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Steven Isserlis

    Warum Beethoven mit Gulasch um sich warf und viele andere Geschichten über das Leben berühmter Komponisten
    The Economics and Politics of the United States Oil Industry, 1920-1990
    Robert Schumann's Advice to Young Musicians
    The Bach Cello Suites
    Why Beethoven Threw the Stew
    Why Handel Waggled his Wig
    • 2021

      The Bach Cello Suites

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      A unique Companion to J S Bach's iconic Cello Suites from internationally- renowned cellist Steven Isserlis. 'Isserlis is the master of the material, yet always able to make it accessible .

      The Bach Cello Suites
    • 2018

      This book, originally published in 1996, traces the development of US government policy toward the oil industry during the 1920s and 1930s when the domestic syustem of production control was established. It then charts the deveopment and collapse of oil import controls, and the wild scramble for economic rents generated by Government regulation. It discusses the two oil crises and the ¿phantom¿ Gulf War crisis, and the importance of public opinion in shaping the policy agenda. It also provides an in-depth study of Congressional oil votes from the 1950s to the 1980s and the formation of oil policy, beginning with theories of economic regulation, the role of interest groups in developing the policy agenda and the role of money in politics.

      The Economics and Politics of the United States Oil Industry, 1920-1990
    • 2016

      his 'Advice for Young Musicians', originally created to accompany his famous 'Album for the Young', remains as relevant today as when it was written.Celebrated cellist Steven Isserlis adds his own extensive commentary to Schumann's words of wisdom.

      Robert Schumann's Advice to Young Musicians
    • 2006

      The eagerly awaited follow-up to the best-selling Why Beethoven Threw the Stew. What did Haydn's wife use for curling-paper for her hair? What did Schubert do with his old spectacles case? Why was Dvor�k given a butcher's apron when he was a little boy? Why did Tchaikovsky spit on a map of Europe? Why did Faur� find a plate of spinach on his face? And why did Handel waggle his wig? In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis set out to pass on to children a wonderful gift given to him by his own cello teacher - the chance to people his own world with the great composers by getting to know them as friends. In his new book he draws us irresistibly into the world of six more favourite composers, bringing them alive in a manner that cannot fail to catch the imagination of children encountering classical music for the first time. Once again the text is packed with facts, dates and anecdotes, interspersed with lively black-and-white line illustrations, making this an attractive and accessible read for children to enjoy on their own or share with an adult. 'If Why Beethoven Threw the Stew does not turn your child into a music lover, the chances are nothing will.' Daily Mail

      Why Handel Waggled his Wig
    • 2001

      Why Beethoven Threw the Stew

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.2(173)Add rating

      In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis sets out to pass on to children a wonderful gift given to him by his own cello teacher - the chance to people his own world with the great composers by getting to know them as friends. schovat popis

      Why Beethoven Threw the Stew