Historias de música y vida

Vladimir Jankélévitch argues that composer Franz Liszt was a leading champion of musical modernity who knew how to express the new aesthetic change of direction in 19th-century European music better than anyone, save Frédéric Chopin. This new style was the opposite of the abstract universality of the symphony and the totalitarianism of the Viennese conservatory. With the reinforcement of national and even provincial rights, the so-called savagery of rhapsody finally turned its back to solemn music, thus beginning the revolution of humility. Liszt gave voice to the land, much as Victor...

Musical language has been developed through the use and needs of composers to express their auditory ideas in visual form. In this book, Josep Jofre combines a historical perspective with a detailed and clear explanation of the foundations of modern musical notation. This book provides useful guidelines for gradual learning geared toward music students, lovers and enthusiasts. It provides teachers with invaluable teaching tips for making musical learning a more engaging experience."

Copiously illustrated, this comprehensive examination delves into the history of rock, not only through the music, but also through social movements and historic circumstances, and constantly analyzes the evolution of vinyl cover design. Filled with the most iconic covers, this reference also offers information and trivia on their creators—the designers, illustrators, and photographers. Profusamente ilustrado, esta investigación comprensiva recorre la historia del rock, no solo a través de la música, sino también de los movimientos sociales o las circunstancias históricas, y en cada...

Hazme sonreír: música para vivir es una recopilación de 24 artículos de El Mundano, el blog de Adrián Vogel. Punto de Vista los recupera y los entrega en formato digital... 24 canciones que hacen historia. Una canción puede vender muchos ejemplares, ser un hit, pasar de moda... pero la criba de la autora no engaña: hay pepitas de oro entre tanta música. Estas 24 canciones seguirán para siempre en la memoria y en el corazón de muchos. El siglo XX vio nacer el rock and roll y, sobre todo, la industria de la música pop. Podemos decir que en 1955, Bill Haley & the Comets inauguraban la ...