The selection of fifty songs is driven by their interesting qualities, whether due to their inherent value or the challenges they present to the singer and accompanist. This approach highlights the complexities and nuances involved in musical performance, emphasizing the dynamic relationship between the performers and the pieces they interpret.
Exploring a rich tapestry of experiences, the collection features narrative and confessional poems that reflect on the joys and tragedies of life over fifteen years. It delves into the poet's diverse journey, including his service in the Canadian military, humanitarian efforts in Haiti, academic pursuits at Oxford University, and work with young offenders in Moncton. The poems capture themes of loss, redemption, and the profound impact of these varied experiences on the poet's life.
A comprehensive anthology of African poetry with wide-ranging contents: war songs and political protests jostle with poems about human love, African nature and the surprises that life offers.
Exploring intense themes of addiction, crime, and familial bonds, this collection presents a vivid tapestry of explosive poetry. It weaves together a gripping narrative featuring a drive to rehab, murders, an escaped prisoner, and unique classroom experiences. The complex father-son relationship adds depth, inviting readers to engage with the emotional turbulence and unexpected twists. Prepare for a captivating journey that challenges perceptions and ignites the imagination.
Before Americans got their news from television, they got it from LIFE, the weekly magazine that set the standard for photojournalism. In LIFE Story Gerald Moore - a writer and editor who worked at the magazine in its last glory years - recalls the dizzying excitement and glamour of LIFE's fast- moving, powerful approach to spreading the news.
With thoughts on performance
Erinnerungen eines Begleiters
“Der Titel ist eine Fangfrage: Selbstverständlich ist Gerald Moore nie zu laut, sonst wäre er nicht ein so prominenter Pianist bei Liederabenden oder Kammermusikveranstaltungen geworden. Was er hiervon erzählt, gehört zu den reizvollsten und reichsten Schilderungen, die es von einem Musiker überhaupt gibt.” (Wolf-Eberhard von Lewinski)
