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The Virtuoso: Face to Face With 40 Extraordinary Talents 5 reviews
Ken Carbone, Ashton Applewhite, ...
Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1999
To surpass oneself is among life's greatest rewards
Wayne Gretzky's retirement from hockey seems a fitting occasion to remark on the phenomenal collection of virtuosos Ken Carbone has gathered together in his new book. The gift of a Virtuoso like Gretzky, and of this book, is the realization that absolute focus and dedication to a passion can lead one beyond oneself. That message resounds like a gong through the handsomely designed pages and ...
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Clara Schumann: Piano Virtuoso2 reviews
Susanna Reich, 2008
A Heroine for All Ages!
Clara Schumann (nee Wieck) lived a heroic life that would inspire anyone in any age. She lived a life of amazing contrasts: unable to speak with other people when she was young; a piano virtuoso at age 6; the student of a domineering father; the oldest child in a broken home at a young age; the major source of income for her family all her life; a young woman who had to defy her father to ...
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Joe Pass: Virtuoso Standards, Songbook Collection Authentic Guitar-Tab Edition (Virtuoso Series)9 reviews
Roland Leone
Alfred Publishing Company, 1998
Beyond my expression!
This book let me feel how Joe is excellent guiter virtuoso. Try to play his tune allows me to taste his music deeply.
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Virtuoso Teams: Lessons from teams that changed their worlds (Financial Times Series)3 reviews
Andy Boynton, Bill Fischer
FT Press, 2005
Your thinking about building great teams may be faulty.
Boynton and Fisher have produced a small gem of a book that provides a refreshing, and some might say a revolutionary view of how to staff and manage transformational teams. They support their non-traditional perspective on to build virtuosity into collective endeavors by offering brief, but thoroughly engaging histories of seven such remarkable teams. Sharing the ins and outs of such diverse ...
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The Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Virtuoso of the Sword and the Bow5 reviews
Gabriel Banat
Pendragon Pr, 2006
Chevalier extraordinaire
This book is far more than a biography of the 18th-century fabled composer/violinist/swordsman Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, born in 1745 in Guadaloupe, son of a plantation owner and one of his slaves. Based on rigorous scholarly research, the author presents a vivid picture of the social and historical background of the period in France, and the picaresque life of an ...
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Franz Liszt, Vol. 1: The Virtuoso Years, 1811-184713 reviews
Alan Walker
Knopf, 1983
10 stars for this phenomenal achievement
This is simply the standard of Liszt biography. The fact that Alan Walker researched enough to fill three volumes is an achievement enough, but you know what else makes this biography so good? It's fun to read. Without a doubt, anyone interested in Liszt will find anecdotes, insights, illuminated facts, and even musical analysis of the most colorful and exciting character in classical music: ...
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Soundless (Unabridged)2 reviews
Lysa Williams
audible.com
Great lead, noteworthy story
I was in the middle of reading another book when I first came across Soundless. Thinking that I would just read the lead sentence to see if it grabbed me, I ended up setting my other book completely aside until I finished Soundless. It was compelling from start to finish! I recommend it as a wonderful quick read.
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The Virtuoso: A Love Story in Scarlet2 reviews
G. P. Walmsley
AuthorHouse, 2007
Wow! A great read !
This is one of the very best novels I've read in a long time.
Treat yourself to the entertaining lives of the characters. You won't be sorry. A saga that will be remembered for a long time. A real tribute to New Orleans and its substance.........
Sophia and Jack will melt your hearts and you will long for more. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I did.
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Virtuoso Teams Grandes Equipos Que Cambiaron El Mundo: Ensenanzas Para La Empresa Moderna2 reviews
Andy Boyton, Bill Fisher
Jorge Pinto Books, 2006
Excelente libro sobre la formacion de equipos de trabajo
Ciertos equipos han sido, a lo largo de la historia, los catalizadores de grandes cambios en sus respectivas actividades. Cómo fueron la gestion y el liderazgo de dichos equipos es el objeto de analisis de Virtuoso Teams. Los cambios promovidos no han consistido en simples mejoras ni han sido modificaciones cuantitativas, sino que han constituido una verdadera innovación en su ámbito, ya se trate ...
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Domenico Dragonetti in England (1794-1846): The Career of a Double Bass Virtuoso2 reviews
Oxford University Press, USA, 1998
Read this book! (after you're done practicing)
If you are a double bass player and have ever wondered about the development of this most noble musical instrument, you must read this meticulously researched, carefully presented work. Palmer reveals many interesting facets of Dragonetti's life and career in England: his performing technique and compositional style, his personal relationships, the working conditions that he and other ...
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Prince of Virtuosos: A Life of Walter Rummel, American Pianist1 review
Charles Timbrell
The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2004
A Model Biography of an Astonishing Pianist
This book is extraordinary for two reasons: Rummel's life was fantastic and couldn't have been dreamed up even by Hollywood, and especially for the research and art Mr. Timbrell has
displayed in tracking down and telling the story.
I'll try to precis the life: Walter Rummel's mother was the daughter of Samuel Morse, eminent American painter and inventor of the telegraph; his father was ...
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Crescendo of the Virtuoso: Spectacle, Skill, and Self-Promotion in Paris during the Age of Revolution ...1 review
Paul Metzner
University of California Press, 1998
Revolution of Virtuosity
This is a fascinating account of the historical development of virtuosity, expertise, a faith in technology, and even technocracy. Liberally spiced with the author's wit and erudition, readers will find interesting discussions of the growth of self-promotion, public relations, the creation of a public sphere, and the rise of a self-centered world view. It will be of interest to anyone ...
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Joe Pass: Virtuoso No. 31 review
Mel Bay Publications, 1985
Great book, almost note-to-note transcription
Though I have found a mistake or two, Alan De Mause has done a magnificent job transcribing the whole (!) "Virtuoso 3" album of the great Joe Pass. Using this book will do good to your sight reading, too. Very recommended.
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Complete Method for the Clarinet (#01404) (Virtuoso Studies and Duos)1 review
Gustave Langenus
Carl Fischer Music, 1923
Gustave Langenus Clarinet Method Vol 1
I own all three volumes of this work and have found it to be a good addition to my library. I have been taught from the book as a student and although it contains some very basic concepts the book was good for a reviewing and basically explaining concepts. This book I would not recommend for children as the entire book is studies. The fingering chart enclosed in the book is also one of the ...
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Vasily Smyslov: Endgame Virtuoso1 review
Vasily Smyslov
Everyman Chess, 2001
Outstanding
I can't believe I haven't seen this book on more chess 'lists' - Smyslov really stresses understanding - any player will make greater gains when armed with a strong endgame. My coach (a GM) first showed me this book in Russian - an outstanding tool for improving your game.
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Solos For The Virtuoso Tympanist1 review
Fred D. Hinger
Jerona Music Corporation, 1981
About The Composer
ABOUT THE COMPOSER
Fred D. Hinger started his professional career with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
He was a student of William Street at the Eastman School of Music and graduated from that institution with a Bachelor of Music degree. His majors were Music Education and Percussion. From 1942 to 1948 he was xylophone soloist and percussionist with the United States Navy Band in ...
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Virtuoso Mariachi1 review
Jeff Nevin
University Press of America, 2002
Great intro to the study of mariachi
This is a great book for anyone interested in the history
and evolution of Mexico's traditional music, Mariachi. I'm a
classicaly trained violinist and I've recently began playing
mariachi music. Although this book was written through the
perspective of a mariachi trumpet player, I still find it
useful as a violinist.
At a time where the literature covering the topic of
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QuarkXPress Unleashed: Power Techniques and Tricks to Make You a QuarkXPress Virtuoso1 review
Brad Walrod
Random House Information Group, 1994
Excellent reference for the Quark user.
Brad's book is the first one, and usually the only one I reach for when I have a question about the best way to do something with XPress. He has many years of experience with the program and his expertise shows. The topics are organized well, the examples are clear, and the explanations thorough. This book is well worth looking for!
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Bravo Fortissimo Glenn Gould: The Mind of a Canadian Virtuoso1 review
Helen, M.D. Mesaros
Heritage, 2008
A thoroughly well researched biography and psychological examination
Many performers have the talent to master their instrument and to play it well - but very few carry with them the magical power of charisma alongside that talent. "Bravo Fortissimo Glenn Gould: The Mind of a Canadian Virtuoso" is a look at, agreed to by many pianist critics, the most influential Canadian piano player in history and the power he held over crowds during his performances and the ...
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The Letters of Franz Liszt, Volume I. From Paris to Rome: Years of Travel as a Virtuoso (Dodo Press)1 review
Franz Liszt
Dodo Press, 2006
And more still on Franz Liszt! The letters!
A few matters on this one: Yes, these letters are freely available on the internet at various website locations but then so are dictionaries [et al] where the convenience of a bound book can have its advantages and not to mention freebie versions copying and sorting issues. So too, if you get this one, you may wish to get the matching book which is entitled "From Rome to the End" and has 572 ...
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