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Today Vincent Novello (1781-1861) is remembered as the father of the music-publishing firm. Fiona Palmer's evaluation of Novello is the first to provide a rounded view of his life and work, and the nature of his importance both in his own time and to posterity. In his wide-ranging editorial work Novello found his true vocation positioning himself as preservationist, pioneer and philanthropist. His work as composer, though unremarkable in quality, mirrored the demands and expectations of his consumers. Novello emerges from this study as a visionary who single-mindedly pursued greater musical knowledge for the benefit of everyone.
Dragonetti devoted his life to the double bass. His career in England (1794-1846) is one of the most remarkable success stories in the annals of musical history. His unprecedented virtuosity elevated the double bass to a new status. In combination with his charismatic personality his musical talent dominated the English cultural world for more than fifty years. As performer, composer, collector, and friend, he exposed the unforeseen potential of the double bass. His formidable talent as a musician and businessman provides an unusual insight into nineteenth-century entrepreneurship. This first substantial biography and assessment of Dragonetti's career allows us to understand his importance in the history of music in general and of double-bass performance in particular.
Frontcover -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- List of Tables -- Acknowledgements -- Editorial Note -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- 1 The Context: Conductors in the British Marketplace (1870-1914) -- 2 Conducting the Philharmonic Societies of Liverpool and London (1867-1880s): Julius Benedict and William Cusins -- 3 Conducting the Royal Choral Society and the Leeds Festival (1880s-1890s): Joseph Barnby and Arthur Sullivan -- 4 Conducting the Philharmonic Society of London (1888-1900s): Frederic Cowen and Alexander Mackenzie -- 5 Conducting in Bournemouth, London and Birmingham (1890s-1914): Dan Godfrey Junior and Landon Ronald -- Conclusion -- Select Bibliography -- Index
Jonelle Baxter is a young woman in a man's world - a tough, hardworking motor mechanic from an idyllic country family. But lately things in her perfect life have been changing, and her workshop isn't the only local business that's struggling. Daniel Tyler is new in town, posted from the city to manage the community bank. As he tries to resin in the spiralling debts of Bundara, he uncovers all sorts of personal dramas and challenges. The last thing Jonny and Dan need is an unwanted attraction to each other. She has enough problems just keeping her livelihood going and he's fighting pressures that stretch all the way to Perth. It's going to take more than a good drop of rain to break the drought and bring change in love and in life.
Friendship is a million little moments, but can it survive this one? Three friends embark on a luxury cruise to celebrate their ten-year reunion in this heartfelt story of how long-held secrets can catch up with even the best of friends Life was about living, experiencing and emotions. The good and the bad. You had to laugh to cry. You had to love to hurt. You had to jump to fall or fly. Best friends Abbie, Jess and Ricki are set to recreate a school trip they took ten years earlier to the historic port town of Albany, the oldest city on the stunning turquoise coastline of Western Australia. Ricki, a dedicated nurse, harbours a dream she hasn't chased. Is she actually happy or stuck in a rut...
This revised and extended second edition evaluates the diverse approaches to organizational change that have defined the field. Explaining the assumptions and implications that accompany these diverse philosophies, this book demystifies the complexities of conflicting perspectives and delivers valuable insights into the research and practice of organizational change.
When your life is at a crossroads, how do you find the road home? Lara Turner has a boyfriend, a nice house in the city and a chance at a big promotion. So when her brother calls asking her to come home, she hesitates. Can she face the memories that inhabit the beloved place of her childhood? And how does she feel with the news it's to be sold? Could she be the answer to saving the family farm? Jack Morgan has memoires of his own to contend with. A falling out with his family and a bitter end to a past relationship have left a big chip on his shoulder. When his best mate's beautiful sister arrives on the scene, he finds himself deeply conflicted. Lara and Jack have a powerful attraction but are constantly at odds. Will their love of the same land keep them apart, or grow into a love of a different kind? From the bestselling author of The Family Farm and Heart of Gold comes a heartwarming novel about finding your true place in the world, and the healing power of the land.
The most heartfelt and moving novel yet from favourite Australian rural romance writer and bestselling author. Country girl Indianna Wilson will do anything she can to save her beloved home town from disappearing off the map - even if she has to die trying. She entices Troy Mitchell to Hyden, with hopes that he can bring a breath of fresh air to the Saints football club and lift the wider farming community. He's just the spark they need, but it's the fire that he ignites in Indi's heart that takes her by surprise. She knows he's feeling something too - why, then, does he insist on pushing her away? What is it from his dark past that's preventing them from sharing a future? As the town rallies together and their fighting spirit returns, Indi and Troy discover that sometimes life offers up a second chance - you just have to be brave enough to take it. 'A moving and engaging story, told with warmth and humour.' Book'd Out 'Palmer's characterisation of the town's many colourful identities is delightful and will bring a smile to those who have experienced country life . . . With holiday season approaching, total immersion in The Outback Heart could just be the plan.' West Australian
CJ Wishart is a hardworking country girl with a heart of gold but a life that can be tough. Her job as a wool classer is back-breaking, her family life is a disaster and, after a string of dating debacles, she's put men in the too-hard basket. When strong, handsome Lindsay arrives on the scene as their new shearer, CJ can't help but take notice. They have an undeniable spark, but can she handle the complications and potential heartbreak of falling in love? Set in the colourful world of the shearing sheds, this is a lively and uniquely Australian story of love overcoming adversity. 'A rollicking romance that will have readers cheering on the heroine . . . Evokes the light, people, atmosphere and attitudes of a small country town.'Weekly Times
Choral Societies and Nationalism in Europe is a pioneering exploration of the role of singing societies in nineteenth-century nation-building. The wide-ranging essays in this volume address both the national and transnational implications of organized communal singing.