100 obras musicales imprescindibles

La España del siglo XVIII no llama la atención por su grandeza o su capacidad creadora, sino por su prosperidad. El país no se había metido en grandes aventuras, y solo cabía esperar un tranquilo XIX. Sin embargo, entre 1808 y 1812 una serie de acontecimientos cambian el curso de la historia: un destronamiento coloca en el trono a Fernando VII; España es invadida por Napoleón y José Bonaparte se proclama rey de España; el pueblo se alza, iniciando la Guerra de lndependencia, y logra finalmente expulsar a los franceses; en Cádiz unas Cortes proclaman la primera Constitución...

A fundamental guide to understanding rap in all its complexities by one of the most relevant writers of the 20th century and his lucid college friend. This provocative and entertaining essay collection attempts to scrutinize the genre through the lens of sociology, economics, philosophy, and law by means of a back-and-forth exchange between the authors. A fundamental guide to understanding rap in all its complexities by one of the most relevant writers of the 20th century and his lucid college friend. This provocative and entertaining essay collection attempts to scrutinize the genre through...

Basson 1 part of "10 Romantic Pieces". Collection of 10 easy pieces of the romantic period arranged for Bassoon quartet, very useful for recital of students of the first courses. (Score and others parts available in series). Contains authors information in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese. contents: 1. Largo from “New World Simphony” – A. Dvorák 2. Theme from "Le Streghe" - N.Paganini 3. Melody – A. Rubinstein 4. Soldier March – R. Schumann 5. The Great Gate of Kiev - M. Mussorgsky 6. Theme from "New World Symphony" (IV mov.) - A....

The legend states that “Nothing is truth, everything is permitted” were the last words of Hassan-I Sabbah, the mythical leader of the ancient and obscure sector of the Murderers. Writer William Burroughs became obsessed with this phrase, claiming it was a magic password. In the beginning of the 20th century, Burroughs continued viewing Sabbah as one of his mentors. His scandalous life and radical work had become a symbol for rebels and anarchists, eventually becoming one of the most ideological precursors in the punk movement. Then, the world surrendered before Nirvana, considering them...

¿A qué suena la música que hoy está haciendo historia? El pianista islandés Ólafur Arnalds dijo una vez que en vez de elevar un puente sobre la música clásica y la popular, la verdadera misión era secar las aguas por debajo, y en cierta forma esa es la actitud que define el nuevo sonido en nuestro tiempo. Como en cualquier otra disciplina creativa, es un lugar común admitir que nada ha sucedido en la música desde los años setenta, y no es verdad. Una invasión silenciosa lo demuestra, y Javier Blánquez toma el testigo del reputado Alex Ross para explorar un terreno que en El...