Variation on a Theme

Variation on a Theme
Author: Terence Rattigan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2014
Genre: Ballet dancers
ISBN: 9780573114724

"Feelings can't sometimes be helped, but the expression of them can." Inspired by La Dame aux Camelias, and set amidst the glamorous and exotic society of the 1950s French Riviera, Variation on a Theme revolves around the tempestuous love affair between Rose, a beautiful and worldly socialite, and Ron, a young ballet dancer with a keen eye for social advancement. In an emotionally charged story of desire and disillusionment, Rose is persuaded by Ron's choreographer and mentor, Sam, to sacrifice her personal happiness for the sake of her young lover's success and career. But as Rose's health deteriorates, and Ron is faced with the loveless reality of their separation, they finally face up to their need to be needed. A forgotten classic by "one of the supreme dramatists of the 20th century" (Michael Billington, Guardian), Terence Rattigan's Variation on a Theme was presented by HPZ Productions in association with Neil McPherson at the Finborough Theatre in February 2014. The production, its first in more than fifty years, starred twice Olivier Award nominated Rachael Stirling. The play's original 1958 premiere was directed by John Gielgud and starred Margaret Leighton and Jeremy Brett.

Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry

Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry
Author: John Murillo
Publisher: Stahlecker Selections
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 9781945588471

"A writer traces his history-brushes with violence, responses to threat, poetic and political solidarity-in poems of lyric and narrative urgency. John Murillo's second book is a reflective look at the legacy of institutional, accepted violence against African Americans and the personal and societal wreckage wrought by long histories of subjugation. A sparrow trapped in a car window evokes a mother battered by a father's fists; a workout at an iron gym recalls a long-ago mentor who pushed the speaker "to become something unbreakable." The presence of these and poetic forbears-Gil Scott-Heron, Yusef Komunyakaa-provide a context for strength in the face of danger and anger. At the heart of the book is a sonnet crown triggered by the shooting deaths of three Brooklyn men that becomes an extended meditation on the history of racial injustice and the notion of payback as a form of justice. "Maybe memory is the only home / you get," Murillo writes, "and rage, where you/first learn how fragile the axis/upon which everything tilts.""--

Variations on a Theme Park

Variations on a Theme Park
Author: Michael Sorkin
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 272
Release: 1992-03
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780374523145

America's cities are being rapidly transformed by a sinister and homogenous design. A new Kind of urbanism--manipulative, dispersed, and hostile to traditional public space--is emerging both at the heart and at the edge of town in megamalls, corporate enclaves, gentrified zones, and psuedo-historic marketplaces. If anything can be described as a paradigm for these places, it's the theme park, an apparently benign environment in which all is structured to achieve maximum control and in which the idea of authentic interaction among citizens has been thoroughly purged. In this bold collection, eight of our leading urbanists and architectural critics explore the emblematic sites of this new cityscape--from Silicon Valley to Epcot Center, South Street Seaport to downtown Los Angeles--and reveal their disturbing implications for American public life.

The Joy Of... First Year Piano

The Joy Of... First Year Piano
Author: Denes Agay
Publisher: Yorktown Music Press
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1987-12-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1783231432

Dennis Agay. A method and repertory for the beginner. Optional duet part for some pieces. All in large notes, very clear and easy to read.

Theme & Variation

Theme & Variation
Author: Nadine Sanders
Publisher:
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2002
Genre: Hand weaving
ISBN: 9780972024815

Building on the earlier title, Weaving that Sings: Variations of the Theo Moorman Technique, Theme & Variation More Weaving that Sings, illustrates and teaches the Theo Moorman technique of weaving. A variation of plain weave, this technique uses different weight warp threads and inlay yarns (or other materials) to achieve pictorial designs without the time-consuming labor of tapestry weaving. Theme & Variation More Weaving that Sings has new color photography, design and weaving exercises, materials, and applications for double-warp overlay and multi-inlay. It is accompanied by a multi-media CD-ROM which has printable drafts and exercises, video clips of technique, and audio clips of woven harmonies performed by Straw Into Gold; these expand upon the written concepts and woven work in the book. The CD-ROM runs on both.

Adult Piano Adventures - Classics, Book 1

Adult Piano Adventures - Classics, Book 1
Author: Nancy Faber
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1616779152

(Faber Piano Adventures ). Adult Piano Adventures Classics Book 1 celebrates great masterworks of Western music, including symphony themes, opera gems, and classical favorites. The melodies of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and other master composers are arranged at just the right level for adult beginners and for those who are returning to the keyboard. Section 1 features piano arrangements with minimal hand position changes, and many selections include an optional duet part. Section 2 introduces the I, IV, and V7 chords in the key of C major, harmonizing themes such as Sibelius's Finlandia, Schubert's The Trout, and Mendelssohn's Spring Song. Section 3 presents the primary chords in the key of G major, with arrangements of Vivaldi's Autumn (from The Four Seasons), Mozart's theme from The Magic Flute, Lizst's Liebestraum, and more.

Piano Adventures - Level 2A Lesson Book

Piano Adventures - Level 2A Lesson Book
Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1997-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1616777656

(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Level 2A Lesson Book follows Piano Adventures Level 1. The book opens with a Note Reading Guide and an introduction to eighth note rhythm patterns. Students work with 5-finger transposition, functional harmony, and musical phrases. Exploration of C, G, D and A major and minor 5-finger positions builds on intervallic reading skills that were introduced in the earlier level. Appealing repertoire reinforces key concepts and encourages students to explore musical expression through varied dynamics and tempos. Selections include well-known classics from the great composers and original compositions.

The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method - Volume 1

The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method - Volume 1
Author: Christopher Parkening
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 116
Release: 1997-08-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476858012

(Guitar Method). This premier method for the beginning classical guitarist, by one of the world's pre-eminent virtuosos and the recognized heir to the legacy of Andres Segovia, is now completely revised and updated! Guitarists will learn basic classical technique by playing over 50 beautiful classical pieces, 26 exercises and 14 duets, and through numerous photos and illustrations. The method covers: rudiments of classical technique, note reading and music theory, selection and care of guitars, strategies for effective practicing, and much more!

ShowTime Piano Music from China - Level 2A

ShowTime Piano Music from China - Level 2A
Author: Nancy Faber
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2020-02-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1616773391

(Faber Piano Adventures ). ShowTime Piano Music from China is an exciting exploration of rhythmic dances, serene folk melodies, and original Chinese selections. The book is arranged for the elementary pianist and correlates with Level 2A in the Piano Adventures method. At this level, five-finger melodies with simple harmonies reinforce tonalities and intervals, and teacher duets offer inspiration and support. Students meet LeLe the musical panda, a furry friend who asks discovery questions to guide understanding. Creatively, a duet improvisation and a composition activity introduce the Chinese sound. Unique at each level of the series is a picture tour of China, a visual snapshot of history and culture. Songs include: Counting Toads * Crescent Moon * Foot Sloggers Tune * The Game * Nine Lotus Lantern * Rainy Day * The Toy.

Haydn and the Classical Variation

Haydn and the Classical Variation
Author: Elaine Rochelle Sisman
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 1993
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780674383159

Sisman aims to demonstrate that it was Haydn's prophetic innovations that truly created the Classical variation. Her analysis reflects both the musical thinking of the Classical period and contemporary critical interests. The book offers a revaluation of t