Music-Genres & Styles-Classical

Image and Structure in Chamber Music was first published in 1964. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.The major portion of this book is devoted to...

A group of resourceful kids start "solution-seekers.com," a website where "cybervisitors" can get answers to questions that trouble them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas, the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the prophecies of the...

The text for this book arose from materials the author collected while making a television biography of Yehudi Menuhin. Of course, what a book cannot include is the sound of Yehudi playing, without which it might be argued no biography of Menuhin is complete....

Preach Sister, Preach is a song cycle for mezzo-soprano. It is a setting of quotes by famous women about women. The twelve-minute cycle is witty, funny, poignant, and empowering with quotes by Simone de Beauvoir, Mae West, Gilda Radner, Lucille Ball, George Eliot, Daphne...

A wonderful collection containing 60 festive carols for Christmas time. Originally published in 1917. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students...

(E-Z Play Today). Thirty timeless melodies presented in our patented E-Z Play Today notation. Includes: By the Beautiful Blue Danube (Strauss) * Clair de Lune (Debussy) * Emperor Waltz (Strauss) * Fur Elise (Beethoven) * Humoresque (Dvorak) * Intermezzo (Mascagni) * Liebestraum (Dream of...

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). 10 fabulous Bernstein solos from several of his shows. Includes: Maria ( West Side Story ) * Tonight ( West Side Story ) * Somewhere ( West Side Story ) * Psalm 23 ( Chichester Psalms ) * A...

(Vocal Collection). Fresh arrangements for first and second year voice students, with intermediate level piano parts. Beyond educational use, it goes without saying that carols make excellent church solos. Songs include: Away in a Manger * Coventry Carol * The First Noel * Infant...

Offers a major new contribution to understanding Schubert's creative approach and the gothic imagination more generally. This book illuminates Franz Schubert's engagement with gothic discourse at the intersection of music, literature and the visual arts. Ideas of the gothic provide a framework for contextualizing...

(Piano Collection). This piano collection from the Russian master includes: Easy Variations, Op. 40 * Easy Variations on a Russian Folk Song, Op. 51 * and Variations on Folk Themes, Op. 87.Author: Dmitri KabalevskyISBN-10: 0793589312ISBN-13: 9780793589319Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1999Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize:...

(Piano Collection). Now twice the size of the previous edition, adding all of the content of Early Piano Works, plus never before published student counterpoint exercises and manuscript facsimiles of childhood compositions. Includes historical notes on each piece as well as biographical information on...

The works of Claude Debussy (1862-1918) had a major impact on the music of the 20th century, influencing a range of figures from Ravel and Stravinsky to Henri Dutilleux and Toru Takemitsu. Less well known is Debussy's influence on the popular culture of the...

Author: Fergus McWilliamISBN-10: 0889629277ISBN-13: 9780889629271Publisher: Mosaic PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2012Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d

In 1972-73, Barney Childs embarked on an ambitious attempt to survey the landscape of new American concert music. He recorded freewheeling conversations with fellow composers, most of them under forty, all of them important but most not yet famous. Though unable to publish the...

The relationship between Romanticism and film remains one of the most neglected topics in film theory and history, with analysis often focusing on the proto-cinematic significance of Richard Wagner's music-dramas. One new and interesting way of examining this relationship is by looking beyond Wagner,...

In his instrumental works, Franz Schubert, like Beethoven, expanded on the classical traditions, especially in the areas of form and harmony. Yet many of these works have only recently begun to be appreciated for their true worth by performers, listeners, and scholars. Schubert's Mature...

An intimate, moving, dramatic story about the musicians in a great orchestra who make music come alive in performance and recording. The musicians here are members of the fabled Boston Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Seiji Ozawa, during a season highlighted by Mahler's Second...

Tuning and Temperament: A Historical Survey by James Murray Barbour is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of musical tuning and temperament throughout history. The book traces the development of tuning systems from ancient Greece to the present day, examining the cultural, scientific, and...

This new collection views Russian music through the Greek triad of "the Good, the True, and the Beautiful" to investigate how the idea of "nation" embeds itself in the public discourse about music and other arts with results at times invigorating, at times corrupting....

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

""A Contribution Towards An Accurate Biography Of Charles Auguste De Beriot And Maria Felicita Malibran-Garcia"" is a book written by Edward Heron-Allen in 1894. The book is a detailed account of the lives of two famous musicians, Charles Auguste De Beriot and Maria Felicita...

""Cesar Franck"" by Norman Demuth is a comprehensive biography of the French composer, Cesar Franck. The book delves into Franck's life, from his childhood in Belgium to his rise to fame as a composer and organist in Paris. It explores his musical education, his...

(Music Minus One). Ten popular tunes from the Great White Way are presented in this collection of vocal arrangements with a CD featuring example vocals for each song plus separate background tracks. Includes: The Lusty Month of May (Camelot) * I Could Have Danced...

Founded in 1815, the Handel and Haydn Society is the oldest continuously performing arts organization in America. The book brings to life the rich history of this venerable organization. Building on the music of Handel (the classical forefather) and Haydn (the innovator), H&H has...

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This edition explains the history, style, and musical form of the 54 violin pieces featured in the Violin Online String Sampler: Violin Sheet Music. At the end of the guide, a music glossary and bowing chart are provided to explain additional concepts.Author: Robin Kay...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

On Purity In Musical Art is a book written by Anton Friedrich J. Thibaut in 1877. The book explores the concept of purity in music and how it relates to the art form as a whole. Thibaut delves into the importance of purity in...

""The Larger Forms of Musical Composition"" is a comprehensive guide written by Percy Goetschius in 1915. This book is a detailed exploration of the various types of musical compositions, including sonatas, symphonies, concertos, and operas. Goetschius provides a thorough analysis of the structure and...

""Popular American Composers, From Revolutionary Times To The Present: A Biographical And Critical Guide"" is a comprehensive book written by David Ewen that provides readers with an in-depth look into the lives and works of some of the most influential American composers throughout history....

Johann Strauss: Father and Son a Century of Light Music is a comprehensive book written by H. E. Jacob that explores the lives and musical careers of Johann Strauss Sr. and Jr. The book covers the period of the 19th century, which was a...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

""Dmitri Shostakovich: The Life And Background Of A Soviet Composer"" by Victor Ilyich Seroff is a comprehensive biography of the renowned Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich. The book delves into the life and work of Shostakovich, providing a detailed account of his childhood, education, and...

This essential summation of Palisca's life work was nearly finished by his death in 2001, and it was brought to completion by Thomas J. Mathiesen.Author: Claude V. PaliscaISBN-10: 0252082974ISBN-13: 9780252082979Publisher: University of Illinois PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/16/2017Pages: 312Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d

Symphoria, known as the Orchestra of Central New York, is one of only two musician-governed orchestras in the United States. Founded in 2012, Symphoria was created by the musicians who were disbanded when the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra went bankrupt just as it was celebrating...

""A Little Book In C Major"" is a collection of essays by H.L. Mencken, a prominent American journalist, cultural critic, and satirist. First published in 1916, this book includes Mencken's witty and insightful commentary on a variety of subjects, including literature, politics, music, and...

""Dane Rudhyar: Pioneer in Creative Synthesis 1939"" is a biography of the influential composer, philosopher, and astrologer Dane Rudhyar. Written by Alfred Morang, the book explores Rudhyar's life and work, from his early years in France to his later career in the United States....

Harmony Lessons: Book One is a comprehensive guide to the study of music theory and harmony. Written by John W. Schaum, a renowned music educator and composer, this book is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the principles of music theory...

Hints On Singing is a book written by Manuel Garcia in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive guide on singing techniques, covering topics such as breathing, tone production, vocal range, and the interpretation of songs. Garcia, a renowned vocal coach, draws on his years...

Modern Harmony In Its Theory And Practice is a comprehensive guide to the principles of harmony in music, written by Arthur Foote and first published in 1905. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the theory and practice of harmony, including...

""A Treatise Upon Modern Instrumentation And Orchestration"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of orchestration written by the renowned French composer Hector Berlioz. Originally published in 1844, this influential work remains a staple of music theory and composition education to this day.The book...

The Language of Music: The First Steps in Harmony and Musical Composition is a comprehensive guide to understanding the fundamental principles of music theory and composition. Written by C.W. Wilcox, a renowned music educator and composer, this book provides a clear and concise introduction...

The Material Used In Musical Composition: A System Of Harmony by Percy Goetschius is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of musical harmony. The book is aimed at music students, composers, and musicians who want to deepen their understanding of the structure and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Johann Strauss: Father and Son a Century of Light Music is a book written by H. E. Jacob that delves into the lives and works of the famous Strauss family of musicians. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the musical careers of Johann...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Chopin: The Child and The Lad by Zofia Uminska is a biography of the famous composer and pianist, Frederic Chopin. The book focuses on Chopin's childhood and teenage years, exploring his upbringing in a musical family in Warsaw, Poland, and his early musical education....

""The Technique of Gregorian Chironomy"" by Joseph Robert Carroll is a comprehensive guide to the art of conducting Gregorian chant. The book covers the history and theory of Gregorian chant, as well as the practical application of chironomy, the technique of hand gestures used...

""Georges Bizet: His Life and Works"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous French composer Georges Bizet, written by D.C. Parker. The book delves into the life of Bizet, from his childhood and early musical training to his rise to fame as one of...