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Welcome to The Independents new ebook series The Great Composers, covering fourteen of the giants of Western classical music. Extracted from Michael Steens book The Lives and Times of the Great Composers, these concise guides, selected by The Independents editorial team, explore the lives of composers as diverse as Mozart and Puccini, reaching from Bach to Brahms, set against the social, historical and political forces which affected them, to give a rounded portrait of what it was like to be alive and working as a musician at that time. In his short life of not quite 32 years the briefest span of any first-rank composer Schubert composed over 600 songs, showing a talent for word-setting which for many has never been equalled. However, while his songs gained gradual fame while he was alive, many of the works for which he is renowned were never performed in his lifetime, not even his Eighth Symphony, the Unfinished, or the Ninth Symphony, The Great C Major, which are so ubiquitous now. He was not lionised for the String Quintet in C, whose second movement Adagio remains one of the most requested pieces on Desert Island Discs. Nor did his exquisite quartets and piano music receive much recognition at the time. Michael Steen evokes Schuberts youth as the son of an impoverished schoolteacher and his life among a boisterous, arty set of friends living it up in the dazzling gaiety of early 19th-century Vienna. Their evening gatherings for an intoxicating mix of politics, conversation and music became known as Schubertiads. At 25 Schubert contracted syphilis and was to suffer ill health for the rest of his life, falling into the depression that is so heart-rendingly expressed in some of his works. Schubert died only a year and a half after Beethoven, having been a torch-bearer at his funeral. Even so, he remained prodigiously productive and those last years bequeathed some of his finest works.

Scar Tissue es la autobiografía del cantante y carismático lider de los Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis, desde su nacimiento en 1962 hasta hoy. Sus experiencias con la drogadicción y con el estrellato, y las peleas con las que se enfrenta en la actualidad. Criado en el Medio Oeste, se traslado a Los Angeles a los once años a vivir con su padre, Blackie, proveedor de pastillas, marihuana y cocaina para la elite de Hollywood. Tras una breve carrera en la Universidad de California se retiro y se sumergio en el mundo de la musica underground de Los Angeles. Formo la banda con tres compañeros de colegio. Recorriendo el pais, los Chili Peppers innovaron el panorama musical e influyeron de manera decisiva a toda una generacion de musicos.Mas de veinte años despues, contra todo pronostico, se han convertido en una de las bandas mas exitosas del mundo. Pero todo tiene su precio y Kiedis nos muestra sus cicatrices, escribiendo con franqueza sobre la muerte por sobredosis de su alma gemela y compañero de banda, Hillel Slovak, o de su propia lucha contra la adiccion. Desde la influencia de las mujeres fuertes y hermosas que han sido sus musas, hasta las peculiaridades de tocar en Woodstock ante medio millon de personas o hacerlo unicamente ante el exiliado Dalai Lama, Kiedis comparte una historia convincente sobre el precio del exito y el exceso.

«La experiencia es una forma de parálisis». Esta idea del compositor Erik Satie (1866-1925) arroja luz sobre su peculiar postura ante la creación musical. No conforme con renunciar al camino abierto

El 5 de diciembre de 1791 fallecia en Viena Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Su cortejo funebre fue seguido por los varones de la familia y por un unico musico, que tambien le habia visitado horas antes de expirar: Antonio Salieri. Pocos dias despues el nuevo emperador reorganiza su Cappella, desplazando a Salieri, y se origina un rumor por toda la ciudad: el compositor italiano habria asesinado a Mozart por celos. Se inician asi dos siglos de mitos, fcciones literarias, peliculas, series, dramas, operas o musicales, que consolidan un relato de envidia y crimen pasional.Al Salieri historico le restaban casi 34 anos de vida. Fue el grosspapa de la musica de su tiempo, con casi cuarenta operas, misas y otras producciones musicales de exito, y un venerado maestro del que aprendieron Schubert, Beethoven, Liszt o Meyerbeer. A su muerte, Viena contaba con numerosas instituciones que Salieri habia ayudado a levantar.En esta primera biografia completa de Salieri en castellano y con motivo del bicentenario de su fallecimiento, el autor aborda esta contradiccion entre mito y realidad.

ÁLBUM A ÁLBUM. MÚSICA A MÚSICA. A BIOGRAFIA DEFINITIVA DO RUSH.Com extensas reflexões em primeira mão de Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson e Neil Peart, bem como de familiares, amigos e outros músicos, este li

"Did you hear Evan Dando died last night?"After Kurt Cobain died in 1994, everyone thought Evan Dando was next. The Lemonheads frontman and songwriter had leapt from Bostons mid-80s punk scene into international grunge royalty. Two gold records, acting roles, glam photo shoots and a roster of celebrity drug buddies made Dando quickly into a poster boy for 90s analogue excess. He was so deep in it, some people believed a fake report that he had died from an overdose.Rumours of My Demise is Evan Dandos story - raw, wild, unfiltered and straight from the source. A privileged kid who snuck into gigs and crashed on whatever floors he could find. A stunningly gifted rocker who propelled his high school band into the highest reaches of indie fame. The industrys favourite alternahunk until he wasnt, who all the same burned through the 90s like he owned them. A guitarist and singer who racked up struggles punctuated by some striking successes in the internet hashtag decades that followed, before making a wholly new home and life in Brazil.But you wont find a redemption arc here, and just a few regrets. At the end of it all, its a manifesto. In this memoir, Evan Dando explains how and why he has always lived for the music.

La cantante chilena del Tercer ReichMientras el mundo sucumbía a la II Guerra y Hitler causaba estragos, la cantante Rosita Serrano usaba su voz para poner parte de Europa a sus pies. Amada por el Tercer Reich, la llamaron El Ruiseñor Chileno y con ello comenzo una trayectoria que no tiene parangon en la memoria de nuestro pais.Aunque en Chile las nuevas generaciones poco han escuchado su nombre, en Alemania aun se editan discos recopilatorios con sus canciones. Rosita intento ser reconocida por sus compatriotas y replicar la misma popularidad que tuvo en tierras germanas, pero fue ignorada hasta el dia de su muerte.Protagonista de sucesos que convirtieron su historia en una novela plagada de mitos, en esta investigacion los autores nos revelan la intensa vida de la cantante y reconstruyen acuciosamente sus triunfos y fracasos, a traves de diarios de la epoca y testimonios de sus mas cercanos.

Rosalía en 100 palabras: una biografía no oficial.Si un abecedario sirve para designar la serie ordenada de las letras con que se representan los fonemas o sonidos distintivos de una lengua, este libro quiere ofrecer una lista de elementos con los que Rosalia da forma a su lenguaje. Marta Salicru, periodista musical, te llevara a traves de los conceptos mas iconicos utilizados por la artista palabras como bizcochito, despecha, motomami o tra tra en un viaje salvaje y emocionante por el fenomeno Rosalia. Desde su estilo unico y las fusiones musicales que la caracterizan hasta su impacto en la moda y las redes sociales, cada pagina es una inmersion en el universo de una artista que no conoce los limites y desafia el statu quo.

Rosalía en 100 palabras: una biografía no oficial.Si un abecedario sirve para designar la serie ordenada de las letras con que se representan los fonemas o sonidos distintivos de una lengua, este libro quiere ofrecer una lista de elementos con los que Rosalia da forma a su lenguaje. Marta Salicru, periodista musical, te llevara a traves de los conceptos mas iconicos utilizados por la artista palabras como bizcochito, despecha, motomami o tra tra en un viaje salvaje y emocionante por el fenomeno Rosalia. Desde su estilo unico y las fusiones musicales que la caracterizan hasta su impacto en la moda y las redes sociales, cada pagina es una inmersion en el universo de una artista que no conoce los limites y desafia el statu quo.

Esta es una formidable biografía de uno de los pianistas más emblemáticos de la historia: Glenn Gould, y del "dúo dinámico" que lo acompañó: su afinador, el casi ciego y sinestésico Vern Edquist, y su piano, el CD 318, al cual el canadiense dedico una milimetrica y obsesiva busqueda, no sin discutir con Edquist, por el sonido perfecto. Gould, un artista que renuncio al formato de concierto y se dedico a realizar grabaciones que se volvieron fundamentales, tuvo una relacion fascinante con su piano. Detras de un gran pianista hay un gran afinador, reza la frase. En el contexto historico del siglo XX, aqui se recorre la historia de la Steinway & Sons, que tuvo que fabricar feretros durante la Depresion. Este libro tambien es la biografia de un piano. Este libro, polifonico en muchos sentidos, congrega disciplinas, anecdotas y recorre la historia a traves de ellas al tiempo que reflexiona sobre la tension entre el artista y el medio y abraza al fantasma del clavecin. La investigacion de Katie Hafner es fantastica."Este libro cuenta la historia de Gould a traves de sus obsesiones", The New York Times"Una biografia bien temperada", Galileu"Hafner esculpio montañas de investigacion", Toronto Star

En el otoño de 1975, Bob Dylan y su Rolling Thunder Revue –un espectáculo que Dylan había proyectado como una mezcla de happening y circo ambulante– recorrieron veintidós ciudades del noreste de los

Rodion Shchedrin is internationally recognized as the pre-eminent contemporary composer of the Russian modern school. His autobiography looks back over an eventful life and provides a variety of stimulating insights behind the facade of the international music scene. Along the way Shchedrin elaborates highly personal views on the political situation and many other aspects of life in the former Soviet Union, turning an unsparing eye on the machinery of ideological repression exerted on artists as they struggled to interpret and conform to the constantly mutating diktats of the regime. A wealth of anecdotes and humorous observations offer the reader glimpses of the authors essentially sanguine and life-enhancing disposition.

El último libro de José Aguilar, Rocío Dúrcal, acompáñame, no hace sino evocar un deseo compartido por muchos.Numerosas voces de artistas y profesionales se reúnen aquí para recordar y compartir experiencias. Son los invitados, que no los ingredientes, con los que este escritor gallego realiza este repaso, elegante y emotivo, por la vida y el arte de una de las mas grandes de este pais: Rocio Durcal.Rodrigo Saenz de Heredia

Ninguém na música brasileira foi – e ainda é -- mais popular do que Roberto Carlos. As dezenas de milhões de discos vendidos, a onipresença na televisão desde os anos 1960, os hits que marcaram geraç

Robert Schumann was far ahead of his time, not least in his attitude to children and young people; his Advice for Young Musicians, originally created to accompany his famous Album for the Young, remains as relevant today as when it was written.Celebrated cellist Steven Isserlis adds his own extensive commentary to Schumanns words of wisdom. The advice is by turns practical, humorous, and profound, making this volume a must for all aspiring musicians of all ages and standards.

In "Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas," John F. Runciman presents an intricate examination of the life and works of one of operas most transformative figures. Runcimans prose deftly intertwines biographical sketches with astute analyses of Wagners compositions, shedding light on the socio-political and artistic currents of the 19th century that shaped his monumental works. The book navigates WagnerAos innovative approaches to music, including his use of leitmotif and groundbreaking conceptualizations of opera, challenging conventional forms and addressing profound themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. John F. Runciman, a noted musicologist and biographer, dedicates this work to exploring the complexities of WagnerAos artistic vision. Having immersed himself in the study of music history, Runciman draws on extensive archival research and personal insights from studying the operatic genre. His appreciation for Wagners influence on contemporary music and theater is informed by his own experience in performance and his scholarly background, particularly in examining the intersection of art with cultural history. For readers fascinated by the transformative power of music and theater, RuncimanAos exploration offers invaluable insights into WagnerAos genius. This book is a compelling resource for both seasoned scholars and newcomers alike, as it enriches the understanding of Wagners operatic legacy and his enduring impact on the arts.

La evolución de una pasión durante toda una vida: el arte de Richard Wagner según Thomas Mann.Thomas Mann reservó su entusiasmo y sabiduría de lector meticuloso para aquellos autores cuyas obras le hicieron soñar. Como figura central de este panteon de padrinos culturales se alza Richard Wagner, pasion fundamental del escritor y piedra de toque de algunas de sus novelas. Este libro ofrece una vision plural y cambiante del compositor, a quien Mann admiro sobre todo por haber sabido trascender las limitaciones especificas de su campo y aspirar a la universalidad.Realmente, no es dificil advertir un halito del espiritu que anima El anillo de los Nibelungos en mis Buddenbrook, en esa procesion epica de generaciones unidas y entrelazadas gracias a un conjunto de motivos centrales. Thomas Mann

In "Richard Wagner and His Poetical Work, from Rienzi to Parsifal," Judith Gautier offers a comprehensive exploration of Wagners evolution as a composer and his intricate relationship with poetry. This work delves deeply into Wagners artistic vision, exploring how each opera reflects his philosophical and aesthetic ideals. Gautier employs a lyrical and analytical style, weaving together historical context and personal insights to illuminate Wagners influence on music and literature. The text engages with the thematic consistencies that underpin Wagners oeuvre, from the grand aspirations of Rienzi to the spiritual profundities of Parsifal, mapping his journey through innovation and expressive depth. Judith Gautier, a prominent literary figure and the daughter of the influential poet, Theophile Gautier, was deeply immersed in the cultural landscape of her time. Her firsthand engagement with the Parisian artistic circles, alongside her admiration for Wagners work, imbued her scholarship with both passion and authority. Gautiers familiarity with the music scene and her poetic sensibility enriched her critiques, articulating a nuanced understanding of Wagners contributions to the opera world and the broader cultural dialogue. This book is a must-read for any scholar, musician, or lover of the arts seeking to grasp Wagners legacy in a broader literary and philosophical framework. Gautiers insightful examinations offer rich perspectives that enhance our appreciation of both Wagners operas and their poetic foundations.

In "Richard Wagner and His Poetical Work, from Rienzi to Parsifal," Judith Gautier offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationship between Wagners operatic compositions and his poetic vision. This work deftly traverses the evolution of Wagners artistic philosophy, examining the thematic and structural innovations he introduced from his early opera "Rienzi" through to the spiritual culmination of "Parsifal." Gautiers nuanced literary style employs lush descriptive language while maintaining a scholarly rigor, enabling readers to appreciate the profound connections between Wagners music and his poetic texts within the broader landscape of 19th-century art and culture. Judith Gautier, a notable figure in the world of French literature and a close acquaintance of Wagner, synthesized her profound admiration for the composer with her own literary expertise. Her intimate knowledge of Wagners influences, both personal and artistic, imbues her analysis with a unique perspective that intertwines cultural commentary and biographical insight. Gautiers passion for music and poetry resonates throughout the text, revealing her dedication to understanding how these two forms of art influenced each other deeply. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand WagnerAos genius beyond the confines of musicology. It offers an accessible yet scholarly examination suitable for both seasoned Wagnerians and newcomers to his work, making it a compelling addition to the libraries of music lovers, literary scholars, and students of art history alike.

Tras el éxito de La Música de la Memoria, libro dedicado a los grandes músicos del siglo XIX, Xavier Güell se adentra en los años más oscuros del siglo XX para analizar la relación entre la música y