Historia insólita de la música clásica I

In his latest book, Greil Marcus, arguably the most influential music critic of all time, offers his most impassioned and intense essay yet. Steering clear of official history--encyclopedia entries, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, classic success stories--Marcus brings to the forefront 10 essential songs that, for their influence and how they have resonated throughout the decades, have surpassed a milestone of pop music. This book includes brief biographies of the songs' writers and performers and captures the essence of each pop entry--everlasting yet at the same time fleeting....

Este glosario pretende ser una guía para quien desee internarse por caminos musicales poco conocidos. Un mapa del tesoro (con más de 20.000 entradas) para descubrir la forma, el tono y la intención de unas herramientas que han labrado ya los oídos de todo el planeta.

This introductory piano method is a long overdue musical text for those interested in encouraging bilingualism in children and adults. Many of the selected tunes are gems that most Latin American children grow up hearing as part of their idiomatic folklore. Also presented are some award winning originals by the author herself. Songs include Senora Santana, Ojos Azules, Mama yo quiero, Mi gallo and many others. Songs are chosen from many hispanic countries and they can be played as piano solos as well as played and sung simultaneously. Includes guitar/piano for those wishing to add in harmony...

Este estudio sobre las campanas históricas santiaguinas devela aspectos relacionados con el sonido nacional (tanto en su experiencia colonial como republicana) y con el impacto social de los toques de campana a lo largo de la historia de Chile, vinculando su sonido a conceptos tales como el tiempo, la fe, el poder, la celebración, la ciudad, lo público y lo privado. Además construye una aproximación a las campanas “desde fuera de las torres” que permite su conocimiento como medida temporal, como medio de comunicación masivo, como complemento de fiestas y ceremonias de la muerte, y...