Amadeus Press Newsletter
Fall 2004
Introducing Two New Book Series!
Unlocking the Masters and Parallel Lives
Ideal for music lovers, beginners and beyond
Each book comes with a CD or CDs to enhance the reader's appreciation for the music and its composer
Unlocking the Masters
Defines and clarifies the "greatness" of the so-called great composers
Examines the work and impact of individual composers
Deepens knowledge of composers for music lovers
Accompanying CDs creatively link music and text
Coming this fall...
Decoding Wagner: An Invitation to His World of Music Drama
by Thomas May
Decoding Wagner presents a straightforward, fresh overview of what Wagner attempted to achieve with his "artwork of the future." Lively discussions of his major works place them in the context of his life and consider the interplay of dramatic and musical elements with philosophical ideas which are so unique to Wagner.
The Mahler Symphonies: An Owner's Manual
by David Hurwitz
The Mahler Symphonies is the first discussion of the ten completed symphonies to offer music lovers and record collectors a comprehensive overview of the music itself, what it sounds like, how it is organized, its form, content, and meaning, as it strikes today's listeners.
Getting the Most Out of Mozart: The Instrumental Works
by David Hurwitz
In this book, the first of two, David Hurwitz takes the reader/listener through Mozart's chamber and orchestral music. This music doesn't sound like anyone else's. What makes it so special and how to enjoy it are explored in this book. Volume two, coming next season, will cover the composer's great vocal works.
Parallel Lives
Explores two distinct performing artists or composers, their times, personalities and music, and their creative links
Coming this fall...
Ives and Copland: A Listener's Guide
by Daniel Felsenfeld
Charles Ives and Aaron Copland are two composers whose works define what is now considered to be the "American sound" in classical music. This book explains why we still listen with admiration to the work of these men, and how their personalities and the era in which they lived affected their music.
Other 2004 Titles
Here's a look at more new Amadeus Press books:
Polly and the Piano
by Carol Montparker
Polly and the Piano is based upon the true-life loving relationship between the pianist-author and her dog, Polly. The book is filled with beautiful watercolor illustrations done by Ms. Montparker and also includes a CD of live performances by the author.
The Artist as Citizen
by Joseph W. Polisi
The Artist as Citizen is a compilation of Joseph W. Polisi's articles and speeches during his two-decade tenure as the president of the Juilliard School. The book's focus is the role of the artist in American society as a leader and communicator of human values. He contends that the tradition "self-absorbed artist" is the wrong model for the arts in America in the 21st century.
The Joy of Music
by Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein was one of the 20th century's preeminent American composers. This classic work is perhaps the maestro's finest collection of conversations on the meaning and wonder of music. This book is a must for all music fans who wish to experience music more fully through one of the greatest music intellects of our time.
The Sibyl Sanderson Story: Requiem for a Diva
by Jack Winsor Hansen
For the first time in operatic history, this revealing and long-awaited biography uncovers the tragically short yet elegant life and glorious career of the beautiful California soprano Sibyl Sanderson. A great read for opera romantics of all generations and a true story with all the drama of period fiction.
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