Carlton M. Hughes Boeken

At the close of the fifteenth century came a talented young man from a small German village whose only ambition was to serve God as a musician. Lorenz Lemlin was a gifted singer and player of the lute, but he was destined to become much more. Providence led him to Heidelberg where he eventually became an instrumental figure at the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.From the lofty ramparts of the Heidelberg Castle, he was poised to watch history unfold around him. He was surrounded by scenes such as Martin Luthers defiance of Rome and subsequent trial at Worms, the bloody Peasants Rebellion, and a sympathetic ruler who embraced Luthers doctrines.In Heidelberg, Lemlin finds Gods will for his life in the ministry of music at the court of Elector Ludwig V. While attending the university, Lorenz meets Liesl Gunter, a pretty tailors daughter with whom he shares happiness and sorrow. Their eventual love is deceitfully stolen from them, but each finds strength in Gods love for the dangerous and lonely challenges that lay ahead.

Moments for Music began as a series of 60-second radio spots. Each one-minute script contained a brief story or anecdote about a musician, an interesting musical fact, or an explanation of some musical term. Now, those scripts have been edited and put into a book with the same title. Moments for Music is not only educational, but also entertaining. Since the information in Moments for Music is based on a wide range of musical styles and historical periods, it is just as useful for a term paper reference as it is to settle an occasional bar bet. Music teachers and professional musicians will find familiar, but forgotten stories. Casual music listeners and armchair conductors will discover background information to make their listening more pleasurable. Students will find facts and explanations to help them appreciate music.Who will enjoy this book? Practically anyone with even a passing interest in musicblues, rock, top 40, jazz, big band, opera, country, or classicalthere is something here for everyone. Enrich your life by spending a few Moments for Music.