Frederic Chopin's four ballades, four ilnpromptus and three sonatas are among the composer s most mature works, riwdled only by his scherzos and polonaases for extended thematic development and formal structure. In their broader scope and more dramatic impact, these important compositions show us Chopin's other face,balancing those brief,wonderfully melodious pieces--the waltzes, preludes and mazurkas--that make up his most popular repertoire.

For more than 100 years, National Geographic has set thestandard for nature, culture, and wildlife photography. Now, inThrough the Lens, 250 spectacular images—some famous, others rarelyseen—are gathered in one lavish and beautiful volume. Through the Lens is dividedinto geographical regions—Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East,the Americas, and Oceans and Isles—with a special section devotedto space exploration. Each geographical section features anoutstanding array of photographs that exemplifies the area’s uniquepeople, wildlife, archaeology, culture, architecture, andenvironment, accompanied by brief but informative captions. FromBarry Bishop’s heroic Mount Everest climb in the 1950s to theglorious wildlife of Asia and Africa, from ancient Maya culture tothe Afghan girl found 17 years after her piercing green eyescaptivated the world, these are some of the finest and mostimportant photographs ever taken. Featuring master photographers fromthe late 1800s to today, including Fr

Brahms's twenty-four ehamber works include a number of the most acclaimed masterpieees in the repertoire, and his piano trios--including the famous Horn and Clarinet Trios-are among the most admired, performed and reeorded of all. This edition, reprinted from the definitive one prepared by Hans Gal for Breitkopf & Hairtel, presents all five of these brilliant works in an inexpensive yet fine-quality vo]ume. Included are the B Major, C Major and C Minor Trios (Opp. 8, 87 and 101) for violin, eello and piano; the E-flat Major Trio (Op. 40) for violin, horn (or cello or viola) and piano; and the A Minor Trio (Op. 114) for clarinet (or viola), cello and piano. Designed to afford both amateur and professional musicians a lifetime of pleasurable study, this fine, carefully made edition will also provide music lovers of every level of accomplishment the opportunity to follow a live or recorded performance, score in hand: an ideal way to savor the special riches of these superb musieal masterworks.

Mahler's third and fourth symphonies mark a turning point in his development as a composer. Symphony No. 3 （1896） predominantly follows the musical style of the earlier two symphonies, which tended to emphasize a single melodic line with subordinate harmonies. Symphony No. 4 （1900） embodies the more contrapuntal style that characterizes his later symphonic works. At the same time, these works bring Mahler to the end of his "Wunderhorn years," when his inspiration derived strongly from Des Knaben Wunderhorn （The Youth's Magic Horn）, an early 19th-century collection of folklike poetry that celebrated themes of nature. The Third Symphony, scored for a massive orchestra, was conceived as a vast nature cycle in six movements. These include the great opening march, the moving setting for alto of Nietzsche's "O Mensch！ Gib Acht！" and the scintillating bell song for women's and boys' choirs "Es sungen drei Engel." The Fourth Symphony, more restrained in expression yet filled with affecting melody,

Franz Sclubert's piano pieces for four bands are among the most varied and significant works in the entire repertoire. Schubert wrote more of tbese works than any other major composer, and generations of teachurs, students and con- cert musicians have enjoyed their enduring beauty and vitality. Included in this volume are 15 of Selmbert's best and most popular titles, taken from the definitive Breitkopf g" Hairtel Schubert-Gesamrntausgrtbe. Composed between 1818 and 1828, they include the tremendously popular Military Marcbes, Op. 51 (of which the D Major is a striking and familiar melody); the famed "Grand Duo" Sonata in C Major, Op. 140; the Fantasia in F Minor, Op. 103 (written only a few months before Sclmbert's death, it is one of the most famous and elegantly expressive works in the genre) ; Variations in A-flat Major on an Original Theme, Op. 35; Andantino Varid in B Minor on French Motifs, Op. 84, No. 1; Fugue in E Minor, Op. 152; and a delightful array of landler, polonaises and vari

Use this book to start playing straight awa no previous musical knowledge required.Teaches you the basics of acoustic and electric guitar technique.Includes valuable advice on buying an instrument and amplifier.Diagrams and photographs make it easy for you to find notes and chords Explains the workings of song structures,and shows you how to play simple solos and ccompaniments.Find out how to liven up practice sessions by using tape recorders and other electronics.Includes an easy-to-use interactive DVD companion to the book.

"People have told me that their lives have changed because of me. I take away from this the sense that I'm on the right track." "I believe you're here to live your life with passion. Otherwise, you're just traveling through the world blindly-and there's no point to that." "Oprah's on." It's the catchphrase that inspires millions around the world to tune in to one of the most trusted women in the history of television. Almost everyone follows Oprah's every move. One word about a book club selection sends an obscure first novel rocketing to the top of the bestseller list. Oprah Winfrey possesses what is arguably one of the world's most influential voices. Alive with her unique warmth and insight, Oprah Winfrey Speaks reveals the mystique of Oprah in her own words. Drawing on hundreds of sources, Janet Lowe provides an evocative, personal portrait. Here are Oprah's opinions on everything from childhood and overcoming adversity to dealing with fame and staying real. Oprah Winfrey Speaks hi

This finely produced volume, reprinted from the authoritative edition published by Breitkopf & H/irtel of Leipzig, combines Chopin's two piano concertos in one full-score edition. Both the Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11, and the Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21, consummately reveal Chopin's profound understanding of the piano as a dynamic instrument of expression. Over the century and a half since their composition, they have enjoyed wide popularity with pianists,orchestras and their audiences. Chopin wrote both concerti as vehicles to launch his career as a concert artist.However, he soon abandoned the concert hall for the more intimate atmosphere of the salon, and turned his creative attentions to the brilliant shorter works on which his reputation would ultimately rest. These two luminous compositions remain among his few ventures into the longer and more comprehensive musical forms.They are filled with extended stretches of brilliant passagework and deeply affecting moments of tender a

One of the composer's most popular, accessible works, the 7th has neither a "program" or folk-song theme. It is a purely instrumental composition, both hopeful and romantic in feeling. Reprinted from the authoritative German edition of 1909. List of instruments. Glossary of German terms.

In this compulsively readable, fascinating, and provocativeguide to classical music, Norman Lebrecht, one of the world's mostwidely read cultural commentators tells the story of the rise ofthe classical recording industry from Caruso's first notes to theheyday of Bernstein, Glenn Gould, Callas, and von Karajan. Lebrechtcompellingly demonstrates that classical recording has reached itsend point-but this is not simply an expos? of decline and fall. Itis, for the first time, the full story of a minor art form,analyzing the cultural revolution wrought by Schnabel, Toscanini,Callas, Rattle, the Three Tenors, and Charlotte Church. It is thestory of how stars were made and broken by the record business; howa war criminal conspired with a concentration-camp victim to createa record empire; and how advancing technology, boardroom wars,public credulity and unscrupulous exploitation shaped the musicalbackdrop to our modern lives. The book ends with a suitable shrineto classical recording: the author's critical selectio

Use this book to start playi ng straight away：no previous m Js I knc ledge req redPrevious usicaI knowIedge required。 Teaches you the basics of acoustic and electric guitar technique。 Includes valuable advice on buying an instrument and amplifieri。 Diagrams and photographs make it easy for you to fi nd notes and chords。 Explai ns the worki ngs of song and shows you how to play simple solos and accompaniments。 Find out how to liven up practice sessions by usi ng tape recorders and other electronics。

"The definitive guide to musical enjoyment" ( Forum )with over 1.5 million copies in print.

Fashion jewelry is created with the catwalk and couture inmind, characterized by its creativity and originality. It isarguably the most exciting field in fashion today. Arranged by designer, this is the first book to showcasecontemporary catwalk and couture jewellery, profiling 33international fashion jewelers who combine traditional techniquesand ultra-modern methods to create this new style of jewelry. Amongthe stunning images of work shown are collaborations with leadingfashion designers and brands such as Lanvin, Vivienne Westwood,Alexander McQueen, and Comme des Gar ons, as well as collectionsfor directional fashion stores such as Colette and 10 CorsoComo. Showcasing skilled craftsmanship, unusual materials, and an oftenlimited-edition approach, Fashion Jewelry harnesses thespirit of couture for the 21st century.

This lavishly illustrated book chronicles the remarkablehistory of anatomical illustration from the Renaissance to thedigital Visible Human project of today. Its survey of five and ahalf centuries of meticulous visual de*ion by anatomists andartists will be a welcome addition to the libraries of artists, artstudents, doctors and anyone interested in the history ofscience.

What do you getwhen you cross a snail with the Indianapolis 500? If you’reDreamWorks, then the result is Turbo, an uplifting—andgear-shifting—story about the ultimate underdog, delivered with thedigital mastery, storytelling skill, and spellbinding imagery we’vecome to expect from the studio behind the Shrek and Madagascar.

Since its first publication this book has been hailed as themost up-to-date and wide-ranging history of art ever published in asingle volume. This quote from Andrew Graham Dixon describes thebook: 'Spanning continents and millennia, ranging from man'searliest cave paintings to the works of Picasso and beyond, this isa hugely ambitious book. But thanks to the breadth of theirscholarship, the depth of their enthusiasm and the enviablefreshness of their writing, Honor and Fleming triumphantlyaccomplish the herculean task they have set themselves.Sympathetically expanded by Michael Archer, who brings the storyforward into the twenty-first century, this thumping slab of tomeis without doubt the most compelling total history of art everwritten'. This Revised Seventh Edition expands the originalcoverage by embracing new developments in archeology and arthistorical research, and in particular contemporary art historianMichael Archer has greatly expanded the authors discussion of theart world over the past two decade

The Essential Encyclopedia for Every Guitar Player The GuitarHandbook is the complete guide to playing the guitar - from simplechords to advanced improvisations. Its uniquely devised learningprogram combines specially commissioned, step-by-step photographswith a chord dictionary containing over 800 easy-to-followfingerings, and clear, concise text. It is also a comprehensivemanual on guitar hardware and performance technology, soundequipment, special effects, and recording facilities. It examinesevery aspect of guitar maintenance, repair, and customizing, aswell as highlighting over 20 world-famous guitarists. 43 pages withfull-color photos and illustrations.

Memorable tribute from one musical genius to another, reproduced from authoritative editions, reveals Liszt's remarkable capacity for translating orchestral effects into pianistic terms. An astonishing, brilliant and sensitive tribute to the master by the 19th-century's greatest piano virtuoso.

The great German Romantic was also a master pianist, and this affordable edition collects tran*ions of his symphonies for piano. Features Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68; Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73; Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90; and Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98.

Features 5 examples of the genre to which Schubert was most devoted — the solo piano sonata. Includes Sonata in C Minor, D. 958; A Major, D. 959; and B-flat Major, D. 960; Sonata in A Major, D. 664 — called the "little" sonata to distinguish it from the later work — the Sonata in A Minor, D. 784.