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

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.

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.

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

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.

The History Of Orchestration