Author: A. Eaglefield Hull
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780265383391
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Excerpt from A Great Russian Tone-Poet, Scriabin Have you ever considered what a truly wonderful and deeply mystical thing a musical sound is If you sprinkle some light sand on a pianoforte lid or, better still, on a specially arranged vibration plate, and strike a complete chord, the sand will begin to dance about and finally settle down into a beautiful geometrical pattern strike another chord and the gyrating sand will finally dispose itself into a set of four roses or something equally interesting. Now thump the piano lid with your fist and the sand will heap itself up anyhow. That represents the difference between musical sound and noise. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A Great Russian Tone-Poet, Scriabin (Classic Reprint)
Author: A. Eaglefield Hull
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780265383391
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Excerpt from A Great Russian Tone-Poet, Scriabin Have you ever considered what a truly wonderful and deeply mystical thing a musical sound is If you sprinkle some light sand on a pianoforte lid or, better still, on a specially arranged vibration plate, and strike a complete chord, the sand will begin to dance about and finally settle down into a beautiful geometrical pattern strike another chord and the gyrating sand will finally dispose itself into a set of four roses or something equally interesting. Now thump the piano lid with your fist and the sand will heap itself up anyhow. That represents the difference between musical sound and noise. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780265383391
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Excerpt from A Great Russian Tone-Poet, Scriabin Have you ever considered what a truly wonderful and deeply mystical thing a musical sound is If you sprinkle some light sand on a pianoforte lid or, better still, on a specially arranged vibration plate, and strike a complete chord, the sand will begin to dance about and finally settle down into a beautiful geometrical pattern strike another chord and the gyrating sand will finally dispose itself into a set of four roses or something equally interesting. Now thump the piano lid with your fist and the sand will heap itself up anyhow. That represents the difference between musical sound and noise. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Guide to Reprints
Author: Albert James Diaz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 830
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 830
Book Description
Bulletin [1908-23]
Author: Boston Public Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 844
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Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description
Guide to Reprints, 1986
Author: Ann S. Davis
Publisher: Guide to Reprints
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1008
Book Description
Publisher: Guide to Reprints
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1008
Book Description
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Author: Robert E. Cunningham Jr.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031309540X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Sergei Rachmaninoff was a renowned composer, pianist, and conductor. Because he was a member of the Russian aristocracy, he fled the country after the tsar's abdication, and eventually relocated in the United States. Many of his compositions are for piano, yet he also composed orchestral and symphony works, three operas, choral and liturgical works, some chamber works, and numerous songs. This guide catalogues his numerous works and performances, provides a detailed bibliography, and includes a discography of recordings released within the last half-century. Cross-referenced throughout, this volume should appeal to music and Rachmaninoff scholars who are looking for a comprehensive guide to further research.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031309540X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Sergei Rachmaninoff was a renowned composer, pianist, and conductor. Because he was a member of the Russian aristocracy, he fled the country after the tsar's abdication, and eventually relocated in the United States. Many of his compositions are for piano, yet he also composed orchestral and symphony works, three operas, choral and liturgical works, some chamber works, and numerous songs. This guide catalogues his numerous works and performances, provides a detailed bibliography, and includes a discography of recordings released within the last half-century. Cross-referenced throughout, this volume should appeal to music and Rachmaninoff scholars who are looking for a comprehensive guide to further research.
The Alexander Scriabin Companion
Author: Lincoln Ballard
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442232625
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
This unique collaboration between a musicologist and two pianists – all experts in Russian music – takes a fresh look at the supercharged music and polarizing reception of the Russian composer Alexander Scriabin. From his Chopin-inspired miniatures to his genre-bending symphonies and avant-garde late works, Scriabin left a unique mark on music history. Scriabin’s death centennial in 2015 brought wider exposure and renewed attention to this pioneering composer. Music lovers who are curious about Scriabin have been torn between specialized academic studies and popular sources that glamorize his interests and activities, often at the expense of historical accuracy. This book bridges the divide between these two branches of literature, and brings a modern perspective to his music and legacy. Drawing on archival materials, primary sources in Russian, and recently published books and articles, Part One details the reception and performance history of Scriabin’s solo piano and orchestral music. High quality recordings are recommended for each piece. Part Two explores four topics in Scriabin’s reception: the myths generated by Scriabin’s biographers, his claims to synaesthesia or “color-hearing,” his revival in 1960s America as a proto-Flower Child, and the charges of anti-Russianness leveled against his music. Part Three investigates stylistic context and performance practice in the piano music, and considers the domains of sound, rhythm, and harmony. It offers interpretive strategies for deciphering Scriabin’s challenging scores at the keyboard. Students, scholars, and music enthusiasts will benefit from the historical insights offered in this interdisciplinary book. Armed with this knowledge, readers will be able to better appreciate the stylistic innovations and colorful imagination of this extraordinary composer.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442232625
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
This unique collaboration between a musicologist and two pianists – all experts in Russian music – takes a fresh look at the supercharged music and polarizing reception of the Russian composer Alexander Scriabin. From his Chopin-inspired miniatures to his genre-bending symphonies and avant-garde late works, Scriabin left a unique mark on music history. Scriabin’s death centennial in 2015 brought wider exposure and renewed attention to this pioneering composer. Music lovers who are curious about Scriabin have been torn between specialized academic studies and popular sources that glamorize his interests and activities, often at the expense of historical accuracy. This book bridges the divide between these two branches of literature, and brings a modern perspective to his music and legacy. Drawing on archival materials, primary sources in Russian, and recently published books and articles, Part One details the reception and performance history of Scriabin’s solo piano and orchestral music. High quality recordings are recommended for each piece. Part Two explores four topics in Scriabin’s reception: the myths generated by Scriabin’s biographers, his claims to synaesthesia or “color-hearing,” his revival in 1960s America as a proto-Flower Child, and the charges of anti-Russianness leveled against his music. Part Three investigates stylistic context and performance practice in the piano music, and considers the domains of sound, rhythm, and harmony. It offers interpretive strategies for deciphering Scriabin’s challenging scores at the keyboard. Students, scholars, and music enthusiasts will benefit from the historical insights offered in this interdisciplinary book. Armed with this knowledge, readers will be able to better appreciate the stylistic innovations and colorful imagination of this extraordinary composer.
Bright Colors Falsely Seen
Author: Kevin T. Dann
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300146257
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
In a conversation with his physician, a nineteenth-century resident of Paris who lived near the railroad described sensations of brilliant color generated by the sounds of trains passing in the night. This patient - a synaesthete - experienced "color hearing" for letters, words, and most sounds. Synaesthesia, a phenomenon now known to science for more than a century, is a rare form of perception in which one sense may respond to stimuli received by other senses. This fascinating book provides the first historical treatment of synaesthesia and a closely related mode of perception called eideticism. Kevin Dann discusses divergent views of synaesthesia and eideticism of the past hundred years and explores the controversies over the significance of these unusual modes of perception.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300146257
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
In a conversation with his physician, a nineteenth-century resident of Paris who lived near the railroad described sensations of brilliant color generated by the sounds of trains passing in the night. This patient - a synaesthete - experienced "color hearing" for letters, words, and most sounds. Synaesthesia, a phenomenon now known to science for more than a century, is a rare form of perception in which one sense may respond to stimuli received by other senses. This fascinating book provides the first historical treatment of synaesthesia and a closely related mode of perception called eideticism. Kevin Dann discusses divergent views of synaesthesia and eideticism of the past hundred years and explores the controversies over the significance of these unusual modes of perception.
Bulletin of the Public Library of the City of Boston
Author:
Publisher:
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Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 874
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 874
Book Description
Bulletin of the Public Library of the City of Boston
Author: Boston Public Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
Library of Congress Catalog
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 818
Book Description
A cumulative list of works represented by Library of Congress printed cards.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 818
Book Description
A cumulative list of works represented by Library of Congress printed cards.