Music reviews & criticism books

Rather than mythicising the bodhrán as the oldest Irish music instrument, Beating Times points to the idea that...  Read More >>

Contributions from thirteen scholars address topics ranging from the ancient Greek instrument helik?n used for musicians'...  Read More >>

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms...  Read More >>

This book, The influence of the organ in history, by Dudley Buck, is a replication of a book originally published...  Read More >>

Memoirs of an American prima donna (1913). This book, Memoirs of an American prima donna, by Clara Louise Kellogg,...  Read More >>

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of...  Read More >>

Explore the rich tapestry of musical history with William Smythe Babcock Mathews' ""A Popular History of the Art...  Read More >>

Haydn by John F. Runciman. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1908 and may have some...  Read More >>

Delve into the life and genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with ""Mozart: The Man and the Artist, as revealed in...  Read More >>

(LARGE PRINT EDITION) Two Hundred And Fifty Tunes And Texts With An Introduction And Notes.  Read More >>

""The Art of Music, Vol. 1: Book 1, The Pre-classic Periods"" by Leland Hall offers a comprehensive exploration...  Read More >>

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...  Read More >>

Musical instruments. With numerous woodcuts (1876). This book, Musical instruments, by Carl Engel, is a replication...  Read More >>

Explore the powerful ""Overtones"" of artistic genius in this collection of insightful essays by James Huneker....  Read More >>

""Set Down in Malice: A Book of Reminiscences"" by Gerald Cumberland offers a fascinating glimpse into the world...  Read More >>

""Nouvelettes of the Musicians"" offers a captivating glimpse into the world of music and its creators. Elizabeth...  Read More >>

Delve into the life and times of Charles Burney, a towering figure in 18th-century music history, through the intimate...  Read More >>

Delve into the captivating world of opera with ""Stories from the Operas"" by Gladys Davidson. This meticulously...  Read More >>

Explore the captivating world of classical music with David Ewen's ""The Lighter Classics in Music: A Comprehensive...  Read More >>

Explore the fascinating connection between music and the human experience in Carl E. Seashore's ""Why We Love Music.""...  Read More >>

Delve into the life and legacy of one of history's most influential composers with Romain Rolland's ""Beethoven.""...  Read More >>

Explore the captivating influence of melody and harmony in ""The Power of Music."" This timeless exploration delves...  Read More >>

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and...  Read More >>

Dive into the world of late 19th-century classical music with James Huneker's ""Mezzotints in Modern Music."" This...  Read More >>

[...] SHAKESPEARE AND MUSIC ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA There is a long list of operas under the names Cleopatre and Kleopatra...  Read More >>