The History Of Orchestration

Wagner initiated Romantic image of the conductor as fiery omniscient dictator of the podium. Here are his eloquent essays on role of the conductor musical interpretation many other topics. Still exciting and valid for the modern reader. This book has been translated by Edward Dannreuther.

Elyse Mach. Fascinating interviews with 25 of the world's greatest pianists of the contemporary era. Includes 50 photographs.

Virtuoso pianist Franz Liszt was a key figure in the evolution of modern music. Most of his 700 compositions which range from romantic impressionism to daring experimental pieces were written for the piano. This survey by a well-known British composer and musicologist constitutes the most authoritative English-language study of Liszt's works. 'Mr. Searle is himself a composer of progressive outlook and he thus speaks with authority. His book was needed and he has made it a good one ' observed the Times (London) Literary Supplement. This classic study surveys the compositions in chronological order and the medium for which they were written. The authorexamines in detail the most important pieces and fully reviews Liszt's place in history. Subjects include romantic pieces symphonic poems songs symphonies and other works. A biographical summary illustrates the relationship between significant works and events in the composer's life. Acclaimed by Library Journal as 'a balanced long-overdue treatment ' this study is essential for every true Lisztian student. Reprint of the Williams & Norgate 1954 edition.

Anton Felix Schindler. Schindler's intimate view of the composer - his music how he was viewed by his contemporaries his personality his deafness - a standard reference work essential to the Beethoven scholar.

Jaques-Martin Hotteterre. A treatise of central importance in the historical development of the flute with discussions on ornaments and embellishments of the period.

Cecil Forsyth describes 57 instruments tracing their origins development and status at the beginning of World War I. He discusses the evolution of each instrument and players' impressions of what they play.

The three volumes of The Masterwork In Music present complete English translations of major works by Austrian music theorist Heinrich Schenker one of the twentieth century's leading figures in the field. First published in German between 1925 and 1930 these essays represent Schenker's greatest writings in analysis prior to the 1935 definitive formulation of his theory of music in Der freie Satz (Free Composition). This new publication of the long-awaited English translation which first appeared in the distinguished Cambridge University Press edition provides a valuable resource for scholars. Editorial annotations and elucidations byDr.William Drabkin and his translators offer additional insights. Volume One includes analyses of keyboard pieces by Bach Scarlatti Chopin and Beethoven along with studies of solo violin music by Bach. Volume Two contains a major essay on Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G minor and shorter studies of works by Bach Haydn and Reger. Volume Three's contents include Schenker's celebrated analysis of Beethoven's 'Eroica' Symphony and other works.

This volume traces the development of equal-temperament and the scientific search for the perfect scale from Pythagoras to Bach and beyond. Each chapter is devoted to a specific principal theory critically evaluating the contributions of well and lesser-known students of the issue. Written by internationally respected authority J. Murray Barbour the book requires minimal background of music or scientific theory. A vital text for every student of tonality instrumental innovation and the interaction between scientific and musical development.

The History Of Orchestration

Wagner initiated Romantic image of the conductor as fiery omniscient dictator of the podium. Here are his eloquent essays on role of the conductor musical interpretation many other topics. Still exciting and valid for the modern reader. This book has been translated by Edward Dannreuther.

Elyse Mach. Fascinating interviews with 25 of the world's greatest pianists of the contemporary era. Includes 50 photographs.

Virtuoso pianist Franz Liszt was a key figure in the evolution of modern music. Most of his 700 compositions which range from romantic impressionism to daring experimental pieces were written for the piano. This survey by a well-known British composer and musicologist constitutes the most authoritative English-language study of Liszt's works. 'Mr. Searle is himself a composer of progressive outlook and he thus speaks with authority. His book was needed and he has made it a good one ' observed the Times (London) Literary Supplement. This classic study surveys the compositions in chronological order and the medium for which they were written. The authorexamines in detail the most important pieces and fully reviews Liszt's place in history. Subjects include romantic pieces symphonic poems songs symphonies and other works. A biographical summary illustrates the relationship between significant works and events in the composer's life. Acclaimed by Library Journal as 'a balanced long-overdue treatment ' this study is essential for every true Lisztian student. Reprint of the Williams & Norgate 1954 edition.

Anton Felix Schindler. Schindler's intimate view of the composer - his music how he was viewed by his contemporaries his personality his deafness - a standard reference work essential to the Beethoven scholar.

Jaques-Martin Hotteterre. A treatise of central importance in the historical development of the flute with discussions on ornaments and embellishments of the period.

Cecil Forsyth describes 57 instruments tracing their origins development and status at the beginning of World War I. He discusses the evolution of each instrument and players' impressions of what they play.

The three volumes of The Masterwork In Music present complete English translations of major works by Austrian music theorist Heinrich Schenker one of the twentieth century's leading figures in the field. First published in German between 1925 and 1930 these essays represent Schenker's greatest writings in analysis prior to the 1935 definitive formulation of his theory of music in Der freie Satz (Free Composition). This new publication of the long-awaited English translation which first appeared in the distinguished Cambridge University Press edition provides a valuable resource for scholars. Editorial annotations and elucidations byDr.William Drabkin and his translators offer additional insights. Volume One includes analyses of keyboard pieces by Bach Scarlatti Chopin and Beethoven along with studies of solo violin music by Bach. Volume Two contains a major essay on Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in G minor and shorter studies of works by Bach Haydn and Reger. Volume Three's contents include Schenker's celebrated analysis of Beethoven's 'Eroica' Symphony and other works.

This volume traces the development of equal-temperament and the scientific search for the perfect scale from Pythagoras to Bach and beyond. Each chapter is devoted to a specific principal theory critically evaluating the contributions of well and lesser-known students of the issue. Written by internationally respected authority J. Murray Barbour the book requires minimal background of music or scientific theory. A vital text for every student of tonality instrumental innovation and the interaction between scientific and musical development.

The History Of Orchestration

Wagner initiated Romantic image of the conductor as fiery omniscient dictator of the podium. Here are his eloquent essays on role of the conductor musical interpretation many other topics. Still exciting and valid for the modern reader. This book has been translated by Edward Dannreuther.