Lists the most commonly used musical terms and phrases, with clear and concise definitions. Find answers quickly in this compact and complete A-Z format.

David Schoenbaum No single American could personify what Henry Luce called the American Century. But over his eighty-one years, Isaac Stern came closer than most. Russian-Jewish parents brought him to...

Norman Lebrecht This history of conductors argues that their lust for power and wealth has brought maestros to the brink of extinction, and it claims that this particular profession has...

Mitch Albom   Mitch Albom creates a magical world through his love of music in this remarkable new novel about the power of talent to change our livesThis is the...

Oscar Hijuelos The Pulitzer Prize-winning modern classic of two Cuban musician brothers during the mambo-filled nights of 1950s New York, from literary trailblazer Oscar HijuelosIt's 1949, and two young Cuban...

Jim Crace From the Man Booker shortlisted author of Harvest.Alfred Busi, famed in his town for his music and songs, is mourning the recent death of his wife and quietly...

Edited by Paul Gruber This practical and up-to-date Guide to Recorded Opera , the only such volume authorized by the Metropolitan Opera Guild, offers a wealth of invaluable information for...

Michael Morpurgo   When cub reporter Lesley is sent to Venice to interview a world-renowned violinist, the journalist is told she can ask Paolo Levi anything about his life and...

Jeff Bond A critical and historical overview of music scored for Paramount's Star Trek franchise, from the original '60s series to the highly successful Star Trek movies and the new...

Rachel Joyce From the author of the world-wide bestseller, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a new novel about learning how to listen and how to feel; and about second chances and...

Anthony F Kemp It is generally accepted that exceptionally skilled people in society, such as airline pilots and brain surgeons, have significantly different personalities from those of the general population....

Avraham Arieh TrugmanThe Mystical Power of Music