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Two full-length BIS Records BIS Records is a record label founded in 1973 by Robert von Bahr. It is located in Ã…kersberga, Sweden.

BIS focuses on classical music, both contemporary and early, especially works that are not already well represented by existing recordings.
 CDs accompany an introductory guide in David Hurwitz's Shostakovich Symphonies And Concertos (1574671316 $22.95), which enhances the 'Unlocking the Masters' series. From structural analysis of particular movements and atmosphere to step-by-step descriptions and analysis of development choices, listeners are treated to a fine movement-by-movement analysis which delves Delves is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a short distance to the south of Consett.  into the intricacies of classical style in general and Shostakovich's choices in particular. Thomas May's The John Adams There have been several notable people called John Adam:
  • John Adam (actor), Australian actor
  • John Adam (architect) (1721 – 1792), one of the Adam Brothers, the well known partnership of Scottish eighteenth century architects
 Reader: Essential Writings On An American Composer (1574671324, 27.95) provides music library holdings with essays by leading musical critics who examine the popular living classical American composer's works, direction, and influences. These are interviews and critical assessments alike, including Mr. May's interview with John Adams and a piece on Adams' early days in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . The blend of interviews with scholarly assessments allows for a fine detailed, in-depth approach to Adams' works and perspective and is a 'must' for any serious classical music library.
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Title Annotation:Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos; The John Adams Reader: Essential Writings on an American Composer
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Date:Aug 1, 2006
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