Symphonies Of Life

Download or read book The Perilous Life of Symphony Orchestras written by Robert J. Flanagan and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyzes the economic challenges facing symphony orchestras and contrasts the experience of orchestras in the United States (where there is little direct government support) and abroad (where governments typically provide large direct subsidies). Robert J. Flanagan explains the tension between artistic excellence and financial jeopardy that confronts most symphony orchestras. He analyzes three complementary strategies for addressing orchestras' economic challenges—raising performance revenues, slowing the growth of performance expenses, and increasing nonperformance income—and demonstrates that none of the three strategies alone is likely to provide economic security for orchestras.

Download or read book Symphonies of Life written by Eman Abid and published by Partridge Publishing Singapore. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The work of Eman Abid is replete with the language of hopefulness, aspiration and wonder, and with an obvious love for the endless possibilities of life itself. Her work is, indeed, about the symphonies of life composed every day, by the high-born and the humble of this world. Each human composition is made of moments of deep contemplation, times of simple pleasure, or points where we find ourselves between a rock and hard place. These very moments are the stuff of life, and Emans work brings us into the midst of it and shows us the subtle, transformative power of philosophic observation. Dr. Sandra K. Alexander American University in Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates August 2013 To me, Eman Abids poetic images and morals show the marks of being formed in the crucible of the emerging city of Dubai, the textbook instance of rapid modernization and globalization, and she wonderfully engages the challenges to traditional regional mores and ways of life that the city presents. Many of these poems have implications well beyond Dubai for modern societies that have moved so far from their roots, but only Dubai, a city whose rise to ultra-modernism and economic wealth has happened so rapidly, could give birth to the rich juxtaposition of the deep traditionalism and chic couture of our Eman Abids poetry. Her poems are truly a monument to the region and one of the regions richer gifts of culture to the world. Cory Lowell Grewell, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of English American University in Dubai The author firmly believes in establishing the light that lies in wait at the end of every dark tunnel. It is this light that breathes life into our hopes and aspirations, giving our lives meaning and direction. Symphonies of Life invites you to greet said light with courage and hope, both of which shine like a beacon within our very souls. Once you begin to believe, the darkness begins to leave May Symphonies of Life guide you to your light.

Download or read book Symphonies of Life written by Meenakshi Mohan and published by Penprints Publication. This book was released on with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the enchanting world of Dr. Meenakshi Mohan in her latest collection of poems, Symphonies of Life. This exquisite anthology weaves a tapestry of life's vicarious experiences through the poet's masterful use of rhetorical, epistemological, and ontological perspectives. Each poem in this collection is a lyrical journey through the peaks and valleys of existence, capturing both joy and sorrow with poetic finesse. Dr. Mohan, a distinguished poet, painter, and academic, infuses her verses with rich imagery drawn from Greek and Indian mythology, seamlessly blending natural and human elements. Her evocative language paints vivid pictures, making her poetry resonate with imagistic and impressionistic beauty. Themes of transcendentalism and naturalism are intertwined, offering readers a profound exploration of life’s multifaceted nature. Metaphors and symbols such as the protective chrysalis, blossoming gardens, and celestial references create a vibrant tapestry of life's diverse melodies. The poems are a harmonious blend of aestheticism and spiritualism, reflecting the poet's diasporic experiences and deep connection to her homeland. Symphonies of Life is a testament to hope, faith, and the enduring human spirit. It invites readers to embark on a poetic odyssey, celebrating the full spectrum of life's cadences. Don't miss this captivating collection by Dr. Meenakshi Mohan, a masterful poet-painter whose work transcends the ordinary and touches the sublime.

Download or read book Wild Symphony written by Dan Brown and published by Dragonfly Books. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestselling author Dan Brown makes his picture book debut with this mindful, humorous, musical, and uniquely entertaining book! The author will be donating all US royalties due to him to support music education for children worldwide, through the New Hampshire Charitable foundation. Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends! Young readers will meet a big blue whale and speedy cheetahs, tiny beetles and graceful swans. Each has a special secret to share. Along the way, you might spot the surprises Maestro Mouse has left for you- a hiding buzzy bee, jumbled letters that spell out clues, and even a coded message to solve! Children and adults can enjoy this timeless picture book as a traditional read-along, or can choose to listen to original musical compositions as they read--one for each animal--with a free interactive smartphone app, which uses augmented reality to play the appropriate song for each page when a phone's camera is held over it.

Download or read book Jean Sibelius written by Daniel M. Grimley and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2025-03-15 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illuminating investigation into the interdisciplinary impact of the beloved modern classical composer. Few composers have enjoyed such critical acclaim—or longevity—as Jean Sibelius, who died in 1957 aged ninety-one. Always more than simply a Finnish national figure, an “apparition from the woods” as he ironically described himself, Sibelius’s life spanned turbulent and tumultuous events, and his work is central to the story of late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century music. This book situates Sibelius within a rich interdisciplinary environment, paying attention to his relationship with architecture, literature, politics, and the visual arts. Drawing on the latest developments in Sibelius research, it is intended as an accessible and rewarding introduction for the general reader, and it also offers a fresh and provocative interpretation for those more familiar with his music.

Download or read book Mole Music written by and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001-10 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeling that something is missing in his simple life, Mole acquires a violin and learns to make beautiful, joyful music.

Download or read book Gustav Mahler, Songs and Symphonies of Life and Death written by Donald Mitchell and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third volume of Mitchell's epic account of the composer and his works concentrates on the vocal music and, in particular, on some of his most famous, original, and best loved compositions.