Music-History & Criticism

Der Freisch�����tz is a romantic opera in three acts, written by Friedrich Kind and first performed in 1821. The story is set in a small German village, and revolves around the character of Max, a young hunter who is in love with Agathe, the...

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Dive into the world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with this classic biography by Ludwig Nohl. "Life of Mozart" explores the extraordinary life and musical genius of one of history's most celebrated composers. From his prodigious childhood to his untimely death, this book offers insights...

Shakespeare and Music: With Illustrations from the Music of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries is a book written by Edward Woodall Naylor and published in 1896. This book explores the relationship between William Shakespeare's plays and the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods....

""A Foggy Night At Newport"" is a novel written by Henry Conrad Brokmeyer in 1860. The story takes place in Newport, Rhode Island, during the mid-19th century. The protagonist, Richard Conway, is a wealthy young man who falls in love with a beautiful woman...

The Voice: Or The Art Of Singing is a book written by William Wahab Cazalet in 1861. It is a comprehensive guide to the art of singing, covering topics such as breathing techniques, vocal exercises, and the proper use of the voice. The book...

""The History Of The Violin, And Other Instruments Played On With The Bow From The Remotest Times To The Present"" is a comprehensive account of the development and evolution of stringed instruments played with a bow. Written by William Sandys and first published in...

Back in the day, record labels didn't have a network of blogs, artist websites, and social media to help market new music. They only had FM radio, cash 'payola' to DJs and, if the budget allowed, advertisements in a handful of music rags like...

Delve into the captivating world of opera with "Stories from the Operas" by Gladys Davidson. This meticulously prepared print edition presents the enduring narratives behind some of history's most beloved musical works. Explore the stories, plots, and rich tapestry of human drama that have...

Delve into the life and work of one of music history's giants with Romain Rolland's "Handel." This biography explores the remarkable journey of George Frideric Handel, the celebrated composer whose enduring masterpieces continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. Rolland's detailed study examines Handel's profound...

Introduce young listeners to the captivating world of opera with Mary Schell Hoke Bacon's "Operas Every Child Should Know." This timeless volume offers accessible descriptions of the text and music of some of the most famous operatic masterpieces. Designed as an introduction to classical...

Discover the life and times of a musical giant in "Louis Spohr's Autobiography." This meticulously prepared edition presents the compelling story of Louis Spohr (1784-1859), a celebrated composer, violinist, and one of the leading musicians of the nineteenth century. Translated from the German, this...

Explore the life and legacy of one of classical music's most influential figures in "Haydn" by J. Cuthbert Hadden. This meticulously prepared biography delves into the world of the celebrated Austrian composer, Joseph Haydn, chronicling his journey and lasting impact on music history. A...

Explore the haunting beauty of Debussy's masterpiece with Lawrence Gilman's "Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande: A Guide to the Opera with Musical Examples from the Score." This meticulously prepared guide offers a deep dive into the world of French opera, providing insightful musical analysis of...

"Chopin: The Man and His Music" by James Huneker offers a compelling exploration of the life and works of Frédéric Chopin, one of the Romantic period's most celebrated composers. A key figure in piano music, Chopin's genius is examined through a blend of biography,...

Delve into the life and legacy of Edward MacDowell, the celebrated American composer, with Lawrence Gilman's insightful study, "Edward MacDowell: A Study." This biography explores the career and contributions of a pivotal figure in classical music history. A key resource for anyone interested in...

Delve into the life and legacy of Edward MacDowell, the celebrated American composer, with Lawrence Gilman's insightful study, "Edward MacDowell: A Study." This biography explores the career and contributions of a pivotal figure in classical music history. A key resource for anyone interested in...

A General History of Music is a classic work that provides a comprehensive survey of music history. Written by the renowned English composer Charles Burney, it covers the development of music from ancient times to the late eighteenth century. This edition includes a new...

A comprehensive examination of the musical culture of Vienna during the 18th and 19th centuries, including discussion of prominent composers, performers, and musical works.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as...

Published in 1920, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of music, from the earliest civilizations to the modern era. The author focuses on the stylistic and formal elements of different musical periods and how they reflect the wider historical...

This book is a collection of twenty-five pieces for pianoforte by the composer Adolf Jensen. The pieces are beautifully written and provide a wonderful showcase for the virtuosity of the pianist. The book is a valuable resource for pianists of all levels, and provides...

First published in 1893, this book details the lives and careers of various opera singers during the 19th century, including Maria Malibran and Teresa Titiens. Written by George Titus Ferris, a music critic and lecturer, this work provides a fascinating glimpse into the world...

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In this capstone work, the late Bruce Wilshire seeks to rediscover the fullness of life in the world by way of a more complete activation of the body's potentials. Appealing to our powers of hearing and feeling, with a special emphasis on music, he...

An examination of popular Ethiopian music styles in Tel Aviv2019 Winner of Society of Ethnomusicology's Special Interest Group Award for Jewish MusicIn the thirty years since their immigration from Ethiopia to the State of Israel, Ethiopian-Israelis have put music at the center of communal...

The Annual Review of Jazz Studies is dedicated to scholarly research on jazz and its related musical forms. It recognizes the growing awareness of jazz as a cultural phenomenon. All volumes include numerous musical examples, a book review section, a portfolio of jazz photographs,...

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The New York City Labor Chorus (NYCLC) was the first group of its kind when it formed in 1991 with members of different unions joining together in song. Song, Struggle and Solidarity: The New York City Labor Chorus in Its Twenty-fifth Year is the...

Programming the Absolute discusses the notorious opposition between absolute and program music as a true dialectic that lies at the heart of nineteenth-century German music. Beginning with Beethoven, Berthold Hoeckner traces the aesthetic problem of musical meaning in works by Schumann, Wagner, Liszt, Mahler,...

Music and Musicians: Essays and Criticisms is a collection of essays and critiques written by Robert Schumann, a renowned German composer, pianist, and music critic, in 1877. The book is a comprehensive examination of the musical landscape of the time, covering a wide range...

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 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 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 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 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 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...

Hamilton musician Brett Wilson takes a stroll down Memory Lane as he talks with pioneering Kiwi Christian musicians, Steve Apirana, Derek Lind, Hoi Polloi, Stephen Bell-Booth, David and Dale Garratt (Scripture in Song), Phil Joel (Drinkwater/Newsboys), and Dave White (the Revs).In this collection of...

The BBC Proms is the world's biggest and longest-running classical musical festival and one of the jewels in the crown of the BBC. Held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London and across the UK, it is one of the strongest brand...

"Crossed Paths" documents and explores a slice of the underground art and music scene in the Pomona Valley of California, beginning in the early 1980s and moving into the 21st Century with a particular focus on The Desperation Squad. Highlights include stories from The...

After continual problems with the law, singer Jack Russell moved to Los Angeles where his focus shifted from rebellious small-town antics to unruly nights on the Sunset Strip. Then came the birth of Great White. The band signed with Capitol and began touring with...

"Beethoven: His Spiritual Development" is a profound exploration of the internal life and artistic evolution of one of history's most celebrated composers, Ludwig van Beethoven. J. W. N. Sullivan offers a unique perspective that transcends traditional biography, focusing instead on how Beethoven's personal experiences,...

"The Pianist's Mechanism: A Guide to the Production and Transmission of Power in Playing" is a seminal treatise on the physical and artistic foundations of piano performance. Written by the influential pedagogue Abby Whiteside, this work challenges traditional finger-centric approaches to the keyboard, advocating...

Rock & Roll is more than a genre.It is a cultural belief system.The Church of Rock & Roll Bible is a definitive history of Rock & Roll, spanning ten foundational eras and more than 250 of the most influential artists in the music's evolution....

Author: Matthew WorleyISBN-10: 1009661280ISBN-13: 9781009661287Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/14/2026Pages: 406Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.18lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d

An Almost Famous-like memoir for the twenty-first century: Pitchfork's founder opens up about running the most influential, and infamous, music publication of the internet age. In 1996, as legacy media slowly went digital, a nineteen-year-old Minneapolitan named Ryan Schreiber fired up his family's desktop...

Britten Experienced is a response to two recent studies of the composer, and offers alternative critical readings of some of his major works. The author frames his proposals with episodes of musicological autobiography that attempt to illustrate how artistic taste and values may be...