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The Bach Manuscript: Death Follows It, Now Ben Hope Must Find It (Ben Hope #16)
by Scott MarianiFROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR ‘Deadly conspiracies, bone-crunching action and a tormented hero with a heart . . . packs a real punch’ Andy McDermott
Bach Performance Practice, 1945-1975: A Comprehensive Review of Sound Recordings and Literature
by Dorottya FabianAnalysing over 100 recordings from 1945-1975, this book examines twentieth-century baroque performance practice as evinced in all the commercially available recordings of J.S. Bach's Passions, Brandenburg Concertos and Goldberg Variations. Dorottya Fabian presents a qualitative, style-orientated history of the early music movement in its formative years through a comparison of the performance style heard in these recordings with the scholarly literature on Bach performance practice. Issues explored in the book include the availability of resources, balance, tempo, dynamics, ornamentation, rhythm and articulation. During the decades following the Second World War, the early music movement was more concerned with the revival of repertoire than with the revival of performance style which meant that its characteristics and achievements differed essentially from those of the later 1970s and 1980s. Period practice techniques were not practised even by ensembles using eighteenth-century instruments. Yet, as this survey reveals, several recordings of the period provide unexpectedly stylish interpretations using metre and pulse to punctuate the music. Such metric performance and appropriate articulation helped to clarify structure and texture and assisted in the creation of a musical discourse - the pre-eminent goal of baroque compositions.
Bach Performance Practice, 1945-1975: A Comprehensive Review of Sound Recordings and Literature
by Dorottya FabianAnalysing over 100 recordings from 1945-1975, this book examines twentieth-century baroque performance practice as evinced in all the commercially available recordings of J.S. Bach's Passions, Brandenburg Concertos and Goldberg Variations. Dorottya Fabian presents a qualitative, style-orientated history of the early music movement in its formative years through a comparison of the performance style heard in these recordings with the scholarly literature on Bach performance practice. Issues explored in the book include the availability of resources, balance, tempo, dynamics, ornamentation, rhythm and articulation. During the decades following the Second World War, the early music movement was more concerned with the revival of repertoire than with the revival of performance style which meant that its characteristics and achievements differed essentially from those of the later 1970s and 1980s. Period practice techniques were not practised even by ensembles using eighteenth-century instruments. Yet, as this survey reveals, several recordings of the period provide unexpectedly stylish interpretations using metre and pulse to punctuate the music. Such metric performance and appropriate articulation helped to clarify structure and texture and assisted in the creation of a musical discourse - the pre-eminent goal of baroque compositions.
Bach Studies: Liturgy, Hymnology, and Theology
by Robin A. LeaverThis volume draws together a collection of Robin A. Leaver’s essays on Bach’s sacred music, exploring the religious aspects of this repertoire through consideration of three core themes: liturgy, hymnology, and theology. Rooted in a rich understanding of the historical sources, the book illuminates the varied ways in which Bach’s sacred music was informed and shaped by the religious, ritual, and intellectual contexts of his time, placing these works in the wider history of Protestant church music during the Baroque era. Including research from across a span of forty years, the chapters in this volume have been significantly revised and expanded for this publication, with several pieces appearing in English for the first time. Together, they offer an essential compendium of the work of a leading scholar of theological Bach studies.
Bach Studies: Liturgy, Hymnology, and Theology (Contextual Bach Studies #3)
by Robin A. LeaverThis volume draws together a collection of Robin A. Leaver’s essays on Bach’s sacred music, exploring the religious aspects of this repertoire through consideration of three core themes: liturgy, hymnology, and theology. Rooted in a rich understanding of the historical sources, the book illuminates the varied ways in which Bach’s sacred music was informed and shaped by the religious, ritual, and intellectual contexts of his time, placing these works in the wider history of Protestant church music during the Baroque era. Including research from across a span of forty years, the chapters in this volume have been significantly revised and expanded for this publication, with several pieces appearing in English for the first time. Together, they offer an essential compendium of the work of a leading scholar of theological Bach studies.
The Bachelor: An Englishman's Home Is His Castle... (Swell Valley Series #3)
by Tilly BagshaweIt is a truth universally acknowledged, thata single man in possession of a good fortunemust be in want of… anything but a wife? The third book in the Swell Valley series by bestselling author Tilly Bagshawe
The Bachelor: Remodelling The Bachelor / Taming The Playboy / Capturing The Millionaire (Logan's Legacy #11)
by Marie FerrarellaEvent planner Jenny Hall didn't have time for men. Between organizing a bachelor auction and caring for her son, she barely had time for herself! So she was stunned when her friends pooled together the money at the auction to buy her a date with Eric Logan, billionaire playboy–and Jenny's secret crush since childhood.
The Bachelor
by Stella GibbonsBrother and sister, Constance and Kenneth Fielding live in calm respectability, just out of reach of London and the Blitz. But when a series of uninvited guests converge upon them – from a Balkan exile to Ken’s old flame and the siblings’ own raffish father – the household struggles to preserve its precious peace. In this full house, in a quiet corner of suburbia, no one expects to find romance.
The Bachelor: The new novel from the queen of sexy regency romance! (Duke Dynasty #2)
by Sabrina Jeffries'Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!' Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling authorFrom New York Times bestselling author, and Queen of the sexy Regency romance, Sabrina Jeffries comes a sparkling new series about an oft-widowed mother's grown children, who blaze through society in their quest for the truth about their fathers . . . and in the process find that love just might conquer all . . . For fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare.Lady Gwyn Drake has long protected her family's reputation by hiding an imprudent affair from her youth. But when her former suitor appears at Armitage Hall, manhandling the heiress and threatening to go public with her secrets, it's Gwyn who needs protecting. Her twin brother, Thorn, hires Joshua Wolfe, the estate's gamekeeper, to keep her safe in London during her debut. As a war hero, Joshua feels obligated to fulfill the assignment he has accepted. But as a man, it's torment to be so very close to the beauty he's fought to ignore . . .With handsome Joshua monitoring her every move, Gwyn would prefer to forget both the past and the parade of money-seeking bachelors at her coming out. But Joshua is unmoved by her attempts at flirtation, and the threat of blackmail still hangs over her. With danger closing in, Gwyn must decide which is the greater risk: deflecting a scoundrel's attempts to sabotage her - or revealing her whole heart to the rugged bodyguard she can't resist . . . For more dazzlingly romantic and witty historical romance, don't miss Sabrina's other gorgeous series including The Sinful Suitors, The Hellions of Halstead Hall, The School for Heiresses and The Royal Brotherhood.
A Bachelor, A Boss And A Baby (Conard County: The Next Generation #40)
by Rachel LeeNot quite the assistant he was looking for. But maybe the one he needs…
A Bachelor and a Baby (Mills And Boon Desire Ser. #No. 1503)
by Marie FerrarellaWhen corporate dynamo Rick Masters returned to Bedford, he had to see if old flame Joanna Prescott was still in town. No sooner did he reach her street than he saw Joanna's house going up in smoke! Rick rescued the pregnant beauty from near death, then helped bring her baby into the world.
The Bachelor and Spinster Ball: A fabulously uplifting novel of love and life in the Australian Outback
by Janet GoverJoin the guests at Australia's most infamous black-tie event, The Bachelor and Spinster Ball, in Janet Gover's life-affirming novel. The perfect read for fans of Jenny Colgan and Jo Thomas. Sexy Nick, feisty Bec and dreamy Hailey all grew up together in the tiny, one-horse town of Farwell Creek. In fact, Nick and Bec were the town's teen-dream couple, until Bec made a break for it and shook the small-town dust off her heels for the big-city lights. Now she's back - but Nick doesn't have romantic feelings for her any more ... does he?Sweet, idealistic Hailey is caught between her old friends, but has too many problems of her own to be able to worry about theirs. Devastated at the loss of her parents, who died in a crash a year earlier, she's too wrapped up in her own thoughts to even think about leaving town or finding love. It will take a devastating bush-fire, a black-tie ball under the stars, and a road-trip to help all three friends work out who and what they want - and what they need.What readers are saying about THE BACHELOR AND SPINSTER BALL:'A story of rich emotions and strong relationships. A lovely, escapist read''Beautifully written, the characters are easy to identify with and the author's rich description of a small place in Australia made me want to go there!''I absolutely loved this book and how you get to see all sides of the story. A real romance - so brilliant'
The Bachelor and the Babies: Bachelors And Babies (Mills And Boon Vintage Cherish Ser. #3513)
by Heather MacAllisterBACHELOR TERRITORY Daddy in training!
A Bachelor At The Wedding (Mills And Boon Vintage Cherish Ser.)
by Kate LittleINTEROFFICE MEMO FROM: MATTHEW HARDING, CEO, HARDING HOTELS
The Bachelor Auction (The Bachelors of Arizona #1)
by Rachel Van DykenCinderella never had to deal with this crap.Jane isn't entirely sure that Cinderella got such a raw deal. Sure, she had a rough start, but didn't she eventually land a prince and a happily-ever-after? Meanwhile, Jane is busy waiting on her demanding, entitled sisters, running her cleaning business, and . . . yep, not a prince in sight. Until a party and a broken shoe incident leave Jane wondering if princes---or at least, a certain deliciously hunky billionaire---maybe do exist.Except Brock Wellington isn't anyone's dream guy. Hell, a prince would never agree to be auctioned off in marriage to the highest bidder. Or act like an arrogant jerk---even if it was just a façade. Now, as Brock is waiting for the auction chopping block, he figures it's karmic retribution that he's tempted by a sexy, sassy woman he can't have. But while they can't have a fairy-tale ending, maybe they can indulge in a little bit of fantasy . . .
The Bachelor Auction (The Bachelors of Arizona #1)
by Rachel Van DykenCinderella never had to deal with this crap. Jane isn't entirely sure that Cinderella got such a raw deal. Sure, she had a rough start, but didn't she eventually land a prince and a happily-ever-after? Meanwhile, Jane is busy waiting on her demanding, entitled sisters, running her cleaning business, and . . . yep, not a prince in sight. Until a party and a broken shoe incident leave Jane wondering if princes---or at least, a certain deliciously hunky billionaire --maybe do exist. Except Brock Wellington isn't anyone's dream guy. Hell, a prince would never agree to be auctioned off in marriage to the highest bidder. Or act like an arrogant jerk---even if it was just a favßade. Now, as Brock is waiting for the auction chopping block, he figures it's karmic retribution that he's tempted by a sexy, sassy woman he can't have. But while they can't have a fairy-tale ending, maybe they can indulge in a little bit of fantasy . . .
Bachelor-Auction Bridegroom (Mills And Boon American Romance Ser. #879)
by Mollie MolayA thunderous crack of the auctioneer's gavel and $350 later Emily Holmes "owned" Bachelor #46, all six gorgeous feet of him! T. J.
Bachelor Available! (Mills And Boon Vintage Cherish Ser. #3539)
by Ruth Jean DaleName: Cody James Age: 30
The Bachelor Baker (The Heart of Main Street #2)
by Carolyne AarsenAn anonymous benefactor brought Melissa Sweeney to the once-booming town of Bygones, Kansas. But she can’t fulfill her longtime dream of starting up her own bakery without help.
The Bachelor Bid (Mills And Boon Vintage Cherish Ser. #No. 403)
by Kate DentonAnd the winner is… The one woman who didn't bid! Cara Breedon is facing her biggest career challenge to date–to convince impossible, attractive and eminently eligible bachelor Wyatt McCauley to auction himself off for charity. Cara has tried every trick she knows, but Wyatt won't say yes.
Bachelor Boss (Mills And Boon Vintage Cherish Ser.)
by Pamela IngrahmMERGER IN THE MAKING…? Powerful CEO Philip Ambercroft prized efficiency, order–and no temptation in the office. So when he needed a temporary assistant, he decided to hire a no-nonsense, matronly type. But then he met the most qualified candidate….
The Bachelor Boss (Mills And Boon Silhouette Ser.)
by Julianna MorrisWifeand marriagewere two words missing from Neil O'Rourke's vocabulary. So when an office promotion thrust innocent Libby Dumont back into his life, he knew to steer clear of her.
Bachelor Boss (Mills And Boon Cherish Ser.)
by Christie RidgwayFirst crush…or forever love? Lucy Sutton was going to get over Carlo Milano once and for all. When she became his temporary employee, she thought the arrangement was perfect. After all, a strictly professional relationship would help her overcome her unrequited feelings. Nothing was business as usual for Carlo.
Bachelor Bosses: A Little Surprise For The Boss / The Bride's Baby / The Baby Contract
by Elizabeth Lane Liz Fielding Barbara DunlopMixing business and pleasure!