Vida de Richard Strauss

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...

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...

Filosofia o delirio? Lo cierto es que en estas "explicaciones" aparece un interesante repertorio de temas actuales que nos involucran a todos: el amor, la soledad, el sistema, la critica, el deseo, la violencia, el pais, las drogas, el sentido de la vida. De la mano de lo arbitrario del pensamiento creativo asoma esplendida la libertad de la razon. Escucha que tema es el resultado de una propuesta que Mario Pergolini le hizo al autor de estas paginas: interpretar semanalmente en su programa Cual Es las letras de los grandes temas del rock nacional desde una perspectiva filosofica. Alejandro...

A great reference work for jazz-lovers, this book offers a detailed exploration of its origins, great figures, and stylistic variations, all without sacrificing rigorous analysis of musical structures, technique, and variations. This is an indispensable book for both the newly curious and established professionals looking to broaden their knowledge.