| The Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers Rev and Expande Edition Contributor(s): Kavanaugh, Patrick (Author) |
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ISBN: 0310208068 ISBN-13: 9780310208068 Publisher: Zondervan OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1996 Annotation: Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Dvorak, Stravinsky, Messiaen . . . Men of genius as different as their music - but all inspired by deep spiritual convictions. Peter Kavanaugh uncovers the spirituality of twenty of music's timeless giants, revealing legacies of the soul as diverse as the masterpieces they created. Warmly written, beautifully illustrated, and complete with listening recommendations for each composer, Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers is a fascinating look at the inner flame that lit the works of these masters. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Music | History & Criticism - General - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 96002535 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.3" W x 7.9" (0.50 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Home Schooling - Topical - Inspiration |
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| Publisher Description: Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Dvorak, Stravinsky, Messiaen . . . Men of genius as different as their music - but all inspired by deep spiritual convictions. Peter Kavanaugh uncovers the spirituality of twenty of music's timeless giants, revealing legacies of the soul as diverse as the masterpieces they created. Warmly written, beautifully illustrated, and complete with listening recommendations for each composer, Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers is a fascinating look at the inner flame that lit the works of these masters. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kavanaugh, Patrick: - Patrick Kavanaugh, executive director of the Christian Performing Artists' Fellowship, holds a doctorate in music composition. A conductor and performer, he is the author of Spiritual Moments with the Great Composers, Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers, and Raising Musical Kids. |