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Once musicians such as Mozart were little more than court servants; now they are multimillionaire superstars wielding more power than politicians. How did this extraordinary change come about? Tim Blanning's brilliantly enjoyable book examines how everything from the cult of the romantic to technology and travel all fed the inexorable rise of music in the West, making it the most dominant and ubiquitous of the art forms. Encompassing balladeers, the great composers, jazz legends and rock gods, this is an enthralling story of power, patronage, creativity and genius.
No one composer is at the centre of this fascinating story, but a larger picture emerges of a shift in musical scenery, from the world of the innocent Romanticism of Berlioz and Schumann to the more potent musical politics of Wagner, and of his antidote (as many saw him), Brahms. Why 1853? For many leading composers this year brought far-reaching changes to their lives: Brahms emerged from obscurity to celebrity, Schumann ceased to be an active composer, and both Berlioz and Wagner became active again after long silences. By limiting the perspective to a single year yet extending it to a group of musicians, their constant interconnections become the central motif: Brahms meets Berlioz and Liszt as well as Schumann; Liszt is a constant link in every chain; Joachim is close to all of them; Wagner is on everyone's mind. No one composer is at the centre of the story, but a network of musicians spreads across the map of Europe from London and Paris to Leipzig and Zurich. Music in 1853 shows how musicians were now more closely connected than ever before, through the constant exchange of letters and the rapidly expanding railway network. The book links geography and day-to-day events to show how international the European musical scene had become. A larger picture emerges of a shift in musical scenery, from the world of the innocent Romanticism of Berlioz and Schumann to the more potent musical politics of Wagner and of his antidote (as many saw him) Brahms. HUGH MACDONALD is Avis H. Blewett Professor Emeritus of Music at Washington University, St Louis. He has authored books on Skryabin and Berlioz and has previously published Beethoven's Century: Essays on Composers and Themes with Boydell/URP.
Variations of the song "Happy Birthday to You" by Patty and Mildred Hill have entertained audiences by talented musicians for over a century. This collection of 12 variations blends the "Happy Birthday" theme with famous classical pieces suitable for the intermediate player (though a few selections are slightly more challenging and may require extra practice). These arrangements have been shortened significantly from their original score and simplified when needed so that each song is only 2 pages long and takes about 1 minute to perform. These medleys add a fun surprise birthday wish when presented during a recital or other gathering. This collection also makes a great birthday gift for your musician friends. Titles in this collection include: * "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" by Bach * "Minuet in G" by Beethoven * "Cradle Song" by Brahms * "Largo" by Handel * "The Hallelujah Chorus" by Handel * "Allegretto" by Haydn * "The Entertainer" by Joplin * "Symphony No. 40" by Mozart * "Canon in D" by Pachelbel * "The Unfinished Symphony" by Schubert * "The Stars and Stripes Forever" by Sousa * "Piano Concerto No. 1" by Tchaikovsky Sheet music previews and audio samples for the individual songs are available on the Sheet Music Plus website (search by song title at the link below): http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/sharon-wilson-sheet-music/3001477