Daniel Santos

Cien palabras para hablar de la música clásica parecen mucho más que las tres claves utilizadas por los compositores, mucho más que las cinco líneas del pentagrama, mucho más que las doce notas de la escala. Pero, al final, cien palabras para hablar de la música clásica son muy poca cosa. ¿Cómo presentar los términos técnicos, la jerga del oficio, los préstamos tomados de otras artes, del italiano, del alemán, y esperar agotar así todos los recursos del lenguaje musical? De hecho, las cien palabras escogidas por Thierry Geffrotin son otras tantas etapas, previsibles o...

Based primarily on previously unpublished documents, the studies assembled here in this first selection by Frank D'Accone set the background for the musical efflorescence that occurred in Florence in the later 15th century and for the emergence in the early 16th century of a new Florentine school of composers. He traces the origins and development of musical chapels at the Cathedral and Baptistery, and the growth of musical establishments at several other churches such as the Santissima Annunziata, Santa Trinita and San Lorenzo.

Copiously illustrated, this comprehensive examination delves into the history of rock, not only through the music, but also through social movements and historic circumstances, and constantly analyzes the evolution of vinyl cover design. Filled with the most iconic covers, this reference also offers information and trivia on their creators—the designers, illustrators, and photographers. Profusamente ilustrado, esta investigación comprensiva recorre la historia del rock, no solo a través de la música, sino también de los movimientos sociales o las circunstancias históricas, y en cada...

Saving veterans and their families from months of phone calls and internet searches, Veterans Benefits For Dummies outlines the various programs that the VA and other government agencies have in place as well as the procedures for filing applications, claims, and appeals for these benefits which include: ∗ Health care ∗ Ongoing care for wounded and disabled vets ∗ Education assistance ∗ Vocational rehabilitation ∗ Life insurance ∗ Home loan guarantees ∗ Pensions ∗ Survivors′ benefits ∗ Burial benefits