Search Results: Titles starting with O from bookarrest

New York: Boosey & Hawkes, 1962. Sheet Music. Near Fine. 9" x 12. Two art-songs by one of America's masters of the genre. The "O mistress mine" score is in DbM/Bbm (range: C to G) - Vivace - quarter = 144. "Three Husbands" (Epitaph No.9) is in CM (range: C to G) - Allegro vivace, 5/4 meter. 6 and 4 pages. CONDITION: The scores are clean, unmarked, and uncreased, with light shelf-wear - now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board.

Oberlin, Ohio: Oberlin College. Stapled Wraps. Near Fine. 9" x 11.5. Two recent annual magazines chronicling activities of the esteemed Oberlin Conservatory - news of the school, its faculty, students, and alumni. CONTENTS: See accompanying scan images of the Tables of Contents. 64 & 64 pages. CONDITION: Both copies are solid, bright, unmarked, and uncreased, with light edge- and corner-wear. These handsome copies are now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

New York: EMI - Warner Bros., 1980. Audio Cassette in Case. Fine. 2.75" x 4.25. ECM MSE 1168 [Dolby]. Three masterful works from Minimalism's "golden age", music that set the standard for the aesthetic. Note: Violin Phase is here performed by Shem Guibbory. Total time: 48'19". CONDITION: A Fine condition cassette, running smoothly, tracking accurately, and sounding beautifully. Its insert (not including any Program Notes) is unmarked, uncreased, and has negligible shelf-wear. The cassette case is in uncompromised "as new" condition.

New York: RCA Victor Red Seal - BMG, 1988. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. [RCA7777-2-RC] Exquisite performances of these wonderful Baroque-era cello concerti, featuring Ofra Harnoy (cello) and James McKay (bassoon) with the Toronto Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Paul Robinson. CONTENTS: See my accompanying scan image of the Track List. CONDITION: The Fine scratch-free CD (sound-tested from beginning to end) plays beautifully and has a Fine booklet, insert, and jewel-case. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

Baku, Azerbaijan: Self-Published, 1990. First Edition . Stapled Wraps. Near Fine. 9.75" x 12.5. A haunting, meditative work for organ by one of the finest contemporary Azerbaijani composers - marked "Andante, rubato (senza metrum)". 6 pages. CONDITION: a bright, solid copy with minimal shelf-wear, unmarked but for a few composer-written corrections. This attractive copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board. NOTE: multiple score orders, depending on weight, may qualify for a generous shipping charge reduction.

New York: Carl Fischer, Inc., 1950. First Edition . Sheet Music. Good Plus. 9" x 12. The exceedingly scarce and only source of this Theodore Roethke poem, written exclusively for his collaboration with American composer Douglas Moore. The poem was possibly suppressed by Roethke's subsequent editors/publishers because of its deliberate naivete. The result, however, is a truly delightful art-song. 6 pages. CONDITION: A Good Plus unmarked copy with a bit of rubbing/discoloration to its covers, its score pages clean and bright. The upper right corners are chipped/missing, but both outer corners are discreetly reinforced with near-invisible library archival tape, as are the spine-end splits. This remains a quite respectable copy - now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board.

Fantasy Amateur Press Association, 1962. Stapled Pages. Near Fine. 8.5" x 11. The 2nd issue of OLD AND RARE, dated Summer 1962, sent out with the 100th FAPA mailing. (It was in fact delayed by 11 years, originally intended for the 1951 mailing # 57.) CONTENTS: Editorial - Echoes of Fifth Fandom (Boggs); An Art, A Game, A Recreation (essay "by a Smith named George"); Monsters of the Void (story by Benson); 7 pages. CONDITION: a bright, unmarked, uncreased copy with light shelf-wear - now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board. NOTE: This small item will be shipped with a complimentary upgrade to trackable First Class on domestic (US) orders.

Leningrad, USSR: Soviet Composer Publishers, Leningrad Branch, 1986. Assumed First Edition . Stapled Wraps. Very Good Plus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fascinating Russian-language biography of Oleg Khromushin, "the people's composer", born in 1927. He has composed for the circus, for the stage, for jazz orchestra, for radio musicals, (especially in later life) for children, as well as pedagogical music for schools. CONTENTS: See accompanying scan image of the Table of Contents. 64 pages, generously illustrated with black-and-white photos. CONDITION: A bright, solid, unmarked copy with light edge-/corner-wear, compromised only by age-tanning to its pages. This handsome copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board. BONUS: Also included is a 16-page 1991 dual-language (English and Russian) Catalogue of Oleg Khromushin's published works.

New York: Omni Publications International, 1989. Side-Stapled Wraps. Near Fine. 8" x 10.75. Gervasio Gallardo (cover art). This thought-provoking magazine, which flourished from 1978 through 1995, focused on science, parapsychology, and science fiction. CONTENTS: The Economy and the Ecosystem (Daly), Past and Present Futures (science fiction authors predict the world of 1999; Bryant), NASA: Next Generation (Oberg), Protecting Native American Pueblos (Preston), Terrorists in America (Liddy), Endangered Species (Spencer), Industrious Insects (Bosveld), Molecular Engineer Eric Drexler (Regis), Future Technology (Feldman), and much more. 112 pages. CONDITION: a bright, tight, square, unmarked, uncreased Fine Minus copy with minimal shelf-wear - an "Advance Copy" label on the front. This attractive copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board.

New York: Omni Publications International, 1989. Side-Stapled Wraps. Near Fine. 8" x 10.75. Gervasio Gallardo (cover art). This thought-provoking magazine, which flourished from 1978 through 1995, focused on science, parapsychology, and science fiction. CONTENTS: The Economy and the Ecosystem (Daly), Past and Present Futures (science fiction authors predict the world of 1999; Bryant), NASA: Next Generation (Oberg), Protecting Native American Pueblos (Preston), Terrorists in America (Liddy), Endangered Species (Spencer), Industrious Insects (Bosveld), Molecular Engineer Eric Drexler (Regis), Future Technology (Feldman), and much more. 112 pages. CONDITION: a bright, tight, square, unmarked, uncreased copy with minimal shelf-wear - with an "Advance Copy" label on the front (typically sent to contributors with this label). This attractive copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board.

New York: Warner Books, 1976. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Soft cover. Fine. David Plourde (cover). A terrifying vision of America's future by the master novelist of America's past..." 174+ pages. CONDITION: a solid FINE copy - bright, tight, square, unmarked, uncreased and likely unread, with negligible shelf-wear. This beautiful, collectible copy [***the second cover image is the correct one for this edition***] is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag. High resolution scans of the covers will gladly be supplied on request. NOTE: This small item will be shipped, securely packed, with a complimentary upgrade to trackable First Class on domestic (US) orders.

Norman OK: Camay Music, 1997. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. ***This copy Signed and Inscribed by the artist (on the back of the booklet). Composer/pianist/improviser/arranger Kurskov (b.1962; residing in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia) offers a varied program of nine pieces of great stylistic variety featuring Anatoly Lukyanenko (cello), Lada Kalinina & Natalya Granovskaya (voices), and Alexander Ostrovsky (keyboards, synthesizers). CONTENTS: See accompanying scan image of the Playlist. Its informative 16-page booklet (in Russian and English) contains the playlist, production details, a brief Kurskov bio, photos, and program notes. Total Time: 48'32". CONDITION: A FINE CD, booklet and jewel-case - played twice, plays perfectly. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA: Levana Music Publishing, 2001. Assumed First Edition . Plastic Comb with Card Covers. Near Fine. 8.5" x 11. A uniquely imaginative and entertaining keyboard work by Romanian-Israeli-American composer Yehuda Yannay (its toy piano version dedicated to Josh Schmidt). 4 pages. CONDITION: A bright, unmarked copy with minimal shelf-wear and some very faint bend-creasing on the covers. This attractive copy is now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board.

Mexico: Urtext Digital Classics, 2004. CD in Fold-out Card-case. As New (Very Fine). This outstanding Mexican new music ensemble has recorded an outstanding program of compositions by five Mexican composers. CONTENTS: Pasatiempo Concertante (Luna), Crisantemos (Saenz), Estudio de Resonancia III (Lobera), Concierto Tiento (Cortez), and Out of the Blue (Vazquez). The ensemble consists of Alejandro Escuer (flutes and Artistic Direction), Fernando Dominguez (clarinets), Martin Valdeschak (violin), Kriztina Dell (piano), and Adolfo Ramos (cello). Duration: ca. 58 minutes. CONDITION: This is a pristine, NEW, factory-sealed copy with no apparent shelf-wear. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

Kiev, Ukraine: UKRmusic, 2015. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. UM-CD 209. A fascinating and unique recital of vocal music, performed by baritone Mikolaj Nagirniak and pianist Natalia Trawkina. REPERTOIRE: Bach, Guidi, Handel, Verdi, Borodin Moniuszko, Wagner, Liszt, Mendelssohn, M. Malashkin, Platon Maiboroda, Mykola Lysenko, Salvatore Gambardella; several Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish traditional songs; popular encores. Total time: 79'19". CONDITION: An uncompromised Fine condition CD with Fine inserts and jewelcase. (Front cover-sheet - in lieu of a booklet - does not contain additional information.) Securely packed and promptly mailed for ultra-safe shipping globally! ... going First Class on domestic (USA) orders. NOTE: This CD was produced primarily for its academic-historical interest, because it introduces several examples of unknown, lesser-known, and long-forgotten compositions - likely in their first recorded performances.

New York: Vintage Books, 1956. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Milton Glaser (cover art). V-88. A remarkable perspective on opera, wherein "the dramatist is the composer". CONTENTS: Foreword; Introduction; The Tradition; Reform; Retrenchment; Index. 269+ pages. CONDITION: A tight, square copy with light-moderate shelf-wear, unmarked but for the previous owner's name inside, a single light crease on the spine. There is a "remainder" hole punch on the front cover, along with a near-cut. (See my accompanying scan image.) This remains an attractive copy - now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag.

Zhitomir, Ukraine: Evenok O.O., 2014. Soft cover. Fine. 9.5" X 6.75. An artist-inscribed volume of beautifully-illustrated stories (in Ukrainian language) "for children of young and middle school age". CONTENTS: (1) "I v kosmosi lyublyat' morkvu", (2) "Mandry, biyka i povernennya", (3) "Istoriya poyavy Charivnoho Dzerkala", (4) "Pro parasol'ku, yaka duzhe boyalasya doshu" 52 pages, ***with 23 delightful children's paintings (in full color). CONDITION: A bright, toight, square, unmarekd, uncreased copy with negligible shelf-wear - now in a clear, protective polypropylene bag with archival backing board.

France: Harmonia Mundi - BMG, 1995. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. HMU 907121. Captivating Suites drawn from Rameau's 1749 opera Nais and his 1745 opera-ballet Le Temple de la Gloire, vividly performed by the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas McGegan. SECTIONS: Please see my accompanying scan image of the Track List. Total Time: 71:08. CONDITION: A Fine unscratched CD with Fine jewelcase, booklet, and tray insert. Played twice; plays beautifully. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

Vienna, Austria: Col Legno - Collage, 2000. CD in Jewel Case. Fine/Fine. 5.5" x 5. WWE 1CD20506. [5099702050623] Three subtly powerful works by the American avant-garde master. REPERTOIRE: Piano and Orchestra (1975); Durations II (1960); Rothko Chapel (1971). CONDITION: A Fine-condition CD (plays beautifully) with Fine booklet, insert, and jewel-case. NOTE: Given that these are "live" performances and that Feldman's music is generally extremely quiet, one hears incidental noises - from the stage as well as the audience, but not so much as to distract from the music. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

New York: W. W. Norton, 1972. First Edition . Hard Cover - Cloth Spine. Very Good Plus/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Is Stanley Stanhope a lunatic? Or is he a hyper-patriot, determined to clean up America, transforming it into the great nation envisioned by its forefathers? When he learns that his hometown civil war hero was a bounder, womanizer, and drunkard, things get "complicated". 271 pages. CONDITION: The book itself is in Very Good Plus condition (perhaps gradable as Near Fine) - bright, tight, square, and unmarked but for the author's inscription and signature. Its Very Good dustjacket - now in a clear mylar (removable) protective cover - is vivid and unmarked, with light shelf-wear, small scuffs at the spine-end corners and flap-fold ends, compromised only by a front-flap crease and corner-clip (upper corner $6.95 price still present). this is an attractive, collectible copy - at an excellent price.