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Updated and expanded version of the classic reference work, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Opera, this new text edition examines the history and development of opera, from its roots in the theatrical choral dances of Ancient Greece, through the sublime compositions of Handel and Mozart and on to...
Drawing on 39 interviews with leading New Zealand jazz musicians, New Zealand Jazz Life is a ground-breaking survey of the vibrant local scene. In best jazz style, eight solos - first-person portraits of major musicians - alternate with ensemble passages that enlarge on the key themes: discovering...
This illustrated survey celebrates the panoramic holdings and colourful history of the Archivio Storico Ricordi, one of the world's most important musical archives. This comprehensive and captivating book follows the evolution of Milan's Ricordi archive, from its founding in 1808 by publisher...
They left their Southern Lands, They sailed across the sea; They fought the Hun, they fought the Turk For truth and liberty. Now Anzac Day has come to stay, And bring us sacred joy; Though wooden crosses be swept away - We'll never forget our boys. Jane Morison, ‘We'll never forget our boys', 1917...
New Zealanders started hearing things in new ways when new audio technologies arrived from overseas in the late 19th century. From the frst public demonstration of a phonograph in a Blenheim hall in 1879, people were exposed to a succession of machines that captured, stored and transmitted sounds -...
The Nzso National Youth Orchestra Turns 50 By Joy Tonks. - The Nzso National Youth Orchestra Turns 50 By Joy Tonks
London's record shop scene is at its most vital and buoyant point since the 1990s, following a resurgence of interest in vinyl over recent years. Tom Greig, who has immersed himself in the world of London's record shops for close to two decades, profiles and tells the story of 60 distinctive...
Johnny Cash cuts an iconic figure in music history. With his humble demeanour, sombre outfits and that distinctive deep voice, he crossed multiple genres with great success gospel, rock and roll and of course country. Known for legendary songs about regret and redemption, such as 'I Walk the...
Candace can't believe her luck when she's picked from thousands of auditionees to travel to Seoul and train to become a K-pop star. There's only one problem: she's really not cut out for it. - K-Pop Confidential By Stephan Lee
Radiohead are not like other bands. For over three decades they have charted a singular course. As their music has become more beautiful, more strange and more uncompromising, the band who make it have become more popular, evolving from the indie clubs of Britain to stadia across the globe, while...
Celebrating a wide range of punk design in vinyl cover art, posters, flyers, fanzines, and other ephemera, The Art of Punk highlights the movement primarily within graphic design and print, while also considering its impact on wider popular culture. Punk was based on immediacy - an often-inspired...
A glittering backstage pass to Moulin Rouge! The Musical and itsjourney to Broadway, with contributions from cast and crew, interviews with Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, and a chronicle of its triumphant 2021 return. An iconic Parisian club, a cinema masterpiece, and now a Broadway musical -...
Hunter. Worker. Legend. The untold story of the dog's role in building our nation. Everyone knows Australia rode on the sheep's back. But do they know just how much those sheep depended on the dog? Working dogs made a huge contribution to the success of the Australian wool and beef industries....
A groundbreaking celebration of the most accessible and popular Indigenous Australian ingredients and their uses in the everyday home kitchen.'This book brings ancient foods into the modern kitchen. Every page is full of fascination. A walk in the bush will never be the same.' Bruce PascoeWe know...
Sashiko, the traditional Japanese technique of needlework quilting, uses simple running stitch to create beautifully decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery. Sashiko (pronounced shash-ko) means 'stab stitch' and refers to the small running stitch that is worked to build up...
Discover a new way to feed everyone that's designed for real, busy family lives.Wouldn't it be amazing to feel organised and inspired about the week's meals, and confident that family members big and small are getting the nourishment they need every day - all while not breaking the bank.Is this too...
"This gorgeous book marries inspirational ideas with real interiors, to help you curate a home that reflects your personal story and style." Kate Watson-Smyth of Mad About The House "Helpfully divided into eight key elements that bring a space to life, this beautifully photographed book by...
Tasmania State Map (4th Edition) The fourth edition of HemaÂs Tasmania State Map features HemaÂs distinctive and informative maps fully, all of which have been field checked by HemaÂs Map Patrol to ensure the best possible accuracy with the latest mapping data. A fully indexed state map of...
No restrictions or calorie counting, just wildly delicious recipes and simple ways to organise yourself to cook and eat well, by the cofounder of the BARE Guides. 'Buckle in for some seriously delicious, nutritious and incredibly satisfying food that is healthy but doesn't compromise on taste -...
From Zoe Sugg - record breaking author and lifestyle content creator - comes Cordially Invited, a blueprint for making an event and a memory out of each day. Packed full of Ideas, inspiration and DIYs for making any day a celebration. For as long as Zoe Sugg can remember she has loved welcoming...