Music-History & Criticism

Ethics, from the original Greek word, "ethos," had to do with the character of a man. The first part of this book presents the arguments of the ancient philosophers who believed that Music education had the primary responsibility in developing character in children. The...

This book follows the fascinating attempt of man to explain the nature of Music, that powerful and mysterious art from which cannot be seen. From original accounts from the earliest period of writing when Music was associated with the gods to the early Christian...

This volume contains first-hand and eye-witness descriptions of the actual performance of music in ancient and medieval societies.Documented here are not only concerts of art music in real concert halls, but a wide spectrum of functional music for the theater, banquets, weddings, funerals and...

This volume presents the early views of philosophers and musicians having to do with the general background of what is known as Performance Practice. Performance Practice refers to the knowledge needed by musicians in bringing to life, in the form of present tense performance,...

The first part of this volume presents first-hand accounts of individual ancient musicians, singers, instrumentalists, conductors, both men and women.The second part presents much background information on those wandering musicians of the late Middle Ages who formed a single musical language in Europe, the...

For the first time, Dr. David Whitwell presents a thorough study of the performance of music in society together with the philosophical views on art versus entertainment, the role of performance in education and character formation and how earlier philosophers viewed the interplay among...

The colorful and sometimes startling style expressed in the music of Berlioz is also found in his prose. The man wrote hundreds of newspaper articles and many more private letters which have yet to be made available to English readers. This book mines those...

The Longy Club was a large chamber wind ensemble made up entirely of members of the Boston Symphony and founded by the principal oboist, Georges Longy. Longy and several of the other players had been students of the musicians of the famous Société de...

The Renaissance Wind Band and Wind Ensemble is the second volume in Dr. David Whitwell's ground breaking thirteen volume History and Literature of the Wind Band and Wind Ensemble series. Whitwell's meticulous scholarship reveals the continuous history of the wind ensemble, from its earliest...

The History of the Violin, its Ancestors and Collateral Instruments, from earliest times to the present day. With 48 plates, etc by Edmund Sebastian Joseph van der Straeten, composer, 1855-1934. Facsimile of Volume 2. This, together with volume 1, cover the origin and history...

The History of the Violin, its Ancestors and Collateral Instruments, from earliest times to the present day. With 48 plates, etc by Edmund Sebastian Joseph van der Straeten, composer, 1855-1934. Facsimile of Volume 1. This, together with volume 2, cover the origin and history...

As one of the greatest acts to come out of the Motown Record Corporation, the influence of the Temptations cannot be overstated. Their catalogue of classic hits and their performances have set the standard for all male groups that followed. The 'Classic Five' line-up...

The The was always a personal project for songwriter Matt Johnson. Started in 1979, when Johnson was a teenager, the post-punk outfit became central to the political and personal pop of the 1980s. Never a singles band - they managed seven top 40 singles,...

'Skilfully written, engaging and sensitive' HELEN O'HARA 'Hugely readable' MOJO 'A compelling, moving book' THE TIMES In the early 1980s, the pop charts were dominated by musicians tarted up in Day-Glo colors, who fought it out for coverage on our TV screens and magazine...

Performing Folk Songsis the first full-length volume to explore English folk singing from the perspective of performance studies. Using archival sources, family repertoire and recorded performances of interviewees, this book argues that archives and repertoires are produced in sensory environments and through embodied encounters....

This volume brings together prominent scholars, artists, composers, and directors to present the latest interdisciplinary ideas and projects in the fields of art history, musicology and multi-media practice. Organized around ways of perceiving, experiencing and creating, the book outlines the state of the field...

Curating Pop speaks to the rapidly growing interest in the study of popular music exhibitions, which has occurred alongside the increasing number of popular music museums in operation across the world. Focusing on curatorial practices and processes, this book draws on interviews with museum...

In Alive in the Sound, Ronald Radano proposes a new understanding of US Black music by focusing on the key matter of value, manifested musically in its seemingly embodied qualities--spirit, soul, and groove. While acknowledging these qualities are always embedded in Black music, Radano...

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Drawing upon the philosophical insights of Friedrich Schlegel, Walter Benjamin, Theodor W. Adorno, and Blixa Bargeld, this book explores the persistence of a critical-deconstructive approach to musical production, consumption, and reception in the German cultural sphere of the last two centuries.Author: M. HallISBN-10: 1349497630ISBN-13:...

Vocal Wisdom: Maxims of Giovanni Battista Lamperti is a book written by William Earl Brown that explores the teachings and techniques of the renowned Italian singing teacher, Giovanni Battista Lamperti. The book is a compilation of Lamperti's maxims, which are concise and insightful statements...

History Of The Modern Music Of Western Europe: From The First Century To The Present Day is a comprehensive book written by Raphael G. Kiesewetter in 1848. The book provides a detailed account of the evolution of music in Western Europe from the first...

The University Musical Encyclopedia Volume 8: The Theory of Music and Piano Technique is a book written by Louis C. Elson in 1912. As the title suggests, the book is an encyclopedia of music theory and piano technique. It covers a wide range of...

The Boundaries Of Music And Poetry: A Study In Musical Aesthetics (1893) is a book written by August Wilhelm Ambros, a prominent musicologist and composer from Austria. The book explores the relationship between music and poetry, and the boundaries that exist between the two...

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Musician: His Life and Letters is a biographical work written by W.C. Berwick Sayers and published in 1915. The book chronicles the life and career of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a British composer and conductor who rose to prominence in the late 19th and...

Masters of German Music is a book written by J. A. Fuller Maitland and originally published in 1894. The book is a comprehensive study of the most famous German composers of the time, including Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Friedrich H�����ndel, Ludwig van Beethoven, and...

The Crown Garland of Golden Roses: Consisting of Ballads and Songs is a poetry collection written by Richard Johnson and first published in 1842. The book is a compilation of ballads and songs that are arranged in a garland-like manner, with each piece flowing...

With extracts from the composer's letters, writings, interviews, and broadcasts, and supported by evidence from his sketchbooks and manuscripts, Meaning and Identity in the Orchestral Music of Michael Tippett explores Tippett's intentions and argues that the experiences that triggered his creative impulses are integral...

Music In America is a comprehensive historical account of the development of music in the United States, written by Frederic Louis Ritter in 1883. The book explores the early influences of music in America, including the music of Native Americans, African Americans, and European...

This book examines the creative process of the Bee Gees and the latent elements that shaped their sound. It is a must-read book for music production academics and students, as well as anyone interested in the Bee Gees' creative process. Author: Pat O'GradyISBN-10: 1032412291ISBN-13:...

Ferruccio Busoni's "Sketch of a New Esthetic of Music" remains a foundational text for anyone interested in the philosophy and aesthetics of music. This thought-provoking work delves into the core principles of musical form, harmony, and counterpoint, offering a compelling vision for the future...

Explore the captivating life and legacy of one of history's most celebrated musicians in "Nicolo Paganini: His Life and Work" by Stephen Samuel Stratton. This meticulously prepared edition delves into the world of Nicolo Paganini, the legendary Italian violinist and composer whose virtuosity and...

Explore the brilliant orchestral works of one of history's most celebrated Russian composers in "Tchaikowsky and His Orchestral Music." Authored by Louis Biancolli, this volume delves into the compositions of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, examining his profound impact on 19th-century music. Presented in conjunction with...

Unlock the secrets of vocal mastery with Lilli Lehmann's "How to Sing: Meine Gesangskunst," a timeless guide to singing technique. This meticulously prepared edition offers invaluable insights into voice training, suitable for aspiring opera singers, enthusiasts of Lieder, and anyone seeking to improve their...

In this fascinating review of the New York musical season, Henry Edward Krehbiel provides a detailed analysis of the most important musical events of 1888-1889. From the premieres of new operas and symphonies to the performances of established masters like Beethoven and Mozart, Krehbiel...

This bibliography provides a selective list of manuscripts and editions of Provençal chansonniers, collections of lyrics and music from the troubadour tradition of medieval Southern France. It includes critical and descriptive notes on each item, as well as indexes of authors, titles, and first...

A detailed exploration of the life and music of Renaissance composer Jacobus Vaet, with a focus on his masterful motets.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...

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Throughout the long nineteenth-century the sounds of liberty resonated across the Anglophone world. Focusing on radicals and reformers committed to the struggle for a better future, this book explores the role of music in the transmission of political culture over time and distance. Following...

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Hailed by corporate, philanthropic, and governmental organizations as a metaphor for democratic interaction and business dynamics, contemporary jazz culture has a story to tell about the relationship between political economy and social practice in the era of neoliberal capitalism. The Jazz Bubble approaches the...

Anthology for Music in the Medieval West, part of the Western Music in Context series, is the ideal companion to Music in the Medieval West. Forty-four carefully chosen works--including plainchant, the earliest experiments in polyphony, excerpts from Latin liturgical dramas, and the elaborate polyphony...

Seattle is a music town with rich, deep roots that have influenced the culture and identity of its civic life for decades. In a society that appreciates music but is ambivalent toward the profession of making it, the importance and contribution of Seattle's musicians...

One of the most fascinating figures of seventeenth-century music, composer and singer Antonia Padoani Bembo (c.1640 - c.1720) was active in both Venice and Paris. Her work provides a unique cross-cultural window into the rich musical cultures of these cities, but owing to her...

In medieval Occitania (southern France), troubadours and monastic creators fostered a vibrant musical culture. In response to the early Crusade campaigns of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Christians of the region turned to producing monophonic, poetic song, encompassing both secular and sacred genres. These...

"The music business is not a meritocracy: it is a crapshoot taking place in a septic tank balanced on the prow of the Titanic, a venal snake pit where innovation, creativity, and honest business practices are actively discouraged." Rob Miller arrived in Chicago wanting...

Nothing has brought English soccer more immediately into the American mainstream than Ted Lasso, which captivated the nation in thirty-four episodes over three seasons. But before there was Jason Sudeikis's lovable and, at first, hapless AFC Richmond, there was Watford Football Club, a team...

Schoenberg and Redemption presents a new way of understanding Schoenberg's step into atonality in 1908. Reconsidering his threshold and early atonal works, as well as his theoretical writings and a range of previously unexplored archival documents, Julie Brown argues that Schoenberg's revolutionary step was...

Unlock the secrets to masterful piano playing with "Piano Playing, With Piano Questions Answered" by Josef Hofmann. This enduring classic offers invaluable instruction and study for aspiring and seasoned pianists alike. Delve into Hofmann's insightful guidance on technique, practice, and musicality, gleaned from a...

Discover the early life and musical development of Edvard Grieg in "Child's Own Book of Great Musicians: Grieg" by Thomas Tapper. This carefully reproduced biography offers a glimpse into the formative years of the celebrated Norwegian composer, perfect for introducing young readers to music...