Títulos en Compositores y músicos

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN APPLE BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH Singer-songwriter Neko Case paints a vivid portrait of an extraordinary life—one forged through a poverty-stricken childhood, obsessive desire, bursts of comedy, and indispensable friendships—reflecting on the way art, music, and a...

Dire Straits filled giant stadiums around the world and sold hundreds of millions of records. Throughout the eighties, they were one of the biggest bands on the planet. Their classic songs—'Sultans of Swing', 'Money for Nothing', 'Brothers In Arms'—formed the soundtrack of a generation and...

Introduced with more than 90 biographical entries that trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired each musical genius and their work. Profiles offer revealing insights into what drove each individual to create the musical masterpieces - symphonies, concertos and operatic scores -...

The life and death of the legendary lead singer of INXS, as remembered by his sister Tina. He died at only 37 but his fans are legion. INXS singer/songwriter Michael Hutchence was the celebrated frontman of a band that was the biggest in the world. Michael's big sister, Tina, adored him from the...

Author and music industry insider Ben Wardle has interviewed scores of Mark Hollis’ friends, musicians, collaborators and record company executives to complete this important and substantial biography.

Wie wurde Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart zum musikalischen Ausnahmetalent, das bis heute weltweit als Inbegriff der Wiener Klassik gilt? Dieses Sachbuch zeigt Ihnen den Menschen hinter dem Genie und führt in eine Zeit, in der ein waches Kind Europas Bühnen eroberte und Musikgeschichte schrieb. Der erfahrene Autor und Herausgeber Bert Alexander Petzold lädt zu einer faktenreichen Kulturreise ein und vermittelt verständlich, unterhaltsam und klar strukturiert Wissen zu Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Dieses Hörbuch macht hörbar, warum Bach-Musik überall zu Hause ist, weil sie zugleich festlich, tröstlich und voller Energie klingt. Der Autor und Herausgeber Bert Alexander Petzold nimmt Sie mit auf eine faktenreiche Kulturreise und vermittelt verständlich, unterhaltsam und klar strukturiert Basiswissen, das sofort greifbar wird. Sie lernen, wie Bach Themen entwickelt, Stimmen verschränkt und Spannung aufbaut, sodass selbst ein kurzer Choral wie eine große Erzählung wirken kann.

Warum berührt Ludwig van Beethoven bis heute, als wäre seine Musik gerade erst geschrieben worden? Dieses Hörbuch führt Sie mitten hinein in die Welt eines musikalischen Erneuerers und Visionärs, der aus Bonn nach Wien aufbrach und die Wiener Klassik nicht nur fortführte, sondern sprengte. Sie entdecken das Genie hinter dem Mythos, verstehen die Kraft seiner Ideen und erleben, wie aus persönlicher Krise Kunst wurde, die Generationen Mut macht.

Getting clean was just the beginning... DJ Fat Tony has lived a thousand lives: celebrated nightlife icon, survivor of decades-long addiction to drugs, alcohol and sex, and a LGBTQ activist who navigated trauma, abuse, and the AIDS epidemic. In Recover Me, Tony charts his journey from the hard...

Imagine stepping into a packed Australian pub in the mid-1970s and the late 1980s - the heyday of the pub-rock music scene - where the air was thick with the unmistakable scent of beer, sweat and pot, and the atmosphere was electrifying. Doc Neeson, charismatic lead singer of The Angels...

En una historia reveladora y secreta, el cantante salsero Luis Enrique comparte los momentos que dieron forma a su vida, originada en las entrañas de Nicaragua en estado de hervor, en un pueblo llamado Somoto del que salió muy joven con rumbo a Estados Unidos con una maleta llena de sueños...

Dive deep into the life of Tupac Shakur—a cultural icon whose music and persona transcended the genre of hip-hop. 'The Chronicles Of TUPAC' is an insightful biography that chronicles the artistry, struggles, and triumphs of one of the most influential figures of our time. From his early beginnings in East Harlem to his rise as a global superstar, this audiobook uncovers the motivations and messages behind Tupac's powerful lyrics, shedding light on his role as a social commentator during tumultuous times.

The second volume of Peter Guralnick's critically acclaimed Elvis Presley biographies 'Homeric in its play of beauty and folly, this is a monumental work' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Riveting ... A masterwork' WALL STREET JOURNAL The next chapter in the definitive biography of Elvis picks up where...

'Superb, detailed research and analysis of how four ordinary boys from Liverpool took over the world, through the lens of the man who made it all happen’ Daily Telegraph ‘A crisply written canter through Epstein’s rich and mysterious life’ Spectator The definitive biography of Brian...

Bob Dylan non si fa intervistare. Quella che dipinge il musicista come schivo, riservato, persino scontroso è in realtà una leggenda metropolitana. Certo, Bob Dylan non ha mai amato essere costretto a tenere rapporti continuativi con la stampa. Ma nel corso della sua lunga carriera ha tenuto molte conferenze, ha partecipato a programmi radiofonici e televisivi, chiacchierato con giornalisti e scrittori, rilasciato interviste mirate. Spesso ha risposto in modo evasivo o sibillino a domande banali e di poco conto, però quando gli si rivolgevano domande intelligenti offriva risposte rivelatrici sulla sua musica e sulla sua vita privata.

Per gli appassionati e gli studiosi di musica, Carlos Kleiber è una figura leggendaria. Un uomo che ha diretto solo 89 concerti e registrato soli 12 dischi, che aveva un repertorio molto esiguo, ma che nonostante ciò è ritenuto da colleghi, critica e pubblico uno dei più grandi direttori d’orchestra di sempre.

Con New Wave si definisce un movimento musicale e artistico incredibilmente eterogeneo, sviluppatosi tra la seconda metà degli anni Settanta e i primi Ottanta: difficile immaginare qualcosa in comune tra i Duran Duran di Rio e i Joy Division di Love Will Tear Us Apart, eppure c’è: sfruttando l’energia, gli stimoli e il dinamismo ancora in circolazione del punk, numerose band hanno scelto di reinventare estetiche e suoni, creando così un’onda musicale nuova e multiforme.

Arturo López Gavito es un polifacético disruptor, cuya trayectoria lo ha llevado a explotar sustalentos como destacado productor musical, mercadólogo, locutor, mánager, crítico de televisión, conferencista, alto ejecutivo y emprendedor.

Mucho se ha dicho y escrito acerca de Violeta Parra. Pero, ¿fue realmente esa campesina pobre del sur de Chile que llegó al estrellato universal contra viento y marea? ¿Por qué recién a los 35 años comienza a existir la Violeta que todos conocemos?

Por primera vez, Taylor llega a Latinoamérica y es un punto de inflexión para toda una generación que lleva años esperando disfrutar de sus canciones en vivo y poder tenerla cerca. Por fin llegó lo que tanto deseábamos y nos gustaría tener una enorme caja fuerte para guardar este momento tan valioso, un espacio seguro para conservar nuestros recuerdos más preciados para siempre. Est