Music critic (77 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The public image of Elgar as patriotic country squire was established in his lifetime, but, in reality, it concealed a highly complex, sometimes baffling, private individual. Although acquaintances found him a man of endless curiosity and good humour, his family and close friends knew him to be rather different: a prey to despair, neurotically mistrustful both of himself and of those who loved him and so damaged by the condescension and neglect of his early years that emotionally he never recovered. This is a reissue of the third edition of Michael Kenedy's portrait of this complexman - not an analytical survey of the music but a faithful likeness of the composer, recognizable, but at the same time a thoroughly individual interpretation of the subject. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: Fine. New York, December 11, 1976., 1976. Fine. - Several paragraphs typed on 11 inch high by 8-1/2 inch wide light creamy white paper. The dance & music critic Bert Wechsler writes asking City Center producer Jean Dalrymple's opinion as to a letter he "received from the NYS Council on the Arts. I thought you might be interested in seeing it. It confuses me in several ways." Many people, including Hugh Southern and Martin Segal, had assisted him and "On the day the enclosed letter was written, I spoke with Mrs. Hart's secretary. She told me only 2 positions had been filled at the time." Though not stated, it seems from his letter that he was told his application for a position had likely been turned down as all positions had been filled. Signed "Bert". Folded for mailing with some minor creases at the bottom. Else fine. The dance & music critic Bert Wechsler (1933-1997) had performed as an actor and singer before turning to writing. He worked as the editor of Music Journal in the 1980's as well as several newspapers and magazines. Wechsler was also the founding critic and reporter for the New York Theater Wire and co-wrote "Dear Rogue", a biography of the baritone Lawrence Tibbett. The recipient, Jean Dalrymple (1902-1998) was the dynamic producer and director of theater and light-opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville, appearing with James Cagney and Carey Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing, the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski, Mary Martin, Jos Iturbi, Andre Kostalanetz, Nathan Milstein, and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943, serving as a board member and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theatre scene. In 1951, Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder, commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. No markings/writings on text. All pages are clean and intact. Front and back cover in very good condition. WILL SHIP WITHIN 24-48 HOURS.

Condizione: New.

Paperback / Softback. Condizione: Brand New. main edition. 384 pages. 5.08x0.79x7.80 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 36 pages. George Tremain "Ruskin as Music Critic" / Mollie Sands "Music Not Too Refined" / David Cherniavsky "Sibelius and Finland" / Richard Graves "The Forty Anthems Of Maurice Greene" / Organ Recital Notes (M13).

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 36 pages. A Hyatt King "The Importance of Sir George Smart" / Bernard Shaw (when a Music Critic) / Arthur Hutchings "Strauss's 'Four Last Songs'" / Wyn K Ford "The Art of J.S.Bach" / W R Anderson "Round about Radio" / Arthur Jacobs "Opera in London"/ St. Cecilia's Festival / The Bach Exhibition at Gottingen (M13).…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paper Back. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition Thus. VG P/b. 1946 First Penguin printing. The author was also one of the Leaders of the Fabian Society, famously prominent as platform Orator - serious Economist & Philosopher. Note on author to rear. This volume was published to celebrate his 90h birthday. 288pp+ publisher adverts. Orange-band Fiction. No 561. [ Book- clean throughout on browned war time paper, No inscp. Clean lightly tanned cover- 1/-, faded spine shows shelf wear col/rub/loss to both ends. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition.…

Condizione: Good. Good. - Robert Hichens' inscription penned on 51/8 inch high by 8-1/4 inch wide buff paper. Inscribed "To Seymour Halpern wishing him all good", signed in full "Robert Hichens". Folded for mailing with a couple of short tears to the bottom edge and some light staining to the edges. Good. The English journalist and novelist Robert Hichens (1864-1950) was also a music lyricist and music critic. Known as a satirist of the "Naughty Nineties", he collaborated on successful plays and also wrote short stories. The recipient Queens, New York Republican Congressman Seymour Halpern (1913-1997) started his political career as a campaign aide to New York's powerful mayor Fiorella La Guardia and first served in New York's State Senate for 14 years before seeking a seat in the U.S. Congress. In Albany Halpern sponsored 279 bills that became law, including measures on schools, housing, civil rights, nutrition and mental health. A Liberal, he was something of an anomaly as the lone Republican representative from New York City, and generally garnered support from Labor Unions and endorsement from the Liberal Party. Yet he never even considered switching parties as he considered membership in the Republican Party a family tradition and commitment. While he found ample time for his private pursuits, including painting and collecting autographs, he took his legislative duties very seriously. Of these, he was proudest of his co-sponsorship of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and of the original 1965 Medicare legislation. …

Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. First Edition, First Printing. A seminal record-collecting manual from the foundational era of music criticism, signed by one of the 20th century's most influential and uncompromising critics.? This work represents a primary document in the history of recorded sound, offering a rigorous dual guide to both the compositions and the technical fidelity of early 78-rpm discs. Published at a time when the phonograph was transitioning from a novelty to a serious instrument for scholarship, Haggin's analysis remains a vital benchmark for the evolution of classical and jazz discography. KEY FEATURES? +++ Physical: Full navy cloth with gilt-stamped spine; bindings are tight and square. Features the original Art Deco-influenced typographic dust jacket design. Oxford University Press, New York, 1938; First Printing. +++ Specs: 7.5 x 5 inches; xii, 164 pages. +++ Content: Comprehensive critical survey of the 1930s recording catalog, including early electrical recordings and technical assessments of audio quality.? +++ Signed by the author, B.H. Haggin, in blue ink on the front free endpaper. CONDITION:? Good / Fair +++ THE BOOK: The bindings are tight and square, holding the text block firmly. The internal pages are clean and free of markings, showing only light, even age-toning consistent with 1930s paper stock. There is moderate shelf handling wear to the cloth extremities. +++ DUST JACKET: The dust jacket is present and shows wear consistent with its age, including a scuff on the lower front panel and fraying at the spine tips. There are chips along the upper rear edge and two small pieces of clear tape applied to the jacket surface. The jacket is now preserved in a new, clear Mylar archival protective sleeve. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- B.H. Haggin was a towering figure in American music criticism, known for his long tenure at 'The Nation' and his close association with Arturo Toscanini. This volume was his first book-length effort to systematize the chaotic world of 78-rpm record collecting. At the time of publication in 1938, recorded sound was still a relatively young phenomenon. This guide functioned as both a consumer advocate and a scholarly apparatus, helping a new generation of listeners navigate the complexities of electrical recording vs. acoustic recording. Beyond its technical utility, the book reflects a critical moment in the democratization of high culture, as Haggin sought to provide the public with the tools to build world-class music libraries in their own homes. SCHOLARLY FEATURES +++ Critical Methodology: Documents Haggin?s signature 'objective' style, which prioritize the musical score and technical execution over the personality of the performer. +++ Discographical History: Serves as a 'census' of the 1938 recording market, capturing the state of the industry just before the introduction of the LP. +++ Influence: Haggin?s work here laid the groundwork for modern record review publications like 'The Gramophone' and 'High Fidelity'. SUBJECTS: Music Criticism, Discography, 1930s Recording Industry, B.H. Haggin, Classical Music History, Jazz Records. Signed First Edition, Association Copies, Reference Works.…

Condizione: Very good. - Over 50 words typed on 9-3/4 inch high by 8-1/2 inch wide "Metropolitan Opera Company" stationery penned by Edward Ziegler on behalf of the Metropolitan Opera Company's general manager Giulio Gatti-Casazza. In his letter addressed to James B. Pond, Wheeler writes that Mr. Gatti-Casazza "will be very happy to serve as a member of the honorary reception committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. Otto H. Kahn, which is to welcome M. Maeterlinck". Signed in full "Edward Ziegler". The letter is folded horizontally and vertically for mailing with a hole punched out at top left. The bottom of the letter has been unevenly clipped. Very good. The American music critic and opera manager Edward Ziegler (1870-1947) began his career as assistant music critic at the New York Sun. He worked as a critic for various newspapers before becoming the Metropolitan Opera's administrative secretary in 1916. He was subsequently engaged as assistant general manager to Giulio Gatti-Casazza and supervised most of the administrative and financial operations of the company. Ziegler also scouted Europe for new talent and organized the radio broadcasts of the company's opera productions.James B. Pond, the American impresario and lecture agent who headed the J.B. Pond Lyceum Bureau, brought the great Belgian poet Maurice Maeterlinck to America for a series of lectures. The first lecture took place at Carnegie hall on January 2nd, 1920. Unfortunately Maeterlinck failed to carry out his intention to lecture in English because of his labored "phonetic" English. He declared his intention to continue his lectures in French and have the translation read by another person. As a result, the lecture tour was a failure and lawsuits ensued on both sides. …

See the entries for Prout and Cummings in the Oxford DNB. 1p, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once. The second leaf of a bifolum, the first presumably carrying the commencement of the letter. The present fragment, in a good firm hand, reads: 'in the way he desires but if you can do so, you will not only be assisting a most deserving young man, but I shall regard it as a personal kindness. / I am, my dear Cummings, / Yours very cordially, / Ebenezer Prout. / Dr. W. H. Cummings.'. …

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Hardback 1964. Clean & tight book. No inscriptions. JACKET HAS WEAR & TEAR WITH A LITTLE LOSS AT SPINE ENDS. Dispatched Royal Mail First Class with tracking next working day or sooner securely boxed in cardboard. ref F15.

MUSIKALISCHE SIHOUETTEN Mit Autorisation aus dem französischen übertragen von Margarete Toussaint. Nebst einem Vorwort von Adam Röder. Mit Illustrationen von Arthur Lewin / Illustrated by Arthur Lewin. Leipzig und Kattowitz, Carl Siwinna, 1. Auflage (ca. 1903), 255 SS. Bütten gebunden (Hardcover Oln. kl. 8 to, Jugendstileinband). schön erhalten.…

Condizione: New. How does music reflect the key moments in our lives? Fiona Maddocks selects 100 classical works from across nine centuries, arguing passionately, persuasively and at times obstinately for their inclusion, putting each work in its cultural and musical contex.

Condizione: New. Caricatured while she lived as a figure of middle-brow reaction, Mary Whitehouse was held in contempt by the country s intellectual elite. But were some of the dangers she warned of more real than they imagined? The author s selection of material from her e.

Condizione: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 430 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Dusty page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A. MUSIC [Classical].…

Gebunden. Condizione: New. The author talks openly to the distinguished writer and critic Fiona Maddocks, offering rare insights into the challenges, uncertainties and rewards which have shaped his life and work since childhood, and which remain with him today as he enters his ninth .

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20+ YEARS OF EXCELLENCE. Book is covered in GREEN BALLON CLOTH; has Kent Endpapers; green topstain; covered in green cloth with gold lettering and grapevine logo (1929-1930 only) on spine is bright; even though spine is faded.…

Second edition revised and enlarged hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains (xvi), 564 pp + glossary with 597 monochrome illustrations throughout. Small stain to the bottom corner of the glossary, head of spine rubbed, front free end paper foxed. Member of the P.B.F.A. ARCHITECTURE.…

Condizione: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 430 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0593014545 MUSIC [Classical].…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light olive cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 32 printed pages of text. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one small tear to the front cover, not price clipped 3/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. STAGE & THEATRE.…