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Distinguished Bach specialist Sir András Schiff returned to the BBC Proms in 2018 to present Book II of The Well-Tempered Clavier. Extending the variety already evident in Book I (available on Naxos), Bach's effortless brilliance and new-found sonorities push harmony and counterpoint further than ever with a combination of ancient and modern styles, church austerity and galant lightness. Schiff has said that 'no-one combines the sacred and the secular...
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Johann Sebastian Bach was undoubtedly the greatest musical thinker of his age. Dubbed 'the Old Testament of music' by the conductor and pianist Hans von Bülow, the Well-Tempered Clavier is acknowledged to be one of the most significant works ever written for the keyboard. Each of these 24 preludes and fugues encapsulates its own mood, and Bach's delight in mixing technical strictness with freedom of expression has made this work an indispensable...
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Join Horseplay for a ride of a lifetime! Scout the horse and his airplane buddy Axle are the super-duper storytelling duo renown the world over for their amazing tales. Listen as they tell the magical classic tale of Black Beauty, a novel that has inspired generations of kids and teens alike on the importance of animal welfare, love and kindness towards all beings.
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Playing for Keeps volume 8
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Paige and Tahlia deal with the fallout from their breakups as the truth about Jack's death finally comes out.
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This video features expert instruction from top professional player Shane Vanderson. The program features numerous drills for better shot making, plus several tips that will help you to develop a consistent and reliable game. Among the topics covered are: drills for beginners, serving drills, hitting drills and advanced drills. Whether you are a competitive tournament player or a serious recreational player, this program will help you to rapidly improve...
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Playing for Keeps volume 5
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Rusty's brave decision to come out sparks an identity crisis for Paige, while Travis wrestles with a guilty conscience.
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Playing for Keeps volume 1
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Our five fabulous ladies are all ready to move on after last season's tragedy. But when the girlfriend of the team's brand-new superstar recruit starts causing waves at the club, the women must band together to protect the team, their partners, and each other.
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Playing for Keeps volume 4
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Concerned about the effect Rusty and Jessie's alleged affair is having on the club, Brian calls it quits with Lauren and recommits to Kath - while Rusty makes a shocking decision that will affect the entire club.
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Playing for Keeps volume 3
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As the inquest into Jack's death heats up, Paige finds herself in Kath's firing line when news breaks of an alleged affair between Rusty and Jessie.
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Playing for Keeps volume 7
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Tensions run high during The President's Lunch as Paige, Tahlia and Jessie reach breaking point.
13) Soft Targets
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Alexei's life as a minor Russian diplomat in London starts changing wildly one Sunday morning, as he is thrust into a new world of parties, society weddings and baffling women, and he becomes convinced he is the victim of a sinister Foreign Office plot. Stephen Poliakoff's subtle parody of the conventional spy-thriller genre presents a world where conspiracy and betrayal lurk around every corner.
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Playing for Keeps volume 6
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Tahlia and Connor's engagement party takes a surprise turn when Connor makes a devastating confession, while Paige struggles with the highs and lows of being a social media influencer.
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Playing for Keeps volume 2
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After the tragic death of a player at a pre-season training camp, the Southern Jets Football Club grapple with the loss of their team mate as they head into their first game of the season.
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How to Play Piano volume 11
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Find out about a practice technique called "blocking," which will help you recognize chord patterns more easily - a major step toward sight-reading. Practice three types of accompaniment patterns: the broken-chord pattern, the waltz (3/4 time) pattern, and the Alberti bass pattern.
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How to Play Piano volume 34
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It's good to practice music from different eras to ensure your musical diet is well-balanced. Here, survey chorale-style piano music across the ages. You'll enjoy the hymn-like harmonies in Schumann's Chorale Opus 68 no. 4 as well as the Ode to Schumann. Then, turn to another, more challenging piece by Schumann.
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How to Play Piano volume 7
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Delve more deeply into the concept of chords and see how they can offer a richer harmony than single notes or two-note harmonic intervals. Examine one of the most popular chord progressions: I-IV-V-I (tonic to subdominant to dominant to tonic), one of the most common patterns in Western music.
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How to Play Piano volume 18
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Secondary chords are those that must go to the primary chord for resolution. Deepen your understanding of secondary chords by improvising with the minor second chord, and then playing around with the third and sixth chords. Deepen your abilities with Beethoven's Minuet in G and the Harp Étude.
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How to Play Piano volume 17
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Learning to play the piano is a complex, challenging process, so don't worry if you feel like you're hitting a plateau. In addition to expanding your knowledge of theory - including secondary chords - use this episode as a time to review what you know and assess what needs work.