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The Vietnam War: An Intimate History

The Vietnam War: An Intimate History

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\\'The Vietnam War: An Intimate History\\' is a compelling non-fiction work by Geoffrey C. Ward and renowned filmmaker Ken Burns. This meticulously researched book delves into the complex tapestry of the Vietnam War, offering a profound exploration of its political, cultural, and human dimensions. Through personal accounts, archival photographs, and insightful analysis, the authors illuminate the war's impact on soldiers and civilians alike. This narrative captures the essence of a turbulent era, providing an intimate understanding of one of the 20th century's most controversial conflicts. Ideal for history enthusiasts, it offers a nuanced perspective on a pivotal historical event.
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Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.'The Vietnam War: An Intimate History' is a compelling non-fiction work by Geoffrey C. Ward and renowned filmmaker Ken Burns. This meticulously researched book delves into the complex tapestry of the Vietnam War, offering a profound exploration of its political, cultural, and human dimensions. Through personal accounts, archival photographs, and insightful analysis, the authors illuminate the war's impact on soldiers and civilians alike. This narrative captures the essence of a turbulent era, providing an intimate understanding of one of the 20th century's most controversial conflicts. Ideal for history enthusiasts, it offers a nuanced perspective on a pivotal historical event.
Track Listing

Rehearsal January 7, 1965 Carnegie Hall

Horowitz Improvising

Horowitz Testing The Piano

Horowitz Improvising

“It sounds very good in here”

Toccata, Adagio And Fugue In C Major Bwv 564

“Just A Sample, You Know”

Polonaise-Fantaisie In A-flat Major Op. 61

“Okay, We’re All Rolling”

Pour Les Arpèges Composés

“Yeah. Maybe Here It’ll Be Late A Few Notes”

Fantasy In C Major Op. 17: I Durchaus Phantastisch Und Leidenschaftlich Vorzutragen [excerpt]

“Now The Remaining Five Minutes”

Nocturne in F minor op. 55/1

Rehearsal January 13, 1965 Carnegie Hall

Horowitz Practicing Étude In A-flat Major Op. 72/11 [fragments]

“Very Difficult To Play Refined”

“Mr. Kazdin?”

Nocturne In F Minor Op. 55/1

“How it sounds to you?”

Fantasy In C Major Op. 17

“Very Good”

Horowitz Practicing Pour Les Huit Doigts [excerpt]

“We’re Ready Whenever You Are”

“Hello?”

Mazurka In C Minor Op. 56/3

“I Don’t Want...”

Ballade No. 1 In G Minor Op. 23

“I did it for my piano”

Recording January 26, 1965 Columbia 30th Street Studio

“…to See How It Sounds For You”

Polonaise-Fantaisie In A-flat Major Op. 61

“That Probably…”

Nocturne In F Minor Op. 55/1

“Okay Then. Ballade Now”

Ballade No. 1 In G Minor Op. 23

“Bravo! What Shall I Announce?”

Mazurka In E Minor Op. 41/1: Take 1

“And Another One”

Mazurka In B Minor Op. 33/4 [excerpt]: Take 1

“…je Vais Le Faire Un Peu…”

Mazurka In F-sharp Minor Op. 59/3: Take 1

“À Peu Près. Elle Est Joli Aussi”

Bonus: Polonaise-Fantaisie In A-flat Major Op. 61 [Take 1, Edited]

Rehearsal April 7, 1965 Carnegie Hall

Horowitz Improvising

“You Want To Hear Something Now?”

Toccata, Adagio And Fugue In C Major Bwv 564

“I Played The Whole One”

Fantasy In C Major Op. 17

“Very Beautiful”

“Okay. I Will Play Just Pieces”

Keyboard Sonata In E Major K 380 (L 23)

Prélude In G-sharp Minor Op. 32/12

Étude In A-flat Major

Étude In A-flat Major Op. 72/11

Valse Oubliée In F-sharp Major S 215/1

Étude In F Major Op. 10/8 [excerpt]

Piano Sonata No. 9 “Black Mass” Op. 68

“You Know That Something Is Buzzing In The Piano”

Rehearsal April 14, 1965 Carnegie Hall

“Listen, Are We Not Further Today?”

“Mr. Frost?”

Toccata, Adagio And Fugue In C Major Bwv 564

“Okay, We’re Running”

Fantasy In C Major Op. 17

“All Right”

“It Is A Reverberation Today”

Piano Sonata No. 9 “Black Mass” Op. 68

“Hello, Hello. Yeah?”

Poème In F-sharp Major Op. 32/1

“Now I Play Étude Of Chopin”

Étude In F Major Op. 10/8

“That Will Go Better, Later”

Mazurka In C-sharp Minor Op. 30/4

Mazurka In B Minor Op. 33/4

“I Will Not Play The Scherzo”

Étude In A-flat Major Op. 72/11

“It’s Like Encore”

Étude In C-sharp Minor Op. 2/1

“I Don’t Have Anything More”

Serenade For The Doll From Children’s Corner

“It’s Finished”

Concert May 9, 1965 “An Historic Return” Carnegie Hall

Toccata, Adagio And Fugue In C Major Bwv 564

Fantasy In C Major Op. 17

Piano Sonata No. 9 “Black Mass” Op. 68

Poème In F-sharp Major Op. 32/1

Mazurka In C-sharp Minor Op. 30/4

Étude In F Major Op. 10/8

Ballade No. 1 In G Minor Op. 23

Encores: Serenade For The Doll From Children’s Corner

Étude In C-sharp Minor Op. 2/1

Étude In A-flat Major Op. 72/11 From 15 Études de Virtuosité “Per Aspera”

Träumerei Op. 15/7 From Kinderszenen

Rehearsal November 9, 1965 “Blackout Concert” Carnegie Hall – With Invited Audience

Applause – Warm-up Improvisations – “Not Completely”

Keyboard Sonata In A Major K 101 (L 494)

Keyboard Sonata In F Minor K 466 (L 118)

Keyboard Sonata In G Major K 455 (L 209)

Warm-up Improvisations

Piano Sonata No. 7 In D Major Op. 10/3

Warm-up Improvisations

Piano Sonata No. 10 Op. 70

Applause

Recording May 18, 1966 Columbia 30th Street Studio

“Mozart Sonata In A Major, Take 1”

Piano Sonata No. 11 In A Major K 331 (300i) [selected Remakes]

“Very Good”

Rehearsal April 5, 1966 Carnegie Hall

“Where Is Mr. Frost?”

Horowitz Improvising

“How It Sounds There?”

Horowitz Improvising

“Our Machines Are Going”

Keyboard Sonata In F Minor K 481 (L 187)

“Sonne Bien?”

32 Variations In C Minor On An Original Theme Woo 80

“Ah, Mr. Hupfer”

Piano Sonata No. 11 In A Major K 331 (300i)

“Is… The Machine Is Going There?”

Piano Sonata No. 10 Op. 70

“See, I Start The Whole Sonata From The Beginning”

Polonaise-Fantaisie In A-flat Major Op. 61

“Voilà! It’s A Difficult Number”

Nocturne In E Minor Op. Posth. 72/1

“The Mazurka, The Scherzo”

Keyboard Sonata In E Major K 380 (L 23)

“Bis, Bis, Bis, Bis, Bis!”

Valse Oubliée In F-sharp Major S 215/1

“Bis, Bis, Bis, Bis, Bis, Bis!”

Song Without Words In B Minor “Shepherd’s Complaint” Op. 67/5

“I Know The Notes Good”

Étude-tableau In D Major Op. 39/9

“That’s All”

Concert April 17, 1966 Carnegie Hall

Applause

Keyboard Sonata In F Minor K 481 (L 187)

32 Variations In C Minor On An Original Theme Woo 80

Piano Sonata No. 11 In A Major K 331 (300i)

Piano Sonata No. 10 Op. 70

Applause

Polonaise-Fantaisie In A-flat Major Op. 61

Mazurka In B Minor Op. 33/4

Nocturne In E Minor Op. Posth. 72/1

Scherzo No. 1 In B Minor Op. 20

Encores: Song Without Words In B Minor “Shepherd’s Complaint” Op. 67/5

Valse Oubliée In F-sharp Major S 215/1

Étude-tableau In D Major Op. 39/9

Interview With Abram Chasins June 1965, Horowitz’s Home, 14 East 94th Street

Introducing Horowitz

The Withdrawal

Horowitz On His Childhood

Horowitz’s Artistic Expansion

Discovering Clementi

Reading And Studying

Playing Chamber Music In Russia

Success And Satisfaction

Artistic Truth

The Clementi And Scriabin Recordings

Moving To Columbia Records And Changing Recording Venue

On Walking And Practicing

The Return To Public Performance

On Helping Young Artists

Friendships

The Comeback Concert

The Recording

The Program

Future Performances And Repertoire Choices

Ravel In Paris

Scarlatti And Horowitz’s Favorite Recordings

This Interview In High Fidelity

Playing And Improving

Performing In The Afternoon

No People On The Stage

Intention And Realization

Conclusion

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