J.W. Pepper Catalogs

All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 4 New Music Books Bagnoli, Giorgio Verdi's Operas An Illustrated Survey of Plots, Characters, Sources, and Criticism Amadeus Press (New York, NY, 2014) In Verdi's Operas, each of Verdi's 26 operas, from Oberto to Falstaff, is studied in detail, The plots are described act by act, and the works are analyzed and placed in the context of history and of the composer's creative career. The book also examines the literary sources that inspired the maestro's dramaturgy and presents profiles of the librettists who worked with him at the time. Lavishly illustrated with striking artwork, photos, and scenes from Verdi productions, this book will delight opera buffs and casual readers alike. Paperback, 216 p. 10491240 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 Banister, C. Eric Johnny Cash FAQ All That's Left to Know About the Man in Black Backbeat Books (New York, NY, 2014) Johnny Cash remains one of the most recognizable artists in the world. Starting in 1956, he released an album every year until his death in 2003. In addition to these albums, there were also some posthumous releases in the years after his death. From rockabilly to country, folk to comedy, gospel to classical, the prolific Cash touched them all. His hit singles crossed over from country to pop, as he transcended genres and became a superstar around the globe. Johnny Cash FAQ celebrates the musical genius of Cash and takes a look at every album Cash released, the stories behind the hits, and how he sustained a fantastic nearly 50-year career. Paperback, 408 p. 10485451 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 Bizet, Georges The Metropolitan Opera Presents: Georges Bizet's Carmen Amadeus Press (New York, NY, 2014) Music by Georges Bizet. Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy. Based on the novella by Prosper Merimee. Includes libretto, background and photos. Paperback, 151 p. 10489199 Libretto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.99 Boer, Bertil H. van The Musical Life of Joseph Martin Kraus Letters of an Eighteenth-Century Swedish Composer Indiana University Press (Bloomington, IN, 2014) Joseph Martin Kraus (1756-1792) led an illustrious, if brief, career as an acclaimed composer in the age of Haydn and Mozart. At 26 he embarked on a four-year European grand tour that secured his reputation as musician and composer. Like Mozart, Kraus was a prolific correspondent. His letters to his family give an unusually intimate picture of the private man, showing a slice of domestic life in the 18th century among the emerging middle class. These letters include one of the few descriptions of the great Handel Centenary Festival from an outsider, critiques of the operas performed in Paris by Piccinni, the first mention in history of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, and descriptions of the art and archeology of Pompeii. These documents are as crucial to understanding Kraus's life and works as they are revelatory of a composer's milieu in the 18th century. 10489032 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Borg, Bobby Music Marketing for the DIY Musician Hal Leonard Corporation (Milwaukee, WI, 2014) Written by a professional musician for other musicians, Music Marketing for the DIY Musician is a proactive, practical, step-by-step guide to producing a fully integrated, customized, low-budget plan of attack for artists marketing their own music. In a conversational tone, it reveals a systematic business approach employing the same tools and techniques used by innovative top companies, while always encouraging musicians to stay true to their artistic integrity. It's the perfect blend of left-brain and right-brain marketing. Paperback, 368 p. 10483793 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 Hooper, Lisa & Donald C. Force Keeping Time: An Introduction to Archival Best Practices for Music Librarians A-R Editions, Inc. (Middleton, WI, 2014) Music libraries often contain much more than books, scores, and recordings; they are also home to a wealth of archival music materials. Despite having archival holdings, many music librarians struggle to provide adequate storage, description, and access to these materials. Remaining cognizant of the wide variety of funding and staffing available to music libraries across North America, this basic manual provides an entry point into the archival profession for music librarians without formal archival training. At the same time the manual also serves as a ready-reference book for those already familiar with basic archival practices. This manual discusses archival theory alongside archival principles and practices, explaining key concepts and developments in acquisition, appraisal, arrangement, description, preservation, digitization, and funding. These fundamentals are demonstrated throughout the manual by numerous examples and hypothetical situations a music librarian is likely to encounter while managing archival music collections. 10492269 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Hunter, Dave The Gibson Les Paul Voyageur Press (Minneapolis, MN, 2014) The Gibson Les Paul is possibly the electric guitar most associated with rock 'n' roll. The result of a collaboration between Gibson's Ted McCarty and jazz guitarist Les Paul in response to the success of Fender's Telecaster, the Les Paul has gone on to become a prized instrument played by most of the greatest guitarists in rock history. This massive illustrated history of the guitar examines its prehistory and origins as well as its evolution in the 60-plus years since its 1952 introduction. In addition to the Standards and Customs that guitarists admire so much, author Dave Hunter also gives ample coverage to variations like Les Paul Juniors, Melody Makers, and SGs. Hardcover, 226 p. 10488650 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Kane, Larry Ticket to Ride Inside the Beatles' 1964 Tour That Changed the World Backbeat Books (New York, NY, 2014) In 1964-1965, Larry Kane was the only American reporter, broadcast or newspaper, to travel with the Fab Four on every stop of their North American tour. In Ticket to Ride, Kane tells the story of what it was like to literally live with the four young men who would leave an indelible mark on contemporary music. Weaving in the voices of the Beatles themselves and covering the electrifying action of the road-the performances, the mischief, and all the players who cropped up along the way during those key years that catapulted the Beatles to major success – Ticket to Ride is unlike any other book on the Beatles. Paperback, 272 p. with CD. 10484946 Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 Koehler, Elisa A Dictionary for the Modern Trumpet Player Rowman & Littlefield Publishing (Baltimore, MD, 2014) Drawing on a broad range of scholarly sources, A Dictionary for the Modern Trumpet Player includes entries on historic instruments like the cornetto, the keyed bugle, the slide trumpet; jazz trumpet techniques, as well as mutes and accessories; the ancient ancestors of the trumpet and even related non-Western instruments. Carefully labeled illustrations illuminate the inner workings of various valve mechanisms and enable the reader to visualize some of the more technical points of high brass instruments. Appendixes include a timeline of trumpet history, a survey of valve mechanisms, a list of prominent excerpts from the orchestral and operatic repertoire, and an extensive bibliography. From quick definitions of confusing terms in a musical score to an in-depth overview of trumpet history, this book is an ideal reference for students, professionals, and music lovers of all kinds. Hardcover, 256 p. 10467618 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 Kubernik, Harvey Leonard Cohen: Everybody Knows Backbeat Books (New York, NY, 2014) Beginning with Cohen the young poet and author in his home town of Montreal and ending with his 2012 release Old Ideas and recent acclaimed live performances, Everybody Knows honors Leonard Cohen's 80th birthday by celebrating his genius and tracing his rise to stardom through 200 photographs and the thoughts, memories, and reflections of those who have both worked with and been inspired by him. Hardcover book, 226 p. 10484089 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99 LaFave, Kenneth Experiencing Leonard Bernstein A Listener's Companion Scarecrow Press, Inc. (Lanham, MD, 2014) In this book, Kenneth LaFave guides reader past Bernstein's famously tortured personal problems and into the clarity and balance of his Serenade after Plato's Symposium for Violin and Orchestra, the intense drama of his music for On the Waterfront, the existential cosmography of his three symphonies, and his vibrant works for the musical stage. Perhaps the most famous American classical musician born in the 20th century, Bernstein divided his time between composing, conducting, writing, and teaching, a busy schedule - especially his conducting of major orchestras - that set his work as composer at a disadvantage. Often generated in short spurts, his work carries an urgency - and even an element of improvisational genius - that he flavored with his eclectic embrace of jazz, folk song, Jewish cantorial music, and innovations in contemporary classical theory. The result is a musical body of work that is beguilingly melodic, incomparably rhythmic, and irrepressibly individual. Hardcover, 198 p. 10467494 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Go to cart

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