Music reviews & criticism books

Discover the epic origins of Richard Wagner's monumental ""Ring Cycle"" in this accessible retelling crafted by...  Read More >>

Explore the captivating world of orchestral storytelling with Lawrence Gilman's ""Stories of Symphonic Music: A...  Read More >>

Explore the life and work of one of history's most celebrated composers with ""Johann Sebastian Bach: The Organist...  Read More >>

Written for Wagner's second wife, Cosima, and his patron, King Ludwig II, My Life runs from the composer's birth...  Read More >>

Reprint of the original, first published in 1911.  Read More >>

Publisher: O. Ditson Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations...  Read More >>

Explore the captivating life and legacy of one of history's most celebrated musicians in ""Nicolo Paganini: His...  Read More >>

Delve into the fascinating world of classical music with ""Famous Composers and their Works, Volume 1."" This meticulously...  Read More >>

Memories of a Musical Life from William Mason. American composer and pianist (1829-1908).  Read More >>

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1917 Original Publisher: The Symphony society of...  Read More >>

Explore the captivating world of 19th-century music with Daniel Gregory Mason's ""The Romantic Composers,"" a meticulously...  Read More >>

Dive into the world of music with Ernest Newman's ""Musical Studies,"" a compelling exploration of music history...  Read More >>

""Musical Instruments: Historic, Rare and Unique"" by A. J. Hipkins offers a fascinating journey through the world...  Read More >>

Explore the world of 20th-century classical music through the insightful lens of Daniel Gregory Mason in ""Contemporary...  Read More >>

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1904 Original Publisher: The Macmillan company Subjects:...  Read More >>

Delve into the world of Richard Wagner with Henry Krehbiel's ""Studies in the Wagnerian Drama,"" a critical exploration...  Read More >>

Explore the captivating world of the cello with Olga Racster's ""Chats on Violoncellos,"" a timeless exploration...  Read More >>

First published in 1920, The Music of Spain deals with historical periods, schools and style and appears to embrace...  Read More >>

Explore the rich tapestry of musical history with ""The Art of Music, Vol. 7 of 14: Pianoforte and chamber music.""...  Read More >>

""The Russian Ballet,"" by A. E. Johnson, offers a detailed exploration of the history and development of ballet...  Read More >>

Discover the captivating world of Richard Wagner's operas in J. Walker McSpadden's ""Stories from Wagner."" This...  Read More >>

""Music and Some Highly Musical People"" by James M. Trotter offers a vital contribution to music history, providing...  Read More >>

Delve into the vibrant world of 19th-century music through the personal correspondence of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy....  Read More >>

Dive into the heart of traditional music with Countess Evelyn Martinengo-Cesaresco's ""Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs...  Read More >>

Introduce young listeners to the captivating world of opera with Mary Schell Hoke Bacon's ""Operas Every Child Should...  Read More >>