It is not surprising that many people sing this city's praises. The Catalan capital gives new impulses to its visitors with unrivaled ease in the form of beauty and pleasure. The photographs in this coffee-table book have been inspired by the vitality of the city where life moves effortlessly between tradition and modernity. Music CDs: Joyful alternative pop and catchy progressive rock as well as romantic Canciones Traditionales and the wide scale of music from jazz to flamenco capture the variety of Barcelona's music scene.

Thirty years after her death, Maria Callas is still one of the great divas of the opera. The soprano singer — unique in her self-dramatisation, expression and musicality — is remembered for her brilliant performances on opera stages around the world. Her breakthrough came in Verona in 1947 but it was La Scala in Milan where she celebrated her greatest triumphs. Her love affair with Aristotle Onassis made headlines the world over. This earBOOK shows the life of the great singer, her childhood and her big stage success. It also offers an intimate glimpse at her private life.

This title presents a book and 4 CDs. The photographs are by Terry George. During Carnival, Rio de Janeiro shuts down and throws itself into the world's most famous party in honour of unbridled hedonism and the rhythm of Samba. If you can't experience the legendary parade in Rio's Sambadrome or want to refresh memories of the excessive party memories of the excessive party atmosphere, this is the book for you. Wonderful sensuous photography, paired with pure samba, allows you to be a part of the Brazilian lust for life and takes you away to one of the hottest shows on earth. The CDs depict the grand diversity of samba from Rio, featuring stars such as Dudu Tuicci.

A fascinating journey through the life of Ernesto Che Guevara, the revolutionary of the 20th century par excellence. Photos and documents are accompanied by 4 CDs compiled to illustrate the most important phases in his life: the set of one CD with Tango Argentina, another with Cuban folk music, a third one with a wonderful musical journey narrating the time he spent in Africa, up to his tragic end in Bolivia is completed with a CD containing international workers’ and battle songs.

The book: Emerged from the chants of the slaves in the Southern States, blues became one of the most important elements of popular music genres like jazz, rock’n’roll and soul. The earBOOK „Deep South – The Story of the Blues“ tells the story of this moving music genre from its beginnings until today. The author illuminates the most significant forms of blues, its most influential artists and connections to other musical styles. Structured in four chapters with compact information as well as fascinating images, and four related music CDs, „Deep South – The Story of the Blues“ is an entertaining and informative overview of the development of this musical genre. The music: Featuring Lead Belly, Son House, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Bessie Smith, Meade Lux Lewis and John Mayal.

«The earBOOK «Elvis — The Early Years» is a collaboration with the Elvis Presley Estate (Graceland) and presents an exclusive selection of Wertheimers photographs of Elvis from 1956 -- 1958. The book, accompanied by 3 Music CDs, contains 53 Elvis songs from that time. First recordng sessions at the RCA-Studios, a breakthrough for rock and roll identification figure, chart success, acting career — these were the years 1954 — 1959 and undoubtedly the most important time for the King of Rock'n'Roll. During this time Elvis was often accompanied by the famous photographer Alfred Wertheimer, who had unrestricted access to the King's life. The images are extraordinary — inartificial, spontaneous, and in the meanwhile as famous as artist and photographer himself.»

Fado – no other portrayal of the Portugese soul captures it as vividly as these wistful songs of heartbreak, unrequited love, and parting. Before this Portuguese elegy became socially acceptable at the end of the 19th century, it could only be heard in Lisbon’s dark portside bars. Authentic photographs by Luís Pavão capture the mood of the sensual songs and melodies presented here. A musical selection from classic to modern Fado. Fado from Lisbon, Coimbra including instrumentals and a CD with the Queen of Fado, Amália Rodriguez.

Survivors from pre-revolutionary times, American limousines line the streets of Cuba, adding to the Caribbean island’s undeniable charm. Havana is the best place of all to admire these classic automobiles. Star photographer Robert Polidori presents a brilliant photographic exhibition of these fascinating relics, some lovingly maintained, some in decay, which do so much to define the street scene of the Cuban capital. Accompanied by original Cuban music – including the stars from, “Buena Vista Social Club” Compay Segundo, and Omara Portuodo; The Book summons up mellow memories of glamorous days in old Havana.

«Jazz Icons» presents eight of the most successful jazz artists who have characterised the musical genre so decisively: Louis Armstrong, Coleman Hawkins, Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck and John Coltrane. The author guides us through the musicians’ lives with eight enjoyable portraits and illuminates the complex interactions within the jazz scene. An impressive array of photographs and eight CDs featuring a representative cross section of the artists portrayed complete the musical experience of Jazz Icons.»

Jazz is his great passion: Siggi Loch, formerly one of the biggest international record bosses, now head of the ACT label, has been the companion of many noted stars. And he has often been closer to these musicians than professional photographers have. Since the 1960’s, Siggi Loch has captured the “magic moments” of jazz, blues and rock on film. This book shows his fascinating pictures, from Louis Armstrong to Ray Charles, Klaus Doldinger, Johnny Griffin, Dexter Gordon, Cannonball Adderley, Nils Landgren and many others. The music itself that Siggi Loch has produced over the last four decades is no less interesting. A treat for the ears, which bring the photos to life.

The Monroe myth is a unique phenomenon. These excellent pictures taken by star photographer Milton H. Greene show the beautiful, sensual and fragile side of the Hollywood goddess united in this earBOOK. However, they also emphasise her humour and, above all, her love for the camera. Greene’s portrait of Monroe at the peak of her career is truly inimitable. Two CDs with the legendary film star’s most wonderful songs conjure up the lifestyle of a bygone era. Monroe’s delicate voice will capture everyone.

A fitting tribute to the most spellbinding of Motown artists, The Master is an amazing and detailed overview of the life and career of Marvin Gaye. From his first hits as a romantic lead, Stubborn Kind Of Fellow and Hitch Hike to his final hit, Sexual Healing, The Master follows Gaye as he moves from being an interpreter of simple love songs to being a troubled eco-cosmic warrior and finally to being the love man’s love man, singing songs of sex, religion and passion in equal measure. Steeped in soul and, later, saturated in funk, Gaye’s work is often stimulating and occasionally disquieting, and is presented delightfully on this lavish four-CD book with sumptuous illustrations and detailed annotation.

A century in words, pictures and music. “1800–1900” provides a compact overview of the music and art of the 19th century. The most important paintings and musical works are presented with concise and informative notes. A comprehensive introduction details the most significant events of the century and examines their influence on painting and music. Four CDs guide the listener through the outstanding musical achievements of the period.

Moods of La Habana – using fascinating images, star photographer Roberto Polidori casts an objective eye at and behind the decaying façades of the Cuban capital. Accompanied by original Cuban music which moves back and forth between deep melancholy and unbridled joie de vivre, experience the soul of Cuba and authentic Havana through faces, architecture and music.

This is a set of a book and four CDs. The classic publication for Mozart Year 2006! The book is divided into easy-to-understand and entertaining chapters, and is enriched with quotes from letters and numerous pictures. It leads us through the genius' eventful life. Mozart's music on 4CDs in summarisation is naturally impossible, but a representative cross-section through all of his creative phases is a perfect addition to the art work and whets the appetite for more. Well-known artists like Christoph Genz, Christiane Oelze, Philippe Entremont or Herbert Blomstedt, guarantee the highest in artistic achievement.

The 150th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini’s birth in December 2008 provides a very good reason to dedicate a release in the series „A Biographical Kaleidoscope“ to one of opera's most famous composers. This book is another first-class portrait of a composer by author Detmar Huchting. Four CDs combine the highlights of Puccini’s musical works with, amongst others, complete recordings or excerpts from operas such as Tosca, Turandot or Gianni Schicchi. Artists like Herbert Kegel, Anneliese Rothenberger and Reiner Süß or the Staatskappelle Dresden/Berlin as well as the Rundfunk-Sinfonie-Orchester Leipzig guarantee top-class performances.

Passion in Tango is smouldering intimacy, sensuality, sadness and melancholy. It is the resonance of feelings and movement — body contact between a man and a woman and has captivated people all over the world. The moving photography in “Tango” captures the rhythms, beats and sizzling encounters so typical for this internationally popular music.

From “Fall Out” to “Don’t Stand So Close To Me 86”, “Message In A Box” contains every single song the Police ever released between 1977 and 1986, remastered in stunning digital clarity. It comes complete with a lavish book that includes an interesting, often humorous, biography, a time line, and notes from Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland regarding the rarities. Also including songs that only appeared on soundtracks, “Message In A Box” is a handsome tribute to one of new wave’s most innovative bands.

«This is a set of a book and four CDs. At times powerful and overwhelming, at times soothing and quiet: Vivaldi's violin concertos from «The Four Seasons» are some of classical music's best-loved works. this wonderful composition leads the way through thoughtfully arranged Nature Photography depicting Europe's unbelievably beautiful seasons. In addition to Vivaldi's «The Four Seasons», the book offers congenial, musical characterisation of spring, summer, autumn and winter — each unique, depending on the era and genre, as interpreted by Sibelius, Beethoven, Debussy and many others.»

Mallorca A journey on the island of light showing Mallorca in its most beautiful colours. From romantic fincas to hidden bays to the big city pulse of its capital Palma you will get a bright panoramic view of the most loved island in the world. Music CDs: 4 CDs featuring classic spanish flamenco, the famous preludes composed by Frederic Chopin during his time in mallorca, modern spanish popmusic and chillo Full description