Bøger af Axel Klein

The book describes the careers and the music of four generations of Irish musicians in 19th and early 20th-century France. It is a fascinating story of hopes and disappointments, successes and failures, musical talent and tastes, as this family integrated more and more into French society.Joseph Kelly (1804-1854), a Dublin-born piano teacher, emigrated to Boulogne-sur-Mer, where his five sons were born, three of whom became musicians. They lived in Paris since c.1835 but close links to Boulogne remained.Joseph O'Kelly (1828-1885) became the best-known member of the family. He is the author of nine operas, four cantatas and numerous songs and piano pieces, with some excellent music to be rediscovered.Auguste O'Kelly (1829-1900) was a music publisher in Paris between 1872 and 1888.George O'Kelly (1831-1914) was a pianist, composer and teacher in Boulogne and Paris.Henri O'Kelly sr. (1859-1938) was a pianist, organist, conductor and composer in Paris for many years.Gustave O'Kelly (1872-1937) was a piano maker in Paris between 1898 and 1917.Henri O'Kelly jr. (1881-1922) was a double bass player and composer in Paris.The book collects documentary evidence about all members of the family with numerous music examples and other illustrations. It is not only a study of the prototype minor composer in one of Europe's musical capitals, but also discusses issues of identity, change, aesthetics and Irishness in exile. It is a contribution to both French and Irish musical history.

Khat. A harmless natural stimulant or a lethal epidemic sweeping through the international drugs trade? The authors go behind the veil of the drug, questioning its availability and its effect on its Red Sea producers. With case studies from Djibouti to Rome, it explores contemporary issues relating to globalization, ethnicity and culture.

Completely revised and updated with new topical material, the second edition of Bioinorganic Chemistry summarizes in one comprehensive volume the current knowledge on the role of inorganic elements in biological processes and their application as biological agents.

Though the term Irish music typically evokes images of fiddles, flutes, and Riverdance, Ireland and its culture have also given rise to a wealth of orchestral music, including compositions ranging from string quartets to operas.