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Book SynopsisThe first-ever biography of Richard Wagner's artistically gifted granddaughter who fought against Hitler's Germany but achieved no personal success for her troubles. She was not the 'black sheep' of her family, as often claimed, but a heroic rebel. Friedelind Wagner (1918-1991), Richard Wagner's independent-minded granddaughter, daughter of Siegfried and Winifred Wagner, despised her mother'sclose liaison with Adolf Hitler and was the only member of the Wagner clan who fled Germany in protest. Although Winifred warned her that the Nazis would 'exterminate' her, should she continue her open opposition, she travelled toLondon and published articles pillorying the Nazi élite. All the same, her former proximity to Hitler & Co. made her suspicious in the eyes of the authorities, who promptly interned her. Even the British Parliament debated her fate. Only with the help of the world-famous conductor Arturo Toscanini was she able to gain an exit visa. Once she arrived in New York she broadcast, lectured and published against the Nazis, wrote an autobiography, and became friends with many other emigrants including singers who had themselves abandoned Bayreuth. After the war the Mayor of Bayreuth asked her to run the Festival, but she declined in favour of her brothers. They showed little gratitude, however, for after Friedelind returned to Germany in 1953 she found herself manoeuvred out of any role in the Festival management. She still made a remarkable effort to find a niche in post-war German society and culture, and did her best to cope with a family notorious for its intrigues past and present. Friedelind Wagner remained a staunch friend of artists such as Wilhelm Furtwängler, Frida Leider, Otto Klemperer, Erich Kleiber, Leonard Bernstein, WalterFelsenstein, Michael Tilson Thomas and many others. Drawing on archival research in many countries, Eva Rieger has here written the first-ever biography of Richard Wagner's talented, artistic granddaughter who fought againstHitler's Germany, but achieved no personal success for her troubles. Her book gives many new insights into wartime and postwar musical life in Germany, Europe and the United States. EVA RIEGER is a feminist musicologist and author of many books on music.Trade ReviewEva Rieger, in her impeccably researched and highly readable biography of Friedelind Wagner . . . is both admirably forthright and even-handed. . . . The biography, published originally in Germany, has been translated sympathetically and accurately by Chris Walton. * THE WAGNER JOURNAL *A scrupulously researched book. . . . Photographs are handsomely presented, as indeed is the book as a whole. * MUSIC & LETTERS *Packed with scrupulously researched detail and judicious evaluations. Rieger is eminently balanced in her assessment of Friedelind's virtues and weaknesses. The life she describes is a life of missed opportunities and thwarted ambition, in which a compassionate, free-willed, principled woman pays a heavy price for her independence of spirit. * WAGNER JOURNAL *A fascinating biography. . . . Chris Walton's translation of Eva Rieger's compelling narrative reads well. . . . Her story made an equalling uplifting read. * MUSIC WEB INTERNATIONAL *A loving, illuminating tribute to this unusual, bighearted woman who was all too often written off as a silly eccentric and traitor after the war. * BLOOMBERG NEWS, January 2014 *This disturbing book will arouse a decent measure of sympathy for the dispossessed Friedelind, an unsung victim of the Wagner fantasy. * WALL STREET JOURNAL, January 2014 *Table of ContentsIntroduction A 'giant Easter egg'. Mausi's home and family The noisy child. 1924 to 1931 'She should learn to cope with drudgery'. At boarding school. 1931 to 1935 'Impudent, endearing and witty'. Friedelind and her aunts. 1936 to 1937 'Is it German, what Hitler has done for you?' 1938 to 1939 'It's precisely because I'm German that I'm not living in Germany'. The farewell. 1940 In England, behind barbed wire. 1940 to 1941 'My heart is overflowing'. From Buenos Aires to New York. 1941 to 1943 'Only you could still save our inheritance!' 1943 to 1945 After the War is over. 1946 to 1950 Friedelind returns. 1950 to 1955 The master classes begin. 1956 to 1960 Heyday of the master classes and their end. 1960 to 1966 Sibling conflict. 1967 to 1970 Schemes and setbacks. The 1970s 'A foster mother, a guiding light'. The 1980s Endnotes Bibliography

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Book SynopsisMaurice El Medioni (born on 18 October 1928 in Oran, Algeria) is an Algerian Jewish pianist, composer and interpreter of Andalusian, Rai, Chaabi, Sephardic and Arab music. He is one of the few living artists to have performed with the great Chaabi artists Lili Labassi, Line Monty, Samy el Maghribi, and Reinette l'Oranaise along with modern Rai greats like Khaled. This book contains his original handwritten memoirs, translated by Jonathan Walton. He tells firsthand the story of his early life in the derb (Oran's Jewish quarter); his first piano; Rommel's Nazi forces and his experiences during WW2 with the Dominican and Puerto Rican GIs; how he developed his unique 'pianorientale' style; the subsequent golden years of nightlife in Oran, the 'Paris of the South'; the horrific years of bloodshed that followed in the Algerian war of Independence; his exile from Algeria; and his later life in France.

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Book SynopsisThis work is an exposition of the traditions of Japanese blind singers who accompanied themselves on the biwa, and of the complex identity of Yamashika Yoshiyuki (1901–1996), a man widely portrayed as the last such "living relic" of the medieval bards called biwa hoshi. The author draws upon approaches from Japanese historical and literature studies, performance studies and ethnomusicology in an examination of history, which yielded on the one hand images of blind singers that still circulate in Japan, and on the other a particular tradition of musical story-telling and rites in regional Kyushu, of representations of Yamashika in diverse media, of his experience training for and making a living as a professional performer and rituals from the 1920s on, and of the oral compositional process in performances made between 1989 and 1992.Trade Review[T]his book gives an excellent ethnomusicological overview of these blind musicians, their situations, and the social, cultural, and historical contexts surrounding their work. Although de Ferranti mentions that the documents about them are scarce, he was able to gather enough detailed information to give, I believe, a pertinent idea of their life, particularly through the eyes of a unique musician -- Bruno Deschenes * Monumenta Nipponica *

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Book SynopsisFeatured in the 2020 Association of University Presses Book, Jacket, and Journal Show In 1993, Prince infamously changed his name to a unique, unpronounceable symbol. Yet this was only one of a long string of self-reinventions orchestrated by Prince as he refused to be typecast by the music industry’s limiting definitions of masculinity and femininity, of straightness and queerness, of authenticity and artifice, or of black music and white music. Revealing how he continually subverted cultural expectations, I Wonder U examines the entirety of Prince’s diverse career as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, record label mogul, movie star, and director. It shows how, by blending elements of R&B, rock, and new wave into an extremely videogenic package, Prince was able to overcome the color barrier that kept black artists off of MTV. Yet even at his greatest crossover success, he still worked hard to retain his credibility among black music fans. In this way, Adilifu Nama suggests, Prince was able to assert a distinctly black political sensibility while still being perceived as a unique musical genius whose appeal transcended racial boundaries. Trade Review“Adilifu Nama’s work is a sharp, incisive, and fresh take on the life and career of Prince Rogers Nelson. He seamlessly weaves in a critical yet thoughtful analysis of the intersections of race, masculinity, and sexuality while simultaneously chronicling the evolution of Prince’s music. For the Prince fan, it is a must read.” -- Matthew Oware * author of I Got Something to Say: Gender, Race, and Social Consciousness in Rap Music *"Dr. Nama explores the life of Prince through the lens of racial politics and the American music industry to illuminate the ways that Prince acted as a racial 'shape shifter.' This book will make you think, make you laugh and make you critically reflect on the constant shifting gendered and racial attitudes American society continues to grapple with." -- Sheena Howard * author of Encyclopedia of Black Comics *"A must for Prince fans and for readers interested in his impact on the music industry, pop culture, and race and gender theory." * Library Journal *"A must for cultural studies practitioners, especially those who analyze the work of iconic figures." * Cercles *Table of ContentsIntroduction Incognegro On the Black Hand Side Enfant Terrible Cherry Bomb Chaos and Crossroads Don’t Call it a Comeback… Dearly Beloved: An Epitaph Acknowledgements Notes Index

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Book SynopsisFeatured in the 2020 Association of University Presses Book, Jacket, and Journal Show In 1993, Prince infamously changed his name to a unique, unpronounceable symbol. Yet this was only one of a long string of self-reinventions orchestrated by Prince as he refused to be typecast by the music industry’s limiting definitions of masculinity and femininity, of straightness and queerness, of authenticity and artifice, or of black music and white music. Revealing how he continually subverted cultural expectations, I Wonder U examines the entirety of Prince’s diverse career as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, record label mogul, movie star, and director. It shows how, by blending elements of R&B, rock, and new wave into an extremely videogenic package, Prince was able to overcome the color barrier that kept black artists off of MTV. Yet even at his greatest crossover success, he still worked hard to retain his credibility among black music fans. In this way, Adilifu Nama suggests, Prince was able to assert a distinctly black political sensibility while still being perceived as a unique musical genius whose appeal transcended racial boundaries. Trade Review“Adilifu Nama’s work is a sharp, incisive, and fresh take on the life and career of Prince Rogers Nelson. He seamlessly weaves in a critical yet thoughtful analysis of the intersections of race, masculinity, and sexuality while simultaneously chronicling the evolution of Prince’s music. For the Prince fan, it is a must read.” -- Matthew Oware * author of I Got Something to Say: Gender, Race, and Social Consciousness in Rap Music *"Dr. Nama explores the life of Prince through the lens of racial politics and the American music industry to illuminate the ways that Prince acted as a racial 'shape shifter.' This book will make you think, make you laugh and make you critically reflect on the constant shifting gendered and racial attitudes American society continues to grapple with." -- Sheena Howard * author of Encyclopedia of Black Comics *"A must for Prince fans and for readers interested in his impact on the music industry, pop culture, and race and gender theory." * Library Journal *"A must for cultural studies practitioners, especially those who analyze the work of iconic figures." * Cercles *Table of ContentsIntroduction Incognegro On the Black Hand Side Enfant Terrible Cherry Bomb Chaos and Crossroads Don’t Call it a Comeback… Dearly Beloved: An Epitaph Acknowledgements Notes Index

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Book SynopsisOne of the secrets to Bruce Springsteen’s enduring popularity over the past fifty years is the way fans feel a deep personal connection to his work. Yet even as the connection often stays grounded in details from his New Jersey upbringing, Springsteen’s music references a rich array of personalities from John Steinbeck to Amadou Diallo and beyond, inspiring fans to seek out and connect with a whole world’s worth of art, literature, and life stories. In this unique blend of memoir and musical analysis, John Massaro reflects on his experiences as a lifelong fan of The Boss and one of the first professors to design a college course on Springsteen’s work. Focusing on five of the Jersey rocker’s main themes—love, masculinity, sports, politics, and the power of music—he shows how they are represented in Springsteen’s lyrics and shares stories from his own life that powerfully resonate with those lyrics. Meanwhile, paying tribute to Springsteen’s inclusive vision, he draws connections among figures as seemingly disparate as James Joyce, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Thomas Aquinas, Bobby Darin, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Shades of Springsteen offers a deeply personal take on the musical and cultural legacies of an American icon.Trade Review"Massaro’s work is academically sound — he’s done his research, quoting everyone from Jung to Albert Camus to Ta-Nehisi Coates, not to mention a who’s-who of Springsteen experts like Peter Ames Carlin, Eric Alterman, Marc Dolan and Andy Greene. But the book is also part memoir, with stories of Massaro’s own father and family experiences that resonate within Springsteen’s words, and vice versa. It’s a fine analysis even without them, but don’t skip those sections: If you’ve read this far, I have a feeling you’ll relate."— Blogness on the Edge of Town "Book on The Boss published by Potsdam Professor," by Craig Thorton— WWNY7 "Massaro’s thesis of connective tissue in the themes of the book’s subtitle Politics, Love, Sports and Masculinity that he artfully argues drive Springsteen’s canon and best explains the songwriter’s ability to overcome his own issues of depression, is solid. He digs deep, but with an entertaining flair, explaining how all of these themes comes through in nearly every stanza of Springsteen’s songs."— James Campion, The Aquarian "Shades of Springsteen fits squarely into what is now a sizeable literature of Springsteen studies. The tenor of that discourse, like that of fandom generally, has a deeply personal dimension, but Massaro is part of what might be termed a strongly ethnographic cast in recent Springsteen writing....Rutgers University Press, which published Shades of Springsteen, has been at the vanguard of this trend in honoring its local son....Shades of Springsteen is a useful contribution to a vibrant, ongoing conversation."— Jim Cullen, New Jersey Studies "John Massaro writes about classic Springsteen themes––politics, love, sports, and masculinity––with insight, care, and thoughtfulness. Massaro finds meaning in the singer’s lyrics that should resonate with Springsteen fans, whether long-time admirers or those just learning about him."— June Skinner Sawyers, co-editor, Long Walk Home: Reflections on Bruce Springsteen "A gifted speaker and writer, John Massaro speaks very astutely to contemporary issues involving love, masculinity, and sports, connecting with both the reader and Springsteen."— Kenneth Womack, author of Solid State: The Story of “Abbey Road” and the End of the Beatles First Person: Springsteen and politics, Adirondack murder mystery, ins and outs of dog training - interview with John Massaro— "First Person," North Country Public Radio (Canton, NY)Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Springsteen’s Biography 2 Springsteen and Politics Teaching with Springsteen Essay 1. Teaching Politics (and More) with Bruce Springsteen Springsteen and Patriotism Essay 2. “Born in the U.S.A.” and Patriotism Essay 3. “But Was It Right?” Studying Springsteen Essay 4. Image and Reality: A Review of Springsteen’s Autobiography Born to Run Essay 5. A Note on the State of Springsteen Scholarship Springsteen, Class, and Depression Essay 6. Springsteen and Depression Essay 7. Straddling Class and Demons Essay 8. “Used Cars” and the Hidden Injuries of Class Essay 9. Wrecking Ball and Class Warfare? Essay 10. Why I Am a Democratic Socialist and Springsteen Isn’t—Yet Springsteen and Race Essay 11. Racism and “American Skin (41 Shots)” Conclusion: Springsteen and Politics 3 Springsteen, Love, and Relationships Essay 12. A Fitzgerald/Springsteen Pastiche: “Gatsby” Down the Jersey Shore Springsteen, Fathers, and Sons Essay 13. Springsteen to Springsteen: Speaking of Love Essay 14. Flying Essay 15. Pakistani Son, Pakistani Father: An Updated Review of Sarfraz Manzoor’s Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion, and Rock ’n’ Roll Compassion and Understanding in Love (and Even in Politics) Essay 16. “Scumbag Bobby” and Springsteen’s “Spare Parts” Essay 17. The Nixon in All of Us Springsteen and Tunnel of Love Essay 18. Springsteen on Relationships in Tunnel of Love Essay 19. Bravery and Honesty in Patti Scialfa’s Rumble Doll Album The Sacred and the Profane Essay 20. The Sacred and the Profane: Springsteen, Caravaggio, “Earth Angel,” and “Reno” Essay 21. The Sacred and the Profane? The Love of a Daughter and George Carlin’s “Seven Dirty Words” Essay 22. The Good News according to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Essay 23. Springsteen and Apocalypse Sex Conclusion: Springsteen and Love 4 Springsteen, Synchronization, Sports, and Masculinity “Glory Days” Essay 24. Springsteen’s “Glory Days” and Synchronization Essay 25. Synchronizing with Springsteen Essay 26. “Glory Days” and Uncle Phil Two More “Boring Stories” of “Glory Days” Essay 27. Replay Essay 28. The Stuff of Life Springsteen and Fatherhood Essay 29. Fatherhood: From a Different Perspective The Traditional Model of Masculinity Essay 30. The Traditional Model of Masculinity and Me Essay 31. Bruce Springsteen and the Traditional Model of Masculinity Grandpa Bruce? Essay 32. Man to Man in Maine Conclusion: Springsteen, Sports, and Masculinity 5 Loose Ends Essay 33. Why Write? Some Answers Provided by Bruce Springsteen, Roger Rosenblatt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alexander Hamilton Essay 34. Concluding Statement References Index

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Book SynopsisOne of the secrets to Bruce Springsteen’s enduring popularity over the past fifty years is the way fans feel a deep personal connection to his work. Yet even as the connection often stays grounded in details from his New Jersey upbringing, Springsteen’s music references a rich array of personalities from John Steinbeck to Amadou Diallo and beyond, inspiring fans to seek out and connect with a whole world’s worth of art, literature, and life stories. In this unique blend of memoir and musical analysis, John Massaro reflects on his experiences as a lifelong fan of The Boss and one of the first professors to design a college course on Springsteen’s work. Focusing on five of the Jersey rocker’s main themes—love, masculinity, sports, politics, and the power of music—he shows how they are represented in Springsteen’s lyrics and shares stories from his own life that powerfully resonate with those lyrics. Meanwhile, paying tribute to Springsteen’s inclusive vision, he draws connections among figures as seemingly disparate as James Joyce, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Thomas Aquinas, Bobby Darin, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Shades of Springsteen offers a deeply personal take on the musical and cultural legacies of an American icon.Trade Review"Massaro’s work is academically sound — he’s done his research, quoting everyone from Jung to Albert Camus to Ta-Nehisi Coates, not to mention a who’s-who of Springsteen experts like Peter Ames Carlin, Eric Alterman, Marc Dolan and Andy Greene. But the book is also part memoir, with stories of Massaro’s own father and family experiences that resonate within Springsteen’s words, and vice versa. It’s a fine analysis even without them, but don’t skip those sections: If you’ve read this far, I have a feeling you’ll relate."— Blogness on the Edge of Town "Book on The Boss published by Potsdam Professor," by Craig Thorton— WWNY7 "Massaro’s thesis of connective tissue in the themes of the book’s subtitle Politics, Love, Sports and Masculinity that he artfully argues drive Springsteen’s canon and best explains the songwriter’s ability to overcome his own issues of depression, is solid. He digs deep, but with an entertaining flair, explaining how all of these themes comes through in nearly every stanza of Springsteen’s songs."— James Campion, The Aquarian "Shades of Springsteen fits squarely into what is now a sizeable literature of Springsteen studies. The tenor of that discourse, like that of fandom generally, has a deeply personal dimension, but Massaro is part of what might be termed a strongly ethnographic cast in recent Springsteen writing....Rutgers University Press, which published Shades of Springsteen, has been at the vanguard of this trend in honoring its local son....Shades of Springsteen is a useful contribution to a vibrant, ongoing conversation."— Jim Cullen, New Jersey Studies "John Massaro writes about classic Springsteen themes––politics, love, sports, and masculinity––with insight, care, and thoughtfulness. Massaro finds meaning in the singer’s lyrics that should resonate with Springsteen fans, whether long-time admirers or those just learning about him."— June Skinner Sawyers, co-editor, Long Walk Home: Reflections on Bruce Springsteen "A gifted speaker and writer, John Massaro speaks very astutely to contemporary issues involving love, masculinity, and sports, connecting with both the reader and Springsteen."— Kenneth Womack, author of Solid State: The Story of “Abbey Road” and the End of the Beatles First Person: Springsteen and politics, Adirondack murder mystery, ins and outs of dog training - interview with John Massaro— "First Person," North Country Public Radio (Canton, NY)Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Springsteen’s Biography 2 Springsteen and Politics Teaching with Springsteen Essay 1. Teaching Politics (and More) with Bruce Springsteen Springsteen and Patriotism Essay 2. “Born in the U.S.A.” and Patriotism Essay 3. “But Was It Right?” Studying Springsteen Essay 4. Image and Reality: A Review of Springsteen’s Autobiography Born to Run Essay 5. A Note on the State of Springsteen Scholarship Springsteen, Class, and Depression Essay 6. Springsteen and Depression Essay 7. Straddling Class and Demons Essay 8. “Used Cars” and the Hidden Injuries of Class Essay 9. Wrecking Ball and Class Warfare? Essay 10. Why I Am a Democratic Socialist and Springsteen Isn’t—Yet Springsteen and Race Essay 11. Racism and “American Skin (41 Shots)” Conclusion: Springsteen and Politics 3 Springsteen, Love, and Relationships Essay 12. A Fitzgerald/Springsteen Pastiche: “Gatsby” Down the Jersey Shore Springsteen, Fathers, and Sons Essay 13. Springsteen to Springsteen: Speaking of Love Essay 14. Flying Essay 15. Pakistani Son, Pakistani Father: An Updated Review of Sarfraz Manzoor’s Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion, and Rock ’n’ Roll Compassion and Understanding in Love (and Even in Politics) Essay 16. “Scumbag Bobby” and Springsteen’s “Spare Parts” Essay 17. The Nixon in All of Us Springsteen and Tunnel of Love Essay 18. Springsteen on Relationships in Tunnel of Love Essay 19. Bravery and Honesty in Patti Scialfa’s Rumble Doll Album The Sacred and the Profane Essay 20. The Sacred and the Profane: Springsteen, Caravaggio, “Earth Angel,” and “Reno” Essay 21. The Sacred and the Profane? The Love of a Daughter and George Carlin’s “Seven Dirty Words” Essay 22. The Good News according to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Essay 23. Springsteen and Apocalypse Sex Conclusion: Springsteen and Love 4 Springsteen, Synchronization, Sports, and Masculinity “Glory Days” Essay 24. Springsteen’s “Glory Days” and Synchronization Essay 25. Synchronizing with Springsteen Essay 26. “Glory Days” and Uncle Phil Two More “Boring Stories” of “Glory Days” Essay 27. Replay Essay 28. The Stuff of Life Springsteen and Fatherhood Essay 29. Fatherhood: From a Different Perspective The Traditional Model of Masculinity Essay 30. The Traditional Model of Masculinity and Me Essay 31. Bruce Springsteen and the Traditional Model of Masculinity Grandpa Bruce? Essay 32. Man to Man in Maine Conclusion: Springsteen, Sports, and Masculinity 5 Loose Ends Essay 33. Why Write? Some Answers Provided by Bruce Springsteen, Roger Rosenblatt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alexander Hamilton Essay 34. Concluding Statement References Index

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Book Synopsis The life and death, but also the creative work of famous musicians is closely linked to their personal medical histories. In "Famous Composers – Diseases Reloaded" these case histories are vividly reconstructed on the basis of authentic biographical testimonies and closely linked to the personalities of the musicians. The latest research findings on the pathophysiology of these composers will be woven into the overall picture. Was Paganini's "devilishness" caused by a hereditary disease? Did Scarlatti have strange signs of illness on his fingers? What did Bach really die of? How did "Christel" from a dubious milieu change Schumann's entire life? What aggravated Ravel's underlying illness so that he did not complete a single composition in the last five years before his death? How did Tárrega manage to play the guitar again after his stroke with hemiplegia? Did the Brazilian Villa-Lobos' worldwide reputation help him live longer thanks to the best treatment available to him? Andreas Otte, physician and musician, has incorporated the latest medical history research into the composers' pathographies. This book is an exciting and "well-tempered" reading experience not only for physicians, music lovers, musicologists and musicians, but for all readers who want to develop a basic understanding of the pathophysiology and life scores of these great masters under current conditions from today's perspective.Table of Contents1 Introductory to the Topic 1.1 The Fascination about Diseases of Famous Composers 1.2 The Difficulties of Retrodiagnoses 1.2.1 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Possibilities 1.2.2 Interpretation of Symptoms 1.2.3 Absence of Suspected Diagnosis 1.2.4 Later Appearance of Information about Diseases 1.2.5 Present-day Methods 1.2.6 Retrodiagnosis as Retrospective Diagnosis 1.2.7 Source Data 1.3 The Change of Diseases over Time 2 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Bach´s Diseases 2.3 Conclusions 3 Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757) 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Scarlatti´s Diseases 3.3 Conclusions 4 Nicolò Paganini (1782–1840) 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Paganini´s Diseases 4.3 Conclusions 5 Robert Schumann (1810–11856) 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Schumann´s Diseases 5.3 Conclusions 6 Francisco Tárrega (1852–1909) 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Tárrega´s Diseases 5.3 Conclusions 7 Maurice Ravel (1875–1937) 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Ravel´s Diseases 6.3 Conclusions 8 Heitor Villa-Lobos (1889–1959) 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Villa-Lobos´ Diseases 6.3 Conclusions Appendix A.1 The Nekrolog of Johann Sebastian Bach in Original Language A.2 Extract on Johann Sebastian Bach from "Musicalische LEXICON Oder Musicalische Bibliothek, …. Von Johann Gottfried Walthern, … Leipzig, 1732", translated into English by Walter Emery (Emery, 1942) A.3 Extract on Johann Sebastian Bach from "The Bach Genealogy", translated into English by Walter Emery (Emery, 1942)

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Book Synopsis The life and death, but also the creative work of famous musicians is closely linked to their personal medical histories. In "Famous Composers – Diseases Reloaded" these case histories are vividly reconstructed on the basis of authentic biographical testimonies and closely linked to the personalities of the musicians. The latest research findings on the pathophysiology of these composers will be woven into the overall picture. Was Paganini's "devilishness" caused by a hereditary disease? Did Scarlatti have strange signs of illness on his fingers? What did Bach really die of? How did "Christel" from a dubious milieu change Schumann's entire life? What aggravated Ravel's underlying illness so that he did not complete a single composition in the last five years before his death? How did Tárrega manage to play the guitar again after his stroke with hemiplegia? Did the Brazilian Villa-Lobos' worldwide reputation help him live longer thanks to the best treatment available to him? Andreas Otte, physician and musician, has incorporated the latest medical history research into the composers' pathographies. This book is an exciting and "well-tempered" reading experience not only for physicians, music lovers, musicologists and musicians, but for all readers who want to develop a basic understanding of the pathophysiology and life scores of these great masters under current conditions from today's perspective.Table of Contents1 Introductory to the Topic 1.1 The Fascination about Diseases of Famous Composers 1.2 The Difficulties of Retrodiagnoses 1.2.1 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Possibilities 1.2.2 Interpretation of Symptoms 1.2.3 Absence of Suspected Diagnosis 1.2.4 Later Appearance of Information about Diseases 1.2.5 Present-day Methods 1.2.6 Retrodiagnosis as Retrospective Diagnosis 1.2.7 Source Data 1.3 The Change of Diseases over Time 2 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Bach´s Diseases 2.3 Conclusions 3 Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757) 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Scarlatti´s Diseases 3.3 Conclusions 4 Nicolò Paganini (1782–1840) 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Paganini´s Diseases 4.3 Conclusions 5 Robert Schumann (1810–11856) 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Schumann´s Diseases 5.3 Conclusions 6 Francisco Tárrega (1852–1909) 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Tárrega´s Diseases 5.3 Conclusions 7 Maurice Ravel (1875–1937) 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Ravel´s Diseases 6.3 Conclusions 8 Heitor Villa-Lobos (1889–1959) 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Villa-Lobos´ Diseases 6.3 Conclusions Appendix A.1 The Nekrolog of Johann Sebastian Bach in Original Language A.2 Extract on Johann Sebastian Bach from "Musicalische LEXICON Oder Musicalische Bibliothek, …. Von Johann Gottfried Walthern, … Leipzig, 1732", translated into English by Walter Emery (Emery, 1942) A.3 Extract on Johann Sebastian Bach from "The Bach Genealogy", translated into English by Walter Emery (Emery, 1942)

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Book SynopsisFeaturing forewords from bandmates Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, this is the official and fully authorised biography of the world’s most revered and celebrated drummer.Trade Review‘An affectionate portrait, one that recognises Watts as musician, colleague, family man, obsessive collector and immaculate dresser.’ Sunday Times ‘Sexton, a longtime Stones chronicler, tells Watts’s story with warmth and diligence’ Observer ‘Exhaustively researched… crammed with telling incidental information’ Telegraph ‘The book that every Stones fan will want to read this Christmas, largely because, like its subject, it’s sharp, straightforward and blessed with significant dry wit … an essential purchase’ Classic Rock ‘A book as gentle, fascinating and companionable as the man himself’ Mojo ‘Favours substance over flash, presenting an affectionate account of a devoted family man and friend, a particularly British type of eccentric, who just happened to play drums for the Rolling Stones.’ Irish Independent

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Book SynopsisMusical director to some of the biggest names in showbusiness, Johnny Harris is also a distinguished composer and arranger in his own right. Flamboyant and energetic as a conductor, he has earned countless accolades for his dynamic stage performances with Sir Tom Jones, Dame Shirley Bassey, Englebert Humperdinck, Lulu, Liza Minelli and Lynda Carter to name but a few. This biography, written by his daughter Julie Pearce-Martin, takes you on a journey from his student days at London's Guildhall and the Swinging Sixties to the present day and the star-studded Palm Springs Follies in the USA.

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Book SynopsisA timeless tale of human strength and weakness set in one of the most vibrant periods of American musical history, MacDowell traces the composer's rise from humble beginnings in lower Manhattan to the pinnacle of musical fame, and the precipitous fall from grace that followed.Trade ReviewIt is fascinating reading and a useful book for study purposes, if not, by design, a textbook. Bomberger succeeds in making a strong argument for the study of a U.S.-born composer of nineteenth-centurymusic as an indispensable part of global music history. * Marianne Betz, Journal of the Society for American Music *this is a major achievement. * International Piano *Table of ContentsContents ; List of Illustrations xii ; List of Musical Examples xiii ; List of Bibliographic Abbreviations xv ; Book One: The Education of Edward MacDowell ; Chapter 1. Quaker Roots 1 ; Chapter 2. The Latin American Connection 17 ; Chapter 3. The Paris Conservatory 31 ; Chapter 4. A Fourth-Rate Conservatory and a First-Rate Mentor 53 ; Chapter 5. The Big Break 72 ; Chapter 6. Establishing a Career in Germany 94 ; Chapter 7. Married Life 121 ; Chapter 8. Templeton Strong, Loyal Friend 142 ; Book Two: Edward MacDowell in Boston ; Chapter 9. The Prodigal Returns 165 ; Chapter 10. The Politics of Musical Boston 194 ; Chapter 11. MacDowell the Pianist 205 ; Chapter 12. The Darkest Winter 220 ; Chapter 13. European Aesthetics vs. American Opportunities 234 ; Chapter 14. A Cabin in the Woods 258 ; Book Three: Edward MacDowell in New York ; Chapter 15. Columbia University, 1896-1901 268 ; Chapter 16. Outside the University 284 ; Chapter 17. The Price of Fame 297 ; Chapter 18. Columbia University, 1901-1904 309 ; Chapter 19. A Living Death 342 ; Chapter 20. MacDowell's Legacy 364 ; Appendices ; A. Calendar 376 ; B. List of Works 392 ; C. Personalia 405 ; D. Bibliography 427 ; Index 457

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