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According to Aaron Copland, who met Prokofiev several times in the 1920s, "He was boyish, easily bored, and even impolite at times... He was very bright and outspoken, and I can't imagine that he would ever hide how he felt about anything." Once, when accompanying a singer in a performance of his songs, he reduced her to tears by berating her effort in front of the audience.
Schwarz uses musical excerpts from Prokofiev's "Classical" Symphony, Piano Concerto No. 3, and Romeo and Juliet to demonstrate how Prokofiev avoided the large scale and sweeping gestures of late-Romantic orchestral music in favor of lean sonorities, textural clarity, and concise architecture.
If you love the symphony, this hour of delightful entertainment and fascinating information will enrich your symphony experience like nothing else. See the entire Musically Speaking Collection here.©2005 Musically Speaking, Inc. (P)2005 Musically Speaking, Inc.Los oyentes también disfrutaron...
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In the spring of 2020, as the world grappled with the deepening coronavirus pandemic, acclaimed British screenwriter and playwright David Hare was struck down by the virus himself. With brutal honesty, sharp humor, and his trademark insight, the renowned writer of modern classics like Skylight and Plenty brings us into his own experience battling the bizarre and terrifying symptoms of Covid-19.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Almost Hilarious If Not Sad
- De Anonymous User en 10-30-24
De: David Hare, y otros
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Farewell Yellow Brick Road
- Memories of My Life on Tour
- De: Elton John, David Furnish - foreword
- Narrado por: Richard Armitage, Vikas Adam, Daniel Henning, y otros
- Duración: 6 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 17
Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a celebration of Elton John's record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour—from Allentown to Auckland, from Sydney to San Francisco. Featured concerts include Elton’s dazzling performances at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium in November 2022, the finale of which streamed live on Disney+. Fans will be treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into every aspect of these spectacular shows, including Elton’s legendary touring wardrobe by Gucci, the set design, official photography, and more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Elton is Still Standing...better than ever!
- De Richard Lopez en 11-06-24
De: Elton John, y otros
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Shelved
- De: Emrys Maxwell, Tom Maxwell
- Narrado por: Emrys Maxwell, Tom Maxwell
- Duración: 7 h y 2 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 5
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 4
SHELVED explores the history and drama behind albums that were deemed too controversial, too far from the beaten path, or too ahead of their time for public consumption. Through interviews with musicians, producers, record executives, and journalists, as well as archival audio, key music and personal storytelling, each episode examines the “shelved” album’s place in musical history, and the spectacles behind each missed or nearly missed release.
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5 out of 5 stars
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For Real Music Lovers & Music Heads
- De Kait Walsh en 12-11-24
De: Emrys Maxwell, y otros
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Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon
- Laurel Canyon, Covert Ops, and the Dark Heart of the Hippie Dream
- De: David McGowan
- Narrado por: Bill Fike
- Duración: 14 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 833
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 699
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 702
The very strange but nevertheless true story of the dark underbelly of a 1960s hippie utopia. Laurel Canyon in the 1960s and early 1970s was a magical place where a dizzying array of musical artists congregated to create much of the music that provided the soundtrack to those turbulent times. But there was a dark side to that scene as well. Many didn't make it out alive, and many of those deaths remain shrouded in mystery to this day.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My first review. This book changed me.
- De Robert en 06-30-19
De: David McGowan
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Alex Newell and the Gospel of a Diva
- De: Alex Newell
- Narrado por: Alex Newell
- Duración: 1 h y 3 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 16
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 15
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 15
From a breakout role in the smash-hit Glee to breaking barriers as the first nonbinary-identifying Tony Award winner for their featured performance in Shucked, Alex Newell is no stranger to the spotlight. Now, listen to the talented trailblazer as you’ve never seen them before in their intimate new show, Alex Newell and the Gospel of a Diva. Alex shares untold stories from their remarkable life and career alongside a selection of their favorite tunes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Entertainer's Entertainer
- De Phoebe Stratton en 12-13-24
De: Alex Newell
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Coreyography
- De: Corey Feldman
- Narrado por: Corey Feldman
- Duración: 8 h y 52 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,928
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,648
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,643
In this brave and moving memoir, Corey Feldman is revealing the truth about what his life was like behind the scenes: His is a past that included physical, drug, and sexual abuse, a dysfunctional family from which he was emancipated at age fifteen, three high-profile arrests for drug possession, a nine-month stint in rehab, and a long, slow crawl back to the top of the box office.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Didn't like the Two Coreys, but liked this.
- De ricketsj en 04-29-14
De: Corey Feldman
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The Energy Curfew Music Hour
- De: Chris Thile, Claire Coffee, Punch Brothers
- Narrado por: Chris Thile, Punch Brothers
- Duración: 8 h y 41 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 40
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 37
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 37
It’s time to unplug with the Grammy-winning Punch Brothers, fronted by singer-mandolinist Chris Thile, as they bring you a multi-episode musical variety show with dazzling musical guests, like Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell, Jon Batiste, Norah Jones, James Taylor, and many more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Gifted musicians and storytellers right in their element and at the height of their powers
- De Megan G Kahl en 10-27-24
De: Chris Thile, y otros
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The Godfather: A Film We Can't Refuse
- De: Paramount Pictures
- Narrado por: Rebecca Keegan
- Duración: 8 h y 27 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 257
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 234
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 234
With exclusive insights from the legendary cast, including Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Robert De Niro, and Talia Shire, and commentary from a diverse array of film experts and ardent aficionados, we dissect the film’s magnetic allure and its pervasive influence across our culture. Journey alongside Rebecca Keegan, acclaimed senior film editor at The Hollywood Reporter, as she explores the heart of this cinematic masterpiece through a new lens.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Deep dive into The Godfather
- De C.F. en 08-28-24