«This title includes a book and 4 CDs. Beethoven is one of the most famous composers. Today, he is acclaimed as the apotheosis of Viennese Classicism and trailblazer of Romanticism, and the influence of his works on musical history cannot be overestimated. However, who was the person and what were the stories behind the genius «Beethoven»? The music journalist Detmar Huchting sheds a light on the composer's exciting, not always easy life. Anecdotes, excerpts from letters, numerous pictures and four Music CDs with Beethoven's most famous and beautiful works performed by renowned orchestras and first-rank interpreters make this volume an entertaining delight to read and listen to.»

Various Artists.

This pack contains a book and 4 CDs. The new earBOOK series Masterpieces offers an ideal package that gives the reader a compact, comprehensible, and entertaining overview of the painting and the music of each century. This brand new concept is unique: Each book presents and comments on the most important paintings of the respective century in chronological order.

«The book: The Montreux Jazz Festival is one of the most important events in Europe and the second largest jazz festival in the world. The list of the artist, reads like the Who is who of the international music scene from the Jazz, Rock, and Popbereich. «Montreux Jazz Festival Portraits» presented with unique, exclusive photographs of the internationally renowned photographers Jaques Straesslé many famous artists of the music festival. Music: Two exclusive DVDs with over 40 years of many of the featured artists rounds of the portraits. There are, inter alia. Gary Moore, James Brown, Nina Simone, Candy Dulfer, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Deep Purple, Joe Cocker, SuzanneVega, Santana, Run DMC and Jamiroquai.Mit unique Design and exclusive photographs presents a hundred Portraits of the most outstanding artists of the international music scene from the Jazz, Rock, and Pop-area. Two DVDs with over 40 stunning Live performances from Montreux, the most important musical event of Europe round up the Portrait. There are Gary Moore, James Brown, Nina Simone, Candy Dulfer, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Deep Purple, Joe Cocker, Suzanne Vega, Santana, Run DMC, Jamiroquai, and many more.»

«This title includes a book and 4 CDs. This text is in English, Italian and German. The Cinquecento, one of the most popular cars of all time, has recently been re-launched as a new model which met with instant — and fully deserved — success. A touching journey through all the models of this classic car between 1957 and today, this book creates a link between the past and the present. The history of the Cinquecento is also part of Italian history, reflecting a dream millions of people shared over many years. This edition include 4 wonderful CDs with unforgettable summer and «beach» songs, contemporary pop and rock music and hits from great Italian films, in which the «little one» from the Fiat family so frequently plays a role. And last, but not least: Vivaldi's «Four Seasons», the ideal companion for a car that is considered a classic vehicle 'for all seasons'.»

The Vintage & Classic Style Guide is a collection of 190 “unique cult objects, which have outlived their time and made history”. It combines a beautifully design book package with a perfect balance of design classic and dual-language English and German background descriptions. Not too wordy, not just gloss with no background.

American Beauties is a photographic homage to the legends of the road. And a musical declaration of love for a lifestyle which since the 1950s has been synonymous with shiny chrome beauties. Climb aboard for a fascinating journey with the icons of the road. The pictures are comlimented by unforgettable oldies like: Little Richard „Lucille“, Percy Sledge (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay“; The Drifters „Save The Last Dance For Me“, Ben E. King “Stand By Me”, Pat Boone “Love Letters In The Sand” or The Crystals “He’s A Rebel.

«Blues.Its melodies were created as an expression of profound sorrow and melancholy in the scorching heat of the cotton plantations. Its power encouraged the people and gave them support. «Black and Blues» is an homage to this moving musical genre. Unique photographs of famous blues musicians taken by Giuseppe Pino celebrate a grand emotion. Music CDs: A collection of recordings which impressively surveys the many facets of the roots of Blues.»

Carmen – as the title figure of the opera of the same name, she has become a legend. Her name is synonymous with the passionate Spanish woman, love and jealousy, Seville and ultimately with flamenco. Heading away from the beaten tourist track, photographers Tina Deininger and Gerhard Jaugstetter have gone in search of the Carmen myth and have captured the authentic flamenco style in dramatic pictures. Vibrant flamenco guitars, Spanish orchestral works and a selection from Bizet’s, “Carmen”. The main theme is performed by Jennifer Larmore under the direction of Giuseppe Sinopoli.

The Salsa cult phenomenon is booming. Salsa is the description for different dance rhythms from the Caribbean islands, however, no matter what style you are dancing: Salsa is emotion and pure joie de vivre. This illustrated book, which reflects the soul of Salsa in extraordinary motifs, allows you to dip into the world of the Caribbean lifestyle. No other than Dean Rudland, archivist at famous New York Salsa label Fania Records, has compiled the music. The four CDs “Roots of Salsa”, “Salsa for Dancers”, “Salsa Romantica” and “Salsa Greats” include songs from the Salsa scene's biggest stars: Tito Rodriguez, Lebron Brothers, Johnny and Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe and many more. No other than Dean Rudland, archivist at famous New York Salsa label Fania Records, has compiled the music. The four CDs “Roots of Salsa”, “Salsa for Dancers”, “Salsa Romantica” and “Salsa Greats” include songs from the Salsa scene's biggest stars: Tito Rodriguez, Lebron Brothers, Johnny and Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe and many more.

A Day in London shows lifestyle, sightseeing, and shopping in Europe's trendiest metropolis. The Royal Guard, Piccadilly Circus, Notting Hill, Greenwich, and Primrose Hill are just a few stations of the book. Nothing can be missed in this lively city, and in the evening, people meet for a fantastic dinner in the best restaurants and then start the night tour from there, before the day ends with many impressions. Music CDs: Four CDs that impressively capture the sounds of London, including every single musical style.

A Day in New York: lifestyle, fashion and sightseeing — a day in pictures and music in this fascinating city. The trip starts at 6:00 in the morning in Midtown and covers all of Manhattan. The tour includes shopping a la Sex and the City, sightseeing in Soho and Greenwich Village, a stroll through Central Park and Harlem, as well as visits to museums, restaurants, and night clubs — a day full of impressions that ends where it started in Midtown at night. Music CDs: Typical tracks from New York labels and artists are assembled here to create a compilation that is as colorful as the city itself. The spirit of the metropolis is reflected in jazz, swing, soul, pop, hip-hop and gospel, as well as in recordings by musicians who perform in New York's streets and subway stations.

This title features a book and 4 CDs. The text is available in English, German and Italian. A day in Rome means spending a whole day shopping, sightseeing and getting accustomed to the lifestyle in the Italian metropolis. Nowhere else do culture and lifestyle match as much as in Rome. From the Vatican to the Coliseum, from the Spanish Stairs to the showrooms and shops of the best designers. Contemplate craft industry and modernity. Have an espresso on the wonderful piazzas at sunset, enjoy a good meal in the evening, and then pleasantly end the day by celebrating with the Romans. The CDs present the atmosphere of the city, from modern to classical, from rock and pop to soul and dance.

The majestic contours of the famous mansions of the late Italian Renaissance rise above the serene Venetian hillscape. They represent the wealth of powerful Venetians in the past. A Venetian Concert celebrates an era of undying beauty and the diversity of these creative monuments with fascinating images by acclaimed architectural photographers Paolo Marton, Florian Monheim, and many others. Music CDs: Four CDs span the divide between brash, worldly songs and the art of the madrigal, and sensitive chamber music by Lorenzo Ghielmi, the Ensemble del Riccio, and the Orlando di Lasso Ensemble.

J.S.Bach is known today as one of the greatest composers of all time. Bach, another book in the Biographical Kaleidoscope series, brings the musical genius to life in entertaining episodes, excerpts from letters, and copious illustrations. Music CDs: Bach's music is captured in all its great variety on four CDs. Major choral and organ works, important concertos, and chamber music are presented in prestigious performances for the listener's delight. Artists like Kurt Masur, Thomas Zehetmair, Ludwig G?ttler, and the choirs of the Dresden Kreuzkirche and St. Thomas, Leipzig, are an assurance of the highest quality.