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A book of 90 superbly reproduced photographs by
Bruce Barnbaum
Accompanied by a magnificent compact disc of piano music played by
Judith Cohen
With an introduction by Gerard Schwarz, Music Director of
the Seattle Symphony
the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
and the New York Chamber Symphony
published by Photographic Arts Editions
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Tone Poems combines the arts in a new, unique, and insightful manner. The book is a perfect sequel to Bruce's stunning Visual Symphony published in 1986 with a second printing in 1988 (now sold out). Whereas Visual Symphony alluded to music in its title, Tone Poems -- Book 1 includes music as part of the complete publication package. Each of the three parts — or opuses — of the book is accompanied by music drawn from the classical piano music literature, including solos, duets, and a trio, all on a compact disc featuring 74 minutes of music chosen to mirror and amplify the emotional content of the images within each opus. The imagery is divided into three distinctly different parts, or opuses, each being a study of an idea, or of a specific subject. Each opus is a complete statement, a complete emotional concept. Each is made more complete by the music chosen to enhance it. A brief essay by Bruce Barnbaum precedes each opus. The photographic imagery is extraordinary; the musical performances are outstanding. Whether your interest is photography, music, or both, you'll find the complete package to be a collector's dream.
The large format book — 12 1/4" by 12" — was printed by Bolis Poligrafiche, the printer for Bruce's first book, Visual Symphony. Each of the 90 photographs in Tone Poems have been laser-scanned and meticulously reproduced via the finest tritone printing methods available anywhere in the world today. The deep insights of the imagery and the extraordinary quality of the reproductions will take your breath away. Visual Symphony was excellent; Tone Poems -- Book 1 surpasses it!
The three parts, or opuses, that comprise Tone Poems -- Book 1 are:
Opus 1
Opus 2
Opus 3
The music of the compact disc has been carefully chosen from the classical piano literature to mirror and expand upon the mood of the imagery in each opus. Included are piano solos, duets and trios by Arensky, Bernstein, Brahms, Copland, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff and Scriabin, masterfully interpreted by Judith Cohen, together with other fine musicians, and recorded in Seattle's Benaroya Hall using the latest digital equipment. The compact disc — magnificent in its own right — is available only with the book.
Announcing the limited edition of Tone Poems:
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is the first of four books in a continuing collaboration between photographer Bruce Barnbaum and pianist Judith Cohen. Future books will be:
Tone Poems -- Book 2
Opus 4 Between Real and Surreal
Opus 5 Aftermath Portfolio
Opus 6 Among Trees
Tone Poems --Book 3
Opus 7 Worlds Within Reach
Opus 8 Power and Poetry of a Planet
Tone Poems -- Book 4
Opus 9 The Hand of Man
This exciting set of books - each with an accompanying CD - featuring more than 350 photographs from one of the world's most insightful photographers, will become a treasured centerpiece for fine art collections. A photography library would be incomplete without this uniquely creative, groundbreaking series that integrates the arts as never before.
The publication is an exhilarating integration of the arts — exceptional photography, extraordinary music, and thought provoking writing.
Comments about Tone
Poems -- Book 1
from Reviewers and Reader
Review...by Richard Newby, B&W
Magazine (January, 2003):
"Tone Poems moves, from opus to opus, through subject matters and
emotional tonalities that are markedly distinct, each from the next."
"Whether of canyons or waterfalls, slickrock or farmland, silver
dunes or tranquil lakes, these tone poems are masterworks by a mature
artist at the peak of his powers, and dramatic evidence of a true generosity
of spirit."
Review...by Donald Anderson, Photovision
Magazine (November, 2002)
"Many of the images in Opus 3, while easily recognizable..., exhibit
similar building blocks of form and light seen in Opuses 1 and 2, giving
Tone Poems a visual integrity informed by a creative, sensitive eye and
a consistent style." "The piano music by Judith Cohen and the
Barnbaum photographs support and reinforce each other, but neither dominates."
Review...by Melinda Bargreen, Seattle
Times (1/12/03):
"The photographs (many subjects and styles, including abstractions
and landscapes) aren't paired crudely with the music in a programmatic
manner, but there are intriguing interrelationships (for example, the
quirky and quicksilver "Visions Fugitives" of Prokofiev paired
with sharply etched abstractions).
Comments by Bill Jay, Author and
retired Professor of Art History, Arizona State University
"I have spent much time with your book (and its CD) It is a remarkable
achievement and I would be honored to write something for the next volume."
Jacques Coudol, Tabanac, France
"My command of English is unfortunately too inadequate to express
properly my thinking and feelings about this marvelous book." "The
whole book (wonderful, magic, timeless), opened or closed, will now, forever,
travel in my mind as an essential part of being. In summary: I am grateful
to be alive at a time when Barnbaum exists and proves it. Thank you for
all these great Poems. I am looking forward to Barnbaum II, III, and IV."
Contact Information
Telephone or Fax : (360) 691-4105
Postal address : P.O. BOX 1791, Granite Falls, WA 98252
Electronic mail : barnbaum@aol.com
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