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Albert Alan Owen's Online Music Resources
In these pages you will find information about this leading composer, be able to purchase his chart topping recordings, read stimulating articles on a variety of topics and discover lots of good links.
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MYSTERIOUS LIGHT - Albert Alan Owen's musical journey.
AAOWEN'S CREDO - "What he Believes."
ARTICLES ON CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
AAOWEN ON "CULTURAL PIRACY" - A look at this contentious and difficult subject.
20th CENTURY MUSIC 1 - A thought provoking and controversial analysis. The first in a series of articles on contemporary music.
20th CENTURY MUSIC 2 - Examines the linguistic characteristics of European v African Music. The second section traces "the rise and fall" of Functional Tonality.
20th
CENTURY MUSIC 3 - This article provides a general overview
of the history, evolution and linguistic characteristics of the
Blues.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
AAOWEN - TEACHER - This site, which is part of "The Music Education Webring" contains information about AAOwen's teaching career, and details about his intensive Summer Music Course, which is held in beautiful Mid-Wales.
PIANO PART 1 - Some thoughts on piano teaching and how to acquire a sound physical technique.
PIANO PART 2 - Style and Interpretation : Some general principles.
PIANO PART 3 - How to Practise.
PIANO PART 4 - An approach to the interpretation of the music of J.S.Bach.
PIANO PART 5 - Mozart and Haydn - two short articles to get you started.
PIANO PART 6 - Beethoven - a personal perspective and guide to performing his piano music.
THE THOUGHTS OF CHAIRMAN OWEN - His "Little Red Book"of sayings!
BACH HARMONY -Rules and Guidelines for writing 4 Part Harmony in the style of Bach.
COUNTERPOINT
- Rules and Guidelines.
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES AND RESOURCES
THE WORKING MEN'S COLLEGE - An article about one of the most radical and interesting educational institutions in Britain.
ALBERT'S MUSIC ALPHABET - His personal taste in music.
NADIA BOULANGER REMEMBERED - A personal tribute to his great teacher, who remains a source of inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to study with her.
MOTORBIKES
- MY OTHER LIFE - A life long passion.
This fun page incudes a "Good Cafe Guide" for the less health conscious,
and good motorcycle links.
Get A.A.Owen's CD
"Voyager" 
from
Vigiesse (Rome) through our online record shop.
NEW!! Hear, purchase and download A.A.Owen's chart topping MP3s and CDs by clicking on the banner.
Get historical recordings by many of the world's best pianists.
This site includes a powerful music site and MP3 search engine.
NEW!! Kathy's CDs and MP3s are now available.
This page contains biographical information, press reviews and discography, and is part of "The Violin Players' Webring" with links to Vanessa Mae, Anne Sophie Mutter etc.
This site has the
excellent
on-line
record store.
A site devoted to the people, landscape and culture of Wales.
This site has good links, and is part of "The Ring Of The Red Dragon".
General biographical information, press comment and discography. This site is part of "The Classical Music Webring" and has good composition and general music links.
The friendly music store is now on-line. Pay them a
visit.
MUSIC ON THE WEB - Online resource from Rhinegold, the publishers of the UK's most comprehensive music and performing arts directories.
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AAOWEN- Zyweb page.
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All the material on the TAPWeb is (c)copyright AAOwen 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
These pages were last updated on 15/6/01
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