Peter Guttman Libros

Worlds to ImagineDream Journeys for Romantic TravelersPlaces to Go, Moments to LiveAward-winning journalist Peter Guttman has explored the globe with a perceptive eye for the quirky charms of the unbeaten path: Glamour magazine called his Nights to Imagine the most inspiring book of the decade. Now, he has gift-wrapped all seven continents into a splendid, one-of-a-kind guidebook to the planet, showcasing 29 of his most astonishing discoveries.His beguiling collection accompanied by gorgeous full-color photos will soon have you planning your own romantic journeys-of-a-lifetime, and his been-there-done-that practical information -- addresses, phone numbers, and prices -- will set you firmly on the road.Travel to the Most Fascinating Places on EarthLapland's reindeer-studded crystal wildernessThe warmest ocean on the planet, off the Mauritius coastThe icy frontiers of extraterrestrial AntarcticaThe pampas of Uruguay, where you can wrangle with gauchosThe hidden corners of the Japan Alps

"Starting from an examination of the rich legacy of Russian music up to 1700, Marina Ritzarev explores the development of music over the course of the eighteenth century, a period of especially intense Westernization and secularization." "The book highlights the importance of previously marginalized sectors - serf culture, choral sacred culture, the contribution of foreign musicians, the significant influence of Freemasonry, the role of Ukrainian and West-European cultures and so on - as well as casting new light on the well-researched topic of Russian opera." "Much new archival material is introduced, and revised biographies of the two leading eighteenth-century Russian composers, Maxim Berezovsky and Dmitry Bortniansky, are provided, as well as those of the serf composer Stepan Degtyarev and the Italian Giuseppe Sarti." "The book places eighteenth-century Russian music will be of particular importance for the study of European musical cultures remote from such centers as Italy, Germany-Austria and France. Eighteenth-century Russian music is organically linked with its past and future and its contributory role in forming the Russian national identity and developing the Russian idiom is clarified."--BOOK JACKET.

The book features a stunning collection of portraits by award-winning photographer Peter Guttman, capturing the vibrant diversity of American people over several decades. Each image offers a unique glimpse into the lives and stories of individuals, showcasing the rich tapestry of culture and experiences across the nation. Guttman's work stands out for its depth and artistry, providing an unprecedented visual narrative of the American spirit.