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The Horn
A rich and fascinating account of one of music history’s most ancient, varied, and distinctive instruments From its origins in animal horn instruments in classical antiquity to the emergence of the modern horn in the seventeenth century, the horn appears wherever and whenever humans have made music. Its haunting, timeless presence endures in jazz and film music, as well as orchestral settings, to this day. In this welcome addition to the Yale Musical Instrument Series, Renato Meucci and Gabriele Rocchetti trace the origins of the modern horn in all its variety. From its emergence in Turin and its development of political and diplomatic functions across European courts, to the revolutionary invention of valves, the horn has presented in innumerable guises and forms. Aided by musical examples and newly discovered sources, Meucci and Rocchetti’s book offers a comprehensive account of an instrument whose history is as complex and fascinating as its music.
The Goethe-Medal for Art and Science
History of the "Goethe Medaille für Kunst und Wissenschaft" ("Goethe Medal for Art and Science")which was awarded by President Hindenburg and Chancellor Hitler between 1932-1944, including the listing of 601 recipients together with their life dates and occupations.
The Early Horn
A guide to eighteenth and nineteenth century performance practice on the horn.
Testosterone
The first edition of "Testosterone: Action, Deficiency, Substitu tion" was published in 1990. Since then our understanding of the hormone that turns males into men has tremendously increased. Therefore, the editors felt that a second extended edition of the book is warranted in order to summarize established and recent findings in the field and to present the reader with an up-to-date is reflected by the textbook. The increased mass of knowledge growth of the volume from 14 to 20 chapters. In the updated edition the biochemistry and metabolism of androgens have been complemented by extensive information on the molecular biology of the androgen receptor and its disorders. The key role of test...
The Book of Kings
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Theatre World 2008-2009
Scenes from the plays and portraits of leading actors accompany a statistical record of the current season
Old Master Paintings
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