This superb selection of 16 of Bach's best-known, most-performed and mostrecorded works for the keyboard, reproduced from the authoritative BachGesellsehaft edition, offers an exhilarating introduction to the great composer's keyboard virtuosity and his genius for melodic invention. The works included are: Italian Concerto (BWV 971) Overture in the French Style [Partita] in B Minor (BWV 831) Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor (BWV 903) Fantasia and Fugue in A Minor (BWV 904) Fantasia and Fugue in C Minor (BWV 906) Fantasia in G Minor (BWV 917) Fantasia on a Rondo in C Minor (BWV 918) Fantasia in C Minor (BWV 919) Prelude [Fantasia] in A Minor (BWV 922) Prelude and Fugue in A Minor (BWV 894) Prelude and Fughetta in F Major (BWV 901) Prelude and Fughetta in G Major (BWV 902) Fugue in C Major (BWV 946) Fugue in A Minor (BWV 947) Fugue in D Minor (BWV 948) Fugue in A Major on a Theme of Albinoni (BWV 950) Sturdy, yet inex

Sony Pictures’ eye-popping animated version of Judi and Ron Barrett’s beloved children’s book Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs recasts the classic story with a contemporary look and plot. This book describes, through revealing behind-the-scenes discussions and amazing developmental art, how this visual feast came to be. Presented in a bold, die-cut slipcase that could have been designed by Flint Lockwood himself, this lavishly illustrated account is a delight for fans of the book and animation buffs alike.

Mendelssohn's complete works for pianoforte solo are now contained in thistwo-volume republication of the outstanding Breitkopf k Hiirtel edition. In-cluded in Volume One are: "Capriccio in F-sharp Minor" (1825), "Sonata in E Major" (1826), "Seven Characteristic Pieces," "Rondo Capriccioso in E ajor"(1824) "Fantasy on 'The Last Rose of Summer', Three Fantasies or Cap-rices" (1829), "Fantasy in F-sharp Minor" (1833), "Andante cantabile e Presto agitato in B Major" (1838), "Etude in F Minor" (1836), "Scherzo in B Minor," "Gondola Song in A Major" (1837), "Scherzo a Capriccio in F-sharp Minor," "Three Caprices"(1833-1835), "Six Preludes and Fugues" (1827-1837), "Variations Serieuses in D Minor" (1841), "Six Pieces for Children" (c. 1842),"Variations in E-flat Major" (1841), and "Variations in B-flat Major."Volume Two contains: "Three Preludes" (1836), "Three Etudes" (1834-1838),"Sonata in G Minor" (1821), "Sonata in B-flat Major" (1827), "Album Leaf (Song Without Words) in E Minor," "Capriccio in E Major/

From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Coinciding with a recent exhibition jointly curated by the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson and the International Center of Photography, this splendid selection of more than 300 images presents the iconic French photographer's famous 1930s–1940s scrapbook. Published in its entirety for the first time, it contains many of the pictures that cemented Cartier-Bresson's reputation as one of the 20th century's defining image makers. During World War II, the Museum of Modern Art arranged what its curators thought would be a posthumous exhibition of his work, following his capture by the Germans in 1940. Four years later, the museum discovered that Cartier-Bresson had escaped and survived in hiding. He gladly collaborated with MoMA and brought 300 prints in a scrapbook to New York. Now handsomely reprinted, the collection spans from 1932 to 1946, and includes vivid portraits of Matisse, Picasso, Bonnard and Giacometti, as well as street photography, assigned photo essays

A great musical tradition flourished in late 19th- and early 20th-eentury Russia, nurturing such renowned composers as Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Prokofiev. Unfortunately, many superb compositions by lesser Russian composers have been eclipsed by the works of these giants. In this volume, University of Kentucky musicologist Dmitry Feofanov presents eleven overlooked masterpieces-important Russian piano works of the late 18th to 20th centuries virtually unobtainable elsewhere. Here is Mikhail Glinka's Prayer, a rare program piece by the founder of Russian opera, the first Russian composer whose music was performed in the West; German-born Johann Hasler's Sonata-Fantasie, Op. 4, which anticipates Beethoven in structure; and Sergey Liapunov's Transcendental Etude, Op. 11, No. 10, a stunning tour de force of piano technique.

Long one of the most beloved concertos in the violin repertoire,Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor features important formal innovations that place it on a par with the most significant works in the genre, including the violin concertos of Beethoven and Brahms.An utterly carefree mood permeates the work, one of the most lyrical of the composer's instrumental pieces. Reproduced here from an authoritative early edition, the score appears with bar-numbered movements. Ideal for study in the class-room, at home, or in the concert hall, this affordable, high-quality,conveniently sized volume will be the edition of choice for music stu-dents and music lovers alike.

The rich bibliography surrounding 19th-century painter Edouard Manet includes stimulating books by Anne Coffin Hanson and T.J. Clark that describe Manet's revolutionary and inventive approaches to art with imaginative interpretations. Nancy Locke, an associate professor of art history at Wayne State University, here weighs in with a psychoanalytical view of the paintings, based less on Freud than on more recent French thinkers like Michel Foucault and Jacques Lacan. Unlike more formalist art criticism, which focuses on shapes and brush technique to the exclusion of content, her basis for this approach is that Manet often used members of his family as models, such as his illegitimate son, who pops up in a variety of poses in the artworks. The result, divided into chapters like "Family Romances," "Manet Pere et Fils," and "The Promises of a Face," is presented in deadly solemn academic prose, but with a common sense that shines out from behind her Gallic forebears: "For Manet, every act of painting was grounded

Many of the most admired of Debussy's piano works, reprinted from authoritative French editions, among them the Etudes (1915), and the magical Children's Corner (1906–8). Also includes Nocturne (1892), Piece pour piano (1903–4), Images, Book II (1907), Hommage a Haydn (1910), The Little Nigar (1909), La plus que lente (1910), Elegie (1915), more.

The images of Light From Within reflect Lindas wide range of passions and interests. The photos chosen include portraits taken during her years as the Fillmore East photographer in the 1960s; more recent portraits of her family and illustrious friends; landscapessome quietly lovely, some revealing a sense of irony; and finally, photos from every era of her life that seize the passing moment and convey a spare beauty as well as Lindas own unique brand of surrealism. This unique collection is intuitive, poetic, and resonant with meaning.

In this book， Brigitte von Boch uses flowers as a crucial and creative element in interior design。 Her arrangements set off and complement the surrounding décor， and bring the outdoors inside。 She delights in adding just a touch of the unexpected to the best of traditional flower design。 This volume profiles over 200 of her inspiring creations， and demonstrates how color， form and texture can combine to maximum effect。 The author showcases an array of stunning arrangements for all seasons。 A delight for the senses， this collection is a true work of art。 作者简介： Brigitte von Boch has made her name as a lifestyle and decorating expert， and produces the magazine Brigitte von Boch Living。 She is the proprietor of the Hotel Gut Linslerhof in the Saarland。 This is her fifth book。

Two sets of essential etudes and studies for the clarinet are available for the first time in one low-priced volume. True musical gems, the 40 studies develop dexterity and are frequently practiced for technique. The 32 etudes are highly musical compositions that emphasize the range and scope of clarinet performance.

This title provides the quintessential works of Modernism. For eight decades, "Domus" has been hailed as the world's most influential architecture and design journal. Founded in 1928 by the great Milanese architect Gio Ponti, the magazine's central agenda has always remained that of creating a privileged insight toward identifying the style of a particular age, from Art Deco, Modern Movement, Functionalism and Postwar to Pop, Postmodernism and Late Modern. Beautifully designed and comprehensively documented, page after page "Domus" presents some of the most exciting design and architecture projects from around the world. Each of the 12 volumes in TASCHEN's "Domus" reprint collection reproduces a selection of the magazine's pages as they originally appeared, and is packed with articles that bring to light the incredible history of modern design and architecture. Available as separate volumes covering the period of 1928-1999, this series is a major publishing achievement and an important must-have for all desig

Intermediate and advanced pianists will savor these 42 carefully chosen works. Features include Beethoven's 8 Variations on a Theme by Count Waldstein, and the Sonata in D, Op. 6; Debussy's Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun; Rachmaninoff's Barcarolle, Op. 11; Tchaikovsky's Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66; Ravel's Rapsodie Espagnole; and many others.

Comprising some of the most celebrated themes in all of music, Beethoven's symphonies have remained at the forefront of the Western canon for two centuries. They embody the composer's innovative notion of the symphonic ideal, and they bridge the transition between the Classical and Romantic ages-although Classical in structure, the symphonies possess a psychological element that makes them the quintessence of Romanticism. Beethoven's first five symphonies appear here in special unabridged four-hand arrangements. These elegant versions of the composer's masterpieces have long been favorites of duet performers. Reproduced from authoritative editions, they offer pianists of an intermediate level and beyond the chance to perform and study these famous works.

These 12" x 12" softcover, coffee table books have 156 pages and 148 color plates. Everything from cowgirls, horses, wildlife to flowers in vivid color.

Six staples of the orchestral repertoire reprinted from the authoritative Breitkopf & H rtel edition. Overture to Coriolanus, Op. 62; Leonore Overture, No. 1, Op. 138; Leonore Overture, No. 2, Op. 77; Leonore Overture, No. 3, Op. 72; Overture to Fidelio, Op. 72; Overture to Egmont, Op. 84. Convenient, accurate, affordable.

This new collection of Isaac Albeniz's piano gems features brilliant keyboard music steeped in the lyric and rhythmic spirit of Spain. Although he wrote operas to English words as well as songs and orchestral music, the composer was a leading figure in the creation of a national style of composition in Spain. He incorporated elements of traditional Spanish folk music into his compositions, drawing upon the Iberian Peninsula's diverse array of folk dances for creations of rhythmic exuberance. Albeniz is most widely recognized for his piano music, and this compilation encompasses the spirited pieces that reflect his most popular style. Its contents include Suite espanola, Les saisons, Rapsodia espa~ola and Rapsodia cubana, Mallorca, Zortzico (Basque Dance), the Troisi~me Suite Ancienne (Minuetto and Gavotta), and the brilliant La Vega.

Impressionism has probably been given the most attention of any style of art in the last decades. Although it seems as if everything has already been said and shown, this book pursues a new, original path. This book writes the history of impressionism and postimpressionism from a technological perspective—using high-powered microscopes, under infra-red and ultra-violet light—that brings the readers closer to the artists. It examines some of the most famous canvases of the last century, looking for clues as to where the paintings were made, under what conditions and, in some cases, by whom. This book also explores aspects such as how the artists conveyed the quality of light at different times of the day and which conditions inspired them the most, what materials and work methods they used, where the paintings were created as well as their history. The authors have succeeded in conveying their insights in a highly readable way giving us the feeling of being pulled into the daily world of the these painters

Selected from authoritative sources by musicologist and organist Rollin Smith, this compilation features such famous works as J. S. Bach's Pastorale, BWV 590; Couperin's Chaconne in F; and Handel's Concerto No. 13, "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale." Other well-known selections include compositions by Brahms, Gounod, Haydn, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Vierne, and Widor.

Middele-earth,the world created by J.R.R.Tolkien in his timeless classics The Hobbit,The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion,has been an inspiration for generations of artists.This beautiful volume of artwork celebrates the legacy of his imagination.Tolkien's World includes paintings by artists from all over the world.From the Powerful depictions of the darker side of Middle-earth by John Howe,to the evocative landscapes by Alan Lee;from Michael Hague's delightful paintings in The Hobbit to the strange and compelling vision of Roger Garland; 作者简介：J.R.R.Tolkien was born on 3 January 1892 in Bloemfontein.After serving in the First World War,Tolkien embarked upon a distinguished academic career,though he is best known or his extraordinary works of fiction the Hobbit,The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.He was awarded a CBE,and an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Oxford University in 1972.He died in 1973 at the age of 81.

Maurice Ravel's unparalleled flair for orchestration is on full display in his masterful arrangement of his own piano showpiece, Alborada del Gracioso. Originally the fourth of a set of five piano pieces from the 1904 cycle Miroirs (Mirrors), this vibrant, Spanish-influenced work was one of many in which the composer celebrated his Basque heritage. In 1918, Ravel created the orchestral version that is now an audience favorite and a staple of the concert hall. The work appears here alongside the PrElude and Danse du Rouet that were written especially for the ballet version of Ravel's fairy-tale suite, Ma M~rel'Oye. Inspired by Ravel's friendship with a pair of piano-playing children, the original1908 piano duet version of the "Mother Goose" suite was orchestrated in 1911.In this form it became the basis for a ballet, to which these two charming new movements were added.

混凝土的结构力感以及视觉多样性，与地区和文化的独特性相结合，是安藤忠雄（大阪），里卡多?利格瑞特（墨西哥城），安东尼?普里多克（新墨西哥州）以及维尔?阿里茨（鹿特丹）用来建造永恒而独特的建筑的元素。从普里多克对美国西南部沙漠敏感的阐述，到安藤忠雄对自然和城市的优雅干涉，从利格瑞特对于墨西哥丰富的前哥伦布传统的大胆再现到阿里茨冷静的“第二代现代主义者”形式，每一位建筑师以其独具个性的想象力为人们以及他们的生活环境创造出独特的建筑。