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Amadeus Press has filled a underserved niche in the classical music literature with these marvelous little guides to the great composers and their greatest compositions. They fill the gap between the highly detailed, scholarly volumes of the lives of the great composers … and the too-superficial tiny guides that offer too little program notes on the music or the composer. It gives you a compelling “play-by-play” description of each composition without venturing into musicology that would lose a beginner. The entire series is extremely well written and make a great guides to new discoveries. It should appeal to beginners as well as classical veterans alike. This Chopin volume is proving to be a valuable guide as I explore in depth Chopin’s music and the great performances on disc.
Every major category is covered in satisfying depth to give you solid understanding of what is behind each work – and what in particular is historically and musically significant in them. ALl major works are covered: the lilting Waltzes .. the pensive and sometimes turbulent Nocturnes … the weighty Sonatas, Scherzos and Ballades … the delicate miniatures … the amazing early piano concertos … the showpieces, Etudes, Preludes and even the few chamber pieces of Chopin are explored to reveal many curious historic details.
This volume on Chopin makes for compelling reading and is one of the only modern volumes of program notes on the piano music of Chopin I could find. The number of works covered is large and satisfying with enough detail to give you a deep appreciation of the significance, musical structures and impact of each work. In a way, it reads much like program notes in a CD, but covering the entire range of Chopin’s life and works. Other reviews below outline the range covered. The volume, supplemented by classic volume like Schonberg’s “Lives of the Great Composers” should give a high quality education to the music of Chopin. This book includes a Naxos CD cont
Chopin A Listener s
The only reason I ordered this book is becasue it kept popping up on my kindle book searches. I read the description, but still wasnt that interested in the storyline, but with so many good reviews I decided to give it a shot. Well, let me tell you it was worth it! I could barely put the book down as I went with the main character as he reflects through the years of his youth as man in his nineties.
Artist s Choice Cosmetic
I have used this product, and was very pleased with the job it did. I was influenced to purchase it by the reviews on-line. It performed well, I was amazed how much of the dirty water it sucked up. The carpet was practically dry when I finished, and didn’t take any time at all to dry completely. I would recommend this item.
KitchenAid Cook s Series
I really enjoyed this movie, there were plenty of twists and the actors were great.
Mary Higgins Clark s
Not sure I buy the premise of this book, that God speaks through the author. But, I have only read a few pages. Maybe it will get more interesting as I go along.
Casio Men s Black
“Artemis Fowl” by Eoin Colfer, ©2001
I could not help thinking, “What if he had to hurt or even kill someone or something? Could he do it?” He is presented as a merciless criminal, and he is performing as such, but the situation is not developed that he would have to make such a choice. But he is only twelve years old, so the question is could he?
I always enjoy these teenager stories. They are so interesting and the stories are generally pretty good. This is the story of a little boy genius following in his fathers footsteps. His father was a criminal mastermind. His mother is distraught by is disappearance a year or so before the story.
Artemis Fowl acquires, by a bit of deceit a book of the elves, gnomes, dwarves, etc. With this book he concocts to get hold of a bunch of gold. He underestimates the power of the elves. They underestimate his power. In the end everyone is happier, though the elves are a bit poorer. He gets his mother healed by the power of one of the elfs.
Fox Men s High
This watch is great, Just as described and have had no issues with it. I dont want to take it off. It is so awesome! Will buy again, seller was super fast with the shipping and great communication!
Casio Women s BG169
I debated between the 305 and the 405 for a couple months…the main difference being the size and the lack of wireless sync on the 305. I’m glad i went with the 305…it’s not that big..and i see alot of other runners with the same watch as mine while running in Central Park. I also don’t mind having to connect a cable to sync either.
The cost is right on the 305 and can be had for about 100 less than the 405.
GPS coverage is spotty in Manhattan but this is not a fault of the 305..blame it on the tall skyscrapers. When I am home in the burbs I can get a signal within 30 seconds.
Just used for the first time in a Half Marathon and the 305 helped me keep to a proper pace and place better than what i had expected.
Great watch!
Pedro s RockStand Bicycle
works fine
packaging is essential, I don’t like to waste more than necessary in packaging
A Children s Overture
Bought this at Target for about $20 over the price here. Good looking watch (not cheep at all) and keeps good time. It is a little heavy, but so are others in this category. Nice watch for the price.
Casio Men s AMW330