The Decca Sound

!9#:The Decca Sound

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A limited-edition 50-CD set of legendary recordings celebrating the world-renowned DECCA sound.

Classic-status pioneering stereo recordings from the past 55 years and starring a galaxy of internationally-acclaimed artistic talent. Each CD is presented in a sleeve with original cover art, along with a short review of the main work. Where an original release may have been of short duration due to limitations of the LP a bonus work featuring the same artists has been added. Also included is a 200-page booklet documenting the development of stereo recording as it developed in the 1950s through to modern digital recordings. Full recording information on each disc is included and there are numerous photographs. Truly a must-have collection for any audiophile.

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Leonard Bernstein - Young People's Concerts / New York Philharmonic

!9#: Leonard Bernstein - Young People's Concerts / New York Philharmonic

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Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts with the New York Philharmonic stand among his greatest achievements. These televised programs introduced an entire generation to the joys of classical music. Bernstein conducted his first Young People's Concert on January 18, 1958, just two weeks after becoming Music Director of the New York Philharmonic. Such programs were already a Philharmonic tradition when Bernstein arrived, but he made them a centerpiece of his work, part of what he described as his "educational mission." Looking back on the concerts years later, he referred to them as being "among my favorite, most highly prized activities of my life." When he took a sabbatical season from the orchestra in 1964-65, he still came back to lead the Young People's Concerts. He continued to lead these programs until 1972, even though he had stepped down as director of the Philharmonic in 1969. Bernstein led a total of fifty-three Young People's Concerts during those fourteen years, and covered a broad range of subjects. The works of the great composers were explored, including tributes to modern masters such as Dmitri Shostakovich, Paul Hindemith, Gustav Holst, Aaron Copland and Charles Ives. Bernstein discussed "Jazz in the Concert Hall," "Folk Music in the Concert Hall," and "The Latin-American Spirit." He explained the intricacies of Music Theory in programs such as "Musical Atoms: A Study of Intervals" and "What is a Mode?" He broached complex aesthetic issues such as "What Does Music Mean?" (his first program) with clarity and without condescension. Bernstein also used the Young People's Concerts to introduce young performers to the musical world. The sixteen year-old pianist André Watts made his debut in the concert of January 15, 1963. Originally broadcast on Saturday mornings, the programs were considered so important that for three glorious years CBS presented them at 7:30 p.m. (prime time for television viewing). Eventually the programs were moved to Sunday afternoons. The concerts were translated into other languages and syndicated to forty countries.

• Leonard Bernstein: Omnibus - The Historic TV Broadcasts
• The Unanswered Question - Six Talks at Harvard by Leonard Bernstein
• The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
• Children's Classics - Prokofiev: Peter & The Wolf / Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals / Britten: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra (Bernstein Century)
• Young People's Concerts (Softcover) (Amadeus)

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The Westin New York At Times Square, New York City - on Voyage.tv

!9# The Westin New York At Times Square, New York City - on Voyage.tv

With a prime location in bustling Times Square and attractive on-site amenities, The Westin New York at Times Square is a New York hotel thats a hit with business travelers and families. The Westins elegantly renovated rooms and suites make its atmosphere an enviable combination of big city excitement and luxurious relaxation. The Westin is surrounded by movie theaters, coffee shops, tempting eateries and, of course, all of the exciting entertainment of Times Square. Despite the bustle outside, the airy and softly lit Westin lobbies have cozy lounge areas done in rich reds and warm golds, where guests can lounge in plush chairs and relax. The hotels 863 rooms include Traditional and Deluxe guest rooms as well as several trademark styles: Westins Workout Rooms feature treadmills, hand weights and exercise balls, and workout DVDs. The soothing Spa Inspired Guest Rooms are outfitted with Kinjoy Shiatsu massage chairs, Westins signature bath and body products, spa-inspired CDs and free access to the Westin Workout Gym. All boast the Westins trademark Heavenly Bed and 32-inch LCD high definition televisions, with modern decor in simple white and warm beige tones. The selection of suites includes Junior suites, with Bose Wave stereos and two 26-inch flat-panel LCD high definition televisions, and newly renovated Presidential suites on the 45th floor, which offer dramatic views and oversize whirlpools. One-Bedroom and Renewal Suites, with spa-like amenities and workout equipment ...

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