Product Description: (Music Minus One). Performed by David Syme, piano Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn This mammoth work is a magnificent concerto cast in the composer's trademark Olympian manner-broad melodic lines, a mixture of German classicism and romanticism as only Brahms could do it...read more

Data warehouse adoption is increasing 30-40% per year, and data warehouse technology is evolving rapidly to serve new requirements. e-Data: Turning Data Into Information with Data Warehousing is the complete manager's briefing on what this technology can do today, and how to achieve optimal results. Start by understanding why data warehousing has generated so much excitement throughout the business community; review four types of decision support analyses commonly performed with data warehouses; understand how data warehouses support powerful new database marketing applications; and see data warehousing at work in a wide range of industries. Next, master data warehouse technologies, understand today's best practices for implementation and staffing, and learn the tough questions to ask vendors before you make product commitments. e-Data includes detailed metrics for evaluating the success of a data warehouse; techniques for identifying both "hard" and "soft" benefits; and "from the trenches" advice on what to do next, once your data warehouse is running successfully. For IT managers, business professionals, consultants, and others who need to understand the benefits of the latest data warehousing technology.

Product Description: Performed by Geoffrey Applegate, violin Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn Here is a collection of symphonic excerpts showcasing the solo violinist in ensemble situations. This album provides a necessary introduction to the experience of soloing in an orchestral ensemble and will give you a thrilling environment in which to do it...read more

Product Description: (Music Minus One). The spirited and graceful Concerto No. 1 in C was actually written after the B-flat No. 2. It is an impressive work, filled with wonderful pianism. This deluxe 2 CD edition includes a reduced-tempo practice version of the concerto for your practice as you get up to speed! Includes a high-quality printed music score and two compact discs, containing a complete stereo version with soloist; then a second stereo version of the orchestral accompaniment, minus the soloist...read more

Product Description: Second Edition - Elements of Conducting - Contents: Part One - THE BEAT; Part Two - THE EAR AND THE EYE; Part Three - THE INSTRUMENTS; Part Four - INTERPRETATION; Part Five - PRACTICAL MATTERS; Part Six - ADDITIONAL CONDUCTING SKILLS...read more