of attacks. Countering the myths, criticisms, and misrepresentations of reinforcement, including false claims that reinforcement is "rat psychology," the author shows that building reinforcement theory on basic laboratory research is a strength, not a weakness, and allows unlimited applications to human situations as it promotes well-being and productivity. Also examined are reinforcement contingencies, planned or accidental, as they shape behavioral patterns and repertoires in a positive way.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 0791485986
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
2004 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title According to Stephen Ray Flora, reinforcement is a very powerful tool for improving the human condition despite often being dismissed as regarding people as less than human and as "overly simplistic." This book addresses and defends the use of reinforcement principles against a wide variety of attacks. Countering the myths, criticisms, and misrepresentations of reinforcement, including false claims that reinforcement is "rat psychology," the author shows that building reinforcement theory on basic laboratory research is a strength, not a weakness, and allows unlimited applications to human situations as it promotes well-being and productivity. Also examined are reinforcement contingencies, planned or accidental, as they shape behavioral patterns and repertoires in a positive way.
Violin
Author: Yehudi Menuhin
Publisher: R.S. Means Company
ISBN: 9780393000801
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The violin virtuoso illuminates the skills and techniques involved in mastering this stringed instrument, through six concise, illustrated lessons
Publisher: R.S. Means Company
ISBN: 9780393000801
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The violin virtuoso illuminates the skills and techniques involved in mastering this stringed instrument, through six concise, illustrated lessons
The Mystery of Montague Morgan
Author: Karen Baugh Menuhin
Publisher: Heathcliff Lennox
ISBN: 9781916294776
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
'Murder, mystery and a dog of distinction. Heathcliff Lennox investigates.' Ladies man, dandy, charming rogue, thief. Montague Morgan has a buccaneering reputation and he doesn't give a damn - until he falls in love. He has a plan, he needs money and he knows how to get it. He and his lover conspire to escape to exotic lands with stolen gold. But the gold belongs to dangerous people and plans can go awry. Morgan disappears, has he escaped, or has he fallen prey to lethal retribution? Lennox's friend, ex Chief Inspector Swift is embroiled, and Lennox steps in to help, but his wedding is fixed for Christmas Eve and it's only a few days away. As the mystery around Montague Morgan deepens, so the tension rises... Major Heathcliff Lennox - ex WW1 war pilot, 6feet 3inch, tousled dark blond hair, age around 30 - named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother - much to his great annoyance.
Publisher: Heathcliff Lennox
ISBN: 9781916294776
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
'Murder, mystery and a dog of distinction. Heathcliff Lennox investigates.' Ladies man, dandy, charming rogue, thief. Montague Morgan has a buccaneering reputation and he doesn't give a damn - until he falls in love. He has a plan, he needs money and he knows how to get it. He and his lover conspire to escape to exotic lands with stolen gold. But the gold belongs to dangerous people and plans can go awry. Morgan disappears, has he escaped, or has he fallen prey to lethal retribution? Lennox's friend, ex Chief Inspector Swift is embroiled, and Lennox steps in to help, but his wedding is fixed for Christmas Eve and it's only a few days away. As the mystery around Montague Morgan deepens, so the tension rises... Major Heathcliff Lennox - ex WW1 war pilot, 6feet 3inch, tousled dark blond hair, age around 30 - named after the hero of Wuthering Heights by his romantically minded mother - much to his great annoyance.
The Uncommon Friendship Of Yaltah Menuhin & Willa Cather
Author: Lionel Rolfe
Publisher: Lionel Rolfe
ISBN:
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Publisher: Lionel Rolfe
ISBN:
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Summary of Karen Baugh Menuhin's The Monks Hood Murders
Author: Everest Media,
Publisher: Everest Media LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I was reading a magazine when my butler informed me that a ghost was lurking in the garden. I went outside and found nothing, but when I returned to my house, the tea and cake were missing. I had to assume that Cook had seen the ghost and was terrified of it. #2 I was reading a magazine when my butler informed me that a ghost was lurking in the garden. I went outside and found nothing, but when I returned to my house, the tea and cake were missing. I had to assume that Cook had seen the ghost and was terrified of it. #3 I was reading a magazine when my butler informed me that a ghost was lurking in the garden. I went outside and found nothing, but when I returned to my house, the tea and cake were missing. I had to assume that Cook had seen the ghost and was terrified of it. #4 I was reading a magazine when my butler informed me that a ghost was lurking in the garden. I went outside and found nothing, but when I returned to my house, the tea and cake were missing. I had to assume that Cook had seen the ghost and was terrified of it.
Publisher: Everest Media LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I was reading a magazine when my butler informed me that a ghost was lurking in the garden. I went outside and found nothing, but when I returned to my house, the tea and cake were missing. I had to assume that Cook had seen the ghost and was terrified of it. #2 I was reading a magazine when my butler informed me that a ghost was lurking in the garden. I went outside and found nothing, but when I returned to my house, the tea and cake were missing. I had to assume that Cook had seen the ghost and was terrified of it. #3 I was reading a magazine when my butler informed me that a ghost was lurking in the garden. I went outside and found nothing, but when I returned to my house, the tea and cake were missing. I had to assume that Cook had seen the ghost and was terrified of it. #4 I was reading a magazine when my butler informed me that a ghost was lurking in the garden. I went outside and found nothing, but when I returned to my house, the tea and cake were missing. I had to assume that Cook had seen the ghost and was terrified of it.
Unfinished Journey
Author: Yehudi Menuhin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780880642293
Category : Violinists
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The autobiography of a renowned violinist who was a child prodigy at the age of seven.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780880642293
Category : Violinists
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The autobiography of a renowned violinist who was a child prodigy at the age of seven.
Violin and Viola
Author: Yehudi Menuhin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781871082197
Category : Viola
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published: London: Macdonald and Jane's, 1976.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781871082197
Category : Viola
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published: London: Macdonald and Jane's, 1976.
"Not by Might, Nor by Power"
Author: Moshe Menuhin
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504039874
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
With a new introduction by Adi Ophir: An early and fierce critique of Zionism from a Jewish child of Palestine who argued against nationalism and injustice. Born in 1893, Moshe Menuhin was part of the inaugural class to attend the first Zionist high school in Palestine, the Herzliya gymnasium in Tel Aviv. He had grown up in a Hasidic home, but eventually rejected orthodoxy while remaining dedicated to Judaism. As a witness to the evolution of Israel, Menuhin grew disaffected with what he saw as a betrayal of the Jews’ spiritual principles. This memoir, written in 1965, is considered the first revisionist history of Zionism. A groundbreaking document, it discusses the treatment of the Palestinians, the effects of the Holocaust, the exploitation of the Mizrahi Jewish immigrants, and the use of propaganda to win over public opinion in America and among American Jews. In a postscript added after the Six-Day War, Menuhin also addresses the question of occupation. This new edition is updated with an introduction by Israeli philosopher Adi Ophir, putting Menuhin’s work into a contemporary historical context. Passionate and sometimes inflammatory in its prose, and met with controversy and anger upon its original publication under the title The Decadence of Judaism in Our Time, Menuhin’s polemic remains both a thought-provoking reassessment of Zionist history and a fascinating look at one observer’s experience of this embattled corner of the world over the course of several tumultuous decades.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504039874
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
With a new introduction by Adi Ophir: An early and fierce critique of Zionism from a Jewish child of Palestine who argued against nationalism and injustice. Born in 1893, Moshe Menuhin was part of the inaugural class to attend the first Zionist high school in Palestine, the Herzliya gymnasium in Tel Aviv. He had grown up in a Hasidic home, but eventually rejected orthodoxy while remaining dedicated to Judaism. As a witness to the evolution of Israel, Menuhin grew disaffected with what he saw as a betrayal of the Jews’ spiritual principles. This memoir, written in 1965, is considered the first revisionist history of Zionism. A groundbreaking document, it discusses the treatment of the Palestinians, the effects of the Holocaust, the exploitation of the Mizrahi Jewish immigrants, and the use of propaganda to win over public opinion in America and among American Jews. In a postscript added after the Six-Day War, Menuhin also addresses the question of occupation. This new edition is updated with an introduction by Israeli philosopher Adi Ophir, putting Menuhin’s work into a contemporary historical context. Passionate and sometimes inflammatory in its prose, and met with controversy and anger upon its original publication under the title The Decadence of Judaism in Our Time, Menuhin’s polemic remains both a thought-provoking reassessment of Zionist history and a fascinating look at one observer’s experience of this embattled corner of the world over the course of several tumultuous decades.
The Power of Practice
Author: Kristin Wendland
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 1438496052
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The Power of Practice showcases the pioneering achievements of renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99) and how both disciplines transformed his life and practice. Menuhin's contributions as a performer, teacher, and humanitarian are celebrated around the world. Less well known, however, is Menuhin's devotion to the practice of yoga and his close friendship with the renowned yogi B. K. S. Iyengar (1918–2014), whose guidance profoundly influenced Menuhin as both a musician and a philanthropist. Menuhin applied his understanding of Iyengar's teachings to his philosophy of musical practice, creating new ways to approach the teaching of violin technique. He also took broader lessons from yoga to inform his approach to interacting with the larger world as a cultural ambassador and influential artist. Through the lens of the life and work of the celebrated violinist and devoted yogi, this book uncovers deep connections between music and yoga. It shows how the practice of both disciplines can profoundly transform our world into a better place.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 1438496052
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The Power of Practice showcases the pioneering achievements of renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin (1916-99) and how both disciplines transformed his life and practice. Menuhin's contributions as a performer, teacher, and humanitarian are celebrated around the world. Less well known, however, is Menuhin's devotion to the practice of yoga and his close friendship with the renowned yogi B. K. S. Iyengar (1918–2014), whose guidance profoundly influenced Menuhin as both a musician and a philanthropist. Menuhin applied his understanding of Iyengar's teachings to his philosophy of musical practice, creating new ways to approach the teaching of violin technique. He also took broader lessons from yoga to inform his approach to interacting with the larger world as a cultural ambassador and influential artist. Through the lens of the life and work of the celebrated violinist and devoted yogi, this book uncovers deep connections between music and yoga. It shows how the practice of both disciplines can profoundly transform our world into a better place.