The book explores the concert career of Franz Liszt, a renowned piano virtuoso of the nineteenth century. It delves into his performances, the impact of his artistry on the music scene of the time, and his influence on both audiences and fellow musicians. Through a detailed analysis, it highlights Liszt's innovative approach to concertizing and his role in shaping the future of piano performance.
Join these newly hatched baby turtles as they begin their adventure to discover how to be safe in and around the water. With the help of their lovely animal friends, they learn the important rules of water safety and that water is fun for everyone!
"Dilettante reveals Brown's most memorable moments from the halcyon days of the magazine business, explores his own journey as an unpedigreed outsider to established editor, and shares glimpses of some of the famous and infamous stories (and people) that tracked the magazine's extraordinary run all keenly observed by Brown. He recounts tales from the trenches, including encounters with everyone from Anna Wintour, Lee Radziwill, and Condé Nast owner Si Newhouse, to Seth Rogen, Caitlyn Jenner, and acclaimed journalists Dominick Dunne and Christopher Hitchens"-- Provided by publisher
The first history of keyboard improvisation in European music from the time of Beethoven through the later nineteenth century, Dana Gooley's Free Play: Fantasies of Improvisation in Nineteenth-Century Music describes the motives, intentions, and musical styles of the nineteenth century's leading improvisers, and traces the evolution of the performance practice into a glorified ideal.