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A hilarious collection of musical definitions by David W. Barber, the internationally bestselling author of Bach, Beethoven and the Boys, When the Fat Lady Sings and other internationally bestselling books of musical humor. An offbeat and irreverent compendium, from Aida to Zzzz. With a preface by Yehudi Menuhin and with illustrations by Dave Donald.
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Worldwide rights available
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over 60,000 copies sold since inception
Endorsements
“This amusing and witty ... delightful book..” — Yehundi Menuhin
Author Biography
David W. Barber is a journalist and musician and the author of more than a dozen books of music (including Accidentals on Purpose: A Musician’s Dictionary, When the Fat Lady Sings and Getting a Handel on Messiah) and literature (including Quotable Sherlock and Quotable Twain). Formerly entertainment editor of the Kingston Whig-Standard and editor of Broadcast Week magazine at the Toronto Globe and Mail, he’s now a copy editor at the National Post and a freelance writer, editor and composer. As a composer, his works include two symphonies, a jazz Mass based on the music of Dave Brubeck, a Requiem, several short choral and chamber works and various vocal-jazz songs and arrangements. He sings with the Toronto Chamber Choir and Cantores Fabularum and a variety of other choirs on occasion. In a varied career, among his more interesting jobs have been short stints as a roadie for Pope John Paul II, a publicist for Prince Rainier of Monaco and a backup singer for Avril Lavigne.
Bibliographic Information
- Publisher Indent Publishing
- Publication Date November 2012
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780980916720
- Publication Country or regionCanada
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 15.95 USD
- Pages120
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Edition3
- Dimensions5.5x8.5 inches
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